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This week at East Wickham has been full of curiosity, discovery and excitement as we celebrated Science Week 2026! The children across the school took part in a range of activities designed to encourage them to ask questions, investigate ideas and think like scientists. Our KS1 Science Fair was a fantastic opportunity for the children to explore different scientific questions through observation and discussion. The children visited a range of investigation stations where they watched experiments taking place, thought carefully about what they could see and talked about what might be happening. They were brilliantly supported by some of our amazing Year 6 helpers, who demonstrated the investigations and helped the younger children think about the science behind them. Some of the questions they explored included: · Which surface will stop the car’s movement the fastest? · Which material is the best to use for pegs to keep our washing on a washing line? · Which material should we wear at night? · Does wearing gloves affect our sense of touch? · Does covering one eye affect our sense of sight? Our KS2 Science Fair was extremely impressive. The children created and brought in their own science projects to present to Miss Jacobs, Mr Jeffers and the rest of the KS2 pupils. The projects were brilliant and it was clear how much effort, creativity and time had gone into them. The children confidently explained their investigations, shared their results and answered questions about their work. We were incredibly proud of the effort and dedication shown by everyone who took part. 🏆 Year 3 Winner: Leela 🏆 Year 4 Winner: Callum 🏆 Year 5 Winner: Eisha, Nyra and Jiya 🏆 Year 6 Winner: Eisha, Liyana and Aahana 🌟 Overall Science Fair Winner: Evan On Wednesday, the whole school joined a live online assembly titled “Science Week 2026 – Ocean Depths: What Lies Beneath?” where we explored the mysteries of the deep ocean and discovered some of the fascinating creatures and environments found beneath the sea. To finish the week, on Friday all classes took part in an online science lesson, bringing the week to a brilliant close and giving everyone another opportunity to learn something new. Science Week has been a wonderful celebration of curiosity and learning at East Wickham. A huge well done to all of the children who took part — you truly showed what fantastic scientists you are!
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🏀 Just4Fun Basketball Success for Our Year 5 Pupils! 🏀 Some of our Year 5 pupils had a fantastic time attending the next Just4Fun basketball workshop this week! The children worked hard to refine their dribbling, passing and shooting skills before putting them into action in some friendly matches against other local schools. It was wonderful to see their enthusiasm, teamwork and determination on display as they tried to score as many baskets as possible. Their positive attitude really paid off as they were proudly awarded the ✨ Passion Award ✨ for their energy and commitment throughout the event. A big thank you to Bexley School Games and Hurstmere School for organising and hosting such a fun and well-run event. We’re already looking forward to the next one! 👏🏀
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We are excited to launch our fundraising campaign to create a brand new library for KS1. Look out for exciting events coming up in the next few months. Please donate using our fundraising link below & please share with your families and friends. https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/project-ks1-library Also a big THANK YOU to those who have already donated. 📚📖📚📖📚📖📚📖📚📖📚📖📚📖📚📖📚📖📚📖
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🌟 Year 6 Visit to the Imperial War Museum 🌟 Recently, our Year 6 pupils had the exciting opportunity to visit the Imperial War Museum as part of their history learning. The trip helped to consolidate everything they studied last half term during their topic on the World Wars. During their visit, the children explored a range of fascinating exhibitions about both World War I and World War II. They were able to see real artefacts, photographs and historical objects, which helped bring their classroom learning to life. As they walked through the galleries, pupils enjoyed recognising and recalling many of the facts they had already learned, from life on the home front to the experiences of soldiers during wartime. The visit also allowed the children to deepen their understanding of this important period in history. They discovered new information about how the wars affected people around the world and gained a greater appreciation of the sacrifices made during these times. It was a memorable and enriching experience and the children thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to extend their learning beyond the classroom! 📚✨
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⚽ TKAT City Football Tournament ⚽ Last week, our boys’ football team took part in the TKAT City Football Tournament, competing against four other schools. Thankfully the rain stayed away and the sun made an appearance, creating perfect conditions for a great afternoon of football! ☀️ There was lots of teamwork, determination and perseverance on display, alongside a fantastic friendly and competitive spirit from all schools - children and adults alike! The boys played incredibly well and were unfortunately just pipped by a last-minute goal. Despite the result, they should be extremely proud of their performance and the way they represented our school. A big thank you to Gray's Farm for hosting all teams - we look forward to our next meet up! Well done, boys! 👏💙
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🏐 Year 5 Dodgeball Tournament 🏐 Last week, some of our Year 5 children were selected to take part in a dodgeball tournament against other local schools, recognising their fantastic effort in PE and their learning throughout the year so far. We had a brilliant time and we are incredibly proud to share that East Wickham were awarded the Passion Award for their enthusiasm and commitment across the different games. ⭐ Our children demonstrated true sportsmanship, teamwork and perseverance, competing brilliantly against some strong teams and representing our school superbly throughout the event. A huge thank you to Bexley School Games and Hurstmere for hosting such a well-organised and enjoyable tournament. We’re already looking forward to the next one! 👏💙
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We had our first East Wickham Art Fest last week and what a fantastic time we all had! It was wonderful to see everyone getting messy with shaving foam, decorating salt dough creations and enjoying the tactile fun of kinetic sand and play-doh. The creativity flowed as we transformed tubes and paper plates into imaginative masterpieces. We were thrilled to be oversubscribed for this event and due to its success, we’re excited to announce that our next Art Fest session will be open to even more families! We can’t wait to create many more joyful memories together!
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🎄✨ Join us in spreading joy this festive season with our Salvation Army Giving Tree! 🎁 Our school community has a wonderful opportunity to support those in need. We truly appreciate all donations! Please hand it to your class teacher or send it to the Key Stage 2 office by Friday 12th December. Together, we can make a difference! ❤️
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Year 6 Trip to The Clink Museum! Year 6 had a fantastic day out last Wednesday visiting The Clink Museum as part of our History topic on Crime and Punishment. The children had great fun learning about life in one of England’s oldest prisons - it was both fascinating and informative! We also made the most of being in London by taking in the sights along the River Thames, spotting the Globe Theatre and even fitting in a visit to the Tate Modern, where we explored a sensory, immersive art exhibition. A brilliant day of learning and discovery for everyone! 👏🚌📚
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What an incredible evening at our Firework Display! 🎉✨ We are absolutely thrilled by the amazing turnout and the fantastic atmosphere you all created. We loved seeing families and friends enjoying the night . ❤️ Thanks to your generosity, we have raised over £2000 for our children! The funds will go towards enriching their educational experience and creating more wonderful memories together. A massive thank you to everyone who helped organise the event and, of course, to all of you who attended!
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