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

• Reception Open Day on Wednesday 15th October (3.30pm-4.30pm)

  Thu 09 Oct 2025

  Is your child starting school in September 2026? Come and see what makes our Reception such a wonderful place to learn, grow and play! Meet the team, explore the classroom, ask questions and see our learning in action. We can't wait to meet you!

  

• Year 3 Visits a Buddhist Temple

  Wed 08 Oct 2025

  Earlier today, the children in year 3 took a trip to the Buddhist temple in Ilford. The children were greeted by a monk who explained the teaching of the Buddha and what Buddhism is all about. The children watched some stories and looked at some statues before being given some time to ask questions.

  

• Piano Fun Club Sessions at SJH

  Wed 08 Oct 2025

  Pupils have continued to have their piano sessions with Edward the piano tutor. Each pupil who has signed up will receive 10 lessons per term - lessons are booked in and paid for at the beginning of every new term and half term. Instruments for school lessons are provided by PianoFunClub. If you are interested in booking your child up for sessions click on the link below: 

  https://www.pianofunclub.co.uk/parent-page

   

  

• Year 5 Steps Back to Roman Times

  Fri 03 Oct 2025

  To commemorate our history topic, ‘The legacy of the Romans’, year 5 visited the British Museum. It was a very exciting day where pupils managed to see real life Roman artefacts! They came face to face with tombstones, mosaics, jewellery and pottery. They discovered a lot of new and fascinating facts about the objects and how important they are to all of us today, shaping modern life in Britain.

  

• Year 6 Becomes Artists

  Mon 29 Sep 2025

  In art we have been focusing on cityscapes and the work of the artists Stephen Wiltshire and John Virtue. We went on a visit to the city with our art books to draw the cityscapes. We drew many skyscrapers such as the Shard,Gherkin and the Walkie Talkie. It was really fun because we went all around London and experienced the skyscrapers up close.

   

  Written by: Eliza, Silver Class

   

  

• Fire Safety Workshops

  Wed 10 Sep 2025

  Earlier this term, year 2 and 5 pupils took part in a Fire Safety workshop where a firefighter from the London Fire Brigade visited the children to talk about fire safety. He showed the children what a firefighter wears and explained how each piece of equipment helps to keep them safe when fighting fires. The firefighter also talked about what to do if there is a fire, including how to stay calm, get out quickly, and call 999. The children learned important steps to stay safe and asked lots of questions about his job. It was an exciting and informative visit that helped everyone understand how to stay safe in an emergency.

  

• Upcoming Parent Events

  Fri 05 Sep 2025

  Welcome back to school!

   

  A kind reminder of the upcoming parent events due to take place over the next two weeks:

  - Tuesday 9th September (9am) - EYFS Parent Expectation Meeting

  - Wednesday 10th September (9am) - KS1 Parent Expectation Meeting

  - Thursday 11th September (9am) - KS2 Parent Expectation Meeting

  - Friday 12th September (9am) - SEND Parent Expectation Meeting

  The purpose of these meetings is to share with you what the children will be learning this year and how you can support them at home.

   

  Additionally, we have our Parent Coffee Morning on Thursday 18th September, which will be to "Meet the Team". Come along, meet our Senior Leaders and ask any questions you may have!

  

• End of Year Awards

  Fri 18 Jul 2025

  We had our final assembly earlier today, where we celebrated all the wonderful accomplishments our children made this year. A whopping 48 children received 100% attendance awards, meaning they came to school every single day this year! We also rewarded pupils for shining bright in areas such as science, mathematics, writing, French, sport, music and whole school contribution. The celebrations did not end there; our teachers (nominated and voted for by pupils) won the 'Funny Teacher Awards' in areas such as; coolest, calmest, loudest, funniest, strictest and best dressed. We would like to wish our children, families and staff a wonderful summer break! See you all again in September! 

  

• Year 6 Prom

  Wed 16 Jul 2025

  We hosted our annual year 6 prom earlier today, which turned out to be quite a festive affair. Pupils were dressed in their best attire, and their dance moves did not disappoint! It was wonderful to see smiles, chats and lasting memories being made! 

  

• KS2 Graduation

  Wed 16 Jul 2025

  We concluded our graduation ceremonies for the year this morning with year 6 taking to the stage. Dressed for success, they received their scrolls as well as well-wishes from staff, parents and carers. Everyone at Sir John Heron would like to wish our year 6 pupils all the best for the future!