Throughout this academic year, 4M have been exploring the world of music through brass instrumentation, specifically the cornet. They have been learning about all aspects of music including the historic, cultural and performance-based significance of the craft. On Tuesday, 4M had the chance to perform in front of their parents and they’ve all enjoyed listening …
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Nov 29
Year 4 Science Experiment
Nov 22
Kings Lieutenant workshop – Year 6
It has been a busy week at Ashfield. On Friday, we were visited by representatives of the King’s Lieutenant who delivered a workshop about the monarchy and the Commonwealth Values. Our visitors led a workshop for Year 6 where they explored the Commonwealth Values in more detail. It was good to see children actively taking …
Nov 22
Year 4 Trip to Bhaktivedanta Manor
On Wednesday, Year 4 visited Bhaktivedanta Manor in Watford to support their learning in RE. They were invited into the Shrine to see the beautiful Murti’s; and had a lesson on the importance of the soul. Some children had the opportunity to dress up as the tri-murti and their Goddess wives. They also had time …
Nov 20
Basketball Tournament
On Thursday and Friday last week, the children took part in our bi-annular Basketball Tournament. The weather for once was good in November and we even saw the sun at times! It was undoubtedly one of the best tournaments we have hosted at Ashfield. Both Mr Jones and I were delighted to witness the high …
Nov 14
Anti Bullying Week
This week, we have been learning about anti-bullying. This year’s theme is ‘Respect‘ which is also one of our school values. In our class assembly, we looked at ways at being a safer and more respectful school. The School Council also set out an antibullying poster competition and the winning posters will be laminated and displayed …
Nov 12
Remembrance Assembly
On Monday, our Year 6 children led our Remembrance Day Assembly. We were joined by some of our Forces families who talked about the significance of Remembrance Day and why it is important to them. After the assembly and two minute silence, Mr Dourado, parents, and children from the Forces families walked to the Memorial …