Year: 2021
Black History Month
For Black History Month this year, each class was tasked to research and prepare information about significant black individuals. We then showcased what we learned in a special Black History…
Dyslexia Week
This week is Dyslexia Week. According to the British Dyslexia Association, people with dyslexia face many challenges yet feel unseen as it isn’t a visible condition. As a result, children…
School Council has been chosen and met for the first time this week!
School council members met for the first time this week. We have 2 members per class who will take turns attending our very busy meetings. The children democratically chose a…
Recycling Week!
It was Recycling Week this week and the children have shown their amazing knowledge in both Forest School and our Assembly. The children have all investigated how long a variety…
Welcome to our new Buddy System
This week we introduced a new Buddy System to Hemdean House School. Each of our juniors has been assigned a younger child to ‘look out for’ in school. The purpose…
Welcome back to School
Today we welcomed our pupils back to their first full week of school! Everyone was pleased to be back last week and are looking forward to the new school year….
Thank A Teacher Day 2021
Every year on Thank A Teacher Day, Teachers are celebrated up and down the country. After lockdown and Covid Teachers are more valued than ever and deserve thanks and praise….
Wellington Country Park Trip – Years 1 & 2
This week, Years 1 and 2 went on a fantastic trip to Wellington Country Park. Though it was a soggy day, the children enjoyed all the outdoor activities. They visited…
Cookery Class – Pretzel Making 🥨🥨😍
This week in our cookery class our pupils were treated to Pretzel Making! The pupils had the option of salty toppings for a savoury snack or brown sugar and cinnamon…
Living Rainforest Trip – Years 3 & 4
This week Years 3 & 4 went on a fascinating tour learning all about amazing Adaptations’ at the living Rainforest. They were told how plants and animals have adapted to…