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• Y2 at the juniors!

  Mon 25 Sep 2023

  On Friday 22nd September, due to the flash flood caused by the storm the day before, Y2 had to move to the juniors! They were absolutely brilliant and fitted in, as if they were already juniors! 

  The children can be seen enjoying a 'Jack and the beanstalk' themed Commando Joe's task and a range of maths games.

  Well done to everyone for your resilience and good humour in the face of sudden change!

   

   

  

• Ella's beautiful claywork!

  Mon 25 Sep 2023

  Ella in Y5 has made a beautiful model of Frank, our school therapy dog. She produced the life like model out of clay and he evens has a moving head! Ella is a talented ceramist!

  

• School Games Day

  Thu 14 Sep 2023

  On Wednesday and Thursday this week we held our School Games Day. It was the juniors turn on Wednesday, and today the infant site are thoroughly enjoying a range of activities!

  School Games day is an intra-school competition that takes place between pupils who attend the same school.  It is a great opportunity to try new sports, such as archery, or work as a team to win a tug of war, or build a shelter co-operatively, quicker than another group, and to generally celebrate our school's sporting success!

  We had a brilliant time! Thank you to Miss Watson and Miss Efreme for organising it!

  

• It's election time! Calling all new rights Respecting Councillors!

  Wed 06 Sep 2023

  We are very proud to be a Rights Respecting school and Article 12 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) says that children and young people should have a say in decisions that affect their lives.  A  school council can provide a meaningful way in which pupils can voice their opinions and have their views taken into account in decisions which impact upon them.

  Experience from schools here and further afield shows that a school council that is supported and nurtured helps to improve many aspects of school life.

  It is an important and useful way for schools to provide leadership and development opportunities for their pupils.  

  Within the school curriculum, one of the key areas making up the ‘Learning for Life and Work’ theme is active participation.  The curriculum requires that young people are provided with opportunities to participate in school and society. School councils are an excellent way in which to increase participation, teaching young people about democracy, local and global citizenship and accountability.

  The school council help to make decisions about how the school is run and take on projects that support the children's learning and development, such as organising charity events, representing the school at outside events or ensuring the school is environmentally friendly.

  It was with great pleasure this morning, that Ms Lampard spoke to the juniors (Y3-Y6) about the upcoming Rights Respecting School Councillor elections. A rights respecting school council is a formal group of pupils within a school who are elected by their peers to represent them and their views.

  The election season is open and children may display a maximum of 2 posters around school to promote their ambition to be elected. The Hustings will take place on Monday 18^th September, when the children will have to make a speech to their class to persuade them to vote for them. Our ambition is to continue to grow courageous advocates as we have had previously. Ms Lampard asked the children to think big and be bold! What differences do they want to see around school, or even for the wider world?

  Previous RR Councillors led a successful campaign to have the zebra crossing outside the infant school replaced with a safer pelican crossing. They campaigned to have the speed limit reduced from 40 miles to 20 miles an hour outside the infants. Another year, the RR Councillors lobbied the council’s meals service to serve less meat at school dinners across the week to help reduce the carbon footprint. The council adopted this policy and meat free Mondays across all Waltham Forest schools was born!

  In addition to the junior elected councillors, four Y2 children will be chosen to contribute their views. The RR councillors have got some fantastic trips booked to the Town Hall, to City Hall and to the Houses of Parliament as part of learning more about democracy and to see that what they are doing is part of a bigger picture of elected people having a say and listening to others.

  

• Leavers' Day

  Fri 21 Jul 2023

  The school bade farewell to its Year 6 pupils today following a service at the Parish Church and a brunch back at school shared with members of their families. The school also said goodbye to long serving deputy headteacher, Mr Osborne, and Year 4 teacher, Ms Da Silva, who has taught at the school for 5 years.

  LSA, Mrs Hobbins, also leaves us along with Mrs Beg, the school’s business manager for the past 9 years.

  A special thank you to Mother Marilyn, herself a former C of E pupil, who led the church service.

  We wish all our leavers God's blessing as they begin new phases in their lives.

  

• Morocco Crowned World Champions

  Thu 20 Jul 2023

  With the women's World Cup kicking off today 'Down Under', it was timely that the school staged the final of its 7 a-side mini World Cup this morning featuring Year 4, 5 & 6 boys and girls representing Brazil and Morocco.

  With the game ending 1-1, the contest was eventually decided by penalty kicks with Morocco emerging as the winners.

  

• Year 6 Leavers’ Awards

  Mon 17 Jul 2023

  A plethora of certificates, medals and trophies were handed out this afternoon to our wonderful Year 6 pupils in recognition of the skills and talents they have displayed during their time at the school.

  Seb, who won the coveted Sportsperson of the Year award, commented, “I’d like to thank the school for giving me the opportunity to develop my sporting skills.”

  Georgie, Belle and Molly who all won a Headteacher’s award, were very excited about their success. Georgie said, “I’m really grateful for the support I’ve received from the school - I’ll miss it very much when I leave.”

  Belle was equally enthusiastic about the school saying, “The awards ceremony was brilliant. I’ve enjoyed my time at the school especially the trips we’ve been on over the years.”

  Molly has really enjoyed her involvement in sporting activities at the school, “The school has really encouraged me to take sport seriously. I now play football, cricket, and thanks to the daily mile, I love running!”

  

• Super Writers

  Mon 17 Jul 2023

  With the end of the school year fast approaching, it was time to find out this morning who are this term’s super writers. Well done budding authors!

  

• Year 3 visit to Stansted Mountfitchet

  Fri 14 Jul 2023

  Year 3 pupils had a fantastic time visiting Stansted Mountfitchet Castle this week as part of their history module on the Anglo-Saxons. Even the unseasonal weather couldn't dampen the children's spirits!

  

• Talent Contest Final

  Fri 14 Jul 2023

  Year 5 pupil, Issy, stormed to victory in this year’s T-Factor final by receiving the largest share of the Key Stage 2 pupil vote for her rendition of ‘Naughty’  from Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical. 

  Eight acts fought out a hugely entertaining final that included singing, comedy and dance.

  Harry from Class 3 Potter really enjoyed watching the contest saying, “I loved the guy who did the Russian dancing but it was really hard to vote for one particular act as they were all so good.”

  Year 4 pupil, Arthur, commented, "I absolutely loved the show. I was rooting for my classmates Anthony and Caleb but unfortunately they didn't win."

  Max from Year 5 felt Francesca from Year 3 was unlucky not to win. "It was amazing to hear a Year 3 pupil sing so well," he enthused, "she was amazing!"