The History display board and performance reflects the learning about Ancient Greece such as how the geography has changed over time. We also investigated the differences in lifestyle for Athenian children and Spartan children including what life was like for ancient Greek women and modern day women. Additionally, we used secondary evidence to inform us …
On Thursday 16th November, selected children from Year 4, 5 and 6 went on an exciting visit to the Tower of London. Children participated in an interactive workshop based on Crime and Punishment, where they learnt about the Tower of London, as well as the story of Lord William Bishop and how he escaped. While …
This term, children chose healthier toppings or ingredients to add to their cheesecakes: strawberry, mango slices, blueberries, raspberries and bananas. They tasted their final outcome and then evaluated how they can improve it next time.
As part of our science topic, Evolution and Inheritance, we visited the Natural History Museum. It was an exciting opportunity to get up close with nature, discover fascinating creatures and intriguing science facts by exploring the galleries, including our favourite dinosaurs and mammals.
On Friday 17th November, students and staff showed support for BBC Children in Need this year. They all wore ‘yellow’ or ‘spots’ and donated to this worthy cause. Children engaged in class discussions and completed comprehension activities. Thank you parents and carers for your support.
In Year 3, we have been developing our PE skills. Our objective this term is developing the five key skills in Handball. These are: Passing – shoulder, side wrist, bounce, feint (stationary and on the move). Receiving – making a target (signalling), one/two handed catch – stationary and on the move, intercepting. Shooting – standing, …
In Year 3, for Anti- Bullying week, we were lucky enough to have Open View Education deliver the ‘Turn Up the Noise’ workshop. The children were involved in the interactive and engaging performance as they learnt to problem solve a bullying scenario. They thought deeply about how they would feel and where they could go …
The theme for Anti-Bullying week this year is ‘Make a Noise about Bullying’. The week will commence with Odd Socks Day on Monday 13th November as children and staff are encouraged to wear odd socks to school to stand against bullying and recognise what makes us all unique. Last week, students from Years 3, 4, …
This month, the Intu Film Festival makes it possible for schools to book a free film screening for students to have a ‘big screen’ experience. On Wednesday 8th November, a group of Year 5 students watched a visually impactful documentary – ‘A crack in the mountain’ at Cineworld, Ilford. It featured the world’s largest cave, …
On Friday 10th November, four Year 5 students represented Lathom Junior School at the Newham Schools’ Armistice Service at the cenotaph in Central Park, East Ham. This year is the 105th 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 …
