Today Year 6's Design and Technology project reached its climax. Year 6 have been designing and building transport that can carry and protect a free-range egg. They solved lots of problems over the weeks and all successfully built a vehicle that could move and also protect its precious cargo. Today was race day, and we saw how well they could move over some difficult terrain. It was a fun afternoon and a great afternoon was had by all!

During this half-term we have had Spurs Foundation in school supporting reading and teachers in PE. They also presented a book from Marcus Rasford's "You are the Champion" which was given by the Premier League to each child in Year 6 to encourage children to become more resilient. 

Thank you to Nathaniel and Cristian from Spurs Foundation who have been supporting this programme with the children.

We recently celebrated Chinese New Year throughout the school in a variety of ways. Have a look at just some of the fun we got up to!

Reception learnt all about Chinese food, while Year 1 made lots of red decorations.

Year 2 enjoyed learning about Ribbon Dances and did some of their very own. 

In Year 6, the children used the xylophones to create sound stories. 

At St Edmund's we know how important it is to show and teach others about our own cultural heritage but also to learn and foster an understanding for other cultures.

Some children in Year 2 and Year 4 discussed why we should learn about Chinese New Year and celebrations around the world. Here's what some of the children said:

 “If you ever visit the countries you will know all about them and it’s very interesting.”

“It’s good because you learn about other traditions.”

“You can learn lots about the rest of the world not just about your own.”

“You can share about your own, so people understand and learn more.”

Some of the girls in Year 6 were asked to be judges of the Young People's Book Prize 2022 - an award for the best science book of the year. We all read the books and marked them out of 5 for Ease of reading, Interest, Look and feel and Inspiration. It was a close run thing but most of us decided that Fantastically Great Women Scientists and Their Stories was our favourite, and most inspiring book. Amorae wrote that what she liked best about the book was that it shows powerful women who changed history and did incredible things. We have submitted our scores to the Royal Society and wait to see which one wins the prize. You can now read all the books because they have been added to our school library!

At St Edmunds, Science is taught with an emphasis on improving scientific language and skills. We provide lessons and experiences that allow our pupils to develop and build Science process skills as they move through the key stages. As the world around us becomes more science-driven, we expose our pupils to experiences that spark further interest in STEM-based careers. Pupils can ask and investigate their own questions through weekly science lessons and explore the subject further through cross-curricular learning.

As we continue to raise the profile of Science in our school, this academic year, we introduced Super Scientists in each class. These individuals have displayed an enthusiasm for the subject or excelled in a lesson /topic. The reward for this fantastic display of Science knowledge or skill is their very own lab jacket, which can be worn for the next block of lessons! 

So, if you ever see a child wearing one of our lab jackets, ask them any Science questions you may have!

Well done to all the children who have started the year as their classes' new Super Scientist!​​

For the first time since December 2019, it was truly special to welcome all of the St Edmund's community together again to join in prayer and worship for the coming of our Lord, Jesus Christ at our KS2 Christmas Carol Concert - The Bells Ring Out. 

All of the performers and congregation left with huge smiles on their faces and filled with Christmas spirit. It was a truly special evening and the children from Years 3 and 4 acted out and read the Christmas story so beautifully and respectfully. The choir, supported by all of kS2 in some of the carols, sang marvellously and harmoniously in celebration of Jesus' birth. 

Merry Christmas to one and all - may the bells ring out in each and every household!