Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Reception visits Wanstead Flats

  Thu 10 Jul 2025

  It has been a busy and exciting week in reception! On Thursday we visited Wanstead Flats to celebrate the end of the school year. We discovered different minibeasts, played games with our friends and enjoyed a snack in the sunshine. It was the perfect ending to a memorable year! 

  

• Sing Loud! Sing Newham!

  Thu 10 Jul 2025

  Our school choir had the privilege to perform at the 'Sing Loud! Sing Newham!' festival on Wednesday. Schools from all over Newham gathered at Silverworks Island to collectively perform a repertoire of songs, led by a live orchestra. It was an unforgettable event, which inspired our choir to grow even bigger next year! 

  

• Murder Mystery!

  Tue 08 Jul 2025

  On Tuesday we went on a trip to Bankside to crack some codes. We had a sheet of paper including clues to help us figure out who committed a fictional murder. The hints were shown on buildings or plaques. We saw many different monuments and shops from the Georgian period (1600-1700). Our main mission was to read the clues from the plaques and sheets then each clue gave a hint as to who we needed to eliminate as a suspect.This trip helped us with our code breaking skills.

   

  Inayah, Silver Class 

   

  On a wonderful Tuesday, we went on an amazing treasure hunt at Bankside and figured out different kinds of variations of clues on our sheets of paper, to work out who was innocent, who was a fictional murderer and exploring different kinds of places to find some more clues. In the end, we didn't finish it in time, however we had the jolliest time and went to many places which made me really happy.

   

  Aadhil, Silver Class

   

  We went on a treasure hunt to track down a fictional culprit; there were many clues to consider as we walked around. We had to find answers to mysterious riddles and we had to find things like plaques, monuments and even initials that blended into our surroundings, which was very exciting but also a bit difficult.

   

  Jemmar, Silver class

   

  

• Reception 2025/26 Transition Afternoon

  Tue 08 Jul 2025

  This afternoon, the new cohort of children who will going to Blue and Red Classes, attended their transition afternoon. Parents were given valuable information by Ms Shah before the activities started in the reception classrooms. It was a very exciting afternoon, with children and parents exploring the indoor and outdoor provision, while getting to know their new teachers and peers. We cannot wait for our new reception children to join us on Thursday, 4th September!  

  

• Year 4 visits Chalkwell Beach!

  Mon 07 Jul 2025

  On Monday, the children in year 4 enjoyed a trip to Chalkwell Beach. They really enjoyed this trip as they were able to have a splash in the water, build a sand castle and enjoy some lovely ice cream. Some of the children began to collect sea shells, whilst others were looking for rocks! It was a wonderful day out for all the children and the adults who helped!

  

• Summer Fayre

  Fri 04 Jul 2025

  We had a fantastic Summer Fayre this afternoon, with many families supporting us. It was an affair filled with smiles, laughter, balloons, candy floss and memories. Thank you to each and everyone who joined us today! 

  

• Water Safety Assembly for KS2 by Swim School Newham

  Thu 03 Jul 2025

  This morning Key Stage 2 pupils participated in a water safety assembly conducted by Swim School Newham. As we approach the summer break, it is crucial to ensure that our children are equipped with the necessary knowledge to stay safe around water. The children were introduced to essential water safety concepts, including the meanings of various flag signals commonly seen at the beach or swimming pools. For instance, the red flag indicates that swimming is dangerous and should be avoided, while the yellow and red flags signify the presence of lifeguards who are monitoring the area for safety. Sharing of this information empowers our pupils to make informed decisions when encountering water environments. As a school we believe that raising awareness of water safety is of utmost importance, particularly as families prepare to engage in water-related activities over the summer months. We encourage you to discuss the key messages from the assembly with your children, reinforcing the significance of adhering to safety guidelines while enjoying their time by the water. We recommend that you supervise children closely during any water activities.

  

• Year 3 enjoys their End of Year treat in school

  Tue 01 Jul 2025

  Yesterday after school, year 3 enjoyed their end of year treat. The children enjoyed playing games with their classmates, and also had a water fight in this hot weather! Following this, they took part in an exciting talent show. Finally, they loved eating pizzas to end the magnificent celebration. It was wonderful to make memories with teachers and classmates.

  

• Year 5 Visits the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

  Mon 30 Jun 2025

  For their end of year treat, year 5 pupils and staff visited the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park last Friday! They had a lot of fun playing in the sand and water area with each other. They also had a picnic, which was really nice. Some of the children played football too. It was a wonderful celebration of their time in year 5.

  

• Reception Sports Day 2025

  Fri 27 Jun 2025

  Today at Sir John Heron Primary School, our Reception pupils enjoyed a fantastic Sports Day filled with energy, enthusiasm, and team spirit. The children took part in a range of fun activities including running races, obstacle courses, and ball games, cheered on by their friends, teachers, and families. It was wonderful to see the children trying their best, celebrating each other’s efforts, and having fun outdoors. A big thank you to everyone who came along to support and to our staff for organising such a joyful event!