It was wonderful to see the school buzzing with excitement as students proudly showed off their creative masterpieces. The talent on display was incredible.
We loved seeing our young artists share their hard work with you and seeing the smiles on everyone's faces. Thank you for making it such a special and memorable event!
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:
Our Wellbeing Ambassador took an active role in engaging with the community by asking key questions during a Q&A session with Balfour Beatty about the new level crossing being constructed in our local area. The session provided an important opportunity to raise concerns, gain clarity on the project’s timeline, safety measures, and impact on the community, and ensure that residents’ voices were heard.
It was inspiring to see our students confidently represent their peers and contribute to a meaningful discussion about local developments.
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 Wellbeing Ambassadors and Eco-Warriors took over Davy Down for a day of leadership and community action! Highlights included:
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.
TPA thoroughly enjoyed celebrating christmas, the celebrations featured a festive Christmas dinner, lively performances, and a Christmas jumper day, which all contributed to a cheerful and welcoming atmosphere. It was a special opportunity for students and staff to enjoy the season together and take part in shared celebrations.
Year 3 and the Wings provision had an amazing trip to Colchester Castle.
We were able to explore real artefacts, explore the history that Colchester has to offer and event go underneath the castle to sit in the foundations built by the Romans.
During Anti-Bullying Week 2025, the Pioneers embraced the spirit of kindness and inclusion by making great use of the friendship bench. Our Wellbeing Ambassadors helped promote the week by proudly handing out stickers to their fellow Pioneers, spreading awareness and encouragement. Pupils also celebrated their individuality by wearing bright and colourful odd socks on Anti-Bullying Day, showing that everyone’s uniqueness should be valued.
During Autumn 1, our Head Pupil agenda focused on clubs at TPA. We discussed and evaluated which clubs are often fully booked and which have been long-standing favourites, exploring the reasons behind their popularity.
During one break time, we gathered pupil voice through a Graffiti Wall activity, asking everyone what clubs they would like to see in Autumn 2. These ideas were then shared with the Leadership Team (staff), who helped to narrow down the suggestions.
In Week 7, pupils took part in a final vote to decide which new clubs they’d most like to see introduced. I hope you have been happy with the selection available this half term.
During the October half-term, the children were assigned family projects to complete over the break. Here are some of the fantastic outcomes from each year group. Well done to everyone who took part!
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.
