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An archive of newsletters that we send home

Newsletters

An archive of newsletters that we send home

2023 – 2024

2022-23

2021-22

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Y5 at Cuffley Camp

Y5 had an AMAZING time on their residential visit to Cuffley Camp. SO much fun was had and lots of o...
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Food Bank Donations

We are so proud of the collection of donations that will be shared with Food Bank Aid this week. As ...
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Summer Fayre

Many thanks to the Friends of St. Mary's and to everyone who gave up their time to help to organise ...
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Y1 visit to Whipsnade Zoo

Year One had a wonderful visit to Whipsnade Zoo. They took part in a workshop in which they learnt h...
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YR Police Visit

The children in Reception had a visit from some local East Barnet police officers. They told the ch...
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Y6 trip to Bude

Last week, most of Y6 attended the residential trip to Bude in North Cornwall. The children had a fa...
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Y1's Birds

Following some careful drawings from observation, Year 1 transformed their 2D drawings into 3D model...
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May Day 2023

A huge well done to the children for another wonderful May Day. We hope that YR enjoyed their first ...
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Year 4 Trip to The Barnet Environmental Centre

On Tuesday 7th March, Year 4 had a brilliant time visiting the Barnet Environmental Centre. The day...
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Lego Workshops 23rd March '23

On Thursday 23rd March, every class had a great time during a Lego Workshop, which linked to Science...
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Y1 Tiger Tea Party

Year One have been reading the Tiger Who Came Tea in their English lessons. They finished of their ...
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Y5 Trip to the Barnet Environmental Centre

Today, Y5 had a really fun day visiting the Barnet Environmental Centre! It was was linked to their ...
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Y3 Trip to The Natural History Museum

Last week, Year 3 had a wonderful time visiting the Natural History Museum, which directly linked to...
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Cancer Research - Crochet Club

We are so proud of our Y6 crochet club who made lots of creations which they sold last term at the C...
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Whole Class Djembe Lessons: Y5

Year 5 are currently participating in a half term full of djembe (African drum) lessons. We will inv...
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Christingle Service

Here are a few photos from this morning's candlelit Christingle Service in school, which included re...
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Bringing festive cheer to the community

It was a great pleasure to see the smiling faces of members of Friend In Need (FiN) at East Barnet B...
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Junior Christmas Production

We are so proud of how hard the children worked to learn their lines, actions and lots of songs! Her...
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Snow!

Sounds of laughter and joy; it’s wonderful! The children have enjoyed playtime out in the snow creat...
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Twelfth Night Workshop

On Wednesday, the Juniors had a fantastic time watching a 'Twelfth Night' performance, which was per...
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Food Bank donations

Thank you so much to you all for your incredibly generous and kind donations to the Chipping Barnet ...
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Combating loneliness: One Christmas card at a time

Helping to combat loneliness over Christmas, we are working with Age UK Ba...
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Y1 Spiral Artwork

Inspired by the creativity of artist Molly Haslund, Y1 have been creating spiral drawings this half ...
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Racism Awareness

We were really pleased to welcome Leroy Rosenoir (ex-professional football player and vice president...
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Y6 Layered Portraits: Exploring Identity

Y6 have explored how artists use various aspects of their identity, creating imagery which explores ...
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Y4 residential trip to Lincolnsfields

Year 4 have returned from their first school residential trip and they had a wonderful time! The chi...
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Harvest Festival 2022

We have been so overwhelmed by such incredible generosity shown by our school community in celebrati...
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Remembering Queen Elizabeth II

Our thoughts remain with the Royal Family following the sad passing of our longest reigning monarch,...
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Y4 Trip to Kew Gardens July '22

Year 4 had a wonderful time during their trip to Kew Gardens last week, which provided many enrichme...
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Crochet Club

A group of children from Y6 have been broadening their skills and learning how to crochet during Thu...
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Sports Day 2022

What a wonderful afternoon! We were so pleased to have our full, traditional Sports Day in Oak Hill ...
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First Aid Workshops

Children in all classes have had an age appropriate first aid workshop this week. The children in ju...
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Celebrating the Queen's Jubilee

This week, in collective worship, we have been learning about the Queen's service over 70 years of h...
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Y6 Residential To Bude

