This year marks the 60th anniversary of Hillingdon becoming a London borough. The council has organised a series of family-friendly activities across our heritage sites and libraries so everyone can celebrate the Diamond Jubilee. Find out more here.

As part of their Science unit, our Year 1 children were visited by Laura from Animals UK. She brought along some of her friends, including Kiwi the snake. We learnt about the animal group they belong to and their diets!

Today we were visited by a former pupil who studied at Minet Infants in 1961. He taught the children basic skills for understanding cricket. After some short instructions and health and safety talks, children played the game. They learnt about batting, fielding and teamwork. What a great match!

To mark the start of Sustrans Big Walk and Wheel, we had a visit from Wizard Theatre who talked about ways we could travel to school. We also looked at how to travel safely. We talked about why it was so important to travel in a healthy way and talked about how we can do this. We discussed what the traffic signals mean and why it is always important to cross at a zebra crossing with a lollypop person. We had such a fun session with lots of laughs. We even enjoyed meeting the 2 lovely puppets you see in the photos. 

This week, the Year 2 children had an exciting visit to The Monument and St. Paul’s Cathedral, bringing their learning about the Great Fire of London to life. They got to see The Monument up close and stood near Pudding Lane, where the fire started. At St. Paul’s Cathedral, they explored its grand design and learned how it was rebuilt after the disaster. Through stories, discussions, and hands-on activities, the children deepened their understanding of this historic event and its impact on London. All children had an amazing time!

What a special afternoon the Reception children had today! We were thrilled to see so many parents/ carers joining us for our Tiger Tea Party. The children were delighted to share this wonderful experience with everyone. The tables were filled with delicious treats, and everyone enjoyed a wonderful selection of biscuits and sandwiches, making the event fun and memorable.