Entries by Zara

Anti bullying poster competition winners 20024

Congratulations to Yana Uddin – Year 1, Ariya Shah- Year 2, Muhammed Saad- Year 2, Amirahafsa- Year 3, Musab Ibrahim- Year 3, Khadeeja Hassan- Year 4, Salahudeen Idris- Year 4, Aisha Ahmed – Year 5, Yunus Aden- Year 5, Hamzah Abdullah- Year 6 and Muhammad Nooh Ali- Year 6.

Phonics Workshop for Parents

We are excited to share that our recent Phonics Workshop was a resounding success! We welcomed many parents who participated in this informative session aimed at helping our children become confident readers. Workshop Highlights:During the workshop, we introduced our phonics program and shared valuable insights on how phonics supports early reading skills. Our dedicated team provided […]

Odd socks day at Buttercup

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 uniqueness. The odd socks also symbolises that everyone is different, and at Buttercup we value everyone for who they are. Children were encouraged to ‘Choose respect’ throughout the week and […]

Pioneering Personalities week special assembly

We ended the week with a whole school assembly where children from each class presented their pioneering personality to each other. Year 2 presented Salman Al Farisi, Year 3 and 4 presented Salahuddin Ayubi and Year 5 and 6 presented Fatima Al Fihriyah. The children highlighted key facts about the lives of these special people […]

Pioneering Personality workshop in EYFS

For Pioneering Personality week, the Early Years focused on the importance of mothers and female role models. We organised a workshop for mums, aunties and grandmas to come and take part in arts and crafts activities with the children. The children learnt the ‘Mother’ Nasheed and performed it beautifully to their family members. This initiative […]

Recycling Assembly at Buttercup

Nadiyah (Faith in environment project officer at East London Mosque) visited our school to educate the children about the importance of recycling in Islam. She used quotes from the Qur’an and Sunnah to explain Allah’s creation and how we as Muslims need to protect the environment as it has a right to be shielded. The […]

Voting day at Buttercup Primary school

On Monday 7th 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 […]

National Poetry Day at Buttercup

This year National Poetry Day coincided with World Smile Day. To celebrate, the children wrote poems about smiling. Key stage 1 wrote acrostic poems, and Key stage 2 wrote rhyming couplets and freeform poetry. Teachers shared their favourite poems with their class and children performed their poems. There were lots of smiles throughout the performances […]

World Smile Day at Buttercup Primary 2024!

We acknowledged World Smile Day by inviting children and staff to come to school wearing  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! Thank you to everyone who took part. We […]

School Council Manifesto Campaigns

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 and the school if they are voted for. It is going to be a difficult choice to make as all the candidates […]

Year 3 and 4 trip visit to the Galleon Andalucía ship

The trip to the Galleon Andalucía, a replica of a 17th-century Spanish ship, gave students a vivid insight into maritime history. As they explored the wooden decks, rigging, and cannons, they learned about the ship’s role in trade, exploration, and naval warfare during the Age of Sail. Interacting with the ship’s crew, they discovered the […]

Key stage 1 and 2 assembly with PCSO Kassam and colleagues

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 and his colleagues also shared their own […]

Online Safety Parent Meetings

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 and what to be aware […]

Guided reading in Safety Week

As part of Safety week, children in Key stage 2 were given special ‘Safety’ related books to read and discuss in guided reading. The books covered topics on road safety, bullying, online safety, cyber bullying and staying safe on the DLR. The children enjoyed the activities in the books and were able to identify the […]

Cyber crime prevention workshop

For safety week, Year 5&6 students had the opportunity to engage with PC Lisa, who provided valuable insights on cybercrime prevention and internet safety. The session highlighted essential do’s and don’ts, emphasising the importance of not sharing passwords and avoiding illegal activities. PC Lisa’s guidance not only aimed to educate but also to cultivate skills […]

Tower Hamlets-Junior Citizenship Scheme 2024

The Year 5 and 6 children took part in the Tower Hamlets Junior Citizenship Scheme that coincided really well with our Safety Week.  It took place in the Shadwell fire station where the children got the opportunity to learn citizenship and life skills with agencies such as Met Police Service, London Fire Brigade, London Ambulance […]