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We had a wonderful time celebrating World Smile Day at Buttercup! 💛 The children enjoyed coming to school in non-uniform in exchange for a small donation of £1. Throughout the day, the children were reminded of the importance of smiling in Islam and how a simple smile can spread happiness, kindness and positivity to those […]
The children placed their votes on Thursday. A huge well done to everyone who took part in the election. By voting, the children had the opportunity to have their voices heard and play an active part in making decisions within our school. Our school council election is a wonderful example of democracy in action. Just […]
Our shortlisted students for the School Council went head-to-head as they delivered their speeches and worked hard to persuade their peers why they should be voted for. We were incredibly impressed by the powerful words of persuasion, creative ideas and confidence shown by all of the candidates. Each student spoke passionately about why they would […]
Our Year 5 and 6 children had the exciting opportunity to take part in the Tower Hamlets Junior Citizenship Scheme. The children met representatives from the Metropolitan Police, London Fire Brigade, Transport for London (TfL), Leyton Orient Football Club and Hope UK. Through a series of engaging workshops, the children explored important topics including personal […]
The children had the wonderful opportunity to meet local PCSOs and a police sergeant, who visited the school to speak with them about road safety, staying safe around people they do not know, and how to make safe choices when using the internet. During Safety Week, the children learned about: Online Safety: How to navigate […]
Eyes Open, Stay Safe! Our Year 1 and 2 pupils enjoyed a fantastic afternoon taking part in the ‘Eyes Open, Stay Safe’ workshop, delivered by the KONFLU Theatre Company and sponsored by Tower Hamlets. This fun and interactive workshop took the children on an exciting journey around the town of Speedville, where they met different […]
The Year 6 children recently took part in a work experience programme at the school. They were assigned a variety of roles, including Teaching Assistant, Administrative Assistant, and Early Years Support Staff. Throughout the experience, the children gained a valuable insight into the world of work, developing new skills, building confidence, and taking on responsibilities. […]
For International and Food Week, the Early Years children explored Australia and learned about some of its traditional foods. They enjoyed tasting a variety of fruits, including Pink Lady and Granny Smith apples, and had great fun making their own delicious pavlova. The children were excited to take part in the hands-on activities and enthusiastically […]
Food Week During Food Week, KS1 explored Kenya and discovered its rich culture through a fun, hands-on cooking activity. The children made Kenyan chapati wraps, taking part in mixing, rolling, and preparing the ingredients. This practical experience helped develop their fine motor skills, confidence, teamwork, and independence while sparking curiosity about different cultures and foods […]
As part of our Careers Day, we were delighted to welcome parents into school to share their professions with our Year 5/6 children. We were fortunate to have a Police Constable and a Clinical Trial Manager speak to the pupils about their careers, providing valuable insight into their roles and responsibilities.Our visitors explained the subjects […]
The charity fair was a truly heartwarming success. We were blessed to sell out every single item lovingly made by each class, a reflection of everyone’s effort, creativity, and generosity. The afternoon was filled with warmth, unity, and a powerful sense of togetherness, as our community came together in support of a meaningful cause. It […]
During Charity Week, children across the school worked together to raise money for a water pump project. Year 5 and 6 pupils played a key role by planning, preparing, and making pizzas to sell. The class teacher also took a small group shopping for ingredients, giving them valuable experience in teamwork, responsibility, and budgeting. Pupils […]
The children celebrated Book Week with great enthusiasm by coming to school dressed as their favourite book characters or in creative, book-themed costumes. Their outfits were truly impressive, showcasing both imagination and effort, and it was wonderful to see such a wide range of characters brought to life.
Children were encouraged to bring a book they had already read and enjoyed and exchange it with their classmates. As part of this book exchange, each child took home a different book to keep and enjoy themselves. This activity supported key PSHE values such as sharing, fairness, and respect for others’ belongings, while also encouraging […]
The Year 3 and 4 children were given the opportunity to visit the Year 1 and 2 class, while the Year 5 and 6 children spent time with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) children, sharing and reading stories together. In addition, the Year 1 and 2 children also had the chance to read to […]
We celebrated International Women’s day with the children. They spent time identifying the important women in their lives and sharing why those women are so special to them. It was a lovely opportunity for the children to reflect on the love, care, and guidance they receive from mothers, grandmothers, sisters, teachers, and other important female […]
On Safer Internet Day, our school Mental Health Ambassadors hosted an Online Safety Desk aimed at helping students navigate the digital world safely while promoting mental well-being. The event was designed to raise awareness about online safety, offer support for mental health challenges related to the internet, and empower students to create healthy digital habits. […]
As part of Safer Internet Day, parents were invited to attend an informative meeting focused on supporting children to stay safe online. During the session, we shared current best practice guidance, discussed the growing impact of artificial intelligence, and explored practical ways families and school can work together to address online challenges. We would like […]
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