Our Year 4 children had an exciting trip to Grangewater, where they took part in kayaking, canoeing, and stand-up paddleboarding. It was a fantastic day filled with laughter, teamwork, and adventure. The children showed incredible resilience as they embraced new challenges on the water—and had a lot of fun while doing it! We’re so proud of their enthusiasm and determination.
The GLC primary pupils recently had the exciting opportunity to audition to take part in The Gateway Academy’s upcoming Hairspray musical production. It was fantastic to see so much enthusiasm, talent, and confidence from all those who took part. All children have now been informed of the outcome, and we are incredibly proud of everyone who stepped up to audition. Here’s a sneak preview of Tilbury Pioneer Academy's auditions—well done to all involved!
School council leads from Tilbury Pioneer Academy enjoyed an inspiring trip to the Houses of Parliament, where they explored the historic building, learned about the UK's democratic system, and took part in a workshop on how laws are made. The highlight of the day was the guided tour, which allowed the children to walk through the House of Commons and the House of Lords, bringing to life everything they had learned in school.
One pupil said, “It was amazing to see where real decisions are made. It made me feel like our voices as young people really do matter!”
Year 5 had a brilliant time at Go Ape! It was a fantastic day of teamwork and resilience, as students tackled the high ropes and encouraged one another every step of the way.
The children all showed great resilience and responsibility, making it a truly memorable day out.
The More Able lead met with Year 5 and Year 6 pupils and parents to talk about maths and the opportunities they will be given in the upcoming year. Sessions to really advance their thinking and widen their knowledge and love of maths. The parents and pupils were keen to get involved, we look forward to seeing the pupil’s love of Maths progress.
As part of our first topic, "All About Me," Reception is creating a beautiful Family Tree display to help children explore and celebrate the people who are special to them. We’ve invited parents to share family photos, giving each child the opportunity to talk about who is in their family before the photos are displayed. This not only supports their sense of identity and belonging but also helps to build connections between home and school. We’re looking forward to seeing the children proudly share their family stories with the class!
July marked the end of our annual Penny Wars fundraiser, and we’re thrilled to share that we raised an impressive £514.24 in just a few short weeks—all from spare change generously donated by our amazing parents and students!
As part of the friendly competition, the class that raised the most money gets to choose how their total is spent on an end-of-year treat. This year, the winning class was RF, who collected a fantastic £122.92!
As you can imagine, our youngest fundraisers had plenty of creative (and wild!) ideas. After much excitement and discussion, they decided on a superhero party, some new classroom resources, and—most touchingly—a donation to Great Ormond Street Hospital, made in the name of Class RF, Tilbury Pioneer Academy, in honour of one of their classmates who recently spent time there.
A huge well done to Class RF and thank you to everyone who contributed. What a wonderful example of fun, kindness, and community spirit!
Take a look at the wonderful things that have happened across the trust during Summer 2.
On Friday 4th July, Reception enjoyed their very first school trip to Call of the Wild Zoo — and the excitement was high! The children were thrilled to see a variety of animals, with favourites including the penguins, flamingos, and the playful colobus monkey. They listened attentively to a talk about lifecycles and proudly shared what they had learned about how caterpillars transform into butterflies. After a tasty lunch, they enjoyed some time in the zoo’s playground — another highlight of the day! The trip ended with a final walk to see a few more animals before returning to school, tired but full of joy after a fun-filled day of adventure and learning.
Year 4 had a fantastic time performing on the steel pans! The children have been practising diligently over the past two terms, and their hard work truly paid off.
They performed "In the Jungle" from The Lion King, showcasing not only their musical talent but also their teamwork and resilience. Each pupil made a real effort to try their best, and it was clear they thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Well done, Year 4 – what a brilliant performance!
We split the day into two parts. In the morning, we went on a nature walk and collected various fallen petals and leaves, which we later used to create beautiful bookmarks. We also gathered items from the forest floor to design our own bird nests. Each group used a clothes peg as a ‘beak’, just like a bird would to collect materials — it turned into a fun competition to see who could create the biggest and best nest!
In the afternoon, we moved indoors and took part in a carousel of five exciting activities in our groups:
It was a truly fantastic day, and the children were an absolute delight throughout!
Our residential at Stubbers Adventure Park was a fantastic experience! We were lucky with the weather — the sun was shining, which made the water activities even more enjoyable (and refreshing!). We had an amazing time taking part in kayaking, bell boats, and banana boat rides.
But that wasn’t all! As well as the fun on the water, we also got to take part in some thrilling land-based adventures. From the excitement of rock climbing to the fast-paced action of laser tag and the teamwork involved in the group challenges, there was never a dull moment. Each activity pushed us to try new things, support one another and most importantly — have loads of fun! The atmosphere was full of excitement and teamwork, and the beautiful weather made it all the more memorable.
