On Thursday, Year 5 went to the Mosque in Gravesend to learn more about Islam and the way they celebrate their faith. Upon arrival the children were asked to take their shoes off in line with their practices and then the Iman (priest) invited us into their prayer room to...
This term, Year 3 are studying the Greeks. To immerse them into the topic, they held a Greek Day. The children have had so much fun taking part in Greek Olympics, trying Greek food (some found a new love for olives and figs!). We have made Greek vases, listened to...
Supporting the Air Ambulances On Wednesday 22nd May, Fran from Air Ambulance came to explain to the children all about the role of the Air Ambulances. She told them how important the service is and how much it relies on charitable domnations. One of our pupils told Fran about how the...
Today in Worship, leading lights led an informative presentation with Mrs Atwal, sharing the importance of the Buddhist festival Vesak. Vesak, also known as Wesak, is a celebration of Buddha’s birthday and, for some Buddhists, marks his enlightenment (when he discovered life’s meaning). It is also a time to reflect on...
Trust Speaking Competition Winners’ Visit to the Houses of Parliament On Friday 17th May, the winners of the Trust Speaking Competition were taken on an exciting trip to London, to visit the Houses of Parliament. Here is a summary of the day by our winner, Zenith: “First Mrs Jeal and I walked to...
On Tuesday 23rd April, Year 4 took a trip to Canterbury Cathedral to support our learning of the Anglo-Saxons. Taking the train from Ebbsfleet, we arrived at Canterbury and took a walk through the high street to get to the beautiful Cathedral. Whilst we were there, we took part in a...
Sikh festival of Vaisakhi Vaisakhi is a spring festival that Sikhs celebrate on the 13th of April of this year. It is a day to celebrate 1699 when Sikhism was born as a collective faith. Since the 13th of April fell during our Easter holiday break, we celebrated Vaisakhi when we returned...
This week, KS2 girls participated in workshops designed to inspire young girls to reach their fullest potential. Our speaker told them about the different types of ‘bright’ and ways we can show these such as being ‘self-bright’ by being in touch with our feelings. Many girls felt ‘picture bright’ as...
On Wednesday, 27th March, Year 5 performed the Passion Play at St Botolph’s Church, full of pupils, staff, and parents. The performance told the Easter story, with Jesus arriving in Jerusalem and discovering that his disciple Judas would betray him when they had their Passover meal and Jesus dying on...
We are incredibly proud of the 11 pupils who affirmed their faith and baptism through their Confirmation service on Saturday, 23rd March. The service was held at St Botolph's Church Northfleet, led by Bishop Simon. During the service, there were hymns, readings and testimonies. Some candidates were baptised and then...