An identity box is a creative box filled with a collection of objects, photos and images that define you or your social identities. Identities might include race, religion, gender, ethnicity, social status, family groups.

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.

As part of our first day back, each class created a Class Treaty—a shared set of rules and values that we will follow throughout the year. To make it special, each child drew around their hand as a personal 'signature' of commitment.

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

This term HPA have been continuing to work towards their Arts Mark Award with a literacy / dance project.  Continuing to maintain the GLC long standing relationship with The Royal Ballet and Opera HPA undertook and action research project. The study explored the relationship between active learning and empathy in primary school children’s creative writing. Specifically, it examined how empathy is demonstrated in children’s writing and their attitudes towards creative writing after participating in a 5-week Royal Ballet and Opera House Create & Dance active learning pilot. The project has been very successful and the outcomes will be shared at a later date… 

The children had an amazing time at the beach. The wind and the clouds didn't stop us from having fun and the children enjoyed making sandcastles, paddling in the sea and collecting shells.

Thank you so much to everyone who helped make our visit to Chadwell Library a success! Your presence and assistance were invaluable. The children absolutely loved exploring all the books and were captivated by the story Meg read to them.

Children from across Thurrock came together for an action-packed day of Quad Kids athletics, showcasing their skills in running, jumping, and throwing. 

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.