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• Wednesday 8 July 2026 Year Four's Shadow Boxes Our Year 4 designers have been incredibly busy this week constructing spectacular shadow boxes. Each box beautifully reflects their learning about different world religions, showcasing symbols, stories, and sacred spaces using intricate layers and cut-outs. When illuminated, the interplay of light and silhouette brings their knowledge to life in a truly magical way. Year 4 brought the classic board game to life this week in a high-energy PE lesson! The school hall was filled with laughter and cheers as the children worked in teams to collect as many colorful balls as possible. One student lay flat on a wheeled scooter board, acting as the "hippo," while their teammate held their legs to steer them into the chaos. Armed with plastic baskets, the children zipped across the floor, frantically trapping balls and pulling them back to their bases. It was a fantastic, fast-paced session that truly tested their teamwork, communication and speed. The kids absolutely loved it!
• Wednesday 1 July 2026 Year 5 Adventure at Herts Young Mariners Base Year 5 had an unforgettable adventure at Herts Young Mariners Base in Cheshunt this week, where they took to the water for a day of canoeing, bell boating and stand-up paddleboarding. It was wonderful to see so many children step outside their comfort zones and face their fears on the water. Whether it was the first time holding a paddle or balancing on a stand-up paddleboard, every child showed incredible resilience and determination. By the end of the day, everyone had tried all three activities – and yes, everyone got wet!The children's behaviour throughout the day was exemplary, showing great teamwork as they worked together in their boats and supported each other to try new things.
• Tuesday 30 June 2026 Year Two at the Value Games
• Tuesday 30 June 2026 Feel Good Ambassadors lead the Value Games Due to the success of previous years, we were once again invited back to lead ‘The Value Games 2026'.
• Friday 26 June 2026 Year 3 Feel the (Magnetic) Force We have been learning about magnets and magnetic forces. We investigated a variety of metals to discover whether they were magnetic or non-magnetic. There were many surprises, as not all of the coins were magnetic, even though we had predicted they might be.
• Thursday 25 June 2026 Year Four Explore Electricity In Year 4, as part of our science work this half term, we have been learning about electricity and how it powers circuits. We have begun to design our shadow boxes which will eventually use electrical components and circuits which to power a light to go into a box (which we are going to make). Our boxes are inspired by all of the religions we have been learning about in our RE topic ‘Why do some people see life as a journey?'Ms Lovell-Young
• Thursday 25 June 2026 Year Three Explore the Greek Art of Mosaic This week, to beat the heat, we got creative with some art! After learning, and writing about the famous Alexander the Great Mosaic, we were inspired to create our own mosaic masterpieces.
• Friday 19 June 2026 Year Three's Careers Week During Careers week, Year 3 enjoyed an inspiring visit from Samantha, a professional advertising executive. We dived headfirst into the world of marketing, discovering how to give customers a compelling reason to choose Persil. Working like true agency professionals, the children formed dynamic creative duos. One student took on the role of Creative Writer—crafting powerful headlines and persuasive messages—while their partner acted as the Lead Artist, designing eye-catching visuals. The classroom was buzzing with energy as the pairs collaborated to produce an incredible series of vibrant promotional posters.
• Thursday 18 June 2026 1L Class Assembly On Thursday, we were treated to a near Broadway show from Ms Lee's Year 1 class. They based their production on 'The Life of Plants'. The children shared their incredible artwork - inspired by Gustav Klimt and used their science knowledge to explain the different parts of a flower. We were able to see their hands on experiences this half term: going to the Olympic Park on a flower identification mission, or growing their own plants in class. We also had a song and a dance! A big thank you to Miss Lee, her team and all the children for such a brilliant performance. Thank you also to all the parents and carers, who took the time to come and support their children and the school.
• Wednesday 17 June 2026 Year Five Adopt a Chef! Year 5 recently enjoyed a fantastic Adopt a Chef experience, where they learned some important food preparation skills. The session began with a safety video explaining how to handle a plastic knife correctly before the children were introduced to two key cutting techniques: the bridge hold and the claw grip.
