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17/12/24

Two special visitors flew into school today! All children from Nursery to Year 6 had the opportunity to meet two of Santa’s magical helpers - Blitzen and Dasher 🦌 ✨ It was lovely to see all the children’s faces as they saw the reindeer spreading Christmas cheer!🎅🏼🎄 pic.twitter.com/h329t6SKNw

12/12/24

Excellence. Every Child. Every Day. HPAMA 💜 pic.twitter.com/Fx5bGWieSA

11/12/24

Our Digital Leaders had an incredible visit to the Apple Store, participating in an interactive workshop. Using the Procreate app on iPads, they designed faces & objects while exploring digital art techniques. Thank you to the Apple Team for hosting a fun & educational session. pic.twitter.com/C6xOsDkzTj

10/12/24

Rocksteady concert - future music superstars 🤩🎶 pic.twitter.com/7bRHxtsuQX

04/12/24

Another beautiful photograph reveal 📸🤩 pic.twitter.com/Q2BvWG1cL2

04/12/24

Recently, a photographer visited the academy and took photographs of some of our pupils that will be displayed around the school. We are really pleased with the photographs, as was Arianna, her reaction says it all! 📸😊🤩 pic.twitter.com/nOXlhUcAdr

02/12/24

A definite highlight of the year - our 10th annual Christmas Tree Service 🎄 Every child in Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 got to hang their decoration on the tree, sang songs from their forthcoming Christmas performances and a countdown to turn on the tree lights. pic.twitter.com/BYYrRz2j1D

29/11/24

The children in Nursery have been very busy learning all about bread. They got to make their own bread rolls & eat them for snack. They learnt & developed skills such as kneading the dough & extended their vocabulary as they spoke about the ingredients, method, texture & taste. pic.twitter.com/TgEcjGSoXA

28/11/24

450 children, 37 staff, 32 parent helpers & a fun-filled pantomime! The children laughed, sang, danced & showed their core values throughout. Thank you to all the parent helpers & to the meticulous organisation from our staff to ensure a school trip of this size runs smoothly 💜 pic.twitter.com/cqj8mGmsTO

28/11/24

The Harris Mayflower A team qualified for the Essex County Schools Football Tournament and came third. They are now officially the 3rd best primary football team in the whole of Essex!!! 🥳⚽️🏆👏🏻 pic.twitter.com/yJQi2FJoaX

28/11/24

Very excited children this morning as they leave to attend the Cinderella pantomime. All Reception and KS1 classes boarded eight coaches and will fill the whole of the Queen’s Theatre in Hornchurch! pic.twitter.com/BOFFkkqMMn

27/11/24

Yesterday, the Mayor visited Harris Mayflower and led the assembly for Years 4, 5 and 6. She spoke about British Values and her role as a Mayor. pic.twitter.com/LcxAERne59

27/11/24

All our gift boxes were collected yesterday, they filled three cars & the people from the Samaritans were so grateful and amazed by how many boxes had been donated. Thank you so much to all the families that donated, it really will make a difference to a child’s Christmas 🎅🎄🎁 pic.twitter.com/yr8HXZgiem

21/11/24

A fantastic performance from our KS1 football team last Friday. They played in the annual Thurrock SSP KS1 tournament at William Edward’s school. They played six games and won all six!!! ⚽️🏆 A huge well done to all the players 👏👏👏👏👏 pic.twitter.com/7RPs1Y89mV

20/11/24

Two aspiring authors and illustrators, Amelia and Isabella in Year 4 created a story book aimed at Nursery aged children. They asked if they could read it to Butterflies class and the children absolutely loved it and remained engaged throughout. pic.twitter.com/cXVi29o78o

14/11/24

During BHM we were privileged to be visited by two authors- Stella Agwor and Toyin Owoseje. The authors visited KS1 and Reception. Thank you for reading your books and inspiring our pupils 📚💜 pic.twitter.com/lpmxeJFqHq

13/11/24

Year 6 students had the opportunity to take part in Bikeability cycle training. The training aims to develop confidence, raise awareness of risks and teaches skills for riding on roads. Bike checks on their bicycles was also provided 🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲 pic.twitter.com/RgMOTcljIB

10/11/24

Thank you to the student council pupils for representing Harris Mayflower today at the Remembrance Service. pic.twitter.com/tCPqwZMowL

08/11/24

Our Diwali Community Evening - a wonderful time was had by all. An afterschool event with music, food, henna & crafts. Thank you for everyone who attended, to the PTA for organising the event & all the staff that helped. Events like this highlight our core value of community! 💜 pic.twitter.com/Be1HNvVdd4

08/11/24

Diwali in school today was not just for the pupils - a dance workshop and a cooking session for the parents! pic.twitter.com/enUbe1vXFY

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Posted on November 5th 2021

Diwali

This week in Year 4, we recognised the Hindu festival of light: Diwali. Children across the cohort shared how they actually celebrate this annual festival in their own homes; through decorating their homes with diva lamps, exchanging beautiful gifts and spending time with family and friends having special meals. In class, we created our own celebratory silhouette pictures, showing how fireworks are used to accentuate and enhance the Festival of Lights.

Happy Diwali, to everyone celebrating!

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