Pupils travelled to Orsett Cricket Club to showcase their striking and fielding abilities. We played five games of cricket, and with each game, the team improved and grew in confidence.

We played exceptionally well, with some individuals hitting big when in the batting crease. The team demonstrated teamwork, sportsmanship, and determination throughout each match.

Well done to everyone involved.

Year 5 had the opportunity to exercise their curiosity around Ancient Egypt, during Wednesday’s workshop. They developed their creativity and communication when taking part in a variety of activities, including creating amulets, shabtis dolls, mummification, painting, cartouche, using hieroglyphics and guarding the palace. The royal party have been inspecting our work throughout the morning and keeping control over the gossip being spread throughout the palace. In the afternoon, pupils prepared a variety of entertainment for the royal family, whilst being served a royal feast of cheese, apples and bread.

 Pupil Voice

HPA are very pleased to announce that we had 2 prize winners from the Spring Term Rotary Competition for art, writing and photography.

Nicholas Wilkinson from Thurrock Rotary met our winners and presented the following awards:

• Imad – Writing First Prize
• Antonia – Photography Runners-up

Children who also entered received a certificate of participation.

Imad’s beautiful poem based on the theme of wonderful water will now be entered into the Essex Rotary competition. We wish him luck.

The boys' football team made history last week by clinching both the league title and the play-off finals in a thrilling display of skill and teamwork. 

Their journey was marked by hard work, determination, and a strong sense of camaraderie. Each match brought its own challenges, but the boys rose to the occasion, showcasing their talent and resilience on the field.

The team demonstrated exceptional strategy and execution, dominating their opponents with a combination of solid defence and powerful attacking plays. 

This remarkable achievement not only highlights their dedication to the sport but also serves as an inspiration for future teams.

Last week, the Year 4 students had an exciting opportunity to take a backstage tour at the Royal Ballet and Opera’s High House Production. They ventured into areas usually hidden from the audience, discovering the intricacies of set design, costume creation, and the technical elements of a performance. The children observed how costumes are made, how lighting and sound are managed, and how props bring scenes to life. They even got to design their own costumes and meet industry professionals working behind the scenes. This experience deepened their appreciation for the dedication and teamwork required to bring a production to the stage.

Take a look at the wonderful things that have happened across the trust during spring 1.