Kenn Church of England Primary

Our KS2 children had an amazing trip to We The Curious! Throughout the day, the children explored the museum’s interactive exhibits, getting hands-on with science, engineering, space, and the human body. From experimenting with light and sound to discovering how forces and technology work, there was excitement and curiosity around every corner.

The highlight for many was the incredible solar planetarium show where the children were completely in awe as they journeyed through space and learned more about our fascinating solar system. They also thoroughly enjoyed the thrilling “Launch It!” science show packed with explosive experiments, fiery reactions and exciting demonstrations that had everyone amazed and laughing along.

It was a fantastic day full of discovery, teamwork and unforgettable learning experiences! 🚀🌍✨

A special thankyou to the PTA for helping fund this wonderful experience and to our parent helpers who came along with us - we couldn’t have done it without you🫶

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Class 3 Visit to Playbox Nursery
As part of our “We Are Kenn, We Are Ivy” week, Class 3 pupils visited Playbox Nursery to support the team and work alongside the younger children.
This experience provided a valuable opportunity for pupils to develop their communication, teamwork, and leadership skills, as they engaged with and supported the nursery children in their activities. They showed kindness, patience, and responsibility throughout, gaining confidence and a deeper understanding of how to support others in a different setting.
A big thank you to Playbox Nursery for being so welcoming and for giving our pupils such a positive and rewarding experience.

Kindness Pebbles

As part of our Community Week, children across the school took part in creating “Kindness Pebbles”. They carefully designed and decorated pebbles with kind messages, prayers, and thoughtful words to share with others around the school and the village.
The children thoroughly enjoyed the creative nature of the activity, taking great care in their designs and thinking deeply about how their words might brighten someone’s day. Each pebble was a small but meaningful way to spread positivity, compassion, and a sense of community.
Placing the pebbles around the village and school will give the children a sense of pride, knowing that their messages can be discovered by others and make a difference. The activity also encouraged reflection on the importance of kindness, empathy, and looking out for one another.
A lovely initiative that truly captured the spirit of our Community Week and embodied our Trust value of Compassion.

Usborne Book Winners
A huge well done to all of the children who took part in the sponsored read.
Emily from Usborne delivered a very special collective worship, where children were presented with prizes for the most minutes read and the highest amounts raised through sponsorship. We were also delighted to recognise pupils nominated by their teachers for their hard work and commitment to reading.
Children were able to choose their own prizes, making the event even more special. Thanks to Emily the school also received an incredible £800 worth of books for our library.
Thank you to all of the children and parents who supported this initiative—we are very grateful.

Collective Worship with Sue our Vicar

We were delighted to welcome Sue to lead our collective worship.
Sue shared the Bible story of Peter the fisherman, when Jesus helped his disciples make an extraordinary catch after they had caught nothing all night. The children thoroughly enjoyed bringing the story to life by acting it out, with our youngest pupils helping to add the fish to the net as the catch grew!
Through this engaging retelling, the children explored the meaning of the story: the importance of trust, perseverance, and having faith, even when things feel difficult or uncertain. They reflected on how listening carefully and believing in guidance can lead to positive outcomes and linked the story to our own school values, of Kindness, Faith and Courage.
The children took away a clear message about not giving up, supporting one another, and trusting in what is right. It was a joyful and memorable act of worship that all pupils enjoyed.

Reception and Year 5 Collaboration – The Naughty Bus
Children in Reception were joined by Year 5 pupils for a fun and engaging activity based on the story The Naughty Bus, featuring its mischievous main character.
After sharing the story together, the children worked collaboratively to design and make their own buses before taking them on a “naughty journey”.
Reception children developed their vocabulary, imagination, and early storytelling skills, as well as their confidence in speaking and sharing ideas. They also practised fine motor skills through designing and creating their buses.
Year 5 pupils demonstrated excellent leadership and teamwork, supporting the younger children while developing their own communication skills. They adapted their language carefully, explained ideas clearly, and helped guide the activity, showing patience and responsibility throughout.
It was a fantastic opportunity for pupils across the school to learn together in a creative and supportive environment.

RNLI Collective Worship
We were delighted to welcome visitors from the RNLI to lead a special collective worship session for our pupils.
During the visit, the children learned about the important work of the RNLI and how they help to keep people safe at sea. They also shared valuable water safety advice, including how to stay safe when visiting the coast and what to do in an emergency.
The session was engaging and informative, with pupils showing great interest and asking thoughtful questions throughout. It was a fantastic opportunity to raise awareness of water safety in an enjoyable and memorable way.
We would like to thank the RNLI for providing such a valuable experience for all of our children.

We are enjoying our “We Are Kenn, We Are Ivy” community week.
The children have been busy tidying the front of the school, adding new plants to the pots, picking up litter, and designing and delivering leaflets to advertise our cream tea for local residents on Friday.
This week, we are proud to be supporting both our school and the wider community as we work together across the Ivy Education Trust on a range of engaging, school-based activities.