This week, 6 Ofili’s class presented a thoughtful and inspiring assembly on Mahatma Gandhi. The students beautifully shared Gandhi’s life story, highlighting his values of truth, peace, and non-violence. 6O linked his values to our own Golden Values, showing how they remain just as relevant today. The assembly reminded us all of the power of kindness, courage, and standing up for what is right.

A huge well done to 6L for their fantastic class assembly on the Vikings! The children impressed us all with their knowledge of Viking history, bringing to life the adventures, culture, and legends of this fascinating time period. With confident speaking and engaging performances, they kept the audience entertained while sharing lots of interesting facts. It was clear how much effort and teamwork went into preparing the assembly – a brilliant job, 6L!

 

 

Year 1 Update

Year 1 enjoyed a sunny walk over to the park yesterday. When we arrived, Father Richard Norman showed us around St Mary's Church in Kenton.

Children were encouraged to use their 5 senses to describe different things within the church. We used our eyes to look at the statues and symbols within the church and some children were lucky enough to model some of Father Richard's colourful robes. We used our ears to listen to different bells within the church and Fr Richard played the church organ which was very loud! We used our noses to smell the incense used in services. We also looked at some of the bread and wine which is given to churchgoers at communion services, but we didn't taste these! Children then got to walk around and admire the stain glass windows, statues and different features within the church. A huge thank you to Father Richard for welcoming us to St Mary's.

 

Year 3 Update

English

This week Year 3 students have been introduced to the beauty and simplicity of Haiku poetry! These traditional Japanese poems follow a 5-7-5 syllable structure and are only three lines. The children have enjoyed reading and discussing haikus and are now excited to begin writing their own. Drawing inspiration from nature, they are exploring how just a few words can paint vivid pictures and express deep feelings. We look forward to sharing some of their thoughtful and creative poems in a future newsletter!

Maths

We are incredibly proud of our Year 3 children for showing great resilience and determination during their recent arithmetic and reasoning tests. The children approached each challenge with a positive attitude, working carefully through a variety of problem- solving tasks. It has been wonderful to see their confidence growing. Well done, Year 3!

Science

This week in Science, Year 3 have been investigating how shadows are formed. They explored different materials to see which ones let light through and which created the clearest shadows. Using torches and various objects, the children experimented with changing the distance between the light source and the object to observe how the size of the shadow changed.

DT

This week, Year 3 have been learning all about the history of bread making—from ancient times to modern-day methods. As part of our topic, they’ve also explored the role of carbohydrates in our diet and discussed how to make healthy food choices. The children have been fascinated to learn about the different types of bread around the world and what makes some options healthier than others. With all this new knowledge, they’re now very excited to put it into practice and bake their own bread in the coming weeks!

 

 

 

Year 5 Update

Year 5 have been busy in science learning about the life cycle of flowering plants. We have been taking flowers apart to find the reproductive parts of the plant and how they help plants to reproduce. We have also been learning about pollination and how it fits into the life cycle.

We also have been studying the life cycle of insects. We have been writing about the life cycle of the Monarch Butterfly but also observing larvae transforming into butterflies. At the moment, the larvae are eating and growing in size. They have shed their skin as they have grown and are almost ready to start the pupa stage of their life cycle. Over the next few days they should transform into butterflies and we will then release them into the wild.

We were really looking forward to going to Kew but unfortunately transport did not allow for the journey to happen. Instead, we went over to the park and had a fun morning taking part in sports activities. We also had a picnic in the park and had a great time! Thank you so much to the parents who came with us and helped the children to have a fun time in the park.

In English we have been studying the book “ The Man Who Walked Between the Towers” . This is the story of how Phillippe Petit, a French wire- walker, walked on a wire across the Twin Towers in New York in 1974. The children have written some great recounts as if they were Phillippe of the walk and will be publishing them next week.

 

 

 

Year 1 Update

Year 1 have all been absolutely fantastic this week and have now completed their phonics screening checks. We are so incredibly proud of all the children and how well they have all tried to complete these with their class teachers. A huge well done to all children. Parents will receive their results in July along with their end of year reports.

