Chess Tournament Winners
The top chess players from Gallions took part in Newham Teams Chess Tournament on Thursday 13 June 2019. After many tough rounds the children ended up coming 2nd overall. Well done to everyone involved!
Educational Visits
Year 5 – Fairplay House
Year 5 are having a great time at Fairplay House this week! They are working hard to build their team work and resilience skills through challenging activities. More photos will be added throughout the week.
Year 5 – The Iliad
Seven children from across Year 5 took part in an exciting New Vision Trust greater depth project exploring the ancient Greek text The Iliad. The children were introduced to the story of The Iliad and the Trojan War. Along with Year 5 children from Elmhurst Primary School, Vicarage Primary School and Nelson Primary School, they …
Year 4 – British Library Visit
Tango class visited a special Anglo Saxon exhibit at the British Library. Students saw some of the earliest pieces of writing ever created and even the Domesday book created in 1086 (pictured) was on display! Can you answer some of the questions students found on the day? 1. Name the five kingdoms Cnut was …
Year 4 – British Museum Visit
Year 4 visited the British museum this week, seeking inspiration for their own museum they will set up in the last week of term. They saw many amazing artefacts, including the actual items found in the great burial of Sutton Hoo!
Year 3 – West Ham Park Stone Age Workshop
Today Year 3 were lucky enough to visit West Ham Park where they met some Stone Age experts! The children got a chance to create some paintings on wood using only natural resources as they would have in the Stone Age. The children loved investigating the Stone Age art and extending their learning for their …
Year 3 – National History Museum Visit
Year 3 have visited the Natural History Museum this week. It was a fantastic opportunity to consider what the natural world was like thousands of years ago, as well as the impact humans are having on it today.
Year 5 – Imperial War Museum
Samba class found their trip to the Imperial War Museum fascinating – they were even lucky enough to interview Kitty, an eyewitness from World War 2, who was evacuated three times. A great opportunity to learn the value of primary sources!
Year 1 – Our Local Area
Year 1 have been learning all about maps! We have plotted and placed symbols on a map of the local area and created a key to describe the symbols. We plotted various routes to Year 1’s favourite shop, ASDA. The 3 classes each chose their favourite route, and raced the other classes. Classical Class came …
Nursery & Reception – Little Red Riding Hood
Nursery and Reception were lucky enough today to receive a visit from Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf! The children loved being involved in the story and it really brought it to life from them. Thank you Hobgoblin Theatre Company for the performance.