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Remember, you can learn about lots more exciting things that happen in Fairford Academy Barnehurst by visiting the Outstanding Learning page under the Our Learning section.

• Reception 2023 Open Days

  Fri 30 Sep 2022
  

• Her Majesty the Queen 1926 - 2022

  Fri 09 Sep 2022 Ms Southby, CEO

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• London Landmarks

  Fri 01 Jul 2022

  Year 6 had such a fantastic time on their trip to see the London Landmarks. They travelled to London by train and were thrilled to see up close and in person the London Eye, Houses of Parliament, Horse Guards Parade, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace and many other significant sights. They followed a route around London based on the book 'The London Eye Mystery' by Siobhan Down which they have been reading in class.

  Each pupil enjoyed seeing the different landmarks and marking these off on their 'I Spy in London Checklist'. It was an incredible experience for them!

• Lesnes Abbey Nature Reserve

  Thu 30 Jun 2022

  Our Year 5 visited Lesnes Abbey Nature Reserve this week to enrich their understanding in their current topic. They travelled by bus and took part in several activities. The morning started with a woodland walk and sketching followed by pond dipping in the afternoon. They had such a fantastic time.

• Danson Park Trip - Year 2

  Wed 22 Jun 2022

  Our Year 2 pupils visited Danson Park to observe what plants grow in different habitats and to explore different areas of the park, as part of their topic on 'Science and Plants'. They had a great time and learnt lots about how plants grow and the many types of plants and trees found in parks. After lunch, they enjoyed some fun in the play park before returning to school.

• Buster's Book Club Winners

  Fri 17 Jun 2022

  This week, we were visited by Author Laura Bingham and special guests Buster and Wander. Pupils in Year 3 and Year 5 attended a special assembly where Laura told them all about her inspiration for her books and heard the story 'Mountain of Dreams' read by Laura. 

   

  Class 4M were privileged to attend a workshop with Laura who is an explorer and adventurer best known for leading the worlds first descent of the Essequibo River in Guyana, South America.

  Laura spent time with Class 4M as they accumulated the most reading minutes for the year as part of Buster's Book Club. They learned how to write their own adventure stories and had a chance to ask Laura questions about what inspired her to write her book 'Lands of Courage'.

  

• African Workshop

  Thu 16 Jun 2022

  Our Year 5 pupils took part in African Drumming and Dancing workshops this week as part of their current topic on Africa.

  The day started with an assembly for our Year 3, 4 and 5 pupils where they listened to Steven, the workshop facilitator, sing and play a traditional African song using a djembe drum.

  In class groups, year 5 learnt about African culture, how beating on different parts of the djembe drum produces a different sound and also some African dance moves.

  After these workshops, the year 5 pupils performed to Year 3 and 4. They were spectacular!

   

  'The workshops were really fun. Steven was very entertaining and positive. His drumming skills were amazing and he kept our enthusiasm going.' Callum 5Q

  

• Swimming Gala

  Thu 09 Jun 2022

  Well done to all of our Year 5 pupils who took part in the Swimming Gala this week. They took part in lots of races and showed off their swimming skills. Although they didn't finish in first place, they showed amazing resilience and great teamwork. We are so proud of them!

• Junior Citizens

  Tue 07 Jun 2022

  Our Year 6 pupils went along to Erith Fire Station, Belvedere to take part in TFL's Junior Citizenship Scheme. They took part in a carousel of activities delivered by different agencies and learnt life skills through different scenarios.

  Some of these different scenarios included:

  - Travelling by Bus and Underground - how to travel safely and how to use Oyster Cards in preparation for transition to Secondary School

  - Metropolitan Police - how to keep safe and a workshop with Community Police

  - London Fire Brigade - Fire Safety workshop

  Thank you to all of the staff and in particular our parent helpers for supporting the pupils on this trip.

   

  'I enjoyed my trip to Erith Fire Station. I especially enjoyed the session where we had a virtual bus tour. I also enjoyed the 5-10 minute walk to the park where we ate our lunch. It was highly educational' Maddison 6T

   

  'I would recommend this trip because of how educational and exciting it was to watch. It also happens to be very fun' Soozan 6U

   

  'I would highly recommend visiting Erith Fire Station as it was wonderfully educational and will help you a lot in later life. The best session was probably GAV (Growing Against Violence) which is what the world needs' William 6V

• Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebrations

  Thu 26 May 2022

  Pupils took part in a number of events to celebrate the 70 year reign of Queen Elizabeth II who became Queen of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth in 1952.

   

  The day started with an exciting Queen's Jubilee Treasure Hunt with pupils searching our huge school playing fields for different questions relating to the Queen and the Royal Family. It was lovely to see the children working together to find the questions and then discuss the answers.

   

  This was followed by a super 'Street Party' outside on our playground where all pupils enjoyed a variety of sandwiches, crudities and cookies. A huge thank you to our Kitchen Team and Midday Supervisors for providing a wonderful lunch experience. We were so lucky with the weather too!

   

  Finally, the children were able to show their FABulous home made Royal Crowns during the street party. There were so many amazing, colourful and creative entries.