The Early years children had an amazing trip to Colchester Zoo. This trip was linked to our topic on `Animals’. We discovered and observed various animals that we have been learning about throughout our topic stories. The children and adults persevered walking in the summer weather and we had lots of fun. Well done Early years!
As part of the school’s promotion to aspire to do great things and have high expectations, the Year 5 and 6 children visited Cambridge University (Clare college). They had the opportunity to experience the life of a university student and discover the opportunities that universities provide. There was a tour of the university, lunch was provided, and children took part in an art-based activity drawing a Triptych of Clare college.
Alhumdullilah this trip had a positive impact on the children as they came back wanting to go to university in the future and even attend Cambridge!
Year 3 and 4 were invited to the unveiling and restoration of the Whitechapel Fountain. The children previously visited the location when learning about the Romans in their history topic.
The Whitechapel Fountain stands upon the original site of the ‘white chapel’ that gave a name to the East London borough. The fountain dates from 1860, but was moved to its present location in1879. The project aimed to restore the stones around the fountain as it was in a poor condition. Some children performed their poems while others presented their posters. The children actively shared what they learnt about the history of the fountain and even participated in cutting the ribbon! They handed out leaflets to the public which had one of the children’s posters published on it. They were also given the opportunity to fill up their bottles and drink from the fountain.
The Year 3 and 4 children participated in a special workshop where they created posters on the history of the Whitechapel fountain and Altab Ali Park.
The children were taught about the important history of the Whitechapel fountain. They wrote couplet poems about the Whitechapel fountain which will be entered into a competition.
The children have been invited to the launch event of the Whitechapel fountain where the winners of the competition will be announced. The BBC One show will also be there to film the event. Exciting times!!!
We celebrated Eid together as a school community. The children wore their best clothes and brought in delicious food to share with their classes. We all had a great afternoon full of friendship, happiness and unity!
We ended Book Week with a bang by inviting the Hobgoblin theatre company to perform the stories, ‘Jack and the beanstalk’ and ‘Alice in wonderland’ to the whole school.
The stories were based around story telling and empathising with characters. These interactive shows were enjoyed by all and kept everyone entertained and mesmerised!
This year our theme for Book week was ’Bedtime stories’. Children bought in their favourite bedtime stories to share with their class. To end the week, we invited all the children and staff to be super snug, by coming into school in their
pyjamas!
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. It was great to see the enthusiasm shown by the children, many went home with a book or a handful of books that they were excited to read!
Over the week, we played the ‘Stop, drop and read’ game in class. The rule of the game was whenever the teacher called out ‘Stop, drop and read’, the children had to stop whatever they were doing and grab a book to read. This happened in the middle of lessons, at break time and even while lining up!
The Year 3 and 4 children went 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.
The children were encouraged to bring a used book from home that they have read and enjoyed to exchange with other members of their class. This way children got to take home a new book to read and enjoy, but without paying for it!
On March 21st we observed World Down Syndrome day at Buttercup. The theme this year was ‘We call for people and organisations around the world to be With Us Not For Us’. The children discussed why people with disabilities have the right to be treated fairly and have the same opportunities as everyone else, working With others to improve their lives.
We are really excited to share that the school will be taking part in the ‘Read for good’ readathon as part of our Book week which will take place from 20th March 2023.
Taking part in Readathon is a brilliant way to get reading and raising money to help provide much needed books for our nearest major children’s hospital.
All the children have to do is:
Choose what they want to read- anything they like, fact, fiction, audio books, blogs, comics, or magazines.
Children can ask family and friends (never strangers) to sponsor them per book, per page, per 10 minutes, it is up to them!
They then hand in the cash in an envelope with child’s details on it at the school along with their completed Readathon card by Friday 24th March 2023.
The money raised will be sent to Read for good who will help provide much-needed books for our nearest major children’s hospital In sha Allah.
What are we waiting for? Let’s get reading!
The school organised a charity bake sale to raise funds for the victims of the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. The event took place on Friday 10th March 2023. Children, parents and staff made and contributed cakes, biscuits, sweet cones, popcorn cones amongst other goodies to sell on the day.
The event was such a success and we managed to raise over £800 Ma Sha Allah! May Allah reward everyone for their efforts. Ameen.
To mark ‘World Hijab Day’ the school councillors at Buttercup Primary School went out to the public bearing beautiful gifts!
Under 100 hijab pieces were handed out to the public by our proud councillors!
It was an amazing way to bond with the community and many were taken by surprise to be given a scarf for free.
It was a beautiful event showcasing the love we have for women.
The school councillors educated passers-by by explaining how a woman is honoured and seen in Islam, that their intellect is acknowledged before any physical beauty.
Tuesday 7th February 2023
Safer Internet Day aims to inspire a national conversation about using technology responsibly, respectfully, critically and creatively. Coordinated in the UK by the UK Safer Internet Centre the celebration sees hundreds of organisations get involved to help promote the safe, responsible and positive use of digital technology for children and young people. Safer Internet Day 2023 was celebrated globally and at Buttercup with the theme: ‘Want to talk about it?Making space for conversations about life online’.
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Meet Melissa, a new-born creature who is trying to find her mummy! Along the way she meets lots of new friends who teach her about the wonderful world of living things, cells and DNA!
