WORLD HIJAB DAY’

To mark ‘World Hijab Day’ the school councillors at Buttercup Primary School went out to the public bearing beautiful gifts! Under 100 hijab pieces were handed out to the public by our proud councillors! It was an amazing way to bond with the         community and many were taken by surprise to be given a scarf […]

Safer Internet Day at Buttercup Primary school

Tuesday 7th February 2023 Safer Internet Day aims to inspire a national conversation about using technology responsibly, respectfully, critically and creatively.  Coordinated in the UK by the UK Safer Internet Centre the celebration sees hundreds of organisations get involved to help promote the safe, responsible and positive use of digital technology for children and young people. Safer Internet […]

Centre of the Cell science show- Key stage 2

If you have ever wondered what snot, sick or scabs are made of, why cheesy feet smell so bad, or how your body fights off microscopic monsters when they manage to invade your body, then this show is for you! Come and take on the role of a scientist and discover the world of cells, […]

Centre of the Cell science show- Key stage 1

Meet Melissa, a new-born creature who is trying to find her mummy! Along the way she meets lots of new friends who teach her about the wonderful world of living things, cells and DNA!

Celebrating World Hijab Day at Buttercup Primary

We celebrated World Hijab Day by wearing beautiful hijabs of all colours and styles.  World Hijab Day is an annual event founded by Nazma Khan in 2013. The event takes place on February 1st each year in 140 countries worldwide. Its stated purpose is to encourage women of all religions and backgrounds to wear and experience […]

Hijab gifts-World hijab day

The girls and the staff were gifted beautiful hijabs by the headteacher Miss Zara, to celebrate World hijab day. They were reminded that the head scarf is not a barrier to prevent them from succeeding in life. Girls can dream big and become whatever they want and that the head scarf is not just a […]

Science Week in Year 1 and 2

For Science Week KS1 conducted a coloured flower experiment.  The aim of this experiment was to explore how water is transferred through the plant. This experiment demonstrated how plants transport water up the stem via the xylem, to reach the leaves and petals. Throughout the week we observed how long it took for the bright […]

Investigating atoms in Yr 3 and 4

Science Week Year 3 and 4 children took a plunge into the world of scientific learning and discovery. They engaged in a practical lesson looking at plant and animal cells using a light microscope. The children were beyond amazed and intrigued by what they discovered. This lesson was essential as it deepened their understanding on […]

Science week dressing up day!

Yet again another amazing day of amazing costumes designed and made by the children to celebrate the end of Science week at Buttercup Primary. We are so impressed with the thought and creativeness of the costumes worn today. Fantastic!

Litter picking day

Eco Ambassadors litter picking day Our Eco Ambassadors are taking littering issues into their own hands, after piles of rubbish started to appear nearby. Our Ambassadors didn’t want to just make posters to raise awareness but they wanted to be involved and so they proposed a school litter pick. Its fantastic to know our children […]

More gifts from brother Emdad Rahman OBE

Brother Emdad returned again with activity/reading books called ’The story corner’ for KS 1 from Bookmark. They are a children’s literacy charity that wants every child to read. The books contain stories, and games for the children to enjoy. We thank brother Emdad for always remembering our school

‘We respect everyone’

Horniman museum trip 

Maths Week in KS 1

For Maths week, KS1 created posters about topics that they enjoyed this term followed by some facts about Maths that they know. This helped them recap their knowledge about what they have learnt this term as well as what they enjoyed most. They then moved onto the maths table which had many maths related resources […]

Maths week in Year 3 and 4

Math Week

Children in year 5 and 6 chose to make pizzas for their apprentice challenge as they have been learning about fractions. They used their knowledge of mixed and improper fractions to work out that they needed at least 5 pizzas, cut into quarters (to be sold for £1) to make the £20 back. Any pizza […]

Maths week EYFS 2022

During Maths week, Early years were really busy exploring patterns and cutting fruits to make fruit kebabs. The children had an exciting time learning how to measure ingredients to make cookies and cup cakes. We decorated them and sold them during the maths week food sale. They were super yummy to eat and we made […]

The Apprentice challenge food sale

Maths hat competition