Shakespeare Week 2022 encouraged pupils to think about the quote “…a turn or two I’ll walk, to still my beating mind” from the play ‘The Tempest’. They were asked to think about how they manage to ‘still your beating mind’? It was all about physical wellbeing and considering how being…
Reception loved their forest walk and picnic. It is so nice to get out of the classroom sometimes and explore the great outdoors. Everyone had to shelter under the tree from the rain for a while when there was a short downpour, but the children played some games whilst waiting…
Year 6 went to Jump Giants in Thurrock for their End of Year Treat Trip to celebrate their graduation. The Year 6 pupils were very lucky to have almost the entire park to themselves! In the first hour, the Year 6 pupils were jumping on the trampolines, completing the assault…
Year 6 celebrated the end of their time in the Juniors with a Graduation Party. The party was planned by the Head of House Prefects and they did a fantastic job! The Year 6 pupils all voted for awards such as: most likely to become Prime Minister, most likely to…
On Friday 1 July pupils had the opportunity to listen to seasoned professionals who introduced them to their respective professions. The speakers were: Ozan Kazim (Finance), Mandy Aulak (Law), Helena Miles (Business), Sinead Greenaway (Media), Dathan Muscat (Engineering/Architecture) and Debra Marcos (Medicine). Following a drinks reception and lunch, hosted by…
Aspiring young entrepreneurs from Years 5 to 9 were given exciting product and service ideas which they researched and presented their business plans and strategies. It was an impressive event that encouraged individuals to go outside their comfort zone while enhancing their public-speaking and persuasive skills. This event also helped…
The children in Kindergarten love the garden area and have been growing a variety of flowers and vegetables. The children harvested fresh peas and potatoes that were ready to pull up. They read the story ‘The Enormous Turnip’ and together formed a long line ready to pull. There were so…
The Normanhurst Summer Music Concert last night was a wonderful way to end what has been a fun, busy term. Cheese, biscuits, and wine were available for the audience to tuck into as they enjoyed the music. Pupils performed a wide variety of pieces, both instrumental and vocal. There were…
Summer is nearly here and in Kindergarten we created a seaside experience for the children to enjoy. With our shoes and socks off, we were able to play on the beach, there was a rock pool to explore and even a role play area which was an ice cream shop….
Six, short, informal concerts were held in the music room after school this year as a chance for pupils to show the progress they have made in their music lessons. Family and friends were treated to performances on trumpet, drums, clarinet, flute, saxophone, guitar, voice, piano, violin, viola and cello….