Last week, Y6 embarked on their first residential trip since their one night away in Y4. They travel...
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Y5 Residential to Lincolnsfields

Year 5 returned from their 3 day residential to Lincolnsfields Activity Centre yesterday. They had a...
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YR and Y6 Buddies

The relationship between YR and Y6 is always wonderful and made even more special because of our bud...
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Story time in the sunshine

Miss Simkin and Y4 have been really enjoying their new class text Varjak Paw by S.F Said. Story time...
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May Day 2022

On the last day of the half term, we were delighted to have been able to have the first live May Day...
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Y3 Trip to Kew Gardens

Year 3 had a wonderful time at Kew Gardens today! Their current Science topic about plants was enri...
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Y1 trip to Kew Gardens

To further enrich the children’s science learning about ‘Amazing Plants’, Y1 took a trip to Kew Gard...
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Y3 Road Safety Workshop

As part of our commitment to safeguarding and supporting the children’s understanding of how to keep...
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Scientific Observations: Caterpillars in YR!

In Reception, the children have been developing their understanding of the world by observing the ch...
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Y1 Trip to St. Albans Cathedral

Yesterday, Y1 visited St Albans Cathedral, in support of their Religious Education learning. The ...
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DEC Fitness Fundraiser for Ukrainian families in need

This morning, we came together to participate in our fitness fundraiser to raise money for the essen...
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British Science Week at St. Mary's

We have had a wonderful time celebrating British Science Week 2022. Our ‘Science Day’ took place on...
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World Book Day 2022

We have had a wonderful day celebrating books, authors and characters. Here are just a few photos fr...
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Our return to worship at St. Mary's Church

This morning, Years 4, 5 and 6 came together to worship at St. Mary's Church for the first time sinc...
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NSPCC Number Day - Thank You!

Today, we had a number celebration in school! The children dressed up for digits to raise funds for ...
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The Tiger Who Came to Tea... in Y1!

Year One have been reading The Tiger Who Came to Tea as part of their literacy learning. This week, ...
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Junior Christmas Production 2021

We are proud to share the recording of this year's junior Christmas production, 'Don't Be Afraid' wi...
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Infant Nativity 2021

We are proud to share the recording of this year's infant nativity with you. Please remember not ...
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Y5 and Y5 World War 2 Experience Day

This week, Y5 and Y5 had a day trip to Lincolnsfields activity centre to enrich their learning all a...
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Year One: Exploring Materials

The children in Year One have been enjoying their Science topic on 'Everyday Materials'. Look on the...
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Harvest Festival 2021

A HUGE thank you to our school community for their immense generosity. Donations for today's Harvest...
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Year Three Visit to St Albans Cathedral

Year Three had a wonderful visit to St Albans Cathedral to support their History topic on the Romans...
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Y2 Self Portraits

Y2 have worked hard to create some wonderful painted portraits to display in their classrooms. Can y...
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Junior End of Year Production

We were so proud of the children in Junior classes who performed in their bubbles in the final week ...
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Have a wonderful summer holiday!

Wishing you all a restful summer break. Stay safe and take care :)
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Y4 Early Man Workshop

Year Four enjoyed taking part in an 'Early Man' workshop this week. The drama based activities broug...
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Sports Day 2021

Despite not being able to have our traditional Sports Day in the park, the children had a fantastic ...
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Y6 Cuffley Camp

Year 6 had a fantastic time at Cuffley Camp today! One of the activities involved a competition to s...
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Y5 Cuffley Camp

Yesterday, Y5 spent the day at Cuffley Camp, at one with nature! They had a fabulous time learning v...
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Y1 Visit to Kew Gardens

Year One had an wonderful time at Kew Gardens. They were amazed by the plants they saw and the visit...
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Y1: Football's Coming Home

Year 1 have been preparing for the Euro Cup Final this morning - flags are at the ready for Sunday's...
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Y1 Science with Mrs Wright's Gecko!

During Science today, Year 1 were comparing the body structures of amphibians to the body structures...
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St Mary's May Day 2021

In the absence of being able to have an audience this year, we decided to film St. Mary's May Day so...
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Y1's Butterflies!

