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...