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  • Fred Fest

    Published 06/03/25

     The Year 1 team transformed the hall into a reading and phonics festival for the day, complete with bunting, tents, fire pits and lots and lots of books.  The children took part in ‘book tasting’, eating the tropical fruits featured in Handa’s Surprise, as well as a ‘Giant Jam Sandwich’.

    Over 40 parents joined in the fun, completing phonics games, making character puppets, taking part in a massive ‘Bear Hunt’, and reading with their children.  We outlined the upcoming phonics screening test and showed parents fun and engaging ways to help their children with their reading at home. 

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  • Year 4 Trip to the Frameless Art Gallery

    Published 06/03/25

    The year 4 children took a trip to Frameless, a permanent immersive art experience in Marble Arch, London, where famous artworks by Van Gogh, Monet, Klimt, and more are brought to life with digital projections and music. Children explore four interactive galleries, engaging with art in a unique, multisensory way. It’s an inspiring and educational experience perfect for sparking creativity!

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  • Little City

    Published 27/02/25

    Nursery visited the Little City set up in the Shiny Hall which allows the children to explore different career opportunities, use their imagination, collaborate in their play, turn take, share and talk.

    All props provided are at the child’s level of development, likes and fascinations, which they all thoroughly enjoyed.

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  • The GLC Parent Newsletter #3 - Spring 1 2025

    Published 14/02/25

    Take a look at the wonderful things that have happened across the trust during spring 1. 

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  • Year 4 Trip to the Imperial War Museum, Duxford

    Published 14/02/25

    Year 4 pupils had a memorable visit to IWM Duxford, where they explored a collection of RAF planes, helicopters, and military vehicles. The trip allowed them to see historical aircraft up close and learn about their historical significance. The students were particularly struck by the size of tanks and missiles, gaining a sense of the scale of wartime machinery. They also learnt about the lives of those who worked with these vehicles, including the bravery of pilots and soldiers. The visit was both educational and inspiring, sparking curiosity and lively discussion amongst the children.

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  • Reception Fossil Hunters!

    Published 07/02/25

    This term Reception took part in a two-week storytelling production led by Kit Theatre. The premise is that children will meet Professor Memo, an inspiring dinosaur expert looking for help to gain membership into the exclusive “Royal Dinosaur Club.” To do this, Professor Memo will need the children’s help to learn even more about dinosaurs, in order to prove why he deserves to join the Royal Club.

    Over the course of the two-weeks, children will learn about types, facts, habitats, geography and diets of dinosaurs. On Friday 24th January, the children were visited by Professor Memo and Dr Derek Davenport – head of the Royal Club. Wherein we showcased all of our learnt knowledge. We were so glad to have helped Professor Memo make it into this exclusive club, and in doing so we all became members too!

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  • Year 6 Visit to Borough Market and Tate Modern

    Published 29/01/25

    Year 6 enjoyed an exciting trip to Borough Market and the Tate Modern. The day began at the lively Borough Market, where pupils explored the vibrant stalls filled with delicious food and unique treats from around the world. They had the chance to purchase a variety of snacks and experience the buzz of one of London’s oldest markets.

    Afterwards, we walked along the Thames to the Tate Modern, where pupils had the opportunity to spot famous landmarks we had learnt about in Literacy.  Inside the Tate Modern, small groups explored different art exhibitions, which sparked plenty of thought-provoking conversations about modern art.

    It was a fantastic day that combined culture, creativity and a little bit of culinary adventure!

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  • World Religion Day

    Published 29/01/25

    Pioneers learnt about World Religion Day, an opportunity for pupils to explore the rich diversity of faiths around the world—and within our school community—and their shared values. Through engaging activities, pupils focused on themes such as light, rituals and practices, unity, festivals and food. This helped them gain a deeper understanding of different beliefs and traditions. Additionally, a special video was created collaboratively by many pupils across the school.

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  • Virtual Author Visit: Elle McNicoll

    Published 23/01/25

    The Year 5 and 6 pupils at Pioneer were treated to an unforgettable virtual visit by award-winning Scottish children’s author Elle McNicoll. Known for her groundbreaking debut novel, ‘A Kind of Spark,’ Elle captivated the pupils with her insights, passion for storytelling and the message of inclusion and resilience. During the zoom session, Elle shared her journey to becoming an author, including the inspirations behind her novels and the challenges she faced along the way. She spoke passionately about how her own experiences as a neurodivergent individual shaped the characters and themes in her books. Her stories resonated deeply with the pupils, many of whom were inspired by her advocacy for embracing differences and standing up for what is right. The highlight of the event was the interactive Q&A session, where pupils asked Elle questions about the writing process, how to develop interesting characters and tips for overcoming writers' block.  

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  • World War II, Now Press Play Experience

    Published 15/01/25

    The children thoroughly enjoyed the Now Press Play experience on World War II, immersing themselves in what life was like for children during the war. They boarded a train as evacuees, helped with potato harvesting, and listened to historical speeches by Neville Chamberlain and Winston Churchill on a wireless radio.

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  • The GLC Parent Newsletter #2 - 2024/5

    Published 20/12/24

    Take a look at all the wonderful things that have been happening throughout the GLC during Autumn 2. 

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  • Year 5 Parent Workshop

    Published 26/11/24

    As part of our DT unit in Autumn 1, Year 5 hosted a wonderful parent workshop to showcase their skills for preparing a Vegetable Moroccan Tagine. The children, along with their parents, chopped, peeled and grated their ingredients as well as adding spices. The children then took these home to cook and taste - which turned out delightful!

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