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 […]
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 […]
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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.
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 […]
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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 […]
We ended the week with a whole assembly where children from each class presented their pioneering personality. Year 2 presented Dian Spencer, Year 3 and 4 presented Abdullah Quilliam and Year 5 and 6 presented Fatima al Fihri. The children highlighted key facts about the lives of these special people and why they were inspirational […]
As part of the history topic ‘Romans’, the Year 3 and 4 children visited the Whitechapel Fountain, exploring the park and its multicultural memorials. The children met a stonemason and learnt how the fountain will be restored using different tools and skills. The children also found out some local history about why the park was […]
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On Friday 14th 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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The shortlisted children presented their manifestos to the school. They were confident, expressive and very persuasive in their speeches. It is going to be a difficult choice to make as they were all fantastic!
This year for safety week Early Years talked and learnt about how to keep their bodies safe from daily germs. They explored making their hands dirty and learning how to wash their hands properly. They also talked about how to keep germs to themselves and when to wash their hands. The friend Cawford the cat […]
We acknowledged World Smile Day by inviting children and staff to come to school wearing a specific colour for each class . 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 […]
For Safety week local police officers PCSO Kassam and PC Lisa visited KS1 at Buttercup Primary school to discuss road safety. The children shared their knowledge about what they understood about road safety and learned ways in which they can stay safe in and outside of school. PCSO Kassam and PC Lisa spoke to the […]
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 and cyber bullying. The children enjoyed the activities in the books and were able to identify the dangers that could be avoided. […]
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 […]
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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. PCSO Kassam also shared his own experiences of how he keeps the community safe. He was really impressed […]
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 […]
The Apprentice challenge food sale
Maths hat competition
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 […]
Bookbike London Autumn 2 2022
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 […]
Pioneering Personalities week special assembly
We ended the week with a whole assembly where children from each class presented their pioneering personality. Year 2 presented Dian Spencer, Year 3 and 4 presented Abdullah Quilliam and Year 5 and 6 presented Fatima al Fihri. The children highlighted key facts about the lives of these special people and why they were inspirational […]
Heritage of London Trip
As part of the history topic ‘Romans’, the Year 3 and 4 children visited the Whitechapel Fountain, exploring the park and its multicultural memorials. The children met a stonemason and learnt how the fountain will be restored using different tools and skills. The children also found out some local history about why the park was […]
Voting day at Buttercup Primary school
On Friday 14th 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 […]
School council manifesto presentation
The shortlisted children presented their manifestos to the school. They were confident, expressive and very persuasive in their speeches. It is going to be a difficult choice to make as they were all fantastic!
Safety week in EYFS
This year for safety week Early Years talked and learnt about how to keep their bodies safe from daily germs. They explored making their hands dirty and learning how to wash their hands properly. They also talked about how to keep germs to themselves and when to wash their hands. The friend Cawford the cat […]
World Smile Day 2022
We acknowledged World Smile Day by inviting children and staff to come to school wearing a specific colour for each class . 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 […]
Key stage 1 Road safety assembly
For Safety week local police officers PCSO Kassam and PC Lisa visited KS1 at Buttercup Primary school to discuss road safety. The children shared their knowledge about what they understood about road safety and learned ways in which they can stay safe in and outside of school. PCSO Kassam and PC Lisa spoke to the […]
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 and cyber bullying. The children enjoyed the activities in the books and were able to identify the dangers that could be avoided. […]
Year 5 and 6 at the Tower Hamlets- Junior Citizenship Scheme
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 […]
Key stage 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. PCSO Kassam also shared his own experiences of how he keeps the community safe. He was really impressed […]