In PE this half-term, the children have been developing their skills and confidence through a range of exciting athletic events. So far, they have been practising javelin, shot put, long jump and track racing, learning the techniques and determination needed for each activity.

The pupils have thoroughly enjoyed spending time out on the field, where they have been encouraged to challenge themselves, improve their performances and support one another as part of a team. Through a balance of fun and friendly competition, the children are building resilience, teamwork and fair play, while also developing their fitness and coordination skills.

The Year 2 children planted their own seeds as part of a project, creating a personal plant diary. They learned about what plants need to grow, including water, sunlight, and care. Each child took responsibility for planting their seed and began to understand the importance of looking after a living thing.

As they continue to observe their plants over time, the children will record changes such as growth, leaves, and height in their diaries. This helps them develop observation skills and an understanding of how plants change and grow.

Pioneer 3–2 Warren

What a nail-biting game from start to finish—right down to the final whistle! The team showed incredible determination, resilience, and teamwork to secure a well-deserved victory.

Facing a strong Warren side, including players from professional club academies, our boys rose to the challenge and delivered an outstanding performance to be crowned Central Division Champions! TPA were awarded the shield.

We are so proud of every single player—a huge achievement for all involved!

With the Thurrock Schools Football League coming to a close, the Pioneer Y5/6 boys football team were crowned CHAMPIONS of the Central League Group 2! This is an outstanding achievement for our group of boys and we are so very proud of their effort throughout the campaign. The team managed to score 19 goals in the season and only concede 7 which shows how the team have been set up to play throughout the course of the season. The group showed tonnes of resilience and never backed down from challenging fixtures that really put them to the test. A trophy will be sent to the school to showcase their achievement this year. 

The following boys have played in fixtures across the season resulting to our success:

• Isaac S
• Kian M
• Jason S
• Zane M
• Charlie P
• Lenny B
• Logan M
• Jack J
• Jason O
• Oliver S

Instead of the usual “bring a costume from home” approach, the school was transformed into a hub of creativity centred around a specific fairy tale. Throughout the day, children immersed themselves in the story through drama, storytelling and a range of hands-on craft activities.

Rather than arriving in costume, pupils designed and created their own wearable accessories as part of their classroom activities. By the end of the day, every child had crafted something unique to wear that represented the fairy tale theme. This approach allowed children to take full ownership of their creativity and ensured that everyone could take part, regardless of resources at home.

All materials for the children’s “fairy tale transformations” were provided during the school day, and it was fantastic to see the wide range of imaginative creations produced across the school.

Thank you to all staff for supporting such a creative and inclusive way to celebrate reading and helping to make the day a magical experience for our pupils.

Our Arts Council students had an exciting day taking part in backstage tours at the Royal Ballet and Opera. The 30 pupils were split into two groups: one began with a tour of the Production Workshop while the other explored the Design Workshop in the Coachman’s Café. After a short break for refreshments, the groups swapped activities, giving everyone the chance to experience both areas. The visit offered a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at stage production, set and costume design, and the creative processes that bring world-class performances to life. It was an inspiring and memorable experience for all the students.