.Life Bus workshops

• Attendance Winners

  Fri 23 May 2025

  Well done to all the children who received a bronze certificate for achieving 100% attendance this half term. There were lots of children who received a certificate from each class and a 100% attendance badge. They were all entered into the attendance raffle and one lucky winner was drawn from each year group. At the end of next half term bronze, silver and gold certificates will be awarded. Bronze for 100% attendance for the whole of next half term, silver for children with 100% attendance for the whole of the Summer term and gold for children who have not missed one single school day for the whole year. Remember to come to school everyday so you can receive a certificate and maybe a special raffle prize. 

  

• Year 1 Tennis Taster Sessions

  Tue 20 May 2025

  Thank you to Steve and Zayra from the National Tennis Association who visited our Year 1 pupils. They had a wonderful time in your taster session. The children were given a glimpse of some of the great tennis skills that children can learn if they join their club, which is run in many Hillingdon parks. Look out for the leaflet!

  

• Y2 Poetry Workshops

  Mon 19 May 2025

  On Friday 16th May, we were visited by Laura Mucha, a poet who ran an engaging workshop for our Year 2 pupils. She took the children outside to inspire them, before returning to the classroom and working collaboratively with them to write hilarious poems. One was titled, "The Day We Didn't Have a Teacher" and it was all about the time the dinner ladies accidentally cooked the teacher!

  

• Year 1 Visit to Botwell Library

  Mon 19 May 2025

  Thank you to Botwell Library for organising a wonderful visit for our Year 1 children. We loved listening to the story as well as learning all about all the things we can do in the library!

  

• Year 2 Pedestrian Training

  Wed 14 May 2025

  This week, Year 2 took part in pedestrian training to help develop their road safety skills. The children learned about the Green Cross Code Stop, Look, Listen, and Think and spoke about how to cross roads safely. They then went on a short walk around the local area, where they practiced crossing at different points with adult support. The children listened carefully, followed instructions well, and showed increasing confidence in identifying safe places to cross.

  

• Houses of Parliament visit

  Tue 13 May 2025

  The Rights Respecting Ambassadors went on a trip to the Houses of Parliament today. 

   

  They learnt all about Parliament through an informative film and also had a special tour which included visiting the House of Commons! 

   

  What better way to learn about Article 4: The government has a responsibility to make sure your rights are protected. They must help your family to protect your rights and create an environment where you can grow and reach your potential.

  

• TCS Mini London Marathon in Schools

  Tue 06 May 2025

  The children in Minet Infants and Nursery School took part in the TCS Mini London Marathon in Schools as part of the TCS London Marathon. Children from EYFS to Year 2 completed a 2.6km run around the school playgrounds and both children and staff had an amazing day! 

  

• Year 2 Olympic Festival

  Thu 01 May 2025

  Year 2 had the opportunity to compete in the Olympic Festival at Grange Park Junior School this week. They took part in activities such as taekwondo, parachute games, golf and dodgeball. The children worked really well as a team and scored lots of points. 

  They thoroughly enjoyed trying out all the different sports and did such a good job representing Minet Infant School. Well done Year 2!

  

• Nursery Farm Visit

  Mon 28 Apr 2025

  What an exciting day we had at nursery when the farm came to visit! The playground was filled with wagging tails, fluffy coats, and lots of happy faces. The children loved meeting all the animals, from the bouncy goats to the soft, snuggly rabbits. There were giggles and squeals of delight as the children brushed the animals’ coats and fed them tasty treats. It was a wonderful chance for everyone to get hands-on and learn all about our furry and feathered friends.

  

• Year 2 Kenya Day

  Mon 28 Apr 2025

  Year 2 had a fantastic time celebrating Kenya Day by taking part in an exciting drumming workshop. They learned how to create different beats on the drum, exploring a range of rhythms used in traditional Kenyan music. Throughout the day, the children also discovered lots about life in Kenya, including the differences between schools in Kenya and those in London, such as school uniforms, class sizes, and daily routines. They enjoyed lively discussions about Kenya’s human and physical features, identifying landmarks, landscapes, and ways people live and work across the country.