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Our Year 4 children enjoyed a wonderful day of learning in the outdoor environment. Forest School is a process, where children take managed risks in their outdoor environment, in order to build on their personal skills, social skills, self-esteem, and motivation. If you or your child appears in any photo and you would prefer this not to be the case, simply email [email protected], let us know which photo it is, and we will remove it.
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This week, our Year 5 children have transported us through history with some fabulous performances. We have visited the Globe Theatre in London to meet the famous bard, William Shakespeare. and experienced what life was like for the 16th-century playwright and his company of actors. We learned about the characters he created for his plays, the success he had performing for Queen Elizabeth I and King James I and discovered the origins of some of the best-loved quotes in the English language. We also went further back in history to the series of events leading to the battle of 1066, as each of the contenders for the throne was introduced and troops were mobilised across the country for fierce battles We saw William crowned King of England, and learned about the significance of the Bayeux Tapestry. The acting and singing were superb. Well done to Year 5. 5-Oak and 5-Chestnut 5-Birch and 5-Willow If you or your child appears in any photo and you would prefer this not to be the case. Simply email [email protected], let us know which photo it is, and we will remove it.
This week, our Reception children took to the stage to perform There’s a Sunflower in My Supper—and what a joy it was! From the first song to the final bow, they performed with confidence, enthusiasm and huge smiles. The audience loved every moment. Performing in front of others takes real courage at such a young age, and we couldn’t be prouder of them. Well done! 🌻 If you or your child appears in any photo and you would prefer this not to be the case. Simply email [email protected], let us know which photo it is, and we will remove it.
Well done to our musicians who performed at Harrow Arts Centre alongside students from other Harrow schools. The 'String Fest' was a wonderful occasion and the children did a brilliant job! 🎻 If you or your child appears in any photo and you would prefer this not to be the case. Simply email [email protected], let us know which photo it is, and we will remove it.
Our Rights Respecting Rangers are a representative group of pupils. They support the school to put the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child into practice within the school. This week, the children led an assembly in the lead up to Red Nose Day. They explained the day and how it links to children's rights both at home and abroad. Well done to our Rangers! If you or your child appears in any photo and you would prefer this not to be the case. Simply email [email protected], let us know which photo it is, and we will remove it.
Our Year 6 children had a wonderful day at the Science Museum, London. The hands-on learning is a great experience - fun, engaging and helping to gain a super understanding of their science topics. If you or your child appears in any photo and you would prefer this not to be the case. Simply email [email protected], let us know which photo it is, and we will remove it.
Ranger Stu and his animals helped to bring the curriculum to life for our Year 1 children. As well as seeing the animals close up, the children were able to learn about them, their habitats, diets and much more! If you or your child appears in any photo and you would prefer this not to be the case. Simply email [email protected], let us know which photo it is, and we will remove it.
 Poetry by Heart - School wide celebration of poetry We are keen to celebrate poetry, oracy and performance as part of our school-wide Poetry event! This year, we are partnering with our local cluster of schools to celebrate poetry together! Each child is asked to choose a poem, learn it by heart, and perform it out loud! Children will perform their poem in class after half term. Two children from each class will be selected to perform to their phase group as part of a celebration of poetry. We will also choose some children to represent the school at an event with other schools in the Pinner area. Here are the key dates: Friday 6 Feb Homework task for all children to learn a poem by heart. We have created a collection of poems for the children to choose from, but children can also select their own choice of poem if they wish. The homework task will be for two weeks - the last week of the half term and half term week itself. There are a good range of poems - something for all ages and abilities. We're asking the children to be aspirational and ambitious in their choice! Monday 23 - Friday 27 February During the week, each child will perform to their class. From Monday 2 March Phase celebrations to take place. Children will be selected to perform to a larger group in school. Wednesday 25 March Pinner Schools Poetry by Heart celebration! A small number of children will represent the school at an event hosted by Pinner High School. 
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Your child’s challenge is simple (but powerful): choose a poem, learn it by heart, and get ready to share it aloud. Here are some top tips to help you support them along the way. 🌟 1. Help them choose a poem they enjoy The most important thing is that your child connects with the poem. Encourage them to explore the school’s poetry collection and choose one they love—or at least one they’re curious about. They can choose:
If you’d like to explore poems together, these websites are great places to browse:
🧠 2. Support them to learn it by heart There’s no shortcut to learning a poem—it takes time and repetition. Little and often works best. You can help by encouraging them to:
🎤 3. Encourage confident sharing aloud Once your child knows the poem, it’s time to think about how to perform it. Useful reminders:
Practising in different places can really help: at home, on the way to school, or in the park. Performing to a friend or family member (in person, on the phone, or by video call) is great preparation. Some children also enjoy recording a video—but please remember that parental permission is always needed before sharing anything. Today, parents were treated to a wonderful Christmas Mini-Concert, celebrating the hard work, commitment and talent of our young musicians. The concert featured performances from our school band, recorder ensemble and Year 6 choir, who performed with confidence and pride. The programme was impressively wide-ranging, reflecting both technical skill and creativity. Pieces included Beethoven, My Heart Will Go On, festive favourites, the contemporary hit Sigma Boy, and a fantastic original composition written by the children themselves, Forest at Night. It was a joy to see the children supporting one another, listening carefully, and performing with such maturity. Opportunities like this not only develop musical skills but also build confidence, teamwork and a sense of achievement. We would like to say a huge thank you to Miss Atkins, our Music Lead, whose passion for music and high expectations ensure that children across the school have the opportunity to experience, perform and create music of a very high standard. Her dedication was clearly reflected in the quality of the performances and the enthusiasm of the children. We are incredibly proud of everyone involved and grateful to the parents who joined us to share in this special celebration of music. 'Studio' Recordings Video  Today, all children enjoyed a fantastic performance of The Wizard of Oz by Panto in a Day.
The show was full of laughter, colour and festive cheer, and was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. Huge thanks to our PTA for generously funding this special treat for the whole school. |
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