On Thursday, representatives from our School Captain team, our School Council and our Green Team participated in the Bishop’s Stortford Pupil Voice Network event, where children from eight local schools gathered to engage in meaningful dialogue about community involvement. Hosted by Bishop’s Stortford College, the theme of the event, ‘Every Voice Matters’, provided a perfect …
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Mar 07
Maths Champions, here we go, here we go…
Last week, eight VERY enthusiastic Year 5 pupils took on the HFL Education Annual Year 5 Mathematics Challenge Competition—an exciting event that brings together schools from across Hertfordshire and beyond to put their problem-solving skills to the test! The competition, which includes both state and independent schools, is designed to stretch mathematical thinking while encouraging …
Mar 03
Foodbank Friday – A Huge Success!
Our Foodbank Friday has been a heartwarming triumph, thanks to our wonderful children and families! The generosity and enthusiasm from our school community have been truly inspiring. The best part? This has been completely driven by the children! Our School Council wrote a heartfelt letter to the local foodbank, sharing why this matters to us, …
Feb 14
British Science Week 2025 – Calling All STEM Enthusiasts!
British Science Week 2025 – Can You Help Inspire Our Children? British Science Week is celebrating over 30 years of sparking curiosity and innovation! Running from 7th to 16th March, this year’s theme, ‘Change and Adapt’, encourages us to explore the incredible ways the world around us evolves. At [School Name], we’re embracing this exciting …
Feb 13
Green Team Get Building: Bird Boxes for Our School!
Our Green Team had an exciting and hands-on afternoon working with our Chair of Governors, Mr Hutt, to build bird boxes for our school grounds. Armed with hammers and screwdrivers, the children eagerly took on the challenge, showing fantastic focus and teamwork. The rhythmic tapping of nails filled the air as they carefully constructed each …
Feb 07
The Happiest Guinea Pigs in the World!
Our fabulous Year 6 girls took on a very important job this week—cleaning out the guinea pigs! But they didn’t stop there… while their fluffy friends enjoyed a freshly tidied home, the girls treated them to a storytime session. Now, we can’t say for sure what the guinea pigs thought of the book (if …
Feb 07
Foodbank Friday – A Fantastic Start!
Our School Council’s Foodbank Friday has officially launched, and Willow Class led the way by bringing in an incredible selection of hygiene essentials! From toothpaste and toothbrushes to soap, shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, baby wipes, nappies, and period products—your generosity is truly inspiring. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed! The foodbank will …
Feb 06
Beech Class Take Centre Stage!
Today, some of our Beech class pupils had an amazing opportunity to take part in an exciting dance performance at Birchwood, alongside children from other local schools. The excitement was palpable as they took to the stage, showcasing their hard work, teamwork, and love of dance! The day kicked off with an energetic workshop led …
Jan 13
Apply Now!
Applications to our Nursery for children to start in September 2025 are now open! Nursery Dates for Sept 2025 Monday 13th January 2025 – Applications open via schools websites Friday 7th March 2025 – Application system closes Monday 17th March 2025 – Offer places directly to parents by email Friday 25thth April 2025 – Deadline …
Dec 19
Golden Morning Strikes Again!
What a dazzling Golden Morning we’ve had! From the laughter ringing through the hall to the creativity spilling out of every classroom, it was an absolute joy to see the children dive headfirst into a whirlwind of exciting activities. They juggled and balanced their way through circus skills, unleashed their inner actors in drama …