Year 4 experienced the delights of India. They learnt some Bollywood dance moves, tried different Indian food, made samosas and took part in Indian arts and crafts. The children discussed and experienced life in Chembakolli through an interactive workshop and were able to try on traditional Indian saris. They thoroughly enjoyed their day a had a true taste of typical Indian lifestyles.
"Learning all about India was very interesting. I was surprised that some poor people in India don't wear shoes, they drink from rivers and they live in mud and cow dung houses. It made me realise how lucky we are." (Rebecca)
"Samosa making was my favourite part because it was fun and they were easy to make... they were yummy!" (Rachel)
Year 6 Second World War DayYear 6 have been learning about the lives of children in wartime Britain and they experienced it for themselves during Second World War Day. Pupils and staff dressed in authentic costumes as evacuees, army officers, land girl… Read More
Harvest Festival Assembly
Thank you to all the children and parents who kindly donated non-perishable food items for our annual harvest festival assembly. At this time of thanksgiving, it is important that we appreciate how lucky we are and also … Read More
Year 6 Visit the Science MuseumOn Tuesday morning, as the rain kindly paused, our excited Year 6 scientists headed to Hornchurch station. With word searches in hand, the 23 stops on the train towards the Science Museum seemed to fly by! On arrival, our fir… Read More
Nursery Celebrate the Royal ChristeningOn Wednesday, Nursery celebrated the Royal Christening with a special Prince and Princesses dressing up day. We made crowns, listened to royal music - such as Pomp and Circumstance and Rule Britannia - and we also made some d… Read More
Fundraising for Children in NeedYou would be forgiven for thinking that pupils couldn't be bothered to get dressed today as smart Hacton uniforms were replaced with pyjamas and onesies. It was wonderful to see so many pupils enter into the fundrai… Read More