In English this week Year 1 have read the story of 'Super Tato'. They created their own superhero vegetable and their own super villains as well as creating a wanted poster for the Evil Pea who is always causing trouble around the supermarket! They used adjectives to describe his appearance and wrote in full sentences to describe their characters.

In maths, children have been learning about directions. They have been using quarter, half and full turns and have learnt their left and rights. They have been directional language to complete worded problems.

In geography, children have also used this directional language and looked at some different birds eye view maps to direct a car around the map.

In science, children looked at dogs as pets and learnt what a dog owner must to in order to take car for their pet. They learnt about the importance of walks and nutritious food to keep a dog healthy and fit.

In DT, children learnt about different types of plants and how they are used for our foods. We looked at how different flowers, stems, fruits, leaves and roots are all used for different fruits and vegetable which are part of our healthy and balanced diets.

In PSHE, we have been looking at our different feelings and how we might show them to others. We recognised how different situations may make us feel different emotions and discussed different strategies and advice we might give to others who are feeling different ways.

In Computing, children have discussed how to stay safe online. We made a class technology charter to set rules on how we can stay healthy online. In particular we discussed the importance of sleep and how we must limit the amount of time we spend on devices.

Parents, please remember next Thursday is Superhero day in Year 1. We will be dressing up a superheroes for the day and completing our school work using our super powers!

 

 

 

 

 

Year 2 - Lelung Dharma Centre

This week, Year 2 went on a special trip to the Lelung Dharma Centre. We travelled by bus and were very excited! When we arrived, we took off our shoes before going inside, to show respect.

Inside the centre, we listened to peaceful stories about Buddhism. We learned about being kind, respectful, and calm—just like our school’s Golden Values. The children enjoyed thinking about how these ideas are the same as what we learn at school.

After the visit, we went to Headstone Manor Park. We had a lovely picnic lunch and played together. The children were very good at sharing and taking turns with the play equipment. They also enjoyed looking at the trees, flowers, and nature around them.

Everyone behaved beautifully and showed our Golden Values all day. We came back to school feeling happy—and a little bit tired!

 

Year 3 - Science Museum Visit

As part of our science learning this year, Year 3 enjoyed an exciting trip to the Science Museum! The day was packed with discovery, fun, and hands-on learning. One of our favourite parts was the "Who Am I?" section, where we explored amazing exhibits about the human brain, our senses, and how our bodies work. It was fascinating to learn more about what makes each of us unique! We also visited the "Technicians: The David Sainsbury Gallery", where we found out how technicians help solve real-world problems in everything from film and fashion to space and medicine.

 

Year 6 - Wheely Great Treasure Trail Bike Event

As part of Bike Week celebrations, a group of year 6 children took part in Harrow Council’s Wheely Great Treasure Trail, an exciting event delivered by MP Smarter Travel (MPST).

 

 

The event featured ten exciting cycling-based activities, including cycle skills training, bike maintenance workshops, a smoothie bike and a session on air quality. One of the highlights was a BMX stunt show by the Extreme Mountain Bike Show team.

A big well done to all the Elmgrove students who took part — you made us proud with your enthusiasm, teamwork, and excellent behaviour throughout the day!

Year 1 Update

Year 1 have been learning about famous female British Queens from the past. They have learnt about Elizabeth I and Queen Victoria. Children created their own pictures of the queens too.

In English children have learnt the oral story 'The Papaya that Spoke' as well as retelling it with lots of actions. Children have planned their own stories which they will plan write and publish after half term.

In maths children have learnt that halving something means that you divide it into 2 equal parts. They have divided pictures in half as well as sharing counters into 2 groups to find half of amounts.

In art, children created observational botanical artwork after sketching and painting flowers using watercolour. We were amazed at the artistic talent present in Year 1!

In science, children learnt about evergreen and deciduous trees. They learnt how deciduous trees change throughout the year and created tree collages to show the difference across the 4 seasons.