• Tuesday 16 June 2026 Quad Kids - KS1 - Summer 2026 South Grove was represented in style at Quad Kids this week by some excellent sporting attitudes from Year 1 and Year 2. Long Jump, Howler throw, 50m and even 300m couldn't deter our champs from trying their best and demonstrating exactly the responsible and resilient attitudes we develop at South Grove. From our Year 1's battling it out into 1st, 2nd, and 4th place in their heats of the 300 metres long run, to excelling in their sprint rounds. We even had a throw of the day from Theo in Year 2 who managed an incredible 60 meters throw. Flynn and Eric were mentioned as having run especially fast rounds of 300m managing 2nd and 1st place respectively. As Flynn said; it was neck and neck. Also impressive, we finished all the events we took part in showing real grit and determination despite a pretty hot day. Quad Kids: we couldn't be prouder of you!!
• Friday 12 June 2026 Year One - All about Animals Last week, Year 1 were writing, singing and investigating all about animals. We started with some fascinating facts about animals, and are busy writing our own books about animals, all about mammals, fish, birds, reptiles and amphibians! We have enjoyed learning some surprising information, such as elephants are the only animal that cannot jump! Ostrich have eyes as big as their brain and can run up to 45 km/h. Sail fish are the world's fastest fish, swimming at speeds of 68 km/h! Do you know any amazing animal facts?
• Friday 12 June 2026 Year Three Walk to School During Walk to School Week, Year 3 carried out a simple wildlife survey by observing pollinators around the school grounds. The children discussed what could be added to the school environment to attract more pollinator, such as wildflowers and insect-friendly habitats.We also explored how everyday streets can either support or harm pollinators and considered how choosing to walk, scoot, wheel or cycle can help create a healthier environment. Through these activities, the children developed a greater understanding of the important role pollinators play in our ecosystem, and how sustainable travel choices can benefit both wildlife and people.
• Thursday 11 June 2026 Year Four Commit to Sustainable Travel Year 4 have been working hard this week during their Walk to School Week. As part of our commitment to sustainable travel and environmental awareness, the children have designed incredible dual-perspective posters contrasting two very different types of urban environments. One side shows a pollinator friendly street and the other a harmful street. Can you see which is which?
• Wednesday 10 June 2026 Year Five Visit the Science Museum Year 5 enjoyed an exciting and educational trip to the Science Museum this week. During our visit, we attended a fascinating live demonstration called Mission to Space, which revisited some of the key concepts we have already studied in our Earth and Space topic. The children were able to recap their understanding of the geocentric and heliocentric models of the solar system, as well as the important work of Galileo and how his discoveries changed our view of the universe.The show also introduced us to new and exciting scientific ideas. We learned about the vacuum of space through a series of engaging demonstrations, including a memorable experiment involving Mr Potato Head! The children also discovered how solar energy can be used to power spacecraft and explored some of the challenges astronauts face when travelling and living in space.Throughout the day, the children were enthusiastic, curious and eager to learn. They asked thoughtful questions and made excellent links to their prev
• Tuesday 9 June 2026 Year Five & Six Take Part in the Mini Tour De Waltham Forest On Tuesday 9th June, seven of our oldest and most experienced cyclists went to Leyton Jubilee Park to take part in the borough's cycling event: Mini Tour De Waltham Forest.
• Tuesday 9 June 2026 Year Five & Six Take Part in the On Tuesday 9th June, seven of our oldest and most experienced cyclists went to Leyton Jubilee Park to take part in the borough's cycling event: Mini Tour De Waltham Forest.
• Friday 5 June 2026 Year Three get stuck in to their Science Topic
• Friday 5 June 2026 Year 6 Prepare for their Fiver Challenge Last week, Year 6 planned out their Fiver Challenge! The Fiver Challenge is an entrepreneurial endeavour in which the children attempt to turn £5 into profit. In teams, they decide on a product, create an advertisement (poster), conduct market research and purchase and resell their goods at the Fiver Challenge Fair (18/5/26). Who will make the most money? Who will be FIRED? For now, here are their posters!
• Tuesday 2 June 2026 Year Six are Bee Friendly! As part of Walk to School Week this year, Year 6 has been learning about what makes a street bee-friendly. A bee-friendly street is a healthy street with fewer cars and more flowers, making it safer for children to walk, scoot and cycle to school while also creating important habitats for bees and other pollinators.To share what we know, Year 6 designed colourful bee-friendly posters to encourage others to think about how they travel to school and how they can help pollinators. We also created our own pledges, promising to take actions such as walking or scooting more often, planting flowers for bees, and helping to keep our environment clean and healthy.
