Rugby  Year 5 and 6 pupils competed in a rugby tournament at Thanet Wanderers on Saturday 14^th March 2026. The team won the England Cup, demonstrating strong determination and teamwork throughout the competition.

Year 3 - Frank Bowling

This term, Year 3 have had an amazing time diving into creative and hands-on learning experiences! One of the highlights has been exploring Frank Bowling’s artwork. The children embraced the "give it a go" attitude as they experimented with different techniques and colours, creating their very own masterpieces inspired by his unique style. It’s been wonderful to see how each child brought their creativity to life. 

Frank Bowling's Life

Frank Bowling is a famous artist who was born in Guyana in 1934 and moved to London when he was a teenager. He loved to paint and became known for using bright colours and exciting textures in his art. Frank often poured paint onto large canvases to create beautiful, abstract pictures that look like maps or oceans. His work shows feelings, places, and memories. Even though some people didn’t understand his art at first, Frank kept going and became one of the most important British artists. Today, his paintings are in big museums, and he is celebrated all around the world.

Class 4 made the most of the amazing sunshine on Thursday with a fantastic visit to Kearsney Abbey Gardens. The warm weather gave us the perfect opportunity to explore the beautiful surroundings and enjoy learning outdoors. We began our day by discovering the wide variety of trees throughout the gardens, looking closely at their different shapes, leaves, and bark. It was fascinating to notice how many different types there were and how each one contributes to the peaceful atmosphere of the park.

Next, we headed down to the river, where we observed the animal life living in and around the water. We spotted ducks, fish, insects, and other creatures, learning about their habitats and how they survive in the flowing river. We also enjoyed some exciting duck racing! This fun and competitive activity helped us understand how the river flows and gave us the chance to make predictions, test out ideas, and cheer on our ducks as they raced along the stream.

After a busy morning, we spent the afternoon exploring the park, climbing, running, and playing together. The open space, sunshine, and fresh air gave everyone a boost, and it was lovely to see the class enjoying themselves so much.

We are thrilled to announce that Woody has won the primary category of The Big STEM Challenge! We couldn’t be prouder of his achievement!

Last Friday, Woody had an incredible day at Discovery Park, where Woody showcased his impressive beach robot design. The judges were truly impressed, and as a result, Woody was awarded a beautiful trophy along with a £250 prize—something he still can’t believe!

In addition to this amazing recognition, Woody has been invited to submit his idea to the junior category of Prince William's Earthshot Prize. This is such an exciting opportunity!

Congratulations, Woody! Your hard work and creativity are an inspiration to us all!

Class 2 loved exploring nature outside as they thought about God creating the world in seven day.

The children wrote their own Mnemonics to help them remember the names of the planets, in order.

E.g.  My Very Energetic Mother Just Served Up Noodles