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Date: 1st Apr 2025 @ 2:33pm
Year 5 enjoyed dressing up as Ancient Greek gods, goddesses, men and women - complete with props and jewellery. During the day we participated in a collaborative drama workshop and learnt more about Ancient Greek myths, the life of Spartans and the Athenians, as well as Greek architecture and the Olympic Games. It was a wonderful way to celebrate our topic about Ancient Greece!
Year 4 visit to The Science Museum
Date: 14th Mar 2025 @ 4:32pm
Year 4 visited The Science Museum as enrichment our ‘Adventures and Inventions' topic, learning more about the work of engineers and inventors including James Watt and his steam engine.
In the 'Making of the Modern World' exhibition, we were fascinated to see remarkable objects. We came face-to-face with the Apollo 10 command module, Babbage’s Difference Engine No.1, Crick and Watson’s DNA model and the first Apple computer. We also found many thought-provoking objects such as penicillin from Fleming’s laboratory, a porcelain bowl salvaged from Hiroshima and a clock that will tell the time for the next 10,000 years.
It was a brilliant day of discovery!
Date: 12th Mar 2025 @ 12:43am
Year 3 took part in an exciting virtual reality workshop about volcanoes as enrichment for our learning about natural disasters in Geography. We have been learning about different volcanoes around the world, how they are formed and how they cause earthquakes. The VR experience took us around the world to visit a number of different volcanoes and witness a volcanic eruption. We also caught a glimpse of the world's most powerful volcano in Yellowstone National Park. It was a fantastic experience!
Author Visit - Gareth P. Jones
Date: 28th Feb 2025 @ 4:32pm
Children's author Gareth P. Jones visited Whitchurch to discuss and share his writing in the run up to World Book Day! Gareth was fantastic and put on a performance of one of his stories with plenty of audience interaction. It was a great experience with lots of inspiration for our own reading and writing across the school!
Year 6 Junior Citizenship Scheme
Date: 28th Feb 2025 @ 4:48pm
Year 6 attended the Harrow Junior Citizenship Scheme, taking part in group sessions related to being good citizens, such as taking the bus or tube. It was a useful experience which helped us to develop our awareness of what we can do to help ourselves and others and to stay safe and healthy.
Date: 7th Feb 2025 @ 1:51pm
In our second radio show, School Council present fun facts they have found out!
Year 5 visit to The Science Museum
Date: 12th Feb 2025 @ 1:07am
Year 5 had a wonderful time at the Science Museum this week, where we explored the Space Gallery as an introduction to our upcoming Space topic. We learnt more about technology in the Technician’s Gallery and engaged with interactive investigations in the Wonderlab to deepen our scientific knowledge!
Date: 3rd Feb 2025 @ 2:59pm
The Fire Brigade visited Year 2 as enrichment for our topic about Fire. We learnt about the different equipment in the fire engine, including the hose, and had the opportunity to sit inside the fire engine!
Date: 3rd Feb 2025 @ 2:44pm
Year 3 visited 'Rock Up!' in Watford to practise their wall climbing skills and challenge themselves to reach new heights! A few brave children even took on the high ropes challenge - crossing rope bridges high above the shopping centre!
Year 6 visit to The Natural History Museum
Date: 28th Jan 2025 @ 1:13am
Year 6 visited the Natural History Museum as enrichment for our topic about Evolution and Inheritance in Science. We learnt more about fossils, taxidermic animals and the collections of paleontologist and fossil collector Mary Anning through exhibitions and an interactive workshop.
Date: 19th Jan 2025 @ 9:23pm
This week Year 4 welcomed artist James Gakonga to Whitchurch for a day long workshop linked to our topic ‘Journeys and Migration’. James shared some African music with us and helped us to create some amazing African inspired art using techniques including stencilling.
Year 2 visit to Belmont Synagogue
Date: 9th Jan 2025 @ 5:54pm
Year 2 visited Belmont synagogue to learn more about Judaism as part of our R.E. topic. We were kindly given a talk by the staff at the synagogue and shown various artefacts within the religion including a handwritten scroll called a Torah. It was an interesting and informative visit for us all!
