In History this term, the topic for Year 4 is โHow can we learn about the Kingdom of Benin?โ. To broaden the horizon for our children, we had a school trip to the British Museum, here the children were able to further their understanding and learning of the Kingdom of Benin. pic.twitter.com/7uHs76vZD4
It has been a very egg-citing day in EYFS - the arrival of 30 eggs, which have been placed in incubators in Nursery and Reception. Hopefully by the end of the week we will have 30 very cute fluffy chicks ๐ฃ pic.twitter.com/qCkVncHxYL
VE Day celebrations at HPAMA ๐ฌ๐ง Every class created celebratory window displays, children and staff came to school dressed in red, white and blue and had traditional fish and chips for lunch all whilst learning about the history of VE Day. pic.twitter.com/ukV9S4qxbQ
Thank you to Mrs Hollington and the parents that attended this mornings Garden Workshop. We hope you enjoyed spending time in our garden, in the lovely spring sunshine and learnt some interesting gardening facts and tips ๐ชด๐ธ๐ผ pic.twitter.com/kuoK73U5o3
We had a visit from a very well known author called Lisa Williamson. She spoke to the children in years 3-6 about her journey to becoming an author, she read aloud to the children & discussed what inspired her to write the books. Some children received a signed copy of her book! pic.twitter.com/MPP3sYa2wb
Reception - This term in art we are focussing on the artwork of American sculptor Augusta Savage. The children have had the opportunity to create their own sculptures using clay and spoke about what methods they used for creating different marks, impressions and shapes. pic.twitter.com/JU7vIhoYf3
Butterflies class are making the most of the lovely sunny weather this week and spending a lot of time in the outdoor area. The water play has been extremely popular, as well as watering the flowers, herbs and vegetables and enjoying snack time as a picnic! pic.twitter.com/gmIQJVuyYG
๐ Every Step Counts in Computing Club! ๐ Our talented pupils put their coding skills to the test by creating step counters with Micro:bits! ๐โโ๏ธ๐ป Working carefully through design, coding, & testing, they brought their ideas to life & proudly explained the process themselves. pic.twitter.com/Mup1ED8UA1
The HPAMA allotment has had a makeover & the transformation is fantastic! The bark paths have been replaced with paving slabs, which will make it easier for the pupils to access the area to complete their gardening jobs! The allotment is blooming in the spring sunshine โ๏ธ pic.twitter.com/4HKwIXvuSP
Saint Georgeโs Day ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ๐๐ก๏ธ The children in Reception created their own shields just like St. Georgeโs. They were inspired by the flags of their heritage and of things and people that are important to them. pic.twitter.com/WxDZPCqmfW
Thank you Miss J for organising and hosting our Easter family workshop. Parents, grandparents and younger siblings were shown how to decorate eggs using several different techniques and the results were egg-ceptional! pic.twitter.com/vvggoZMYc7
At HPAMA, weโre creating a space where every girl can shine in the world of Computing! Hear directly from our incredible students about their experiences in the Computing Club. Weโre proud to empower & inspire the next generation of female tech leaders! pic.twitter.com/M5h5QuaCp9
Exceptional Easter Concerts - our KS2 pupils have been practicing very hard with their songs, actions and instruments to perform for their parents and carers. We hope you all enjoyed it as much as we did! pic.twitter.com/jLQkAPw2Pk
The HPAMA boys team won 2:1 against Woodside in the Thurrock Schools Cup Final, making it the third trophy theyโve won this season! ๐๐๐ pic.twitter.com/0zf7po202F
The HPAMA girls team played unbelievably well but lost 2:0 to Stifford Clays in the Thurrock Schools Cup Final. A huge well done for reaching the final! pic.twitter.com/KlhvFxiuRV
Nursery were very lucky to have a visit from Rockyโs Animal Experience. The children had the opportunity to hold, touch & feed some animals whilst Rocky told lots of interesting facts. The animals included a python, a bearded dragon as well as ducks, a sheep & a goat. pic.twitter.com/nGnzty3EsB
World Book Day at HPAMA - The children and staff all looked fantastic today in their costumes!! A huge thank you to the parents and carers for their wonderful efforts to help the children with their costumes ๐๐ป๐๐ป๐๐ป pic.twitter.com/FiKRCSTfO8
I Belong is a campaign to encourage girls into computer science. At HPAMA we have two female computing groups - Year 4 & 6 and Year 3 & 5. The club will cover a variety of different computing skills including understanding of algorithms and designing their own programme. pic.twitter.com/k0QCHbXkq0
A definite highlight of the HPAMA calendar is our annual visit from CJ The Storyteller. The children (and staff!) really enjoy listening to CJ, smiling and laughing throughout as he tells his interactive and extremely engaging stories. pic.twitter.com/9KW7jCab6j
Herat Month Charity Day. The children & staff came to school in red sports clothes with each year group partaking in fitness sessions. The day was full of raising awareness of the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle in order to have a healthy heart whilst raising money โค๏ธ pic.twitter.com/BSSvhrTgtn
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