The ancient Maya wrote about their lives using one of the earliest forms of writing. Today, Fadojutimi class has made their own Maya codex. #proudtoshine

Shemza class have been having a great time practicing & learning their phonics! The children read the words laid out for them, then carefully wrote them down on paper. Once they had the correct word, they got to feed it to Fred the Frog, making learning both interactive and fun!

Today in cooking, Gluckstein made salsa from scratch! The children carefully prepared the dressing, chopped all the ingredients to the perfect size, and mixed everything together. Mrs Begum was especially impressed with how well the children used the bridge hold. #proudtoshine

This week's Wake up Wednesday guide is all about Scams and Fake News. Helping us explain to, and protect, our children. #proudtoshine @wake_up_weds

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Some of our Year 5 children had the exciting opportunity to participate in a hockey workshop led by a qualified coach. Throughout the session, they developed essential skills such as dribbling, passing, and shooting whilst also learning about game strategies. @WHEHockey #pts

They learned the importance of inclusion and what steps to take if they ever see someone being treated unfairly. A powerful and thought-provoking session for all! #proudtoshine

These are a few photos of the Waltham Forest dodgeball event last week. The children were really pleased to take part and had a fab time. We love taking part in sports and what better activity for Children's Mental Health Week than exercise. #proudtoshine @wfssn @wfcouncil

Cosmin class really enjoyed their Science/Geography walk. The children looked at the weather, change of season and new growth, as well as enjoying the exercise and fresh air. #proudtoshine

Kusama class are really enjoying their mindfulness time as part of Children's Mental Health Week, picking what activities would make them most happy, whilst wearing their favourite colours. #proudtoshine

The Nursery children are joining the rest of the school today to celebrate the end of Children's Mental Health Week. They have dressed up in their favourite colours or outfits that make them feel happy. They have enjoyed some mindfulness colouring in. #proudtoshine

Gonzalez Class dedicated their PE session today to perfecting their throwing and catching skills. They worked on accuracy, coordination, and technique, building confidence. Teamwork 'and' communication were key as they challenged themselves to improve. #proudtoshine

Klee Class had a fantastic time on their winter walk, exploring nature and collecting leaves along the way. Inspired by their findings, they used their knowledge and creativity to paint different leaves, transforming them into a stunning piece of artwork. #proudtoshine

Big and difficult feelings are part of growing up, but they can be easier to handle with guidance and support. This week's Wake up Wednesday guide is all about supporting children to develop emotional literacy. @wake_up_weds #proudtoshine

Bleck class had a fantastic time in their cooking lesson this morning, making egg and cress sandwiches. The focus was on learning how to spread ingredients, whilst also practising their cutting and mixing skills. The children thoroughly enjoyed the experience! #proudtoshine

In Maths, Year 6 are honing their skills in rounding decimal numbers. Working in pairs, the children are tackling a set of challenging questions prepared by Mr McMillan, reinforcing their understanding through teamwork and problem-solving. #proudtoshine

Gwyer class are now on day two of their week-long Bikeability course. The children are growing in confidence, as they refine their cycling skills whilst also learning more about bicycle care and road safety. It’s wonderful to see their progress! #proudtoshine @BikeabilityUK

In today’s assembly, Mrs Cousins & Mr Smith spoke to the children about February. They discussed the exciting events happening in school this month. Mrs Cousins also shared a fascinating fact, if the children look up at the night sky this week, they will be able to see Venus!

As part of Children's Mental Health Week, Castaldo class explored stress & anxiety in their yoga session today, discussing what these feelings might look like & how they affect us. They then shifted their focus to recognising feelings of happiness. #proudtoshine