Year One have been so excited this morning as three of the chrysales that they have been housing in ...
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Y6 DT: Designing and Making Board Games

As part of their Design and Technology topic, Year 6 have been busy working in groups to design and ...
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Y1 Science Observations: Bark Rubbing

In Year 1, we have been learning about plants in Science, including the different parts of a plant. ...
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Story time!

Some of the children in Reception enjoyed sharing stories with Mrs Reid in the Jubilee Garden this m...
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Collaborative Art - Celebrating Togetherness

To support the children’s reintegration back into their class communities, all classes created a col...
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Red Nose Day 2021: Wear Something Red!

It’s been lovely to see a smattering of red around school today as we celebrated Red Nose Day. This ...
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Y2 and the Jelly Rabbit...

Y2 had a surprise visitor last week! A jelly rabbit - all in aid of Science of course. Earlier in ...
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Welcome Back!

We are delighted to have the children back in school today ready for a week of celebrations! We'll b...
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World Book Day: 4th March

It's World Book Day and today we are celebrating the joy of reading! Here is our World Book Day Virt...
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Lockdown Learning: Art

Year 2 have finding out what collographs are in Art. Collography is a printmaking process in which ...
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Lockdown Learning: Science

Have you ever thought about what happens when Mr Waller sprinkles sand and salt onto our icy playgro...
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St Mary’s Infant and Junior Nativities 2020

St Mary’s Infant and Junior Nativities 2020 are available to watch here. These videos are password p...
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YR: Leaf Man!

Reception have been enjoying reading Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert. In the story, he travels past lots of ...
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Y6 Romeo and Juliet Printing

Year 6 have combined their learning about Romeo and Juliet their Art. They have been learning about ...
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Y4 Autumn Focus Days

Sadly, Y4 were unable to go on their residential trip this term due to Covid-19 restrictions. Instea...
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Y3 Pop Art!

Year 3 have been studying the wonderful creations of Brazilian Pop Artist Romero Britto. Th...
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Remembrance 2020

Like so many people across the country, we all came to a standstill this morning at 11am in remembra...
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Y3: Romeo and Juliet Drama

The children in all junior classes have started their Shakespeare unit on Romeo and Juliet. On Frida...
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Y4: After Every Storm Comes a Rainbow

Y4 were reflecting on their experiences from the past few months and sharing thoughts and feelin...
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Y2 Celebrating Black History: Bessie Coleman

As part of their History unit of work and tying in with Black History Month, Y2 have been finding ou...
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Harvest Festival 2020

A HUGE THANK YOU for your incredible generosity this Harvest time. Your donations will be distribute...
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Y3 The Parable of the Mustard Seed

The children have been learning about the Parable of the Mustard Seed in R.E. Year 3 have painted s...
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Y5 and Y6 Inner-Self and Outer-Self Portraits

Year 5 and Year 6 reflected upon their inner selves by drawing and colouring their inner-self and ou...
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Y4 Display of Positivity

Year 4 have created a beautiful, motivational butterfly door display :) 'Your wings already exist......
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World Book Day 2020

We had a wonderful time celebrating World Book Day last Thursday. The children had the opportunity ...
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St. Mary's is an Excellent Church School!

We are delighted to announce that following our Statutory Inspection of Anglican and Methodist Schoo...
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Y5 Poetry

Last week, Year 5 went to see the result of Storm Dennis. A tree that has stood in Brookside for ap...
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Y5: Shrove Tuesday

To mark Shrove Tuesday earlier this week, Y5 made pancakes and discovered that 'to shrive' means 'to...
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Y4 Dramatic Poetry Reading

Year 4 have been writing free verse poems based on the text 'The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane...
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Bikeability

The children in Year 3 and Year 4 have been developing their cycling skills. The Bikeability Leve...
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Poetry Dance Workshops

This week, the children were exploring poetry through movement and dance. Our children in the inf...
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Y5 Bird Feeders

Year 5 completed their D&T project to design, make and evaluate a bird feeder! The class have e...
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Candlemas

Each year as near to February 2 as possible we celebrate Candlemas which marks in the church year th...
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Children's Mental Health Week: Inside Out Day

Today, we have celebrated our very first Inside Out Day! The aim of Inside Out Day is to remind ever...
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English Pocket Opera Company

Yesterday, the children were lucky enough to get the chance to hear and perform with professional o...
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Games Club

Miss Goringe launched lunchtime games club a few weeks ago. Many thanks to parents and carers for th...
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Y4 Rivers Workshop

Year 4 have been busy learning about rivers and starring in their own fictional TV show called ‘Rive...
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Locusts in Y5!

