Pupils in the Juniors enjoyed a fortnight of experiments and STEM learning! EYFS Challenge Afternoon The Early Years children had great fun working in small groups to try to build a bridge that could hold a train. They were only allowed to use pasta, spaghetti and playdough. They had…
The Early Years children had a wonderful trip to Epping Forest. They went of a leaf hunt, hugged some trees, made a potion to paint on the trees for the animals and ended the day by creating a home for the fairies. Here are some the children’s favourite parts of…
As part of STEM fortnight, pupils from Years 3 and 4 went on an exciting trip to the Science Museum. Firstly, all pupils had an hour to tour all floors of the museum, looking at different displays and scientific models. Next, the pupils took part in an interactive Wonder Show….
Year 5S surprised their parents and peers last week when they hosted an interactive game-show inspired assembly, called “I’m An Eco-Warrior Get Me Out of Here”. To start the show, the presenters explained the rules of the game and introduced the three contestants: Freddie Forest, Izzy Ice Cap and Rachel…
The Early Years children had a fantastic time visiting the fire station, learning the number ‘999’ and having a tour around the station. The children had great fun firing the hose and sitting in the fire engine. We asked the children what their favourite part of the trip was and…
As part of their STEM Fortnight activities, the students in Year 1 and 2 were blown away by some amazing bubbles during the immersive bubble workshop! Sophia in Year 2 was amazed by the massive, rainbow bubbles and she couldn’t believe that some of her friends were put inside the…
The children in Early Years have been learning about Holi, the Hindu Festival of Light. The children had great fun playing and experimenting with all sorts of colourful activities, including coloured rice, powdered paint and painting-blowing art. It certainly brought some colour to a grey day!
World Book Day at Normanhurst was an amazing event with our pupils attending school in themed hats! This year the school theme was “Mad Hatter’s Hat Party”. Children were asked to design a hat based on a book, author or character. There were so many creative and colourful ideas! Throughout…
On Friday 24th February, 5O performed their Class Assembly to the school. In their History lessons, the children have been learning about the Anglo Saxons and the Vikings, so decided to bring it to the stage! The children showed the school how the Angles and the Saxons invaded Britain after…
Pupils in the Juniors celebrated their 100th Day at school earlier this week and the pupils completed many different activities to mark this day. Reception class learnt that there are 10 ‘10s’ in 100 so decided to build a Lego tower of 100. They each built a tower of 10…
