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• Rights Respecting Schools Pupil Event

  Thu 12 Mar 2026 Mrs Nicholaou

  RIghts Respecting Pupil Event at Thorpe Hall

  On Wednesday the 11^th March a group of year 6’s went to Thorpe Hall Primary to take part in a Right Respecting Pupil Event.  There were lots of other schools there and it was a fabulous opportunity to speak with other children about what they were doing in their schools to ensure that everyone was accessing their rights!

  Helen Trivers, the Senior Professional Advisor was there to tell us about current developments with the Rights Respecting Schools Award.  Then all the children in the hall had to go round asking lots of questions to do with rights.  After that we were fortunate to hear about what events or projects different schools had been working on.  One school had different animals to represent equity, dignity and fairness - which was a great idea for our younger children!

  We made an informative poster to persuade other schools to join in with the award.  Chloe W, Sophia, Matylda and Ella represented our school beautifully. 

  If anyone has any questions about the RRSA please get in touch - school@ccofe.waltham.sch.uk.

   

   

  

• Year 6 Sitting Volleyball Competition

  Tue 10 Mar 2026 Mrs Gillies

  On Tuesday 10th March, two Year 6 teams represented our school at a sitting volleyball competition held at the Peter May Centre.

   

  The teams competed as class groups: 6 Darwin (Ethan, Dylan, Riley, Penny, Gabriel, Gillian and Islah) and 6 Pankhurst (Kledis, Frankie, Matylda, Jessica K, Jessica B, Emily and Aidan). Each team played a total of seven games during the tournament.

   

  Both teams performed brilliantly, showing great tenacity, teamwork and excellent sportsmanship throughout the day. After the initial rounds, only two teams progressed to the final from a total of 24 schools. We are delighted that 6 Darwin reached the final, where they faced Oak Hill School.

   

  In a nail-biting match, 6 Darwin narrowly missed out on the top spot against a very strong Oak Hill team, earning a fantastic silver medal.

   

  We are incredibly proud of all the children who took part. Their behaviour was exemplary and they represented the school brilliantly.

  

• Year 6 - WW2 Day

  Fri 06 Mar 2026 Mrs Lowrie

  Year 6 had the chance to dress up and participate in a WW2 day. They learnt about; spy's, Caesar Ciphers, ARP wardens and enjoyed a Blitz themed art workshop with Ms Greenberg in the afternoon. 

  

• World Book Day 2026

  Thu 05 Mar 2026 Mr Hewitt

  World Book Day was a wonderful celebration of reading across the school. The children arrived in an incredible range of costumes inspired by their favourite books and characters, and it was fantastic to see the effort and creativity that had gone into them. Throughout the day, classes enjoyed sharing stories, talking about their favourite books and celebrating the joy of reading together. It was clear that the children had a great deal of fun and it was a lovely reminder of how books can spark imagination and bring stories to life.

  

• Year 6 - Human Circulatory System (Science)

  Thu 05 Mar 2026 Mrs Brand & Mrs Lowrie

  In science this half term Year 6 are learning about the Human Circulatory System. To support our understanding of the physiognomy of the human heart the children made salt dough models. They then enjoyed a gallery walk to admire each others creations. 

  

• AIM High Science Day

  Wed 04 Mar 2026 Mrs McMurray

  This week, pupils in the Juniors had the exciting opportunity to take part in an AIM High Science Day. The children worked with specialist science educators, exploring new ideas and scientific concepts through a range of engaging and interactive activities. Throughout the day they asked scientific questions, collaborated with other young scientists and developed their understanding of the world around them. It was a fantastic experience that sparked curiosity, encouraged teamwork and reminded us all that in science, imagination really is the limit.

  

• Holi Assembly

  Mon 02 Mar 2026 Mrs Gandhi

  This week, the children enjoyed learning about Holi during a special assembly. Holi, often known as the Festival of Colours, is a celebration that marks the arrival of spring and reminds people of the importance of joy, forgiveness and new beginnings. During the assembly, the children discovered why Holi is celebrated and how people around the world take part by sharing colours, laughter and time with family and friends. It was a wonderful opportunity for pupils to learn about different cultures and traditions, while reflecting on the importance of kindness, unity and celebrating the diversity within our school community.

  

• Year 5 & 6 Boys Football Competition

  Fri 27 Feb 2026 Miss Efreme

  We proudly entered a Year 5 & 6 School Football Tournament featuring an impressive 32 teams. We took two squads - one Year 6 team and one Year 5 team - and both represented the school brilliantly throughout the day.

   

  Year 6 Team Performance

  Our Year 6 side — Harry, Alex O, Alex N, Dylan, Rowan, George, Mikaal and Mason - competed in five tough matches.
  They secured 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, showing resilience and determination against strong opposition. Every player contributed, battling hard in every game and doing the school proud with their attitude and effort.
   

  Year 5 Team – An Incredible Run to the Final

  Our Year 5 team — Zac P, Zak B, Ben, Greyson, Arlo, Jasper, Kyran and Max — had an outstanding tournament, progressing all the way to the final stages.
  The final was a thrilling three-way contest against Year 6 teams, showing just how impressive their achievement was.

  • Game 1 vs Newport – 1–1 draw

  • Newport vs Whittingham – 1–1 draw
  • Chingford C of E vs Whittingham – 0–0 draw

   

  With all three teams so evenly matched, the tournament was decided on goal difference. Newport edged it, meaning Chingford C of E finished joint second overall.

   

  An incredible achievement, especially competing against older players.

  

• Year 5 Parts of a flower

  Thu 26 Feb 2026 Mrs Gandhi

  In Science this week, children have dissected tulips and daffodils, using a magnifying glass to closely observe the different parts. They then sorted and accurately labelled each part they identified.

  Well done for your effective group work and for analysing and recording your findings using different methods.

  

• ⚽ Year 5 & 6 Girls’ Football Champions!

  Tue 24 Feb 2026 Mrs Gillies

  Our Year 5 and Year 6 girls took part in an exciting football competition held at Goals - and what a fantastic event it was!

   

  With 33 schools from across the borough competing, the standard of football was exceptionally high. We entered two teams: a Year 5 team and a Year 6 team. Both played superbly in the group stages and progressed to the knockout rounds, a huge achievement in itself.

   

  In a thrilling twist, our two teams met in the quarter-finals. It was a closely contested match, with the Year 6 team narrowly winning 1-0 in a competitive and well-played game.

   

  The Year 6 team continued their outstanding form, going unbeaten throughout the tournament and conceding just one goal overall, an exceptional defensive record. A special mention must go to Rebecca, who conceded only one goal across the entire competition. The team demonstrated determination, teamwork and resilience, ultimately winning the tournament and being crowned champions out of 33 schools, a remarkable accomplishment.

   

  Year 6 Team:
  Rebecca, Lulu, Ania, Jaime, Bella C, Isabelle R, Sophia W and Vera

   

  Year 5 Team:

  Sophia K, Rubey Rose, Akexia, Dolly, Sofia M, Nyah, Issy and Layna

   

  We are also incredibly proud of our year 5 team who played with confidence and courage, competing brilliantly against strong Year 6 opposition. Reaching the knockout stages was a fantastic achievement and shows great promise for the future.

   

  Well done to all the girls for representing our school with such pride, teamwork and sportsmanship. We could not be prouder.