Early Years Celebrate Diwali
Happy Diwali. The Early Years children learnt all about Diwali and how it is celebrated. They decorated biscuits, decorated hands with mehndi and even had our very own fireworks display using colourful wands.
Black History Month St Best Jamaican Food Demonstration
This October, Normanhurst proudly celebrated Black History Month with an exciting Jamaican food tasting and cooking demonstration event for students from EYFS to Year 9, hosted by St Best Jamaican Food. The event aimed to deepen the children’s understanding of Jamaican culture through its rich culinary traditions. The children learnt…
Normanhurst Participate in U11 Oak-Tree Netball Tournament
Normanhurst girls travelled to Oaklands on Tuesday 15th October for the U11 Oak-Tree Netball Tournament. Competing against the other three schools in the group, the girls displayed strong sportsmanship. The scores were: 1st – Oaklands 13 points (scored 14, conceded 2) 2nd – Braeside 13 points (scored 8, conceded 3)…
Normanhurst take part in Oak-Tree Football Tournament
Pupils from Years 5 & 6 took part in the annual Oak-Tree U11 Football Tournament on Tuesday 15 October. The team played honorably, taking on both Coopersale Hall and Oaklands in highly competitive matches. Well done to all the boys who competed and showed off their football talents.
Imogen Sails in ISA National Regatta
Imogen represented Normanhurst again at the ISA National Regatta at Draycote Water, Warwickshire on October 10th. After her success last year winning the Rookie Fleet, she moved up into the more challenging Main Fleet (open class). She did 4 x 1 hour races over the course of the day in…
Black History Month Writing Workshop
In this engaging and interactive poetry workshop, the pupils of Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 celebrated Black History Month by exploring the richness of Black culture and history. Hosted by the fabulous poet and rapper Kimba, the pupils took part in a series of fun activities and guided discussions,…
Early Years Embark on a Recycling Adventure
The Early Years had a fantastic afternoon exploring the world of recycling! Our young learners ventured out on a walk down the high street to observe different types of recycling in action. Along the way, we discovered a variety of recycling initiatives. We saw charity shops, where we learned about…
Seniors Cultural Dress Day: A Celebration of Heritage
This week, our seniors had a Cultural Dress Day to celebrate the diverse cultures and traditions of our senior community. This special occasion provides an opportunity for seniors to showcase their heritage, connect with their roots, and share their unique stories with others. Cultural dress day is a wonderful opportunity…
Year 6 London Museum Docklands Trip
This week, Year 6 went on a school trip to the Museum of London Docklands, which was an enriching and educational experience, providing students with a deep insight into London’s rich maritime history. The museum’s well-curated exhibits, engaging activities, and interactive displays offered a memorable learning opportunity outside the classroom….
EYFS Create Shadows
The Early Years children had a lot of fun in Science this week learning all about shadows. They created exciting shadows by moving their hands and bodies, with a favourite hand pose being ‘the spider’. The children finished the afternoon by creating their own stick people and making shadows using…
