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Christmas Church Service

Fri 16 Dec 2022

Our annual Christmas church service at the Parish Church of Ss Peter & Paul was sadly cancelled due to the treacherous conditions on the footpaths outside the school sites. Despite this disappointment, the service went ahead at the Junior site where a streaming link was set up ensuring our pupils on the Infant site took part.

Father Justin welcomed everyone to the service, gave a talk and led us into the Lord's Prayer. He also finished the service with a Christmas blessing.

Some shepherds from Year 3 carried out the readings while the school choir sang 'O Little Town of Bethlehem'. Pupils from our Infant Prayer Club also pitched in with some prayers they had written.

The whole school joined in with the singing of three carols - 'Starry Night', 'Silent Night' and 'Mary's Child.’

Year 6 pupil, Toby, who set up the video link and who was also in charge of the sound system, said, "It was a shame we didn't manage to get to church but it was a successful event with a good message preached by the vicar."

Ivy, also from Year 6, added, "I enjoyed the service. I'm glad we didn't walk to church as I'm sure someone would have slipped in the icy conditions which would possibly ruin their Christmas."

Reception Nativity

Thu 15 Dec 2022

Our two Reception classes combined this week to perform their rendition of the Nativity to packed houses of parents, carers and their families who were not put off from attending despite the very seasonal weather we have been experiencing. The children thoroughly enjoyed performing in front of their enthralled audiences.

Christmas Festivities

Wed 14 Dec 2022

As Christmas beckons and with snow on the ground, our children have busied themselves with a number of Christmas themed activities this week including Christmas cake baking, sculpting angels, card and decoration making and learning about the true meaning of Christmas courtesy of the Red Balloon Foundation who supplied each class with a Christmas themed resource box and accompanying PowerPoint presentation.

On Wednesday, pupils wore their Christmas jumpers and partook of their Christmas lunches.

Former pupils, Ollie and Evan, even got in on the act. With the icy cold weather meaning their secondary school closed early they visited the school and helped out with some Year 6 Christmas cake making. Ollie said, "It was good to see some familiar faces and watching the children have fun." Fellow Year 7 student, Evan, added, "There was a nice Christmassy feeling about the old place."

Let there be snow!

Mon 12 Dec 2022

The junior field was the perfect place for building snow people, riding sledges and throwing snowballs!

Year 3 Nativity

Fri 09 Dec 2022

Year 3 pupils performed their nativity play today to a packed audience of parents, carers and other family members.

Harry, from Year 3 Potter class, who played the part of an angel, really enjoyed being on stage. He said, "My favourite part was when I played my wand guitar."

Fellow angel, Jaime, from Year 3 Bowie class, was equally enthusiastic. "I was really excited when we walked through the audience onto the stage."

Pupils share their World Cup nations research findings

Tue 06 Dec 2022

With World Cup excitement reaching fever pitch, pupils in all our Key Stage 2 classes shared their research into the topography and culture of 8 World Cup nations during this morning’s assembly. The countries researched were Australia, Canada, Costa Rica, Mexico, Ghana, Senegal, Argentina and Japan.

Amongst the myriad of facts and figures presented by the children were Japan’s population is twice that of the United Kingdom and that the most widespread religious faith group in Argentina and Mexico is Roman Catholicism.

Super Writers

Mon 05 Dec 2022

Today we celebrated children's progress in writing through our Super Writer Awards presentation. Two children in every class across the school were awarded medals and presented with certificates detailing their wonderful achievements in writing. It was wonderful that so many parents and carers could join us in this celebration too!

Well done everyone!

Year 4 Sportshall Athletics

Sat 03 Dec 2022

A group of Year 4 pupils recently made their way down to the Peter May Centre where they competed in the Sportshall Athletics competition against other local schools.
Taking part in a number of track and field events, the children displayed enthusiasm, team work and respect for each other and their opponents.

Christmas themed Prayer Space arrives in school

Fri 02 Dec 2022

Key Stage 2 pupils have been making use of a Christmas themed Prayer Space this week. The Prayer Space, set up by the Red Balloon Foundation who support the work of Chingford C of E Primary in its development as a church school, helps enable children, of all faiths and none, to explore life’s questions, spirituality and faith in a safe, creative and interactive way.

Rights Respecting School Councillors Visit Houses of Parliament

Fri 02 Dec 2022

Fresh from a recent visit to Waltham Forest Town Hall where they meet up with the Borough's mayor, our school councillors visited Westminster Palace today to further advance their knowledge of how democracy works in the United Kingdom.

Year 6 councillors Asfandyar and Georgie were both enthusiastic about the trip. Asfandyar commented, "I really enjoyed the workshop which was about how laws are debated and passed." Georgie added, "I found it really interesting watching the debates in the House of Commons and the House of Lords. I noticed both Houses have maces on display just as there is one at the Town Hall and one when we have our school council meetings at school."

Riah, from Year 5, said, "I enjoyed learning about how the Prime Minister and the MPs sort out important issues."