In our Data and Information unit, Year 5 students considered how and why data is collected over time. They also considered the senses that humans use to experience the environment and how computers can use special input devices called sensors to monitor the environment. During their lessons, they collected data as well as accessed data …
On Friday 6th January, Year 6 students had the privilege of attending a Children’s Wellbeing workshop led by Joanna Goldsmid. This workshop enabled children to connect with nature in their school grounds. As a mindfulness practitioner, Joanna demonstrated to students how to work with the mind to bring about a greater sense of wellbeing. After …
Year 6 students are creating electrical board games in DT. We enjoyed playing with some existing games and designing our own innovative versions of games. Then, we used our scientific knowledge about electricity to create a circuit within a board game.
Hazel class participated in a birdwatching workshop in Plashet Park where they completed a range of activities including learning about different birds, using binoculars to locate different birds and building their own bird nests. Children really enjoyed being around nature and learning more about birds!
On Monday 5th December 2022, a few of the school councillors were selected to be part of a school council conference called ‘Agents of Change.’ They participated in a range of activities including planning an event and expressing their views whilst working with other children in Newham to combat any issues and working towards social …
On Wednesday 30th November a group of 10 students along with Science and Computing leads attended the Girls on Track UK programme at University College London (UCL). The goal of this programme is to inspire and encourage an interest in STEM subjects and industries amongst schoolgirls, with the aim of increasing female participation in these …
The theme for Anti-Bullying week this year is Reach Out. The week began with Odd Socks Day on Monday 14th November as children and staff were encouraged to wear odd socks to school to stand against bullying and recognise what makes us all unique. The Big Anti- Bullying Assembly has chosen Lathom Junior School …
On Friday 18th November, we celebrated Children in Need at Lathom. Children and staff all made an effort to dress in spots and or yellow for this important day. Everybody also donated £1 towards this wonderful charity of the BBC, which raises money for disadvantaged children and young people across the UK. They aim at …
On Friday 11th November, ten Year 6 students represented Lathom Junior School at the Newham Schools’ Armistice Service at the cenotaph in Central Park, East Ham. This year is the 104th Armistice anniversary of the end of World War One and at 10:50 a.m, this service was joined by members of the British Royal Legion …
Last week, Miss Clairmont and the charity team at Lathom Junior School organised a range of activities to raise funds for our fellow brothers and sisters in Pakistan, following the flooding crisis. The week involved consulting local businesses for donations, preparing and selling tickets, and volunteering in various activities. On Friday 4th November, the whole …
