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Third Place in ISA Table Tennis
The table tennis team were in action this week, as they competed in the U11 ISA competition at The King’s School in Harpenden. All four boys finished second in their respective groups and went through to the knockout stages of the cup. Unfortunately, due to the random draw, the boys were all drawn against each…
Lower Sports Colours
We are pleased to announce the first Lower (Year 3 & Year 4) colours to be awarded this academic year! Congratulations to: Nia (Tag Rugby), Adam (Tag Rugby), Shayan (Tag Rugby and Cross Country) and Kaelan (Swimming Lower)
A Giant Edible Beanstalk
Puffins have enjoyed reading and acting out a ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ story for the past two weeks. During their cookery session, our youngest learners made cheese sticks and once baked they carefully positioned them in the middle of the tables, added spinach and created an edible beanstalk. It was so much fun making and…
Year 5 Visit to Gurdwara Singh Sabha
As part of their Religious (RPS) topic on Sikhism, Year 5 had the opportunity to visit the Gurdwara Singh Sabha in Barking today. This visit provided an insightful introduction to Sikhism, allowing the children to explore and understand life at the gurdwara. During their time at the gurdwara, the children learned about key objects and…
Swimming Success for Seren
On Saturday, Seren from 5KI competed at the Essex County Championships for Swimming. She won a Bronze medal for the 200m Freestyle Relay (long course) and came in 5th place for the 200m Medley Relay. This has been the highlight of a successful swim season for Seren as she has also achieved Bronze in the…
Sustainability Council Get Muddy!
Today, Sustainability Council braved sub zero temperatures to enhance our school’s new nature-friendly outdoor learning space. As part of their efforts, the Council helped a landscaping company to build both a bug hotel and a hedgehog house, engaging with nature and learning about sustainability. The bug hotel will provide a safe haven for a variety…
Welcome Back – EYFS and Pre-Prep WOW Day
The Spring Term Wow Day was in full swing across the Pre-Prep department today, engaging our pupils with their new topic learning during their first morning back. Foundation 1 have shared the story of a magical hen that laid golden eggs, recreated the story in class using their small world activities and found their own…
ISA London North Gymnastics
On Thursday 28th November, the Gymnastics squad competed in the ISA London North Regional Gymnastics Competition at St. Mary’s School, Gerrards Cross. Since before half term, the squad have been training hard every Thursday morning in the hall and it certainly paid off!! All four girls performed the compulsory floor routine and their 2 vaults with very…
Wraparound Care All Wrapped Up!
This term, we have been so busy in our new purpose-built Activity Room. Children have really enjoyed Breakfast Club and the sausages, pancakes and hot chocolate have been much appreciated in the colder weather. During Tea Timers, the children have completed homework spellings and reading. They have produced Autumn gnomes, crazy legged spiders, ripped paper…
Nutcracker Extravaganza Day
It’s been a cracking good end of term at Avon House, as our pupils have taken part in the Morris House Nutcracker Extravaganza event. Across the school everyone from Puffins (Nursery) to Year 6 have danced in a Nutcracker themed workshop led by Miss Emery from the Lisa Gilbert Academy, decorated gingerbread biscuits with Mrs…
