Each class had to come up with a product to sell as part of their Apprentice challenge using £20.00. As a result of the planning and learning, each class produced different food items to be sold in the food sale. Early years made cup cakes, Year 1 and 2 made cake pops, Year 3 and 4 made lazy cakes and Year 5 and 6 made pizza. We had a great turn out and sold everything! Each year group made a profit and passed their task! A very well done to all that were involved especially those children who brought their own goods to sell as part of their own little business.
00ZaraZara2023-12-06 11:47:432023-12-06 11:47:53The Apprentice challenge food sale
As part of Maths week the key stage 2 children took part in a fantastic financial educational program with the Metro bank colleagues who are trained to provide children with financial awareness.
They came to the school over 3 days and ran workshops on banking, saving and budgeting. The children had the opportunity to work in groups to discuss the value of money and the importance of planning for the future. They also investigated how to make informed decisions about spending and saving habits.
A great start to future interactions with financial institutions!
00ZaraZara2023-12-06 11:29:162023-12-06 11:29:24Metro bank workshops with Key stage 2
The key stage 2 children visited the Metro Bank in Liverpool Street where they had a tour of the bank, explored the vaults and met the Metro man. By interacting with professionals from the real world it broadens their horizons and inspires them. It helps children understand various career paths and could spark interest in fields they might not be exposed to in their regular curriculum.
The goody bags were a hit too!
00ZaraZara2023-12-06 11:07:552023-12-06 11:08:07Trip to the Metro Bank
We celebrated the end of Maths week with a bang! The children were invited to take part in a Maths hat competition to design and make their own hat inspired by the Maths topics they have been learning in school. We saw shape hats, number hats, time hats, weighing hats amongst others. We were really impressed with the creativity and enthusiasm that was put into the designs. A very well done to all the children who entered the competition!
00ZaraZara2023-12-01 16:30:202023-12-01 16:30:24Maths hat competition!
The Early Years children had an amazing educational trip exploring the Science Museum in South Kensington. This term the children are learning about space. The experience gave the children an excellent opportunity to explore the space aquarium, observing first hand experiences of a space rockets, astronauts and planets. We had an amazing time. Well done to the Early Years team.
00ZaraZara2023-12-01 16:25:232023-12-01 16:25:30Science Museum
This Anti-Bullying Week we came together to have discussions about what bullying means to us, how banter can turn into something more hurtful, and what we can do to stop bullying. We used role play to show children what to look out for and reminded everyone that bullying is not welcome in our school.
As part of Anti-bullying awareness day, the children were invited to wear their favourite odd socks to school and to express themselves and celebrate their individuality. The odd socks also symbolises that everyone is different and at Buttercup we value everyone for who they are. Children were encouraged to ‘Make a noise’ throughout the week and come together to have discussions about what bullying means to us, how banter can turn into something more hurtful, and what we can do to stop bullying. Together, we can make a difference and take a stand against bullying.
00ZaraZara2023-11-17 11:40:222023-11-17 11:40:43Anti bullying day-Odd socks at Buttercup!
We ended the week with a whole school assembly where children from each class presented their pioneering personality to each other. Year 2 presented Sir David Attenborough, Year 3 and 4 presented Imam Al Gazali and Year 5 and 6 presented Saiful Azam. The children highlighted key facts about the lives of these special people and why they were inspirational to us and showcased their fantastic posters. We were very proud of the confidence and public speaking skills displayed in the assembly!
00ZaraZara2023-10-30 10:54:142023-10-30 10:54:23Pioneering Personalities week special assembly
For Pioneering Personality Week the Early Years focused on the importance of Fathers and male role models. We organised a work shop where dads and uncles and other male role models were invited to come and take part in arts and crafts activities and play with their children. The children and the adults really enjoyed participating together. It was great to see a large turn out supporting the children. We hope to do plan more work shops like this in the future!
00ZaraZara2023-10-30 10:48:352023-10-30 10:48:57Pioneering Personality week in EYFS 2023
The pupils from Year 3 and 4 had embarked on an enlightening trip to the Science Museum, which was linked to their study of light and shadow. They took part in a variety of science workshops that were both educational and engaging.
