East Wickham Primary Academy Welling

On Tuesday, nine Year 6 pupils with an interest in pursuing a career in science or engineering, visited King's College London for an exciting and educational day of scientific discovery.

The visit began with a fascinating workshop exploring how light behaves in different liquids. We learned that a glass thermometer becomes almost invisible when placed in glycerine because light bends by the same amount as it passes through both the liquid and the glass. This demonstrated how scientists use the properties of light to investigate and explain the world around us.

We then had the opportunity to see how scientists use advanced microscopes in their research. Using this sophisticated equipment, each pupil was able to capture an image of a specimen, giving us a valuable insight into the work carried out in modern laboratories.

After lunch, we took part in a hands-on science experiment and had the chance to ask a wide range of questions. The scientists were extremely knowledgeable and provided detailed answers, helping us to deepen our understanding of scientific concepts and careers in science.

Overall, the visit was both enjoyable and inspiring. We learned many interesting facts, developed our scientific knowledge and gained a greater appreciation of the exciting opportunities that a future in science can offer.

🌟 Our first ‘Outdoor Classroom Day’ was a huge success before half term! We wanted to share a range of photos with you of all the amazing activities the staff came up with, including scavenger hunts around the field, creating wooden picture frames, bug hunts, making bird feeders, chalk art and an enormous obstacle course created by Year 6 for Year 4 to go round! 🐞🎨

Key Stage 2 were busy planting seeds, bulbs and plants in our garden and thankfully, the weather was kind to us! A massive thank you to our incredible staff for making this day possible and to all our amazing children who participated with such enthusiasm! 🌱💚

We also want to express our gratitude for all the donations received. Every penny raised will go towards enhancing our garden and creating a fantastic outdoor learning environment for our children. A special shoutout to everyone who donated seeds – we truly appreciate your generosity! 🌼

Y6 facebook post – trip to cinema & bowling – 22.05.26
🎳🍿 What a fantastic way to celebrate the end of SATs week! 🍿🎳
Our amazing Year 6 children enjoyed a very well-deserved treat today after all their hard work and determination last week. This morning, they headed off to the cinema with their very own snack boxes before putting their bowling skills to the test at the bowling alley! 🎬✨
There were lots of smiles, laughter and a few impressive strikes along the way! It was lovely to see the children relaxing, having fun and making special memories with their friends after such a busy week.
We are so proud of all of their effort, resilience and positive attitude throughout SATs week — well done, Year 6! 🌟👏

Ahoy, parents! 🏴‍☠️ 2TM had a fantastic day filled with adventure as we dressed up as pirates! The children created their very own treasure maps and crafted amazing pirate-themed projects. To top it all off, we enjoyed a delightful pirate feast followed by a lively disco! 🎉

🌍 On Thursday 21st May, East Wickham will be participating in Outdoor Classroom Day, organised by our fantastic group of Agents of Change! 🌱

We have planned a variety of engaging activities that will take place in the beautiful areas of our school, including the field, playground, and Forest School. To support our school garden project, we will be having a non-uniform day and kindly ask for a suggested donation of £1.00 per child. The Agents of Change have also suggested that the children dress in a wildlife theme. This could be anything from flowery or bug-themed t-shirts to animal print clothing, or even spring and summer colours. Feel free to get creative with butterfly wings or any other fun ideas! 🦋

As we will be spending the day outdoors, please ensure your child wears appropriate clothing for the weather, including a waterproof coat, a hat and sun cream to cover all eventualities. ☀️

The Agents of Change would greatly appreciate any donations of seeds or plants to support our garden project. Please hand in at the office. Your contributions will help us create a vibrant and educational space for our children to learn about nature and sustainability. 🌼

🌟 A huge thank you to everyone for wearing red on Friday in support of Show Racism the Red Card Day! ❤️ Our classes engaged in meaningful activities and discussions about the importance of standing against racism. A special shoutout to Miss Evans and the Agents of Change for organising a fantastic day and delivering a brilliant assembly! 🙌 We also appreciate all the parents and carers who came out to support our children. Together, we are making a difference! 💪

We can't wait to see you all in red tomorrow for 'Show Racism the Red Card' Day.

Over the last couple of weeks, children across KS1 and KS2 have taken part in the TCS Mini Marathon in Schools event for the second year running! 🏃☀️

Whether they walked, jogged or skipped, every child completed 2 miles around the field in the beautiful sunshine and gave it their very best effort. We were so proud to see such determination, resilience and enthusiasm from everyone involved - including the teachers!

Most importantly, it was wonderful to see so many smiles all the way round. Well done everyone, you were amazing! 👏