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Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
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Year 5 Visits the Science Museum
Fri 17 Apr 2026Last Friday, the year 5 students swapped their classroom desks for the wonders of the Science Museum, embarking on an unforgettable expedition to explore the mysteries of Earth and the vast reaches of space. The day was packed with discovery as students engaged with hands-on exhibits that broke down the complex forces shaping our planet, from the structural layers beneath our feet to the intricate global climate systems. The excitement truly soared when we ventured into the space galleries, where the children were captivated by the sheer scale of our solar system and learned about the rigorous challenges and triumphs of historic missions to space. By studying the courageous lives of astronauts and exploring the advanced technology behind the equipment they use, the students gained a profound new perspective on humanity's quest to reach the stars, leaving them inspired and eager to continue their journey of scientific exploration.
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Water Safety at the London Aquatics Centre
Fri 17 Apr 2026Our year 4 pupils visited the London Aquatics Centre today, where they learnt about water safety. Following a land session, they had the opportunity to put their new knowledge into practice in the pool. They even met some professional atheletes who gifted them brand new goggles!
It was a wonderful session!
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Family Friday-Mathematics
Fri 17 Apr 2026Reception enjoyed a Family Friday session focused on mathematics, where parents joined in fun, hands-on activities. It was a great opportunity to see how mathematics is taught and to learn simple ideas to support children’s learning at home.
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Red Nose Day
Fri 20 Mar 2026Across Sir John Heron today, the usual morning buzz of the school run was replaced by a vibrant wave of crimson. From decorated foam noses to elaborate outfits, students swapped their formal uniforms for red to celebrate Red Nose Day. It was a brilliant day, filled with laughter and activities such as Red Nose hunts, colouring and so much more!
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Year 2 Sharing Assembly
Tue 17 Mar 2026Year 2 were proud to welcome parents to their sharing assembly, where they showcased all the wonderful learning they have completed during the spring term. The assembly began with English, where children spoke confidently about The Lonely Beast by Chris Judge and shared the imaginative character descriptions they had written about their own unique beasts. They then moved on to mathematics, demonstrating their understanding of grouping and sharing by modelling their thinking and strategies for parents. The children also highlighted the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, explaining what they had learned about a balanced diet and regular exercise. Finally, they shared their knowledge of the Great Fire of London, ending with an engaging role play of the events of 2nd September 1666, bringing history to life for their audience.
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Year 5 Visits the Cinema
Tue 17 Mar 2026This week, year 5 visited Ilford Cineworld to watch the epic Viking tale: ‘How to train a dragon’. The film is set on the rugged isle of Berk, a Viking boy named Hiccup defies centuries of tradition by befriending a dragon named Toothless. However, when an ancient threat emerges that endangers both species, Hiccup's friendship with Toothless becomes the key to forging a new future. Together, they must navigate the delicate path toward peace, soaring beyond the boundaries of their worlds and redefining what it means to be a hero and a leader. This film gave our pupils the opportunity to delve deeper into the world of Vikings and gave them a glimpse of how the Vikings once lived. We had a fantastic time and we cannot wait to visit the cinema again soon.
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Zoolab visits Nursery
Tue 17 Mar 2026We had some very special visitors at nursery today! 🐾✨
Zoolab came to see us, and the children were amazed to meet a variety of fascinating animals up close. From gentle creatures to more unusual critters, it was a fantastic hands-on learning experience that sparked lots of curiosity and excitement.
The children showed great bravery and respect while learning all about how to care for and handle the animals safely. There were lots of smiles, questions, and memorable moments throughout the session!
A big thank you to Zoolab for such an engaging and educational visit — we loved every minute of it! 🐍🦎🐾
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Year 3 Visits Epping Forest
Wed 11 Mar 2026Today, the children went on a visit to Epping Forest, our local woodland which is home to plenty of tall trees and greenery. The children explored and compared the forest to the Amazon Rainforest. While at Epping Forest, children zoomed in to the area and thought about the importance of green open spaces.
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World Book Day
Thu 05 Mar 2026We had a brilliant time dressing up as our favourite book characters today to celebrate World Book Day. From fairytale characters such as Little Red Riding Hood, to Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka, everyone was in character!
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Journalism Club meets Elena Morresi
Thu 05 Mar 2026Journalism Club and some of the writers from year 6 took part in a brilliant live lesson today, meeting the journalist Elena Morresi. Elena is a video journalist at the Guardian. Elena currently works on videos which analyse the news. She has previously worked on breaking news. You can see a collection of her work here:
https://www.theguardian.com/profile/elena-morresi
Elena introduced herself and told us about her role as a journalist. A member of the NewsWise team put our pupils' questions to Elena in an interview, as well as those from other schools from around the country. At the end of the lesson, we did a fun fake or real quiz to put our fake news detective skills to the test!
