Newsletter December 2019
Read our December Newsletter, full of photos and information on the House Drama Competition, the Christmas Carol Service, Christmas Activity Afternoon and much more…
Our Eco Team Make a Difference
A huge thank-you to Sarah, Iman, Elizabeth, Phoebe, Maddie, Daisy, Grace, Ellie and MacKenzie. As members of our enthusiastic Eco-team, they kindly volunteered to carry out a litter picking event around the school grounds during their break time. In the interests of appreciating our tranquil school environment, they wanted to…
A Festive Christmas Lunch
The Chartwells team cooked up a fantastic Christmas lunch again this year for all pupils and staff in the school. The hall was decorated with decorations, table cloths and crackers and special napkins for a festive feel. Christmas music played in the background while pupils tucked into a roast dinner…
Save the Children Fundraiser
The Charity committee wanted to raise money for Save The Children again this year. They asked all pupils across the school to wear either a festive jumper with non-uniform or an accessory – or both! The charity committee were responsible for planning the day and communicated the message via a…
Christmas Carol Service
Pupils from Year 1 to Year 11 have taken part in the service this year at St James’ United Reformed Church. The Senior Fusion Band (years 6-11) were playing instruments and singing some Christmas favourites, senior guitarists were accompanying the Junior Choir. There were congregational hymns, secular readings from LAMDA…
A Festive Treat for Early Years
The Early Years children had a real festive treat today when they went to visit some reindeer. They were keen to find out what reindeer like to eat and surprised to hear that their antlers would fall off when they went back to the North Pole and grow back again…
Angel Express!
We were treated to a wonderful performance on Friday of Angel Express from the children from Kindergarten to Year 3. We had Shepherds, Angels, Mary, Joseph, Three Kings, a Donkey, Star and Innkeepers all taking to the stage and telling us the story of the birth of baby Jesus through…
Inaaya Wins Buckhurst Hill Christmas Card Competition!
A HUGE congratulations to Inaaya, the winner of the annual Buckhurst Hill Christmas Card Competition this year! Inaaya had the honour of opening the Buckhurst Hill Christmas Fair this afternoon alongside Dame Eleanor Laing and Santa in front of the eager crowd. Her wonderful design is on display on the…
Early Years Christmas Activity Morning
The Early Years children got together for a morning of Christmas-themed activities. They enjoyed painting their hands to make reindeer calendars and decorated baubles with glitter. They used cutters to make different Christmas items with the playdough, practised their scissor skills by cutting out some Christmas pictures and had fun…
Year 8 Bobble Hat Creations
Year 8 have really enjoyed working with wool and knitting looms this term. It gave them the opportunity to work with unfamiliar materials and techniques and to produce something personal and to keep. The outcomes were all lovely and some of the pupils have even been inspired to purchase their…