 

 

 

Year 3 Update

Here is what pupils have got up to this week in Year 3!

English

This week in English, Year 3 wrote thank you letters to monkeys for their help picking a special type of tea called ‘Cloud Tea’. Children worked incredibly hard to write their letters in first person and used the present perfect tense whilst writing their letters!

Maths

In Maths, we have finished learning about time and children have now started to look at roman numerals.

Art

In Art, children engaged with nature around Elmgrove to sketch what they saw. They took the time to listen and observe what they noticed around them. It was as if time had stopped! They then used water colours to paint their landscapes. Children have really shown their interest in this topic through the use of their brush strokes and their intricate final pieces of art!

Computing

In Computing, Year 3 have finished creating their own digital comic strips. They’ve enjoyed designing backgrounds, adding characters, and using speech bubbles to bring their stories to life. This has been a fun and creative way to develop their digital literacy skills.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year 6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Year 6 children had a wonderful time at the Lion King at the Lyceum Theatre on Wednesday! The show was absolutely fantastic and kept everyone engaged from start to finish. A big well done to our Year 6 pupils, who represented our school brilliantly with their excellent behaviour throughout the day. We’re so proud of how they conducted themselves —it was a truly memorable experience!

 

 

 

 

 

The year 6 leavers hoodies have arrived. They look great!

The Year 6 children are allowed to wear their leavers' hoody in school from now until the last day of term. They must still wear their full Elmgrove school uniform. We hope the children enjoy them. What a lovely keepsake to have to remember their days at Elmgrove Primary School.

The children's names have been written on the label inside the hoody.

 

Year 4 Update

It’s been a fantastic and busy week in Year 4! We’ve kicked off our new class text, Fair’s Fair by Leon Garfield. The suspenseful genre has really gripped the children’s imagination, inspiring them to plan and begin writing their own thrilling stories. It’s been wonderful to see such creativity and enthusiasm as they explore the key features of suspense writing.

In maths, we are making our final preparations for the MTC (Multiplication Tables Check), which takes place during the week beginning 9th June. We encourage continued practice at home—websites like Hit the Button are excellent for sharpening quick recall. This is the final push, and every bit of practice counts!

Our science learning has taken an exciting, hands-on turn as we investigated how fluoride in toothpaste helps protect our teeth. The children loved experimenting on eggs to simulate enamel and have shown great curiosity and scientific thinking throughout.

As we near the end of our RSE (Relationships and Sex Education) topic, we want to commend the children for their maturity and respect when discussing the changes that happen during puberty. It’s been a valuable and thoughtful part of our learning.

Next week is Walk to School Week! We encourage families to take part—even parking a little further away and walking the rest of the journey counts. The class with the highest number of walkers will receive a special certificate, so let’s get moving!

Looking forward to another week filled with learning, creativity, and fun.

 

Year 6 Update

What a week it’s been in Year 6!

This week marked SATs week, and we couldn’t be prouder of how the children approached it. Every morning, the children arrived bright and early to enjoy a tasty breakfast together— fuelling both body and brain for the day ahead. They’ve shown incredible focus, resilience, and positivity throughout the tests. No matter the results, their effort and mindset are what truly shine. We’re so proud of what they’ve achieved.

Aladdin

As if that weren’t enough excitement, Year 6 are back with another dazzling production— and this year, we’re flying on a magic carpet ride to Agrabah with Aladdin.

Yes, it’s time to dust off the genie lamp and get ready for a whole new world of drama, song, and sparkle. The children have received their audition scripts this week, and we’re looking forward to seeing them step into the shoes (or slippers!) of their favourite characters next week. Whether they’re aiming to be a clever thief, a powerful genie, or a royal ruler, we know they’ll bring the magic. After half term, rehearsals will begin, and we’ll also be busy setting up the stage, lighting, audio, visuals, and props—so expect a little theatrical buzz at home! We can’t wait to see this show take flight—no magic carpet required (though we’re working on it)!

Wishing you all a restful weekend after a very busy and brilliant week.