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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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!
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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!
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
The Year 5 and 6 children took part in the Tower Hamlets Junior CitizenshipScheme 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 Service […]
Metro bank workshops with Key stage 2
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 […]
Trip to the Metro Bank
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 […]
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 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 […]
Science Museum
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 […]
Anti bullying week assembly
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.
Anti bullying day-Odd socks 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 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 […]
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 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 […]
Pioneering Personality week in EYFS 2023
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 […]
Year 3 and 4 trip to the Science Museum
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 […]
Voting day at Buttercup Primary school
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 […]
World Smile Day 2023
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 […]
National Poetry Day at Buttercup
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!
School council manifesto presentation
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!
Online safety with parents
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 […]
NSPCC workshop
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.
Safety on the DLR workshop at Buttercup Primary
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 […]
Key stage 1 and 2 assembly with PCSO Kassam
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 […]
Tower Hamlets-Junior Citizenship Scheme 2023
The Year 5 and 6 children took part in the Tower Hamlets Junior CitizenshipScheme 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 Service […]