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Latest News
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Waltham Forest Cross Country Run Championship
Mon 14 Mar 2022Well done to the Boys' team who came 3rd overall in the Waltham Forest Boys' Cross Country Championship held on Chingford Plain and to the Girls' team, who despite not finishing in the medal positions, displayed much tenacity and competitive spirit.
A special mention to Kaden who came 2nd and Chloe S who finished a creditable 10th in their respective events.
A big thank you also to Shona Gordon, Lead School Games Organiser - Waltham Forest School Sports Network, who helped organise the event in conjunction with Orion Harriers.
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School welcomes new arrivals
Fri 11 Mar 2022Year 2 pupils were delighted to welcome some new arrivals to school this week when the hen eggs they have been incubating, started to hatch.
Year 2 pupil Riley observed that when the eggs hatched, "the chicks weren't fluffy but rather gooey!"
Classmate Teddy added, "Although the chicks look a little scared, they seem to be warm and comfortable."
Axel was charmed by the fluffy chicks and how cute they looked whilst Izzy summed up the wonder of nature perfectly by saying, "Having chicks in school makes me feel really happy!"
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#LETGIRLSPLAY
Wed 09 Mar 2022All the girls across KS1 and KS2 classes received an hour's football coaching today in support of England Football and Barclays' #LetGirlsPlay initiative.
The FA’s and Barclays ambition is for girls to have the same football opportunities as boys in schools and clubs. #LetGirlsPlay is a campaign to drive influence and change perceptions, showing that football can and should be played by girls. It is bringing together a growing community of people of all genders, ages and backgrounds who want to champion equal access for girls, helping create independent, resilient young girls who will be a force for good in all local communities.
Girls and boys were allowed to wear football tops to school which delighted many of the children. As well as the usual plethora of Premier League shirts on show, it was good to see some lower division sides represented such as Reading, Leyton Orient and Doncaster Rovers! There were even rumours that Scottish team, Partick Thistle, had a shirt on the premises!
Year 6 pupil, Grace, who sported a Real Madrid shirt, thoroughly enjoyed her session saying, " Most girls don't play football so it was great to see so many of them training and playing the game with such enthusiasm."
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World Book Day
Thu 03 Mar 2022Children and staff came to school today dressed as their favourite book characters to mark 'World Book Day 2022'.
Year 6 Pupil, Erika, came dressed as Bellatrix from the Harry Potter series of Books. Fellow Year 6 pupil. Miiechah, dressed up as Stitch from the Disney film, Lilo & Stitch. Classmate Tia chose to wear an Angel costume also from 'Lilo & Stitch'.
Miiechah commented, "Everyone's costume looked great but I particularly enjoyed Edward's costume based on Henry the Hoover, even though I don't think that's strictly a book character!'
Amongst the varied book related activities that took place during the day were two live virtual sessions - Year 1 & 2 were entertained by award winning author and illustrator, Catherine Rayner, while children at the Junior site met up with celebrated children's poet and author, Michael Rosen.
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Ash Wednesday Service
Wed 02 Mar 2022Year 5 were invited to the Parish Church to participate in an Ash Wednesday Service today. During the service pupils, staff, parents and carers were invited forward by Father Justin to receive ash on their forehead or hand.
Year 5 pupil, Jah Kai, commented, "I took the Ash because I am a Christian and take these occasions seriously." Fellow Year 5 pupil Lola didn't take the ash. "I'm not religious," she said, "however, I do respect other people's beliefs and enjoyed the service."
