Year 6 pupils deliver a class assembly about their Independent Research Projects

Year 6 Assembly: Budding Researchers

During their most recent assembly, Infants and Juniors heard about the Independent Research that Year 6 pupils have been working on this term. It was an inspiring and informative talk, where the class walked through the process of researching and developing their projects. 

Beginning with the process of choosing a topic, the children emphasised the importance of choosing subject matter that, first and foremost, they were really interested in, because they would be working on it over the course of several weeks. They also warned against picking too broad a topic (like ‘Space’), pointing out that it’s better to take a smaller topic and think about answering an interesting question about it. The class noted that the process of choosing a topic proved tricky at first but during some Enrichment sessions, Librarian Mrs Pilkington and Year 6 Teacher Mrs Parkinson helped the class by defining four types of questions that helped as a starting point for a research project: Compare and Contrast, Explain, Define, and Discuss. 

The children then talked about the importance of making sure that there would be plenty of information available for them to research their topic. Sources of information could include books, the Internet, primary sources (like an interview with grandparents), or visiting relevant places of interest. Throughout the presentation, Infants and Juniors heard about some of the topics that Year 6 are working on. Among them are ‘Explain what you know about very rare and expensive Lego figures,’ ‘Compare and Contrast Strong Female Characters from Harry Potter,’ ‘Compare and Contrast the Dog Rose with Catmint,’ ‘Discuss wartime life for children in the UK,’ ‘Explain what zodiac signs are and their personalities,’ ‘Define BMX cycling and Slope Style’ and ‘Discuss the life and career of Kobe Bryant.’ Such a diverse array of topics, and we can’t wait to hear more!

Cross Country Championships

In February, where 33 pupils travelled to Finborough school to compete in the Regional ISA Cross Country Championships. Anna (Y5), Hannah (Y5), Kim (Y6),  Kitty (Y7), Sandy (Y9), Luke (Y9), and Silas (Y10) qualified for the National finals held on Saturday 4th March. At the Nationals, in their respective groups, Anna finished 8th, Hannah 16th, Kitty 22nd, Luke 34th and Sandy a very impressive 4th. Sadly, Kim and Silas weren’t able to run. Well done to all of the pupils for pushing themselves and giving it their best!

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Heritage pupils competed in the Regional ISA Cross Country Championships in February

Lower Prep Assembly: Lots of Learning

On Monday, our lovely Lower Prep pupils put on an outstanding class assembly, showing off the many things that they have been learning recently in their lessons. They started with a song that told the story of the Wise Man and the Foolish Man, one of the parables of Jesus that they have been reading about in their Bible lessons.

The pupils have been learning a lot in History lessons; they first showed the timeline of the different groups they have been discussing, including Early Man, the early Farmers, the Romans and the Vikings. They also showed off the Viking narrowboats and shields that they designed and made themselves.

The children demonstrated some of the ways that we learn about different historical periods, pretending to be archaeologists and historians looking for clues about the past. One interesting archaeological discovery that the class studied were strange stones with markings on them, called runes. The children carefully studied the markings and had a go at creating their own runes using clay tools. 

Finally, the children showed off the posters they made during their PSHE lessons, which showed ways to be kind, including sharing with others, being encouraging, giving a hug to others when they are sad, and playing with everyone. 

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Heritage Lower Prep pupils put on their own Class Assembly

World Book Day 2023

Last week at Heritage, we held our annual celebration of World Book Day, with a chance for pupils and staff to dress up as their favourite book characters and to experience activities with a book focus throughout the day. 

The day started with a special book-oriented assembly for all of our pupils. Infants and Juniors had an opportunity to show off their costumes, after which the pupils together acted out the story ‘We’re Going on a Nature Walk’. The assembly ended with an appearance by Miss Cage, cleverly disguised as Gerald the Giraffe from Giraffes Can’t Dance. Gerald had left muddy footprints all over the school, and the children were asked to look for the letters in each of the footprints throughout the day, in order to uncover the secret phrase (Nature Walk!).

In the Senior Assembly, the following pupils gave some outstanding book reviews: 

Annabelle and Kitty (Y7):  One Dog and His Boy by Eva Ibottsen, 

Daniel (Y9): The Churchill Factor by Boris Johnson

Josh (Y9): Nightshade by Anthony Horowitz

Toni (Y9):  Collection of poems by Russian Futurist poet Vladimir Mayakovsky

Georgia  and Sheila (Y11): Mythos by Stephen Fry

There was much more fun to be had throughout the day. Lower Prep pupils shared their favourite books with their Year 6 buddies and acted out the story of The Rainbow Fish. Upper Prep enjoyed a Dr Seuss-themed day where they looked at rhyme and imagined weird and wonderful creatures like a wocket in their pocket. Year 2 spent a day in Narnia, writing their own descriptions of magical lands, penning letters persuading the White Witch to allow Narnians to celebrate Christmas (while munching on–what else–Turkish Delight). Years 3 and 4 illustrated their own books in Art class, and Year 4 designed bookmarks to showcase their favourite books. Year 4 through 6 pupils tested their knowledge with some book-themed quizzes and maths challenges as well. 

With another successful World Book Day under our belts, we are already looking forward to the next one!

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Heritage Staff and pupils celebrate World Book Day 2023

Seniors Celebrate International Day

To celebrate International Day, Seniors had an opportunity to give a presentation on a country of their choice during a special assembly. The pupils, either individually in groups, presented information about Switzerland, Iceland, Trinidad and Tobago, The Republic of Khazakstan, Taiwan, and Greece. 

The presenters did an excellent job of examining a range of information about their chosen country, including geography, demographics, religion, sport, natural flora and fauna, and culture. 

On the same day, The Senior Student Council held a  Non-Uniform Day to raise funds for the International Red Cross Turkey-Syria Earthquake Appeal.

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To celebrate International Day, Seniors had an opportunity to give a presentation on a country of their choice during a special assembly.