Year 6: A Guided Tour of Hornchurch Country ParkYear 6 were able to discover the rich history of Hornchurch Country Park thanks to our very knowledgeable tour guide, Mr Manning. The children explored different locations within the park, such as gun emplacements and pillbox… Read More
Year 5 Trip: Imperial War MuseumYear 5 spent the day exploring the World War One exhibition at the Imperial War Museum, London. Stunned by the incredible artefacts and information, they came back to school having a greater understanding of the reality of li… Read More
Year 6: Spitfire ArtTo begin their research into World War 2, Year 6 followed a step-by-step tutorial to learn how to sketch a Spitfire. At first, the children were daunted by the task ahead as they thought it would be very difficult to draw the… Read More
Year 2 History: The Crimean WarYear 2 travelled back in time to the Crimean War to witness what life was like in Scutari hospital before the arrival of Florence Nightingale. The children experienced the sights and heard the witness statement of an injured … Read More
Black History MonthTo mark the beginning of Black History Month, Hacton children learned about Rosa Parks. In 1955, her refusal to give up her seat on a bus made her a beacon for the American civil rights movement. In assembly, a small group of… Read More
