🎉Congratulation and best wishes to Sir David Attenborough on this very special occasion, the celebration of his 100th Birthday 🎂

An outstanding person in so many ways, who over many of our life times has made us all appreciate, revere (often with awe and wonder), the amazing wonders of the world we live in.

However,  in doing so, you have also reflected a world in which we are not demonstrating the care, love, respect and stewardship  that is needed in order to preserve, protect and promote the growth (regrowth and regeneration in some cases) of the spectacular living world of the planet we all share: humans, animals, plants and  the natural environment.  We have much work to do!

Your quiet, unassuming, humble presence, unmistakable voice and cheeky smile has drawn us into moments  (hours for many of us) of pure delight, laughter, tears and shock – giving us pause for thought on what role we play in the in the wider natural world.  We are all so much richer and wiser for the way you have drawn us into the Our World, Our Blue Planet – Thank You!

We wish you a wonderful day of celebration – enjoy all that has been planned to acknowledge the special place you hold in the hearts of so many💐

In case you weren’t aware the following is taking place tonight will be broadcast from 08:30 this evening on BBC.

“In celebration of David Attenborough’s 100th birthday on 8 May, BBC will bring the nation together for a live event honouring his groundbreaking career at the forefront of natural history storytelling.

Held on his birthday at London’s Royal Albert Hall, the event will take audiences on a journey through a century of exploration and discovery in the natural world, seen through the prism of David’s extraordinary life. It will feature dramatic wildlife stories, accompanied by live music from his programmes, alongside spoken reflections from public figures and leading advocates for the natural world.

Accompanied by the BBC Concert Orchestra, it will feature original compositions from some of David’s best-known landmark series. Alongside the music, guests will include some of those he has collaborated with from the world of conservation and wildlife filmmaking.”

On Monday this week, Year 1 enjoyed an exciting visit to Camley Street Natural Park, where the children became young botanists and nature explorers for the day. Surrounded by woodland trails, ponds and wild plants, the children took part in a hands-on plant workshop that brought their classroom learning to life.

The children explored the different parts of plants, carefully examining roots, stems, leaves and flowers, while learning about the important role each part plays in helping plants grow and survive. They also investigated a variety of habitats around the park, searching for minibeasts and observing how living things thrive in natural environments.

The visit sparked wonderful curiosity, thoughtful questioning and fantastic discussion, with the children showing great enthusiasm as they explored the outdoors. It was a brilliant opportunity to develop scientific observation skills, deepen understanding of the natural world and inspire a love of learning beyond the classroom.

Next week is SATs week for Year 6, an important period for our Year 6 pupils to demonstrate their learning across Key Stage 2.

To help us ensure optimal learning conditions whist these exams are taking place each morning, we would ask that all pupils are in school on time, to ensure that corridors and surrounding area are quiet once the exams begin.

Thank you for your support during this week, and wishing the best of luck to all our Year 6 pupils!

Remember to have a restful weekend and an early night on Sunday!

On Thursday 7 th May we welcomed nine players from the Sinfonia Smith Square Orchestra. Three Violinists, a Viola player, an Oboist, a Bassoonist, a Trumpeter, a Cellist, and a Percussionist with their animateur, Martha, came to play and to tell us a story of pirates and treasure.

The sound of all of those orchestral instruments absolutely filled the Hall, and to watch their brilliant playing techniques, and to talk to them about how their various instruments work was so exciting.

A reflection from Reception on this amazing expeirnce:

This weekwe were fortunate enough to welcome Treasures of the Orchestra to our school for an unforgettable musical adventure. As the students entered the hall, they were instantly transported into a world of imagination, surrounded by talented musicians positioned throughout the space with a variety of unique instruments. Guided by a treasure map, the students became part of an exciting pirate journey, travelling to different “locations” in search of hidden treasure. At each stop, they listened carefully to the beautiful sounds of different instruments, including the violin, cello, trumpet and bassoon, learning how each instrument created its own special sound and discussing how the music made them feel and what it reminded them of. Students were introduced to musical vocabulary such as reed and bow and were fascinated to see how the instruments worked. One of the highlights was watching the musicians work together to create vivid soundscapes — from the gentle movement of the ocean to fast-paced, energetic music that had everyone feeling as though they were racing across the deck of a pirate ship. The performance was truly mesmerising, and the students were completely engaged from beginning to end. It was a joyful, immersive experience that sparked curiosity, imagination and a deeper appreciation for the beauty of live music.