Apprentice Maths Challenge Success! As part of this term’s Apprentice Maths challenge, each class was given £20.00 and tasked with designing, budgeting for, and creating a product to sell. After weeks of planning and learning, every year group produced a delicious item to contribute to our whole-school food sale. Early Years delighted customers with gingerbread […]

Maths Hat Competition

We celebrated the end of Maths Week with a bang! The children were invited to take part in a Maths Hat Competition, designing and creating their own hats inspired by the Maths topics they have been learning at school. We saw an incredible variety of hats—shape hats, number hats, time hats, weighing hats, and many […]

Odd socks day at Buttercup!

As part of Anti-Bullying Week, we celebrated Odd Socks Day with this year’s theme: “Power for Good.” The children had so much fun showing off their odd socks, each pair a little celebration of their uniqueness! 🧦✨Odd Socks Day reminds us that we are all different—and that’s something to be proud of. Everyone is special […]

Pioneering Personality week in EYFS

Our Early Years embraced the spirit of connection and community during our pioneering Personality Week. We were thrilled to invite dads and male role models to spend valuable time with our children, engaging in a variety of games and activities. This initiative was designed to not only provide a fun experience but also to underscore […]

Pioneering Personality Week

We are thrilled to share highlights from our recent special assembly dedicated to exploring and celebrating the achievements of our students’ pioneering personalities. This event was a wonderful opportunity for our children to showcase their creativity and confidence while honoring the remarkable contributions of notable figures throughout history. Throughout the week, students engaged in various […]

Key stage 1 trip to the Young Victoria and Albert Museum

KS1 have been learning about toys and materials from the past in History and Science. During their visit to the V&A Museum, they discovered how toys have changed over time, noticing that older toys were often made from materials like wood and metal, while modern toys use safer, more durable materials such as plastic. They […]

KS1 Road Safety Workshop

Year 1 and 2 children took part in a special road safety workshop. This coincided well with our safety week work. The Konflux theatre company were invited to run interactive sessions based around themes of road safety and eco conscious travel. The facilitator worked with the children acting as both actor and facilitator, taking the pupils […]

School Council Voting

We are excited to share that this week, our students participated in the school council elections! Each child had the opportunity to cast their vote by selecting a candidate from their year group using a ballot paper. They then posted their votes in a ballot box, simulating a real election process. This engaging activity not […]

School Council Elections

The candidates shared their manifestos with the school, explaining to the audience why they should be voted in as School Councillors. All the children spoke with great confidence and enthusiasm, clearly expressing their ideas and goals for the school community. 

World Smile day at Buttercup

Buttercup School created a wonderful and uplifting atmosphere for World Smile Day! Celebrating with colour and smiles not only brought joy to the students but also aligned beautifully with the teaching of kindness in many cultures, including Islam, where smiling is regarded as a form of charity and generosity. The act of smiling can significantly […]

Junior Citizenship Trip

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 […]

Safety Assembly by PCSO Kassam

PCSO Kassam visited Buttercup Primary School to speak about staying safe online. He explained the importance of protecting personal information, recognising the dangers of online grooming, and making smart choices when gaming. The children learned how to recognise risks, where to get help, and how to enjoy the internet safely and responsibly.

Celebrating Our Year 6 Students’ Work Experience

We want to extend a heartfelt congratulations to our Year 6 students who participated in the recent work experience program around the school. This initiative provided them with invaluable insights into the world of work within an educational setting. During their placements, students were assigned a variety of roles that allowed them to engage with different aspects […]

Year 5/6 Career Day presentation

It was wonderful to hear that the sessions on midwifery and working for the Met Police resonated with Year 5 and 6 children. Encouraging engagement and sparking curiosity about different careers is so important at this stage. The children were excited to ask many thoughtful questions about the careers and journeys our parents took to […]

International Week -Year 5/6 trip to Brick lane

To enrich their learning experience about Bangladesh and Bangladeshis, the students embarked on a fascinating tour of Brick Lane, expertly guided by Dr. Aminul Hoque MBE. As a renowned lecturer and expert on multicultural Britain, identity and community issues, Dr. Aminul was the perfect guide to showcase the area’s rich history. The students discovered landmarks […]

International Week – EYFS

As part of our International week celebrations , we explored the beautiful country China and its rich culture. The children watched engaging clips about China, gaining insight into its customs and traditions. Our role play area transformed into a Chinese restaurant where the children enjoyed making dumpling with dough and dumpling cutters. They also explored […]

International Week at Buttercup

We are thrilled to share the wonderful celebration that took place at Buttercup School as our students came dressed in traditional attire, highlighting the richness of their diverse cultures. The vibrant colors and unique styles not only adorned our hallways but also filled our hearts with pride and joy as we witnessed our children’s enthusiasm […]

Food Week – Year 1 and 2

KS1 International Week – Learning About Britain​ As part of International Week, KS1 explored the country of Britain. We focused on a special British tradition – the tea party! The children learned about how tea parties have been a part of British culture for many years, especially during afternoon tea time. We talked about the […]