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Reception Class Assembly

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On Friday 9th June, Nursery and the main school watched the Reception class assembly. The children did brilliantly, learning songs, dances and lines to teach us about the different animals that live at the farm.

Well done to the class and their teachers for an excellent performance!

Year 1 visit Perivale Wood

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On Monday 5th June, Year 1 visited Perivale Wood in west London to discover some of the fascinating animals and minibeasts that live there. They learnt about the creatures and their habitats before exploring the wonderful woodlands. What a fun start to this half term for Year 1!

Andy Goldsworthy – Artist of the Month

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The Chiswick & Bedford Park Preparatory School Artist of the Month for June 2023 is Andy Goldsworthy.

Born in Cheshire in 1956, Goldsworthy studied at Bradford College of Art before starting his career in art. The environmentalist and artist is famous for his work focused on, and using materials from, nature such as stones, flowers, mud and pines cones.

His work can be seen across the world including the Botanical Gardens in Edinburgh, Cairnhead in Scotland and San Francisco, USA.

We look forward to seeing the wonderful works of art the children create in art this month inspired by Andy Goldsworthy’s work.

Years 4 & 5 Residential

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This May, Years 4 & 5 embarked on their first overnight residential to the Sayers Croft Outdoor Learning Centre in Ewhurst. Taking on each challenge with enthusiasm, the classes bravely tried a variety of adventurous outdoor activities including raft building, a treetop walk and a blindfolded obstacle course!

Year 6 visit PGL – Isle of Wight

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On Monday 22nd May, Year 6 embarked on a week of adventures at PGL Isle of Wight.

They abseiled, zip-lined, rowed and climbed their way through the week, taking on each new challenge with enthusiasm. They worked together to build rafts and take part in a blindfolded walk through the forest before all taking part in a challenging obstacle course!

Well done to the whole class for working so well together and showing courage, determination and sportsmanship throughout the trip.

Year 2 visit to Littlehampton

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On Wednesday 24th May, Year 2 pupils from Chiswick & Bedford Park teamed up with Year 2 from Orchard House School to enjoy a visit to the seaside at Littlehampton.

The classes had a brilliant time exploring the seashore, building sand castles and taking a trip on the coastal train before tucking into ice cream in the sunshine.

Reception Class Assembly

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On Friday 19th May, Reception put on a fantastic performance for the whole school and their parents for their class assembly. They did incredibly well to learn their songs, dances and lines inspired by their recent topic of minibeasts and the classic children’s book ‘The Very Hungry Caterpillar’ by Eric Carle.

Seed Model Making in Science

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On Friday 12th May, pupils in Years 1 & 2 had a lot fun bringing art into their science lessons. Year 2 made examples of dandelion seed structures using a variety of materials including cotton buds and pipe cleaners. Year 1 enjoyed building flowering plant models that illustrate how the flowers will look once in full bloom and also brighten up the classroom for spring time!

CBPPS Coronation Party

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On Friday 5th May, pupils at Chiswick & Bedford Park Preparatory School celebrated the Coronation of King Charles III. The children decorated sections of bunting that were used to decorate the hall for a special ‘King’s tea party’ and they wore crowns that they made in art in the last week. Each school house host one fundraiser each academic year, with Shaw House using the event to raise money for The Princes’ Trust.

Thank you to all that donated and took part in the day!

Charles III Coronation Day Lunch

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On Friday 5th May, pupils at Chiswick & Bedford Park Preparatory School will enjoy a celebratory lunch in honour of the upcoming Coronation of King Charles III.

Here is the menu for the lunch, which includes a variety of delicious party foods and special coronation cupcakes!