Instead of the usual “bring a costume from home” approach, the school was transformed into a hub of creativity centred around a specific fairy tale. Throughout the day, children immersed themselves in the story through drama, storytelling and a range of hands-on craft activities.

Rather than arriving in costume, pupils designed and created their own wearable accessories as part of their classroom activities. By the end of the day, every child had crafted something unique to wear that represented the fairy tale theme. This approach allowed children to take full ownership of their creativity and ensured that everyone could take part, regardless of resources at home.

All materials for the children’s “fairy tale transformations” were provided during the school day, and it was fantastic to see the wide range of imaginative creations produced across the school.

Thank you to all staff for supporting such a creative and inclusive way to celebrate reading and helping to make the day a magical experience for our pupils.

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. 🚤🎨

What a royal adventure! This half-term, Herringham’s Year 2 explorers headed to the Tower of London for a day of history and discovery. From marvelling at the Sparkle of the Crown Jewels to scaling 204 steps to the top of the tower, our students were on the go all day.

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.

This term, we welcomed Essex Police, who delivered an informative talk on cyberbullying and what to do if we are affected by it. The children engaged thoughtfully with the session, demonstrating both compassion and creativity as they reflected on how to keep themselves and others safe online.

The children have worked incredibly hard learning their songs, and it was wonderful to see everything come together so beautifully. We hope everyone enjoyed the parent–child session, especially making the festive hats together — please do let us know if you create any more at home!

The children thoroughly enjoyed taking part in the sponsored run with Santa. They ran enthusiastically around the playground, full of excitement and festive cheer. After completing the run, the children were delighted to join Santa for a fun-filled dance, making the experience even more memorable and enjoyable for everyone.