Year 4 had an exciting visit to Frameless, an immersive art experience in Marble Arch, London. This unique exhibition uses digital projections and music to bring famous works by Van Gogh, Monet, Klimt, and others to life. As they moved through four interactive galleries, the children engaged with art in a completely new, multi-sensory way. The trip was both inspiring and educational, encouraging creativity and a deeper
For World Religion Day in Acorns, the children enjoyed creating lanterns inspired by festivals of light like Diwali, Hanukkah, and Christmas, learning why light is important in these celebrations. They also had the chance to look at Jewish artefacts, such as menorahs and mezuzahs, and learn about their special meanings. This activity helped the children explore different cultures and religions in a fun and hands-on way.
Take a look at the wonderful things that have happened across the trust during spring 1.
What a fantastic afternoon we had at our 'Family Learning Session'! Students eagerly gathered with their families to whip up some delicious dips, using fresh ingredients sourced from our recent trip to Borough Market. This engaging activity tied beautifully into our Design and Technology unit, allowing everyone to let their creativity flow as we experimented with blending flavours.
This half-term Year 4 have been immersing themselves in the Second World War, through the eyes of David and Tucky in their class text Friend or Foe, and through their History unit exploring WW2 through the first-hand accounts of Holocaust survivors and Kindertransport children.
We also had an amazing experience at the Imperial War Museum Duxford where children had the opportunity to get up close (and in some cases inside!) aircraft from as early as World War 1 all the way to the modern age. We also had a rare experience of seeing first hand a Spitfire take off from the airfield, which left everyone in awe.
Year 6 had an amazing trip to Borough Market, where the children eagerly explored the lively market, sampling a diverse range of foods from across the globe.
They carefully chose ingredients for our upcoming D&T Family Learning Session, where they’ll be making delicious dips.
Following the market, we visited the Tate Modern art gallery, where the students were fascinated by the thought-provoking exhibits and embraced the creativity around them. It was a fantastic day full of learning, fun, and inspiration!
The Seedlings children have been exploring the work of various artists and creating their own artwork inspired by them. Here are some portraits the children created, taking inspiration from Picasso!
What an amazing day we had during our Year 3 Anglo-Saxon WOW Day! The children fully embraced the theme and had a fantastic time exploring the Anglo-Saxon world.
We started by making peasant bread, where the children enjoyed mixing ingredients and kneading dough. The smell was incredible! Then, we built a fire outside, learnt about fire safety, and roasted bread over the flames – a real treat with that smoky flavour.
The day also featured weaving, where the children created their own baskets, and clay pot making inspired by Anglo-Saxon art. They wrapped up by exploring runes and even tried writing their names in this ancient script.
Overall, it was a fun-filled day of hands-on learning, creativity, and history!
Year 2 had an amazing day when they went on their school trip to The Tower of London. The children enjoyed taking part in a workshop all about The Great Fire of London. They were amazed at the sight of the precious crown jewels and they loved seeing the ravens, especially the one called Polly who was sitting on the wall squawking very loudly to greet us when we arrived!
Reception have had a fun filled week exploring our dinosaur topic! They began the topic by being fully immersed in ‘Dino Land’ through ‘Now Press play.’ They then continued by receiving several videos from Professor Memo. They were very helpful with making a disguise, creating shelters for Professor Memo and writing letters to the Royal dinosaur club to help Professor Memo to be part of the club. Reception were surprised when Professor Memo came to visit them at Lansdowne! They helped him to dig for fossils and created a dance and song. By the end of the day, Reception were proud members of the Royal dinosaur club!
Our Year 5 and 6 class champions have been busy this term exploring behaviour and learning across the school. After completing several learning walks, they were excited to share their findings with parents!
“One of our biggest successes was seeing over 24 children in the star zone, many of whom were in KS1!”
– Luna and Marley
“Most children were fully engaged in their learning, and the Year 6 presentation was exceptional!”
– Poppy
Neriah and George, who visited EYFS, were impressed by the children’s attentiveness and the supportive atmosphere during play-based learning.
Next up, they’ll be focusing on behaviour and learning during lunchtimes – stay tuned for their findings!
Take a look at all the wonderful things that have been happening throughout the GLC during Autumn 2.
