MATHS WEEK 2023

There was a definite buzz in the Junior School during Maths Week as the children took part in a range of activities that encouraged them to problem solve, work as a team, and apply their maths skills to different situations.

In Reception the theme was “Teddy Bears”. The children had great fun singing “ten in a bed” (counting forwards and backwards), completing lots of counting and sorting activities and making model teddies of their own.

In the Pre-Prep department, the children followed the adventures of Albert the mouse, who got up to all sorts of antics including baking some pizza. The children weighed, measured and timed their pizzas being baked in the oven. They created all sorts of pizza shapes and made symmetrical patterns with their toppings. Their study of shape and patterns led to some fun activities making necklaces and creating mosaic patterns.

Lower and Upper Prep children solved the mystery of “The Missing

Sceptre” (linking with their Ancient Egypt topic), and used shape, pattern, and symmetry to create fortune tellers.

Form 1 honed their detective skills in the “Escape Room” solving several puzzles and challenges to crack the code and release the gummy bears!

Form 2 were busily engaged in their enterprise project “Make £5 grow”. They created, marketed, and sold their products - from slime to stress balls and cakes – growing their £5 loans to a profit of over £1231, which was donated to Great Ormond Street Hospital.

Every class took part in sessions hosted by the “The Problem-Solving Company” – solving flower patterns, building 3d cubes and the Tower of Hanoi.

Finally, a fabulous Maths Assembly celebrated the week’s many activities and achievements.

The Junior School Spring Concert: “Music for a New Millenium”

The Junior School choirs, instrumental ensembles, and orchestra performed a wonderful range of music with a 2000’s theme, alongside pieces by Bizet, Offenbach, Tchaikovsky, and traditional Irish folk music.

The children’s talent and enthusiasm shone throughout the evening, as parents and guests enjoyed a wonderful evening of music!