Year 5 have been learning about life cycles in the animal kingdom and this week was insect week! Th...
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Tiger Tea Party

On Friday, Year 1 had a wonderful Tiger Tea Party in class following their focus on the text The Tig...
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A Tiger in Year 1?!

Year 1 came back to class after this morning's worship and the classroom looked very strange... ...
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Happy New Year - Y5 Callenigs

The Y5 classroom had a lovely Christmas spice aroma after making Christmas callenigs this morning. ...
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Christingle Service

This morning we had wonderful Christingle service in school, with the story of the birth of Jesus to...
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Junior Christmas Production

Y6 took on roles in a modern take on the Nativity story! Mary and Joseph traveled to Bethlehem but e...
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Christmas Lunch 2019

The children had a wonderful time today - great fun was had by all as we came together to share Chri...
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Y5 Christmas Baking

Y5 have been busy cooking this morning, blending science and maths to produce beautiful Christmas Fr...
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Infant Nativity

A HUGE well done and thank to you the children in YR, Y1 and Y2 for a beautiful retelling of the Chr...
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Y5 Science

Year 5 have been experimenting with liquids this morning; testing viscosity and making brilliant obs...
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Y1 Local Area Study

Year 1 have been learning about our local area. We recreated our walk around East Barnet Village by...
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Creative Writing Challenge at East Barnet School

A group of Y5 pupils attended a Creative Writing Challenge workshop at East Barnet School this week....
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Y1: Festive letter writing

Have you ever thought to ask Father Christmas a question? Year 1 have been writing wonderful letters...
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Gardening Club

Today marks the launch of gardening club! The children have donned their gloves and begun the job of...
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2019 Christmas Fayre

A HUGE thank you for making Saturday's Christmas Fayre a roaring success. Special thanks to the Frie...
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Y6 Lincolnsfields WW2 Experience

Y6 had a brilliant, immersive few days experiencing what life was like during WW2. They enjoyed r...
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Y5 WW2 Lincolnsfields Trip

On Monday this week, Y5 were 'evacuated' to Lincolnsfields Activity Centre where they immersed thems...
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KS2: Mission Invertebrates

The Royal Parks’ Mission: Invertebrate project led a brilliant interactive workshop with KS2 pupils ...
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Y4 Macbeth Drama

Today year 4 explored the character of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth through drama and performance. The c...
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Operation Christmas Child: Shoe-box Appeal

Our School Council extend their thanks for your response to the Operation Christmas Child Shoe-box A...
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Year 6: Blitz Skyline

Y6 worked hard to recreate a skyline of The Blitz today. They used the wash technique, mixing colour...
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Remembrance 2019

East Barnet Village came to a standstill this morning as we stood in remembrance to think about thos...
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Y6 WW2 Biscuits

Y6 have been busy baking this week! This time, the children have been following a traditional recipe...
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Y4 Lincolnsfields Residential

Year 4 pupils had a magnificent time in Lincolnsfields this week. For their first residential trip, ...
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Open Evening: Caring for God's Creation

We had a wonderful evening this week, celebrating in song, all the things the children have been lea...
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Y3 Trip to St. Albans Cathedral

As part of their history learning, Y3 have been studying The Roman Empire and its impact on Britain....
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Harvest Festival 2019

Phenomenal generosity from our school community this morning in celebration of Harvest Festival. All...
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Y6 Shakespeare Workshop

Year 6 got into character this week as they took on roles from Shakespeare's Macbeth!
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Eco-Workshops

This week, the children from Y1 to Y6 have enjoyed an Eco-Workshop in which they learned more about ...
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Y6 Science: Micro-Organisms

Y6 have been exploring micro-organisms in Science this week. They have been looking at what makes bl...
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Y4 Litter Picking

Y4 have been so enthused by our focus on caring for God's creation. This week, they have ventured ou...
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Y3 Eco-Warriors!

