The children had a wonderful time at the PTA-organised Movie Night, settling in with excitement as the film began. Laughter and chatter filled the room while they enjoyed popcorn, cookies and a drink creating a cosy, joyful atmosphere. It was a lovely opportunity for everyone to relax, spend time with friends, and enjoy a special evening together.
On Wednesday 25th March, the GLC primary schools came together for the much-anticipated GLC Basketball Finals. The event brought an exciting atmosphere, with pupils demonstrating impressive skill, determination, and enthusiasm throughout the competition.
All players represented their schools with pride, showing outstanding resilience, teamwork, and sportsmanship in every match. Each game was closely contested, reflecting the hard work and commitment the teams had put into preparing for the tournament.
At the end of the competition, the scores from all matches were carefully totalled to determine the overall winners. Herringham Primary School emerged victorious in both the girls’ and boys’ categories, an incredible achievement that highlights the strength and depth of their teams.
In recognition of their success, both teams were proudly awarded the championship shield.
Year 2 have been thrilled to watch new life unfold in their classroom as they hatched duck eggs! The students have been eagerly observing the eggs, learning about the development process, and experiencing the excitement of the ducklings’ first moments. This hands-on project has been both educational and inspiring, giving the children a wonderful opportunity to connect with nature and witness the miracle of life up close.
Year 4 began their new history topic with an exciting workshop that took them back thousands of years to the Stone Age. The children were welcomed by a Stone Age man who guided them through a range of hands-on activities.
First, they created cave paintings using chalk and charcoal on pieces of slate, inspired by real Stone Age artwork. They then transferred their designs onto paper to record in their Curriculum books.
Later, the children learned archery, where they were taught how to hold a bow, aim, and shoot arrows at animal targets. Everyone supported and encouraged each other, and some impressive shots were made. It seems their Stone Age guide will have deer or boar for dinner tonight!
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.
We’ve loved seeing the fantastic work the children brought back; the variety and imagination on display have been a real highlight of our first week back.
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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. 🚤🎨
This term, Year 2 watched their Tudor houses go up in flames as they recreated the Great Fire of London.
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.
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.
Reception had a very special visitor this term: the wonderful Professor Memo! She’s on a mission to recruit some new palaeontologists for the Royal Dinosaur Club and asked our mini-explorers for their help. To get started, the children trained as palaeontologists, learning how to work as a team and use their trowels safely. Their hard work paid off as they uncovered bones, fossils, and even a mysterious orange blob with a bug inside! Through their research, they’ve identified dinosaur relics, compared herbivore and carnivore teeth, and discovered that fossilised tree sap is called amber. To top it all off, they’ve been busy perfecting Professor Memo’s fossil song with actions. It looks like there might have been dinosaurs right under our school!
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.
We’ve loved seeing the fantastic work the children brought back; the variety and imagination on display have been a real highlight of our first week back. More here: https://padlet.com/adminherringham/aut-2-25-family-learning-project-z6hjz4m79z7jrtyo
