Fatiha loved to write and was a fantastic writer. In her memory we introduced the ‘Fatiha’s Writers Award so that her legacy lives on at Buttercup Primary. This year, Shajidul was chosen to receive the award. We hope to continue with this special writing award in the future to encourage creative writing in all genres and continue Fatiha’s legacy.
Congratulations to team Umar Faruque who achieved the most house points in the year. This was a team effort from children in year 1 to year 6! We celebrated their win with a delicious personalised cake that the team enjoyed together with their team leader Mr Ali.
The Reception children and the Year 6 children graduated from Buttercup Primary school to start their new journeys into key stage 1 and secondary school. We wish them all the best as they progress to the next phase of their educational life. May Allah accept it from them and shower them abundantly with His love, mercy and guidance. Ameen.
As always the children displayed great teamwork, sportsmanship and perseverance whilst playing in mixed teams. Well done to team 1 for achieving the most points and becoming the overall champions of the day!
On the 11th of July 2024 marked the 29th year of the Genocide which took place in Bosnia in a small town called Srebrenica.
This year’s Srebrenica Memorial Week will be taking place from 4th July to 11th July, where communities across the UK will commemorate the 29th anniversary of the genocide in which over 8,000 Bosnian Muslim men and boys were murdered, simply because of their identities.
Our School Councillors shared poems from the survivors who witnessed this terrible event and played a short video to give an idea of the suffering our
brothers and sisters encountered.
The whole school also took part in a minute of
silence to honour those who have died and returned back to Allah.
We ended International week with a bang. The children were invited to come to school dressed in special clothing in celebration of each other’s native cultural identity which was a beautiful way of showcasing their differences and teaching respect. Key stage 2 were taught about Asabiyah (nationalism) as opposed to being united upon the firm belief under the banner of the Shahdah. They understood that the ummah of Rasoolallah SAW is a global multicultural family and that what matters most is the belief in Allah.
One ummah, one body, one unity.
During Food week Early years focused on the aspect of international airports. We created an airport in our roleplay area. The children roleplayed acting out as the passenger check in officers, the pilot, and passengers. They had an opportunity to make their own passports and boarding passes and enjoyed pretending to travel to other countries. We also explored international fruits and where they came from. The children went to the local market to buy international fruits and used them to make their own kebab fruit sticks. They tasted the fruits and evaluated which fruits they enjoyed eating the most.
In Year 5 and 6, we had the most wonderful British tea party, celebrating the quintessential tradition of enjoying tea in the most charming way possible. The air was filled with excitement as we gathered around a beautifully set table, adorned with an elegant cup and a plate full of traditional food.
We indulged in a delightful assortment of scrumptious scones, sandwiches, and biscuits, the traditional British teatime delights! The scones were served with clotted cream and strawberry jam. The sandwiches, with their delicate fillings were very delicious and filling. The biscuits were a perfect balance of sweetness and crunch.
We chatted, laughed, and relished the simple pleasure of a traditional British tea party, relating back to how the rich would have enjoyed their tea on the Titanic. We created memories that we would cherish for years to come. It was a wonderful end to Food week!
During Food Week, Year 1 and 2 students had the opportunity to try different types of Algerian couscous: couscous with raisins, vegetable couscous, and fruit couscous with grapes and white sugar. We also explored the cultural significance of couscous, learning about its origins in Algeria and how it is traditionally prepared. The children learned that couscous is a type of food often eaten during suhoor, the pre-dawn meal in Ramadan, to provide energy for the day’s fasting.
Additionally, the activity highlighted healthy eating habits and the importance of staying healthy. We discussed how Allah has given us different types of food to enjoy and stay fit. We understood the nutritional benefits of couscous and the importance of including a variety of foods in our diet.
During Food Week, the children in year 3&4 focused on India, a country they are studying across various subjects. They explored Indian cuisine and culture, specifically learning about pani puri, which is known by different names in neighboring countries. The students discovered what pani puri is, who consumes it, its origins, and the various names it goes by. They also learned the process of making it. The week culminated in a hands-on session where the children prepared and tasted pani puri, with the majority expressing enjoyment and appreciation for the experience.
Impacts and outcomes:
Food week broadened the children’s cultural awareness and appreciation, fostering an understanding and respect for diversity. By learning about the origins, variations, and cultural significance of pani puri, the students gain insights into Indian traditions and culinary practices.
Additionally, the hands-on experience of making and tasting pani puri enhanced their practical skills, such as following instructions, teamwork, and culinary techniques.
The children had the opportunity to attend the Primary Engineering event ceremony where they went to showcase and test out their model vehicles they had worked so hard on during their engineering after school club.
During the ceremony event, they were interviewed about their models and had their vehicles tested for speed, straightness, and ramp performance.
This hands-on experience not only enhanced their problem-solving and teamwork skills but also sparked their interest in STEM fields. The activity helped boost their confidence and communication abilities through interviews and testing.
The children thoroughly enjoyed the trip, highlighting the positive impact of engaging in practical engineering projects at a young age.
Children from year 6 enjoyed a work experience afternoon in school. They were allocated different roles which they took part in avidly. They were eager to learn new skills required to become an EYFS practitioner, teaching assistant, office manager and a personal assistant to the deputy headteacher! The children learnt about health and safety rules and checks that need to be made. They learnt the importance of teamwork, especially working in a school. We were extremely proud of the way each student took on their roles diligently. We hope they enjoyed a taster of the world of work and feel inspired to work towards careers in the education field!
Charity week ended with a bang with our charity sale that took place in the hall after school. There were cakes, goody bags, sweet cones, popcorn, samosas, books amongst others items. Everything was donated by the school
community and was a great success. This shows that when we all work together as a team, great things can be achieved!
We ended Book Week with a bang! The children and adults came to school dressed as characters and props from their favourite books. Thank you to all the parents, children and staff for making the day so enjoyable!
The Year 3 and 4 children were given the opportunity to go down to the Year 1 and 2 class and the Year 5 and 6 children went down to the children in EYFS and spent time reading to them. The Year 1 and 2 children also got the opportunity to read to the older children. It was encouraging to see how well the Year 3 and 4 children listened and supported the younger children which really boosted their confidence in reading. The children in Nursey and Reception chose a book that they wanted the older children to read to them. It was inspiring to see how well the Year 5 and 6 children shared the books with the younger children. They demonstrated patience and kindness and it was a pleasure to witness.
We arranged our very own book sale to encourage children to buy books of their choice. There was a variety of fiction and non-fiction books to choose from that were heavily discounted. It was great to see the enthusiasm shown by the children, many went home with books that they were eager to read!
To celebrate ‘Book week’ this year, we have organised the ‘Perform for schools’ company to come to our school and run exciting workshops with each class. The workshops used children’s natural love of drama, role play and improvisation to spark their imaginations and stimulate their interest in Literacy. Each year group took part in a workshop linked to the topics they learnt this term.
EYFS- The gingerbread man, Yr 1 – Rumble in the jungle, Yr 2- Roam in the rainforest, Yr 3 and 4- World War 2 and Yr 5 and 6- King Lear (Introducing Shakespeare). The children immersed themselves into the experience and had a wonderful time acting and performing together. It was great to see confidence growing amongst many children who do not usually like to perform in front of others.
