Year 5 at Herringham Primary Academy enjoyed an exciting educational trip to London, travelling by river boat and visiting the Tate Modern. The river journey gave pupils a unique perspective on London’s famous landmarks, while their time at the gallery sparked curiosity and discussion as they explored a variety of modern artworks. It was a memorable experience that enriched their learning beyond the classroom and inspired creativity and observation skills. 🚤🎨

As the houses burned and turned to ash, the children recalled key facts about the event, bringing their learning to life through an exciting and memorable experience.

We stepped back in time with a hands-on workshop about the Great Fire of London and even managed to spot the Tower’s famous ravens! The children’s enthusiasm was infectious, making it a truly unforgettable day when history really did come to life.

Heartfelt thank you to those who donated a gift and to Tesco for choosing us!

Congratulations to our boys’ team, who will now be representing Thurrock at the County Finals!

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The morning was all about becoming master pizza makers. We discovered exactly how wheat becomes flour, before getting hands-on. The children loved kneading their own dough and topping their pizzas. Just look at those masterpieces—they looked (and smelled!) absolutely delicious.

After a much-needed lunch, we went on a very bumpy but exciting tractor ride around the fields! We finished the day walking around the farm, meeting, greeting, and feeding lots of different animals. The goats and sheep were definitely hungry!

There were some fantastic goals, brilliant saves, and moments of real skill as the team battled through a competitive group. Their hard work paid off with a well-earned 2nd place finish in a very tough group — a great achievement!

Well done to all involved!

This half term, the children decorated their boxes and put in the things that were important to them. The children presented their boxes to the class and explained what they had in their boxes and why.

We had some happy faces (and some very interesting reactions!).

These handprints will be displayed on our very own class tree, symbolising that we’re all growing and working together as a team.

The children showed incredible courage, teamwork, and resilience—plus plenty of muddy boots and big smiles! 

Huge thanks to our brilliant staff and the Stubbers team for making it such a memorable experience.

Well done, Year 6—you’ve made memories to last a lifetime!

The sun shining and spirits high, every child gave their all—digging deep, pushing boundaries, and cheering each other on. 

It was a fantastic display of determination, teamwork, and energy, as competitors embraced the challenge and celebrated each other’s efforts. 

A great day for all involved, filled with fun, focus, and plenty of personal bests.

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.

Congratulations to the Owls for winning the trophy, demonstrating outstanding teamwork and athleticism! The event was a fantastic success, fostering school spirit and creating lasting memories for all involved.

 Pupil Voice

"I drew flowers and me and my friends wrote our names and initials. I enjoyed it as it is something new that we don’t normally do. We used our curiosity to explore different drawings." -  Bethany, Year 6

"I enjoyed creating a tic, tac, toe game with my friends and being able to play something different. We also created a game where you give each other a word and the other person had to hop to each letter to spell it. I used my creativity by making new games." - Darcie, Y5

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.

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.

We learnt this song today to encourage the children while brushing their teeth. https://youtu.be/cVcsYNNXsRY?si=842JsSqeCeeF-ZQB 

The trips offered a rich, educational experience that tied together food, culture, and art, enhancing the students' learning and inspiring their creativity.

🥇Year 3 Girls Relay     

🥇Year 4 Girls Relay    

🥇Nathan - Freestyle    

🥇Dulcie - Breaststroke 

🥇Skyla - Freestyle

🥈Ryan - Backstroke 

🥉 Ava - Freestyle 

🥉Connie - Breaststroke