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T-shirt designs for the London Marathon
25th Apr 2025

Some Year 6 pupils worked with Mrs Casely and 2 representatives from the West Ham Foundation to design London Marathon t-shirts. London landmarks, running shoes and the school's logo were incorporated into the children's designs. Once the children's paper designs were completed they then worked collaboratively transferring their artwork onto t-shirts using fabric pens. The completed t-shirts will be worn by 3 adults running the London marathon on Sunday 27th April, who have already raised over £60,000 so far.
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Simon Murray 'Icky Doo Dah' art competition winners
4th Apr 2025

There were over 80 entrants in the Simon Murray art competition, whereby children had to create their very own version of Icky Doo Dah. Entrants ranged from reception class to Year 6. Pupil representatives from 'Teaching and Learning Committee' were the judges and chose the following art masterpieces as winners. The winners received a personalised drawing signed by Simon Murray and an artist stationery set.
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Fairplay House
24th Mar 2025

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Aspirations Dress-Up Day
28th Feb 2025

On Friday 28th February the children at St Edward's School were encouraged to dress-up as the career they would like to be when they are older. The children's effort in dressing up was amazing. Here are just a few photos representing some of the different careers the children aspire to be.
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Nee Naw ...Nee Naw...Emergency Fun For Reception Pupils
26th Feb 2025

For aspirations week, Acorn and Chestnut pupils had an amazing, hands-on experience learning about the emergency services through the play based workshops offered by the company 'Nee Naw' company. They had the opportunity to dress up as paramedics, police officers, doctors and firefighters. The children could also ride on motorised small versions of ambulances, police motorbikes and fire engines. They had so much fun exploring these careers and learning about people in our community who help us!
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Simon Murray visits St Edward's
25th Feb 2025

As part of 'Aspirations Week' the children in Reception, KS1 and KS2 class met author and illustrator, Simon Murray on Tuesday 25th February. He showed some of his books to the children and did a step-by step live illustration lesson for them. The children loved watching the character 'Icky Doo Dah' come alive on the page. Icky Doo Dah is a mischievous character who loves causing chaos and havoc on Copperpot Farm.
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Arts Week 2025
14th Feb 2025

Children created pieces of artwork using various printing techniques using sponges, fruits and vegetables, leaves, lino, polystyrene and even fish.
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St. Edward’s joins the Big Bird Watch!
14th Feb 2025

Our students took part in the Big Bird Watch, helping conservation efforts while having fun spotting and recording local bird species. It was a fantastic hands-on experience, deepening their love for nature and contributing valuable data to protect wildlife. Well done to everyone who took part!
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Growing Against Violence and Social Media Workshops
14th Feb 2025

Year 5 children took part in a workshop about the use of social media. They looked at how social media can be used in a good way but also examined the dangers that can be harmful when children are online either on phones, IPADs, and computers. The children already had a good knowledge of online safety through their Computing lessons, however, they learned some important facts about who to contact if they face any problems and how easy it is for children to be deceived. In the afternoon, Year 6 also had a workshop about gang culture which educated the pupils on how children join gangs and how dangerous it can be.
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Smoothies Week at lunchtimes
14th Feb 2025

Our Pupil Parliament continued their themed lunches with a Smoothies week which they helped serve in the dinner hall. They also created a beautiful display outside the hall.
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