Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Year 5 Space Dome Visit

  Tue 28 Feb 2023

  This week the WonderDome Space Company visited Whitehall to give Year 5 a space talk in connection with their study of Earth and Space in Science. The experience was thoroughly enjoyed by all of the children and they now have a greater understanding of our galaxy and the planets within it. The Year 5 pupils are very much looking forward to their upcoming science lessons where they can explore further and apply this newly gained knowledge.
   

  

• Girls' Netball Rally

  Sat 25 Feb 2023

  On Saturday 25th February, we took a team to take part in the District Girls' Netball Rally, which was held at Ryefield School.  The team played well throughout their group phase matches of the competition, beating Oak Farm B 2-0, but unfortunately, our team did not progress to the quarter finals.  All eight girls who played did very well and we are very proud of all of their performances and great sportsmanship in their matches!  Thank you to all the parents who came and supported us during this competition.

  

• Rock Show Live

  Mon 13 Feb 2023

  Do you know what glass is made of? Have you ever seen a rock that is over 1 million years old? 

   

  Last week, Year 3 pupils had the chance to go and see The Uxbridge Rock Show Live at Uxbridge Library. This links in really well with our Science topic this term. Lots of children found it fascinating to see all of the various types of rocks. Plus, they learnt lots of new interesting facts.

  

• Young Shakespeare Company

  Thu 09 Feb 2023

  The Young Shakespeare Company visited Whitehall today to perform 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' to all of Year 6 in preparation for their study of this Shakespeare text in their upcoming English lessons.  The performance was thoroughly enjoyed by all of the children and they now have a thorough understanding of the story plot and main characters ready for their study of this text.  The Year 6 pupils are very much looking forward to their upcoming English lessons where they can explore this play in greater depth.  

  

• Safer Internet Day - 7 February 2023

  Mon 06 Feb 2023

  Safer Internet Day 2023 will take place on the 7^th of February 2023. This year's theme is: ‘Want to talk about it? Making space for conversations about life online’. Organised by the UK Safer Internet Centre, Safer Internet Day aims to promote the safe, responsible and positive use of digital technology for children and young people. Whilst key messages and resources will be explored within school (and already feature on our curriculum), families have been sent an optional activity which encourages family discussion about 'No tech or better with tech?'.

  

• Children's Mental Health Week 6-12 February 2023

  Mon 06 Feb 2023

  This week, we will be exploring Place2Be's 'Children's Mental Health Week' on the theme of 'Let's Connect'. As Place2Be write: 'This year's theme is Let’s Connect and  is about making meaningful connections. People thrive in communities, and this connection is vital for our wellbeing. Having healthy connections – to family, friends and others – can support our mental health and sense of wellbeing.'  Our pupils will also be looking at daily affirmations, for example, 'I am not afraid to fail' and each class will experience a yoga session.