Important Dates for Diary

Wednesday 28th January - Everest class assembly 2:45pm

Workshops:

Monday 19th January - Atlantic Maths Workshop 9:15am

Tuesday 20th January - Arctic Maths Workshop 9:15am

Wednesday 21st January - Pacific Maths Workshop 9:15am

Thursday 22nd January - Mediterranean Maths Workshop 9:15am

Monday 26th January – Owl Maths Workshop 9:15am

Tuesday 27th January - Robin Maths Workshop 9:15am

Thursday 29th January - Sparrow Maths Workshop 9:15am

Tuesday 5th February – National Child Measurement Programme – Years Reception and 6 only 

Reception 

This week Reception came back to their classrooms after lunch to discover that something had happened!! The children thought a rocket had crashed into the classroom.  In the debris, we found something wrapped in shiny foil. It was a book called 'Look up'.  We began reading the story and found out it was about a little girl called Rocket who wants to be an astronaut when she grows up.  The children thought about what job they want to do when they are older.  This also links with our PSHE topic for this half-term, 'Dreams and goals'. 

'I want to be a racing car driver because I like to go fast,' M Poppy Class.

'I want to be an artist because I like to paint' P Poppy Class.

'I want to be a lifeguard so I can rescue people' R Poppy Class.  

Year 1 

Stereotypes Week in Year 1

Last week, our school explored the theme of stereotypes and challenged common assumptions. We began with a thought-provoking question: “Is ballet for girls?” The vote was split 50/50, showing just how divided opinions can be. Throughout the week, pupils examined different stereotypes in society and discussed how they can be unfair or limiting. To finish the week, the children voted again, with the vast majority agreeing that ballet is for everyone, regardless of gender.  Students then created eye-catching posters about ballet.  It was a fantastic week of discussion, creativity, and learning that encouraged pupils to think more openly and respectfully about others.

Year 2 

Year 2 have had a productive start to Spring Term. Last week was Stereotypes week, and we were reading the book My Shadow is Pink. We drew around our own bodies and wrote what our true shadows like to do.

In Science this week we have been learning about the similarities and differences between seeds and bulbs. Last week we planted a bean seed. Each week we are recording its growth and development in our seed diary. We were excited to see our seeds had sprouted roots and shoots.

Year 3

Science- Forces

The Year 3s have dived into an exciting Science topic on Forces! We’ve been experimenting with pushing and pulling forces, discovering the various ways we can move small objects around our classroom. The children have engaged in lively discussions about contact forces and have created wonderful diagrams illustrating the forces acting upon different objects, including the direction in which they are applied. It’s been fantastic to see their enthusiasm and creativity shine through as they explore these fundamental concepts. We look forward to more hands-on learning in the weeks to come!

Year 4 

This week, Year 4 have been hard at work designing and creating their very own flying inventions as part of their Design and Technology learning. Their inspiration came from the beautifully illustrated book Farther, a moving story in which a father dreams of building a flying machine but is sent to war before completing it. Years later, his son picks up where he left off, determined to fulfil his father’s dream and finally bring the invention to life.

Using this heartfelt tale as a springboard, the children sketched, planned and built their own prototype flying models. Once their creations were complete, they applied their instructional writing skills to produce clear, step-by-step guides explaining exactly how to fly their unique machines.

It has been wonderful to see their creativity, imagination and technical thinking soar! Year 4 should feel incredibly proud of their hard work and inventive ideas.

Year 6

This half-term in Year 6, we will be studying The Arrival by Shaun Tan as part of our writing unit. This powerful book contains no written language, which allows the children to experience what it might feel like to arrive in a new country without understanding the language. Through this, the children explore feelings of alienation, confusion and resilience, helping them to build empathy and a deeper understanding of others' experiences.

So far, the children have engaged exceptionally well with the text. They have been developing their use of precise adjectives and ambitious verbs, and practising writing from different characters' points of view to convey emotions and atmosphere effectively.

We are very proud of the enthusiasm, thoughtfulness and creativity the children have shown, and we look forward to building on these skills throughout the next half-term.

EMS Jazz Workshop

Please use the following link if you would like to sign your child up to the Jazz Workshop. https://traded.enfield.gov.uk/musicserviceensembles/42/ensemble/jazz-workshop-spring-2026