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• Y5 and Y6 visit Barnes Literary Festival

  Fri 24 Jun 2022

  The first author we saw was Lisa Thompson, whose latest book is The Rollercoaster Boy.
  
  Lisa was a very good speaker and she went into great detail about her novel. Elektra Y5
  
  Lisa told us all about her characters and how they felt. She enjoyed bringing them to life.Julianne Y5
  
  I got to help Lisa on stage with the escape room. She gave us freedom to work out the codes as one big group. I’m already reading her book! Lizzy Y5
  
  The second author we saw was Christopher Edge, whose latest book is Escape Room.
  
  Christopher’s talk was fun as I liked cracking the codes. I now want to read the book! Alfie C Y6
  I liked trying to solve the complex puzzles that he set us - it was like he took us on an adventure with him.  Cooper Y6
  
  I liked figuring out the number answers; he got the idea for the book before even going to an escape room - that was impressive! Cristian Y6

  

• Y6 visit Twickenham Beekeepers' Association

  Fri 17 Jun 2022 Y6

  On Thursday 16th June, Y6 went to the Beekeepers’ Association in Twickenham, as part of our Science learning on Living Things (habitats/life cycles/pollination/classification).
  ‘I learnt how to save bees.’ Reyian
  ‘I liked holding the drone because I was nervous at first.’  Oliver

  ‘Did you know that a queen bee sometimes lays 200 eggs a day?’  Michael

  ‘I enjoyed seeing the bees all together in their hives.’  William

  ‘I can identify bees and help them in future.’     Tyler
  ‘The drone bee on my hand tickled a bit.’  Charlie
  ‘It helped me to get over my fears; I know how important bees are to us.’  By Ciara

   

  

• Wandsworth Swimming Gala

  Fri 17 Jun 2022 By Elektra & Ed - Y5

  On Saturday evening we took part in the Swimming gala. Children from Y4,Y5 and Y6 represented the school in both individual and relay events. We had loads of fun and enjoyed cheering on our friends and representing the school. We did much better than thought and through lots of high place finishes the girls squad came 2nd   overall and by 1 point the boys won the entire boys competition! We would like to thank the teachers and parents,    especially Simon Oddie, Daniel Hardiman and Mrs Haxton-Bartlett.

  

• Y5 residential trip to Hooke Court

  Fri 10 Jun 2022

  Before half-term, Y5 travelled to Hooke Court in Dorset for a week’s residential.   Activities ranged from team bonding to tribal kingdom day. We learnt that whilst in a team it is important to work together and listen to everyone’s ideas. Team work makes the dream work and we saw that every day. WWI day was by far our favourite day because we learnt to understand and experience what life was like in the trenches. This included cooking food from WWI, training as a soldier and then walking through the trenches. The mud was thick and covered everyone. We even had a 2 minute silence where thanks to the activities we were able appreciate what they had been through and then planted our poppies. All 5 days were fantastic and even just being in our rooms, on the coach and singing songs added to the experience. Most of us didn’t want to leave and already miss being in the rain, sun and mud with our class. Overall, this was the best trip we have ever done and we have made new friendship and memories for life.

  By Zac, Lizzy & Annabella—Y5

   

  

• Y1 and Y2 trip to Windsor Castle

  Fri 10 Jun 2022

  ‘Year 1 and Year 2 went to Windsor Castle. It was very busy. When we got there we had a look inside Windsor Castle and saw lots of cool things. There was knight's amour and a Kings bed.’  By Katie—Y1 

  ‘We saw lots of soldiers in red uniform.’  By Hussein—Y1

  ‘In the workshop, we saw a model of the castle and most of us had a acting role. I pretended to be a solider trying to attack the castle. I tried to throw arrows through the  'arrowslits'​.’  By Henry—Y1

  ‘My favourite part of the trip was seeing the royal standard flag flying over Windsor Castle because then we knew the Queen was in.’  By Mary & Katie—Y1 

   

  

• Jubilee Decades Dance Show

  Fri 10 Jun 2022

  Following the Dance Workshops which the children so enjoyed on Tuesday, and lots of practice over the week, all the classes got a chance to show what they had learnt this afternoon when they performed their dances to each other.  It was a very happy session and lots of dancing talent has been discovered! We are looking at how we can give parents a chance to see some of the great dancing we enjoyed!

   

  

• Jubilee Celebrations

  Fri 10 Jun 2022

  Our day started with a wonderful Celebration Assembly; not only did we do our usual certificates and teampoints, but we were treated to an excellent presentation on the seven decades of the Queen’s reign.  Each class had thought hard about significant events from their decade, about the fashion, the music and the people.  We were reminded the Queen’s reign has seen some astonishing changes in how we live and how rich and diverse culture we have.  

   

  

• Jubilee Lunch

  Fri 10 Jun 2022

  We so enjoyed our whole school Jubilee lunch—thank you to Rose and the kitchen staff for providing the special menu, including delicious cake!   We also enjoyed singing both ‘Sing’ and then of course the National Anthem—which was also signed by Year 6.   Our thanks to Rev’d Daniel who came and led us in this prayer of thanks for the Queen) and said a grace before we enjoyed our lunch together.   

  A Prayer for her Majesty the Queen

  Gracious God, we give you thanks

  For the reign of your servant Elizabeth our Queen,

  And for the example of loving and faithful service which she has shown among us.

  Help us to follow her example of dedication

  And to commit our lives to you and to one another,

  Through Jesus Christ our Lord.  Amen