One of the main attractions of their visit was the Flash Bang Wallop workshop. This was a captivating show filled with exciting experiments and demonstrations. It provided the children with a deeper understanding of the principles of energy transfer, including light, sound, heat, and movement.
They also explored the Wonderlab: The Equinor Gallery. This interactive gallery allowed the pupils to engage with science and maths in a hands-on manner.
In addition to these activities, they also explored concepts related to mirrors and reflections at the Science Museum. This was a key part of their study on light and shadow. The children discovered firsthand how mirrors, with their smooth and shiny surfaces, can change the direction of light, creating reflections. The pupils thoroughly enjoyed these workshops. The trip reinforced their classroom learning and deepened their understanding of the concepts they had been studying, making their learning experience more enriching and enjoyable.
00ZaraZara2023-10-16 14:13:142023-10-16 14:32:51Year 3 and 4 trip to the Science Museum
On Friday 6th October, the children at Buttercup primary school had the opportunity to cast their vote and have a say in who they want to represent them in the school council. It was a difficult decision for them as all the candidates were so deserving. They also experienced what democracy looks like when you have the right to vote and make your own decision about what you believe in.
00ZaraZara2023-10-09 15:19:032023-10-09 15:19:09Voting day at Buttercup Primary school
We acknowledged World Smile Day by inviting children and staff to come to school wearing a non-uniform. Smiling is a sunnah (The way of the prophet) in Islam, and is also a form of charity. We want our children to spread smiles and happiness where ever they go! We raised £58 on the day. Thank you to everyone who took part! We want the children to make an effort to encourage and remind each other to smile more often wherever they are!
00ZaraZara2023-10-06 13:50:552023-10-06 13:51:04World Smile Day 2023
The staff and children spent the day reading, writing and performing different poems of their choice. Some children wrote their own poems and then performed them in front of an audience. The children also took part in the ‘Young Writers’ poetry writing competition as well. We are amazed by the talent in our school!
00ZaraZara2023-10-06 13:30:502023-10-06 13:34:14National Poetry Day at Buttercup
The shortlisted children presented their manifestos to the school. They were confident, expressive and very persuasive in their speeches. They shared their visions and described what they planned to do for the children if they are voted for. It is going to be a difficult choice to make as all the candidates were fantastic!
00ZaraZara2023-10-05 11:04:052023-10-05 11:04:10School council manifesto presentation
As part of our parent partnership, parents were invited to attend a meeting with the class teachers to be introduced to the school curriculum and everyday life at Buttercup. Online safety was explained to the parents so that they were well informed about how to keep their children safe online. We also discussed what suitable games and programmes were available foe children.
00ZaraZara2023-10-04 15:32:182023-10-04 15:32:26Online safety with parents
The NSPCC volunteers worked with the Year 5 and 6 children on the ‘Speak out, stay safe’ safeguarding workshop. They covered topics about abuse and neglect. Children were made aware of sources of help available to them and learnt the NSPCC helpline number 0800 1111.
We invited the DLR ambassadors to talk to the key stage 2 children about how to stay safe on the DLR. The children were shown how to recognise dangers that may occur on the DLR and how to deal with them safely. They took part in a safety quiz and learnt many fun facts about the DLR. The DLR ambassadors came with gifts of pencil cases and activity books which went down well with the children!
00ZaraZara2023-10-03 11:36:152023-10-03 11:36:29Safety on the DLR workshop at Buttercup Primary
Our local officer spoke to the children about being ‘street smart’ and how to keep themselves safe outside and online. The children engaged in many discussions about what they should and should not do in different scenarios. He spoke about Stranger danger, online safety, and grooming. PCSO Kassam also shared his own experiences of how he keeps the community safe. He was really impressed with how much the children knew and how confident they were with their understanding of these topics. Thank you PCSO Kassam for always supporting the school.
00ZaraZara2023-09-26 13:52:072023-09-26 13:52:14Key stage 1 and 2 assembly with PCSO Kassam
