Category: whole school

Remembrance Day

On 11th November, Year 6 led an assembly to help us more about Remembrance Day. They shared why it was important to remember, poppies, a song and recited On Flanders Field. After the assembly, Mr Dourado, Mrs O’Mahony and some Forces children went to the war memorial at the bottom of School Lane to lay …

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Year 6 Trip to Whipsnade Zoo

Year 6 visited Whipsnade Zoo as part of their Science Topic on Evolution and Inheritance and had a fascinating day. They looked     carefully at rhinos, giraffes and penguins to see how the species have adapted to their environments over time.  

Harvest Assembly

Year 5 treated children and parents to an excellent Harvest Assembly. Thank you to all the families who donated food.  

Year 6 Deputy Lieutenants Workshop

On Wednesday 22nd October  the Deputy Lieutenants’ of Hertfordshire led a workshop for Year 6 where they explored the Commonwealth Values. It was good to see children actively taking part and discussing the importance of values including Democracy, Rule of Law, Gender Equality, Human Rights, Tolerance Respect and Understanding and Access to Health, Education and …

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Rosh Hashanah Assembly

 On Tuesday we had a visit from The Jewish Discovery Tour who came to teach the children about Rosh Hashana, the Jewish New Year. Rabbi Yosef delivered a very entertaining assembly showing the children his ‘Shofar Factory’; where the children were invited up to help saw, drill and sand a ram’s horn, which plays an …

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African Dancing Workshop

African Dancing Workshop This week, children took part in an African dance workshop which was a lot of fun!  They learnt some dance skills and moves whilst in time with the beat and rhythm of African music. Here are some photos below.

Year 5 DT

Year 5 Soup Making

Year 6 Bread Making

Year 6 have been making bread this week! They’ve followed a recipe and have been taught about basic food hygiene. The bread was delicious!  

Year 6 Trip to Bentley Priory

Year 6 visited Bentley Priory Museum, the Headquarters of RAF Fighter Command during the Battle of Britain.   They learnt how the Battle of Britain was fought and won, explored how radar was used to plot enemy raids and how RAF and WRAF personnel masterminded the defence of Britain.