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Year Reception Trip to London Zoo:

Our Reception children had the most incredible adventure at London Zoo, where their classroom learning came to life through a day full of excitement and discovery! After the much-anticipated journey there and back, the children showed amazing resilience and determination, walking an incredible number of steps through the heat as they explored the vast zoo grounds with curiosity and enthusiasm. Every corner brought a new surprise, from spotting tigers and lions to watching camels, a wonderful variety of birds, cheeky monkeys, playful penguins and so many more amazing animals they had been learning about. The children also had the opportunity to explore ZooTown, an immersive role-play area where they became vets, zookeepers, scientists and conservationists, using their imagination to investigate, problem-solve and learn about the important work involved in caring for animals. They loved stepping into these different roles, developing teamwork, communication skills and a deeper understanding of the animals around them. After a busy day of exploring, we shared a lovely picnic together, surrounded by the wonderful sounds of the zoo, creating a special moment to rest and reflect on all the amazing things we had seen. It was a truly unforgettable experience filled with memories that we will treasure for years to come. 

KS2 – Spanish Club:

This term, children continued learning everyday Spanish through a range of games, songs and practical activities. They learnt how to understand and follow simple classroom instructions, name different parts of the body, use action words and build on their knowledge of colours. Children also explored vocabulary for clothes and accessories, learning how to describe what they were wearing and discovering that nouns in Spanish can be masculine or feminine. They enjoyed practising new words and phrases through pair work and simple conversations. To finish the term, children learnt to sing and dance La Macarena, working together in groups to perform one of Spain’s most well-known songs. It has been lovely to see both new and returning members of the club enjoying Spanish together throughout the year. ¡Muy bien hecho a todos!

July 2026:

• Monday 13th July: Y6 Leavers Service,  11:30 -12:30, St. Stephens Church.
• Tuesday 14th: Almshouses Founders Day Service, 13:30 – 13:30 – Year 6 and School Choir.
• Wednesday 15th: Year 3 and Year 6 KEIR site visit, 09:15 – 12:00
• Thursday 16th: Y6 Trip to Rochester Cathedral
• Friday 17th: Last day of school for the summer term. School finishes at 13:30 for all pupils

Please find here the agreed term dates set by our school’s Governing Body for the upcoming academic year, starting September 2026.

Please remember that holidays will not be authorised during the school term, and that all children should be in school (on time) every day.

Alternatively, you can click on the link below:

• Burdett-Coutts & Townshend Foundation CE Primary School Term Dates 2026-2027 >

Our Reception children put on a fantastic class assembly, taking everyone on an exciting adventure through London Zoo to explore different animal habitats. Through confident speaking and acting, they shared their learning about predators, camouflage and the amazing animals that live in jungles, oceans and deserts. The children wowed the audience with a fantastic dance routine, working brilliantly as a team to stay to the beat of the music while navigating their movements around the stage with great coordination and enthusiasm. The performance was made even more meaningful as, after patiently waiting for our postponed trip, we finally visited London Zoo, where the children were able to see many of the incredible animals they had learned about and featured in their assembly. We are incredibly proud of every child for their confidence, creativity and wonderful performance.

As Year 6 children approach their final week at Burdett-Coutts, they have been taking time to reflect on the memories and experiences they have shared throughout their primary school journey. It has been lovely to see them working together as they practised their memories, poem and song. One member of the class had missed learning the song, so the rest of the children took turns teaching him the words and actions. They listened to one another, encouraged him throughout and celebrated each success, showing just how much they have grown as a class. The children have also continued their swimming lessons this week, developing their confidence in the water and building on the skills they learned during their first session. They have shown determination, resilience and a willingness to challenge themselves. In Science, Year 6 have continued their learning about evolution and inheritance. They explored how fossils provide evidence of life from millions of years ago before researching an extinct species, investigating where and when it lived, what it ate and sharing interesting facts about it. They also explored the theories and evidence for evolution by learning about the life and work of Charles Darwin, creating fact files about his early life, his travels aboard the Beagle, his theories and the lasting impact of his discoveries on our understanding of the natural world.