As part of London Maths Week, Year 6 students participated in NatWest’s MoneySense unit, ‘How can I pay for things?’ This topic explores cash, cheques, bank cards, online payments and the best way to pay in different situations and learnt how to manage money wisely. Through interactive activities and real-life scenarios, students gained practical financial …
An incredible experience awaits every class at Plashet Park! Children will explore the practice of Mindfulness Painting as they align their minds while using paints, brushes and paper. It is a time to be free: they will step into their creative flow without controlling the art outcome. It is the perfect time to relax and …
This year, all students participated in the ‘Big Draw’ with the theme, ‘Drawing the Seasons’. All year groups focused on different senses with one sense being explored in each lesson. At the end of the art unit, each child chose one piece of artwork to display at Lathom’s Art Gallery – Friday 14th June 2024. …
This term, we are taking part in the national reading programme – the Summer Reading Challenge. Class visits have been booked and all children will have the opportunity to visit East Ham library and participate in the challenge. During their visits, they will learn more about the challenge, select their first book and receive a …
On Thursday 6th June, Willow class participated in a Faith in Schools workshop, which was based on last term’s unit, lesson 4: ‘How did Jesus set an example for others to follow?’. First, students were given the opportunity to share who they think Jesus is. Some responses included ‘Son of God’, ‘Christ’, ‘teacher’, ‘Saviour’. Then, …
This term, Year 4 students are learning about the Mayan civilisation. This unit commenced with an immersion afternoon, where Mayan music set the scene as children created Mayan masks using clay and paint. They discussed the use of the masks and instruments used to create music. Well done Year 4 students! Next, they will conduct …
Our school participated in the Newham Schools competition during the half-term break and amazingly, we are the proud winners for Times Tables Rock Stars! Year 6 students particularly enjoyed this challenge and occupied the first four ranks at the end of the competition. Congratulations to all participants! Thank you teachers, parents and carers for encouraging …
The Year 6 knife crime session was an impactful and highly educational experience for the children. It effectively raised awareness about the dangers and consequences of knife-related violence, fostering a sense of responsibility and caution among the young participants. Through interactive discussions and real-life scenarios, the session successfully engaged the children, making them more informed …
Our Year 6 Sports Day was a fantastic event filled with energy, teamwork, and sportsmanship! The students showcased their athletic skills across various events, from sored bounce to relays. The spirit of camaraderie and competition was palpable, with everyone cheering each other on. Congratulations to all the participants and a big thank you to the …
Pupils at Lathom Junior School learnt about the importance of recycling batteries. We committed ourselves to ‘NEVER THROW BATTERIES IN THE BIN’. In addition, we created our own battery collecting boxes and will bring batteries to class so that they can be recycled. They also created posters and letters so that everyone in the community …
