In the week before the half term break, our school was buzzing with the power of words as every class took part in our very own Poetry By Heart celebration! Each class chose a poem to learn, rehearse, and perform to the rest of the school — and what a fantastic showcase of rhythm, rhyme, …
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Sep 12
Oh Captain, My Captain!
What an exciting week we’ve had here in Year 6! Our learning has been rich, meaningful, and full of opportunities to practice important life skills—all while having a great time together. Here are some highlights of our week. Election Fever: Our New School Captains In keeping with our democracy theme, we held an exciting election …
Sep 04
Welcome Back to a New School Year
It’s been a real joy to welcome everyone back this week – the school is once again buzzing with energy and laughter. A special welcome to our new families who are joining the Little Hadham community for the first time. Already, it’s been wonderful to see children settling quickly, making new friends, and supporting one …
Jun 19
Willow Residential – Day 2, ONLY!
We kicked off the morning with a hearty breakfast—so hearty, in fact, that quite a few went back for seconds! Fuelled and ready, we split off into our groups for the morning’s activities. The morning kicked off with two brilliant activities – crate stacking and nightline. For those unfamiliar, crate stacking is all about teamwork, balance, and courage. The …
Jun 18
Year 6 Kingswood Adventure – Day One Update!
Hello Little Hadham families! We’re thrilled to let you know that our fabulous Year 6 adventurers have arrived safe and sound at Kingswood, Kent! Spirits were high as we rolled in, and after a much-needed lunch and some games to stretch our legs, it was time to tackle the biggest challenge of the day… bed-making. …
Mar 28
Every Voice Matters
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 …
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 …
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