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This term, students used a viewfinder to examine William Morris’s artwork and other patterns to sketch motifs in their books. During this session, they used repeats, reflections and rotations of the motifs and patterns.  

This year, Ms Clairmont intends to have our very own ‘Lathom Junior book’ published. It will be a collection of children’s writing – poems and short stories. It is so important that writing is seen as ‘purposeful’ for our children. Here are some ideas: What school subjects have inspired you? What is happening in the …

On Friday the 12th of January 2024, 35 selected pupils went on an exciting trip to Kensington Palace to learn all about the King and Queens who lived at this majestic place. The children participated in an interactive workshop and role plays to help them understand what life was like back then, how Queen Victoria …

Year 6 children took part in the Tate & Lyle Junior Citizens Programme, which is run by the Police Youth Engagement Team. It was a fantastic opportunity for Year 6 children to explore ways in which to keep themselves safe. It was an event sponsored by Tate & Lyle and supported by the Metropolitan Police, …

Spring term for Year 3’s writing unit began with an immersive experience with the Stone Age theme. A carousel of activities motivated and engaged students, there was an exploration about a caveman’s diet with a range of berries, legumes, flowers and honey, an Artefact table including flints and arrows, a building activity with clay, sticks, …

Poetry inspired by ‘Kensuke’s Kingdom Year 4 started the year by inventing beautiful descriptive phrases, which they then joined to create their own poetry. Poetry is a fantastic tool for stimulating children’s imaginations and stimulating their writing skills. Additionally, it served as a hook for ‘Kensuke’s Kingdom’, our main text and children performed the poems …

On Monday 18th December 2023, Years 5 and 6 students enjoyed having fun at their class parties with delicious snacks, refreshing drinks and a Christmas movie. This was followed by an after-school celebration party from 3:15 pm to 4:30 pm in the Lower Hall.  Likewise, Years 3 and 4 children had their day of festive …

Children in the Learning Zone have been incredibly creative this season. They have been painting, cutting, glueing and applying glitter to decorations. They have been ‘super’ busy making their own festive ornaments to decorate our Learning Zone Christmas tree. Well done to all our children!

There was a lovely, festive atmosphere at Lathom’s Christmas Fayre on Friday 15th December 2023. It was an opportunity for children along with their parents or carers to visit a variety of stalls, have a go at games such as tombola, participate in art activities and enjoy delicious treats. Adding to the festivities, each class …

This term, Year 5 students explored bread making as part of Food Technology. In groups, they designed, made and evaluated their product. In addition, they reflected on the importance of following instructions for bread making as this was also the genre studied in writing lessons. Children enjoyed weighing ingredients, sieving flour and yeast, and also …