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.

Last Friday we celebrated World Book Day at Minet Infant & Nursery. It was a day filled with books and stories and wonderful costumes, with children dressing as their favourite character from a story.

Parents/carers for all children were invited in to share a story with their child at drop off, after which there was a day jam-packed with activities.
 

Nursery children were treated to stories from a range of different adults through the school, whilst Reception children went on a fascinating animal story hunt thanks to Freshwater Theatre. Year 1 and Year 2 were visited by Ruth Quayle, a famous author, who ran an engaging workshop for them and stayed behind to sign books. Year 1 and Year 2 also had a story carousel, where they heard four different stories and completed four different activities linked to these.

All in all, it was a wonderful day that encouraged reading for pleasure across the school!

This morning, the children in Reception had the opportunity to learn about Road Safety with the Hillingdon Stars team! The children listened carefully and joined in to make sure they understood how to cross the road safely, at traffic lights or a zebra crossing. They even learnt a fun song to help them remember the four important safety steps: Stop, Look, Listen, and Hold Hands. 

What a brilliant day we had as part of Science Week. The school was visited by an energetic professor who delivered a science tour through workshops. Children learnt about elements and pressure as well as experiencing some explosions!

This event will take place on a Saturday 15 March 11:30 am - 5 pm on Record Walk in the Old Vinyl Factory in Hayes. This event is designed as a family-friendly day music festival, and celebration of the space's heritage as a 'factory-city' that sat at the centre of the music industry for decades. The event's inclusions will appeal to all levels of music fans - from the casual observer to the connoisseur - with a range of professional musical performances and genres covered alongside opportunities to browse and purchase Vinyls and CDs from one of West London's specialist market providers. There will a series of food vendors, the majority of which are Hayes based businesses.

Ticket link: The Old Vinyl Factory Festival Tickets, Sat, Mar 15, 2025 at 11:30 AM | Eventbrite