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 workshop. This was a captivating show filled with exciting experiments and demonstrations. It provided the children with a deeper understanding of the principles of energy transfer, including light, sound, heat, and movement.

They also explored the Wonderlab: The Equinor Gallery. This interactive gallery allowed the pupils to engage with science and maths in a hands-on manner.

In addition to these activities, they also explored concepts related to mirrors and reflections at the Science Museum. This was a key part of their study on light and shadow. The children discovered firsthand how mirrors, with their smooth and shiny surfaces, can change the direction of light, creating reflections. The pupils thoroughly enjoyed these workshops. The trip reinforced their classroom learning and deepened their understanding of the concepts they had been studying, making their learning experience more enriching and enjoyable.

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 you to everyone who took part! We want the children to make an effort to encourage and remind each other to smile more often wherever they are!

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!

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.

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 he keeps the community safe. He was really impressed with how much the children knew and how confident they were with their understanding of these topics. Thank you PCSO Kassam for always supporting the school.

We celebrated the end of our Year 6’s journey here at Buttercup with a beautiful graduation ceremony. It was a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the children’s time at our school, the relationships they made and their fantastic achievements.  Our year 6 Graduation Assembly is a very special event where we celebrate in song, poem, and awards. Many parents attend and really value this final event for their children. Well done Year 6 of 2022-23, we will miss you all and wish you every success for the future.

We are really proud of Reception class 2023 on their amazing great performance on Hajj. The mini Hajjis and Hujjahs executed their performance with perfection and their hard work and dedication showed.  Well done to the early years children and the team. Miss Nazma is really proud of you .

We created beautiful memories on our end of year trip to Clacton on sea. The children had an amazing time playing on the sand, splashing in the sea and flying around on the rides. The day

ended with a yummy ice cream and a sing along on the coach!

To end food week with a bang, we arranged a food tasting afternoon where the children made and tasted food from the countries that they have been studying. EYFS  tried yummy fruits that grow in China from their made up chines restaurant. Ks1 experienced an English tea party, making cheese sandwiches and eating cakes. Year 3 and 4 made Brazilian tacos with a choice of different fillings. Year 5 and 6 made pani puris, a delicious street food sold in Bangladesh, Pakistan and India. Many children tried food that they had never tasted