Year 4 stepped back in time this week when they spent the day as Romans! Marvellous History really helped to bring this period of history alive for the children as they met and learnt all about the Roman soldier Gaius Maximus!  The children had a great time exploring artefacts from the time, dressing up in armour, chariot racing and mastering Roman battle formations. Thank you to everyone who helped the children to create such fantastic Roman outfits; they really added to the

Santa's elf visited year 3 on Wednesday to lead a lap of the playground and some great dance routines. The children had great fun getting into the Christmas spirit.

4B demonstrated their Hamstel Habits  of courage, determination, and excellence in our final class assembly of 2025. The children shared what they have learnt about the Celts and Romans this term, including poems about Boudica that featured powerful similes and metaphors. They also helped the audience learn Roman numerals through a very informative song with actions! It has been a busy term for 4B: exploring the geography of the Roman Empire, developing skills in jumping, thr

6A shared what they have been learning this term through the 'BBC's' Hamstel Studio . Their topic, Conflict and Co-operation , was explored through the book Parvana’s Journey , which they have been reading in class. From their moving cinquain poems to their weather forecasts for Kabul and Southend, the reporters showcased some impressive knowledge and creativity. Their science and health feature highlighted just how much the children have learnt about the importance of mainta

With a warning to head to the nearest Anderson shelter should the air raid siren sound, Squadron 6D took the audience on an unforgettable wartime mission at the end of last half term. At precisely 07:45 hours, the class was ready for take-off as they set course for Duxford. Under the command of Commander Taylor, the children completed intensive training to reach peak fitness during Boot Camp. A visit to the Operations Room inspired some great poetry and reflecting on the dive

Year 3 really enjoyed immersing themselves in the Stone Age period this week as they worked as Neanderthals  and Homo sapiens  to trap a woolly mammoth, competed as different tribes to gather food, and even got to build their own Stonehenge. They learnt how lives changed from the Palaeolithic, through the Mesolithic and into the Neolithic Stone Age and how important the discovery of fire was during this period. The children also had a great time investigating and handling Sto

4H impressed everyone with their assembly inspired by The Iron Man  by Ted Hughes. They brought the story to life with their stories, reminding us of its message about courage, kindness, and not judging by appearances.  The class shared their spooky story settings, using powerful verbs, short sentences, and similes to build suspense. They also became map detectives, using four-figure grid references to find the Iron Man’s missing parts hidden around the school! Their lovely a

This week, the children in years 3 and 4 were thrilled to welcome star author Chrissie Sains  to Hamstel Junior School, where she shared the magic of her brand-new book, Beastopia ! Chrissie arrived with a treasure chest full of mysterious objects that she uses to spark ideas for her stories. The children were fascinated as she revealed how she dreams up her incredible mythical creatures before joining in to create their very own unique beasts. Everyone was encouraged to thin

Tuesday morning saw the whole of year 6 setting off for an exciting day at The Imperial War Museum at Duxford. The day was spent touring...

6E shared their learning about the Second World War in their class assembly last week. Alongside presenting a range of fascinating facts,...

6Du set the standard for this year’s class assemblies when they showcased their learning to the rest of the school last week. The...

The children in year 6 were transported back in time last week to 1941 and the middle of World War II! The children participated in a...

It's the time of year when we say goodbye to our year 6 children. The children really showcased their talents during their Leavers'...

Our year 6 children enjoyed a great residential trip to Grosvenor Hall in Kent last week. From archery, buggy building and Quickzip, the...

Year 5 had a great time at Skreens Park in May. From orienteering to bushcraft and bridge building, the children were challenged to work...