Date: 24th Dec 2024 @ 2:49am
Children across the whole school performed beautifully to families in a series of Christmas carol concerts, featuring a combination of traditional carols and festive songs. Thank you all for joining in the festive spirit with us!
Whitchurch Radio - Interview with the Headteacher
Date: 16th Dec 2024 @ 2:35pm
In this first edition of Whitchurch Radio, School Council interview Ms Inniss about being the Headteacher at Whitchurch.
Date: 16th Dec 2024 @ 10:19am
Friends of Whitchurch held a wonderful Winter Fair, featuring food, shopping and entertaiment including Santa's Grotto and reindeer! Thank you to everyone who came and joined us for a fun filled festive evening.
Year 1 visit to Stanmore Baptist Church
Date: 16th Dec 2024 @ 10:00am
Year 1 visited Stanmore Baptist Church to learn more about Christmas. We enjoyed an engaging and creative telling of the Nativity story using props and actions. We were also treated to a lovely cup of hot chocolate too!
Date: 8th Dec 2024 @ 8:55pm
Our Winter Music Concert featured fantastic musical performances from our instrumental and vocal ensembles (including string, percussion, wind and rock band). All the children showcased their musical skills and progress during a thoroughly enjoyable evening - congratulations to all of our fabulous young performers!
Year 5 visit to the Ragged Museum
Date: 29th Nov 2024 @ 4:28pm
Year 5 have been busy learning all about the Victorian era during History, including how Victorian people have helped to shape Britain. We ventured to the Ragged School Museum in London to explore what life was like for Victorian people in the 1800s - investigating historical artefacts and taking part in a traditional school lesson. It was fascinating to experience life as a Victorian child at school with big differences in teaching, learning and discipline.
Year 4 visit to Hampton Court Palace
Date: 22nd Nov 2024 @ 1:03pm
Year 4 visited Hampton Court Palace as enrichment for our learning about the Tudors in History. We had a wonderfully historical day exploring King Henry VIII's apartments and an actual Tudor kitchen. We also took part in an interactive workshop where we enjoyed acting out different roles at the palace!
Year 5 visit to St John's Church
Date: 19th Nov 2024 @ 12:19am
Year 5 walked to St John's Church in Stanmore to learn more about the Christmas story. We were greeted by Reverend Wendy Wall, the Assistant Curate of St John's Church, who kindly shared a presentation with us about the Christmas story. We read lines from the Gospels of Matthew and Luke in the New Testament of the Bible and placed figurines in the nativity scene as the Christmas story was being told. It was a lovely visit which supported our R.E. learning about Christianity.
Date: 15th Nov 2024 @ 4:49pm
Year 3 participated in a fantastic immersive History workshop related to our topic about the Stone Age. We enjoyed a range of exciting activities including archery, animal bone investigations and cave paintings. We also had a go at crafting weapons and tools as well as investigating and handling artefacts. Everyone had a great day experiencing life during this key period in history!
Date: 8th Nov 2024 @ 4:14pm
This half term Year 2 are learning all about Africa! We kick started the topic with a celebratory African Day, taking part in a range of creative activities such as making an exotic fruit salad, creating African art and learning to sing a song in Swahili!
Year 2 visit to Woodland Forest School
Date: 26th Oct 2024 @ 3:08pm
Year 2 visited the Woodland Forest School in Stanmore to learn more about minibeast habitats and the plants and animals that live there. We enjoyed a variety of activities including den making, making spiders out of conkers and hunting for minibeasts!
Year 3 visit to London Transport Museum
Date: 4th Oct 2024 @ 6:58pm
Year 3 have visited the London Transport Museum to explore the development of transportation from omnibuses to Underground trains. This was great enrichment for our learning in Geography about the United Kingdom, including the human and physical features of London. In the 'Coding the Capital' workshop, we enjoyed using the coding blocks to program a train along a track, making it go faster, slower and even reverse!
Year 5 visit to Buckingham Palace
Date: 4th Oct 2024 @ 2:26pm
Year 5 visited the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace to experience a day filled with history, magnificence and immersive learning!
We were captivated by the stunning architecture and the rich stories behind each room. We particularly enjoyed exploring the White Drawing Room and the Picture Gallery. The audio tour enabled us to explore each room and learn about the royal family’s traditions and ceremonies.
