All pupils enjoyed an energetic Reggae Aerobics workout with Chrystal as part of health & wellbeing day. These fun sessions are always a winner with the kids!
Pupils also learn how nutrition, reflection and relaxation are key to a healthy mind, body and spirit.
Year 2 went over to the O2 Centre yesterday to find out what they are doing to minimise their impact on the environment. Thank you to John and Fatima for showing the pupils how the centre operates behind the scenes.
Year 2 took advantage of our new courtyard space to do some reading in the sunshine. We will continue to develop the space and find new ways to use it. I have already had some good suggestions from the pupils!
Learning about other faiths is one of the ways we teach pupils to live well together. Not only does this tie-in with our Christian ethos, but also the British Value of respect and tolerance for those of other faiths.
Year 5 pupils received a warm welcome at the Gurdwara on Tuesday, as they learnt about the Sikh faith. The food in particular was big hit and plenty of seconds were served!
Meanwhile Year 2 enjoyed a visit from one of our parents, who shared her experience of worshipping in a mosque with the class. We welcome parents who want to share their faith, so please let us know if you are interested.
Year 5 visited Google’s new offices in King’s Cross on Friday. This is part of our drive to open pupils’ eyes to possible future careers. Visiting professionals and their workplaces also helps pupils to understand the relevance of what they are taught in school.
At Holy Trinity, we believe that all pupils have the right to reach their potential, so we have been working hard with NHS staff and the school nursing team to ensure that we are doing all we can to support pupils with asthma. Our efforts have earned us Asthma Friendly School status. Thank you to Ms Sparks who has spearheaded the project.
Year 3 learn about the Stone Age as part of the history curriculum. It can be hard for pupils to grasp what life was like so far back in history, particularly when very little survives, so the workshop at Gunnersbury Park Museum was a great way to help the pupils’ understanding. They were able to handle stone age tools, practise their hunting skills and have a go at building a shelter using the materials that were available in the Stone Age. What a great way to bring history to life!
Our year 4 class were lucky enough to take part in a cookery lesson at Waitrose’s kitchens near King’s Cross. They worked together to make healthy dishes that they shared at the end.
We all know the importance of breaking bread with those we love, so why not get your children involved in cooking at home.
Top tip: My nan used to challenge me to peel a spud in one go and, of course, I peeled tonnes of them before I realised that she was just saving herself a big job!
Dear parents/carers,
Year 3 and Year 4 worked with The Place earlier in the year to create and perform dances based on curricular topics. The link below will direct you to the website page including links to the performance videos.
We believe that all pupils deserve access to high quality arts provision. Our partnership with The Place brings pupils into contact with choreographers, professional dancers and students at London Contemporary Dance, who really help to raise pupils aspirations. If your child isn’t in Year 3 or 4 yet, check out the videos anyway, so you can see what is in store for your child. Enjoy!
Year 5 had a great time getting out into the Surrey countryside during their overnight stay at The Mill. They showed amazing energy during their four hour hike up Leith Hill and even a few tumbles in the mud didn’t dampen their spirits! The pupils enjoyed marshmallows by a camp fire, as well as a geocaching competition and a low ropes course, designed to encourage teamwork. Well done, Year 5!
Thank you to all the staff and volunteers at The Mill who took such good care of us.
