Year 6 Careers day 2023

As part of the Year 6 careers day initiative, the Year 6 children were given the opportunity to meet and interview 3 parents from different professions and fields of work. They met a dentist/entrepreneur, a football coach/bodyguard and a care worker. The parents spoke about their careers and how they reached their goals. The children […]

Colchester Zoo Trip

The Early years children had an amazing trip to Colchester Zoo. This trip was linked to our topic on `Animals’. We discovered and observed various animals that we have been learning about throughout our topic stories. The children and adults persevered walking in the summer weather and we had lots of fun. Well done Early […]

Trip to Cambridge University

As part of the school’s promotion to aspire to do great things and have high expectations, the Year 5 and 6 children visited Cambridge University (Clare college). They had the opportunity to experience the life of a university student and discover the opportunities that universities provide. There was a tour of the university, lunch was […]

Launch of the Whitechapel Fountain

Year 3 and 4 were invited to the unveiling and restoration of the Whitechapel Fountain. The children previously visited the location when learning about the Romans in their history topic. The Whitechapel Fountain stands upon the original site of the ‘white chapel’ that gave a name to the East London borough. The fountain dates from […]

The whitechapel Fountain project

The Year 3 and 4 children participated in a special workshop where they created posters on the history of the Whitechapel fountain and Altab Ali Park. The children were taught about the important history of the Whitechapel fountain. They wrote couplet poems about the Whitechapel fountain which will be entered into a competition. The children […]

Eid celebrations at Buttercup

We celebrated Eid together as a school community. The children wore their best clothes and brought in delicious food to share with their classes. We all had a great afternoon full of friendship, happiness and unity!

Hobgoblin theatre production at Buttercup

We ended Book Week with a bang by inviting the Hobgoblin theatre company to perform the stories,  ‘Jack and the beanstalk’  and  ‘Alice in wonderland’ to the whole school. The stories were based around  story telling and empathising with characters. These interactive shows were enjoyed by all and kept everyone entertained and mesmerised!

Pyjama day at Buttercup!

This year our theme for Book week was ’Bedtime stories’. Children bought in their favourite bedtime stories to share with their class. To end the week, we invited all  the children and staff to be super snug, by coming into school in their pyjamas!

Buttercup book sale!

We arranged our very own book sale to encourage children to buy books of their choice. There was a variety of fiction and non fiction books to choose from. It was great to see the enthusiasm shown by the children, many went home with a book or a handful of books that they were excited […]

STOP, DROP AND READ!

Over the week, we played the ‘Stop, drop and read’ game in class. The rule of the game was whenever the teacher called out ‘Stop, drop and read’, the children had to stop whatever they were doing and grab a book to read. This happened in the middle of lessons, at break time and even […]

Partner reading  around the school

The Year 3 and 4 children went down to the Year 1 and 2 class and the Year 5 and 6 children went down to the children in EYFS and spent time reading to them. The Year 1 and 2 children also got the opportunity to read to the older children. It was encouraging to […]

Book exchange day at Buttercup

The children were encouraged to bring a used book from home that they have read and enjoyed to exchange with other members of their class. This way children got to take home a new book to read and enjoy, but without paying for it!

World Down Syndrome day 2023

On March 21st we observed World Down Syndrome day at Buttercup. The theme this year was ‘We call for people and organisations around the world to be With Us Not For Us’. The children discussed why people with disabilities have the right to be treated fairly and have the same opportunities as everyone else, working With […]

Read for good Readathon!

We are really excited to share that the school will be taking part in the ‘Read for good’ readathon as part of our Book week which will take place from 20th March 2023. Taking part in Readathon is a brilliant way to get reading and raising money to help provide much needed books for our […]

Charity bake sale for Turkey and Syria

The school organised a charity bake sale to raise funds for the victims of the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. The event took place on Friday 10th March 2023. Children, parents and staff  made and contributed cakes, biscuits, sweet cones, popcorn cones amongst other goodies to sell on the day. The event was such […]

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, […]