Entries by Zara

Celebrating World Hijab Day at Buttercup Primary

We celebrated World Hijab Day by wearing beautiful hijabs of all colours and styles.  World Hijab Day is an annual event founded by Nazma Khan in 2013. The event takes place on February 1st each year in 140 countries worldwide. Its stated purpose is to encourage women of all religions and backgrounds to wear and experience […]

Hijab gifts-World hijab day

The girls and the staff were gifted beautiful hijabs by the headteacher Miss Zara, to celebrate World hijab day. They were reminded that the head scarf is not a barrier to prevent them from succeeding in life. Girls can dream big and become whatever they want and that the head scarf is not just a […]

Science Week in Year 1 and 2

For Science Week KS1 conducted a coloured flower experiment.  The aim of this experiment was to explore how water is transferred through the plant. This experiment demonstrated how plants transport water up the stem via the xylem, to reach the leaves and petals. Throughout the week we observed how long it took for the bright […]

Investigating atoms in Yr 3 and 4

Science Week Year 3 and 4 children took a plunge into the world of scientific learning and discovery. They engaged in a practical lesson looking at plant and animal cells using a light microscope. The children were beyond amazed and intrigued by what they discovered. This lesson was essential as it deepened their understanding on […]

Science week dressing up day!

Yet again another amazing day of amazing costumes designed and made by the children to celebrate the end of Science week at Buttercup Primary. We are so impressed with the thought and creativeness of the costumes worn today. Fantastic!

Litter picking day

Eco Ambassadors litter picking day Our Eco Ambassadors are taking littering issues into their own hands, after piles of rubbish started to appear nearby. Our Ambassadors didn’t want to just make posters to raise awareness but they wanted to be involved and so they proposed a school litter pick. Its fantastic to know our children […]

More gifts from brother Emdad Rahman OBE

Brother Emdad returned again with activity/reading books called ’The story corner’ for KS 1 from Bookmark. They are a children’s literacy charity that wants every child to read. The books contain stories, and games for the children to enjoy. We thank brother Emdad for always remembering our school

Maths Week in KS 1

For Maths week, KS1 created posters about topics that they enjoyed this term followed by some facts about Maths that they know. This helped them recap their knowledge about what they have learnt this term as well as what they enjoyed most. They then moved onto the maths table which had many maths related resources […]

Math Week

Children in year 5 and 6 chose to make pizzas for their apprentice challenge as they have been learning about fractions. They used their knowledge of mixed and improper fractions to work out that they needed at least 5 pizzas, cut into quarters (to be sold for £1) to make the £20 back. Any pizza […]

Maths week EYFS 2022

During Maths week, Early years were really busy exploring patterns and cutting fruits to make fruit kebabs. The children had an exciting time learning how to measure ingredients to make cookies and cup cakes. We decorated them and sold them during the maths week food sale. They were super yummy to eat and we made […]

Anti-bullying posters

The school councillors met to discuss how they can make the children in the school more aware of Anti-bullying. They made posters to send out the message of ‘Reach Out’ and how to recognise and stop any forms of bullying in the school.

‘Reach out’ at Buttercup Primary school

The theme for Anti-bullying week this year was ‘Reach out’ to empower children to do something positive to counter the harm and hurt that bullying causes. Whether it’s in school, at home, in the community or online, let’s reach out and show each other the support we need. Reach out to someone you trust if […]

Pioneering Personalities Week at Buttercup Primary

As part of their homework, children were given the task to create posters and fact sheets about their special pioneering personality. Year 1/2 researched about Diana Spencer, the 3/4 researched about Abdullah Quilliam and Year 5/6 researched about Fatima al Fihri. Here are some of the wonderful work that were produced by the children. This […]