• Thursday 14 May 2026 Year Four Multiply their way to Success The Year 4 team are incredibly proud of our fantastic pupils, who have been demonstrating outstanding dedication and enthusiasm as they prepare for the upcoming Multiplication Tables Check (MTC). Their hard work, resilience, and determination to master their times tables have been truly inspiring to see across both classrooms. As a reminder, the official MTC assessments will take place this June. Please continue supporting your children by practising their times tables at home daily in whatever format they prefer. You can also use timestables.co.uk and https://web.emile-education.com/. Going through them every day will help the children build the speed and confidence they need to achieve the very best results they can!
• Thursday 7 May 2026 Year Four Explore Greek Literature Year 4 have been continuing their studies of ancient Greece by taking a deep dive into Greek literature. We learnt what comedies, tragedies and satires are and practiced our best facial expressions to go alongside these genres. Then we learnt about Sophocles and the role of a playwright in Athenian culture and then we spilt into 3 different groups with different groups to act out a play from each genre only using our hand gestures and masks - just like the Greeks! Ms Fontenoy
• Wednesday 6 May 2026 Year Three See the Light In Science, we have been studying light. One of our lessons has been about sun safety and understanding that the UV rays coming from the sun are what cause damage to our skin. It is very important that when you are out in the sun, you protect yourself with sunglasses (with UV protection), a hat, protective clothing, and sunscreen — the higher the SPF, the better. It is also VERY important that we do not look directly at the sun, as that will damage our eyes. To help us look at the sun more safely, we created pinhole cameras to project a shadow onto a piece of paper.
• Friday 1 May 2026 Year Three get Volcanic! This week, we finished our unit on volcanoes by completing a synoptic task. For this assignment, we drew Mount Etna and included surrounding details such as farms, tourists, scientists, and geologists.After finishing our drawings, we labelled the different activities taking place. For example, we showed geologists collecting lava samples and scientists traveling over the volcano to monitor signs of a potential eruption, such as temperature changes or the crater growing in size. We also wrote about how tourists visit volcanoes for activities like hiking and skiing. We have thoroughly enjoyed our lessons about volcanoes!
• Tuesday 28 April 2026 Year Four Visited the Natural History Museum
• Friday 24 April 2026 1W's Class Assembly We were treated to 1W's class assembly on Friday, ‘What is it made of.' Wow what an information packed assembly it was too! The children had done so many things based around the story of ‘The Tin Forest,' by Helen Ward and Wayne Anderson. This is the story of a man who dreams of a real forest and builds one out of tin until finally one day it becomes a real place with trees, birds and animals.
• Friday 24 April 2026 Year Five Adopt a Chef Year 5 took part in their first Adopt a School Chef session, where they explored a variety of unfamiliar foods, including chicory, samphire and rhubarb. They learned about the Eatwell Guide, identifying different food groups and discussing why each is important for a healthy diet. The session also introduced seasonal fruits and vegetables, helping the children understand what seasonal means and why it matters.To finish, the children enjoyed a tasting session where they were encouraged to try a range of foods. They used their senses to explore flavours, describing what they tasted and where they noticed the flavours most on their tongues. The children proudly wore their hats and aprons and are already looking forward to the rest of the sessions.Ms Hubbard
• Friday 24 April 2026 Year Six Are Toy Makers Year 6 have begun a new computing unit this term called We Are Toy Makers. As part of this project, pupils will design and create their own programmable toys using the Micro:bit. In their first lesson, the children explored the different components of the Micro:bit, learning how each part contributes to its functionality. They then applied this knowledge by writing their own code, successfully turning the device into a step counter. Ms Marable
• Monday 20 April 2026 Year Four's Spy Dance Last week, Year 4 continued their new dance topic, exploring interpretive dance and how dance can describe characters and stories without words. We have been focusing on acting like sneaky spies, using different levels and movements such as rolling across the floor and hiding actions.We started the lesson by recapping how to count beats in songs using our own spy-themed tunes. We then worked in pairs to create action-and-reaction routines, demonstrating how we can use a variety of movements to create exciting, action-packed choreography. Examples of the movements we used include tilting while our partners leaned, pushing and falling, and spinning around one another.Once we had finished creating our choreography, we performed to another pair to receive feedback on our unison, timing, and dynamics.
• Friday 17 April 2026 INTERNATIONAL EVENING 2026

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