Y3 have been so enthused by this week's focus on caring for God's creation. They have been litter pi...
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Y4 Shakespeare workshop: Macbeth!

The children have had a spectacular time immersing themselves into Shakespeare's Macbeth. They ...
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Y2: Infant Music Festival Songs

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Y4 Pottery

Y4 have been exploring pottery techniques tying into their topic of Ancient Rome. The children creat...
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Y1 Design Technology

Linked with their Literacy, Y1 have designed a 'Three Little Pigs house'. The children planned the t...
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Y6 Outdoor Learning: Classification

Y6 Science topic this term will be ‘The Nature Library’, which involves learning about the classific...
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Y1 Historical Games

The children have been enjoying their new history topic called "What was life like when our grandpar...
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Y3 Visit to Hatfield House, Gardens and Farm

Year 3 had a fabulous time earlier this week when they traveled by train to the beautiful Hatfield H...
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Y5 Lincolnsfields School Journey

Last week, Y5 embarked on various adventures at Lincolnsfields Activity Centre in Bushey. Across the...
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Y6 Maths Challenge at The Compton School

Last week a small group of St. Mary's Y6 pupils competed in a maths challenge with other local prima...
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First Aid Workshops: Infant Classes

This week, all infant classes had an invaluable First Aid workshop. The children learned all about t...
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Y6 Trip to Hyde Park Discovery Centre

Y6 had a wonderful time enriching their Science learning at the Look Out Discovery Centre in Hyde Pa...
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First Aid Workshops: Key Stage 2

All junior classes are having an invaluable First Aid workshop today, courtesy of Mini First A...
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Y5 Challenge Day at East Barnet School

A small group of Y5 pupils attended a Challenge Day at the local secondary - East Barnet School. Th...
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Standing Advisory Council for Religious Education (SACRE) Event

A group of pupils from Y6 represented St. Mary's brilliantly this week as they spoke in front of an ...
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Y2 Affinity Water Visit

Y2 had a wonderful time exploring habitats this week at the Affinity Water Centre. The children enjo...
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Y1 Whipsnade Zoo Visit

Y1 had a magnificent time at Whipsnade Zoo last week! Their visit complimented their learning right ...
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May Day 2019

Another spectacular May Day; a tradition that has been upheld in the school since Victorian times! A...
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Y2 Allotment Visit

Y2 thoroughly enjoyed their visit to the local allotment to explore what was growing! They all plant...
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Y4 Erupting Volcanoes!

Y4 had a brilliant time erupting their volcanoes made in DT! Learning linked to their Physical Geogr...
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Y6 Drummers

Brilliant solo performances at our whole school drumming concert.
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Y2 Recycled Art Sculpture

Y2 have been working on a large scale model in the hall using recyclables. They have created the wor...
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YR Easter Nests

YR busily made their Easter nests; melting chocolate and stirring in crispy cereal
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Y2 Coding

Y2 have been using coding and programming to solve problems in computing.
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Y3 Naan Bread

Making and tasting naan bread, inspired by Y3's learning about Grandpa Chatterji. Real life maths at...
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Y3 Meadow Planting

Y3 have busy sowing seeds to create their own mini-meadow! Watch this space....
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Y5 Woodland Walk

Year 5 have visited the local woodland as inspiration for their Writing in addition to providing an ...
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Y5 Meadow Planting

Meadow planting in the Year 5 patch with Mrs Charalambous. Watch this space...!
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World Book Day

Celebrating World Book Day 2019! The children enjoyed fabulous drama workshops and book related fun ...
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Shrove Tuesday in Y5

Year 5 have been busy measuring, pouring, whisking and weighing this week....oh, and cooking and cho...
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Inspirational People

Y2 have been reflecting on people who they feel inspired by. Here are just a few...!
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Y6 DT - Bag Making!

Y6 have been busy designing and planning their ideas for their bags. Lots of threading needles and s...
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Fire Poetry in Y1

Year 1 have written some excellent poems inspired by their topic 'The Great Fire of London'.
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Mile A Day Track

Thanks to a further grant by the Diocese of St. Albans, we have installed a jogging track around the...
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Sports Day

Great fun was had by all on Sports Day this year, despite sweltering temperatures. Events include...

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