These are the winning entries for the for the Science Week competition of designing a poster to demonstrate Time. Each child received a certificate and Easter egg in Thursday's assembly. Well done to all of you!
On Friday 22nd March 2024, six children from both Year 5 and Year 6 (Rihana 6L, Danish 6B, Abdul 6B, Maria 6B, Abdul 5ST, Masih 5G) took part in the Aylward 24 Game Competition. We started training in January and attended a club after school every Friday where we would play against each other. At home, we also trained using the 24 games cards that we were allowed to take with us. We trained at home for at least 20 minutes every day. On Friday 15th March 2024, Mr Gorsia orangised a 24 game showcase event after school. Adults from across the school came to 6 Burman to observe and test our speed and skills. We enjoyed the showcase as it was a chance for us to show the adults in the school how much work and dedication we had put into training for the 24 Game. Thank you to all of the adults who were able to come to the showcase.
In the competition, there were 5 rounds in total, that lasted 7 minutes each. Each table had a Bentley Wood student from Year 9 who acted as a referee for the competition. As a school, Elmgrove won 1st place with ease, which meant we had won the trophy 3 years in a row. In the 5th round, the top four players would go to a table and compete to see who was the best individual player at the 24 Game. All the students on the top table came from Elmgrove, which meant 1st, 2nd and 3rd place was won only by students from our school. It felt amazing to see that after months of training that we had achieved 1st place as a team representing Elmgrove. Thank you to all of the adults that sacrificed their time to take us on this trip and trained us to win. We had an excellent time competing and enjoyed our victory.
Written by Maria 6B and Rihana 6L
This week, Year 3 had ‘Growing Workshops’ led by London Community Kitchen to support their Science Curriculum. They learnt about sustainability, created their own herb garden and investigated what plants need to grow. They were also treated to a book about gardening and harvesting. All of the children thoroughly enjoyed their workshop. They are excited to be urban farmers, look after their little plants and watch them grow.
This week we welcomed our community police officers into school to talk to the children in our nursery about their jobs and work in the community. The children learnt about how to use the emergency number and showed the children their equipment. The children all got to have a photo taken with the police officer’s hats! The children followed up the learning with work in the nursery with role play and activities to support their topic on policing.
Congratulations to all of Year 2 on their phenomenal school production! The children have shown dedication and creativity in order to raise awareness about global warming.
We hope that through this production they have not only showcased their talent but inspired you to take action for their future! Consider your water consumption, turn off those lights, recycle and walk on every journey possible! Keep shining Year 2 and make a positive difference in the world!
The company ‘Exotic Explorers’ brought some very interesting creatures to school and the children were particularly intrigued by the nocturnal animals. Reception learnt that they hide, move and feast during night. They had the opportunity to touch, stroke and even hold a salamander, a snake and a hedgehog! The skunks moved freely around the classroom sniffing for food (and thankfully did not spray anywhere!) and the Owls spread out their wings to fly across the room. It was a magical experience with some of the parents commenting on Tapestry: ‘We are a few days later and she still talks a lot about it….wonderful memories!’, 'She was so excited by the snake!', 'What an amazing experience for the kids', 'So excited! They were so brave!'.
Year 6 enjoyed a workshop given by Transport for London on Monday afternoon. They learnt about safe and responsible travel on the public transport network through role-play and interactive videos. It was an invaluable opportunity and the Year 6 pupils learnt important citizenship messages and life skills.
We are excited to announce that Elmgrove Primary School has been accepted as part of the Tesco in-store token voting system. The Early Years Team applied to be part of the scheme to raise money for new equipment for their outdoor area. The voting will start in Mid-January and end in March.
You will be able to vote by placing tokens in the pot which you will find in any local Tesco store.
Please ask for the blue tokens after you have checked out. We need your support so please ask your family and friends to vote.
We are looking forward to winning the vote and receiving the money which will help us to buy new equipment for our outdoor area.
The girls took part in a football tournament on Wednesday and played extremely well. We are waiting to find out if we have got through to the finals. Well done to everyone that took part.
The year 6 children had first-hand experience of a Hindu Temple this week. We listened to a talk about Hindu deities and how people who follow the Hindu faith help to look after the environment. We also got a chance to explore the temple which was beautifully decorated for Diwali.
On Wedneday selected boys from Year 5 & 6 went to The Hive for the Barnet Cup qualifier. Fantastic news, Elmgrove have qualified and we will play in the upcoming tournament. Keep up the geat work boys!
"We traveled to Harrow hive with a bus and walking. We played five games and we lost one (0-2) drew one (0-0) and won three. We went up against some challenging players like Westlodge but we tried our hardest and best to defeat them. I was so shocked when I heard we made it to the finals. Everyone shouted "YES" and "LET's GO" because we made it to the finals. After we came back to school exhausted and hungry but still I was excited for the next match."
The pupils, staff and parents at Elmgrove Primary School and Nursery have worked exceptionally hard to achieve the GOLD Award for UNICEF UK’s Rights Respecting Schools Award. We are all delighted with this news. It is an internationally recognised prestigious award for excellence.
The pupils and staff have shown a continued commitment where the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child is at the heart of policy and practice. The children have demonstrated good knowledge and understanding of rights and are aware of a wide range of articles showing confidence in the concepts of rights for all children. Pupil voice is highly valued at Elmgrove where the children have many opportunities to have their suggestions listened to and acted on. There is mutual respect and trust between the children and adults, allowing learning about rights in a positive way.
Thank you to all the exceptional Rights Respecting Rangers who have empowered the children in raising awareness of their rights and responsibilities, through assemblies, discussions and campaigns which affect children both locally and globally.
The Rights Respecting Rangers have successfully focused their campaigns on the effects of plastic pollution, the environmental Climate Catastrophe and highlighting the Cost of living Crisis.
Everyone involved should be incredibly proud of this achievement. Congratulations on the great work in earning the GOLD Award!
Mrs. R Patel and Ms Bialy
