Learning about static electricity in our simple science lesson ‘Investigating Fun’ was a great way of introducing scientific concepts to our young children in Kindergarten. The balloons, static and the shadows engaged their attention and enabled them to gain some hands-on experience. It was also very funny to watch!
Over the summer, Year 6 have been very busy researching their new Humanities topic of World War Two. They have been very creative in the ways they have shown their research. There have been dioramas, art works, 3D models, PowerPoint presentations and very personalised projects presented in the Year 6…
Lots of pupils at Normanhurst are aiming to do a daily mile and trying to run 26 miles, one every day, equivalent to a marathon, to raise money for the Samaritan purse.
Reception have had a wonderful first week back at school. They enjoyed a number hunt and creating a handprint alphabet.
Year 7 induction day at Normanhurst with activities in Art and Science. Good fun was had by all and we wish them well as they begin their journey in the Senior School.
Once again, Normanhurst School is celebrating an excellent set of GCSE results for Year 11 pupils. 96% of grades achieved were at grade 4 or above, equivalent to a previous grade C or higher, with 62% at grades 7-9, equivalent to the previous grades A*or A. Once again the pupils…
Looking at the past 15 months or so, have you ever experienced a period like this in education? I have been teaching for over 20 years and have never lived through period like this in education. It has been an incredibly challenging time for schools, families and communities. We have…
Last week our school playground underwent a transformation. The NSPA kindly funded a project to get some new, colourful markings on the playground for our pupils to enjoy when they return in September. The children have lots of fun options including a ‘Mirror Me’ game, hopscotch, and a route to…
With a whole year without Sports Day, this year was really something special. The event took place on Wednesday 7 July, and as usual was held at Lee Valley Athletics Centre. Pupils were very excited to once again be able to take part in one of the highlights of the…
Pupils were very eager to race and support their House a Sports Day on Wednesday 7 July. With a whole year without any sort of school event, Sports Day really was something special this year. The races and other events took place at Lee Valley Athletics Centre as well as…
