Lansdowne Primary Academy joined the nationwide Beat the Street at the launch event on 13 May, kicking off six weeks of walking, wheeling, cycling and tapping Beat Boxes across the local area. Pupils, families and staff are already embracing the challenge, turning everyday journeys into friendly competition as they collect points, explore their community and encourage healthier, more active travel habits. With teams forming and rivalries growing, the excitement is building as everyone aims to climb the leaderboard and see who will come out on top by the end of the challenge.

At Lansdowne Primary Academy, Year 2 pupils were immersed in a memorable and imaginative experience during a special visit from KIT Theatre. The excitement began with a mysterious letter and a message from Agent Cedric about a shooting star landing at the school. Soon after, the children discovered an unusual egg in the playground, which they carefully cared for over the course of the week. By Friday, they were thrilled to find it had hatched, and after another surprise appearance from Agent Cedric, they followed a trail of clues to the Forest School where they met Nanoo the alien. Back in the classroom, pupils enthusiastically supported Nanoo in learning English and shared a nursery rhyme, showing excellent creativity, curiosity, and engagement throughout.

Year 4 took part in a Stone Age experience day today, which proved to be an exciting and enriching learning experience. The day began with an introduction of fascinating insights into the Stone Age period and what life was like during that time.

Throughout the day, the children engaged in a range of hands-on activities, including a hunter-gatherer challenge (archery), creating arrows with real flint heads, producing cave-style artwork on slate, examining genuine animal bones, and exploring various artefacts from the era.

It was a fantastic way to conclude our History unit, helping to reinforce and deepen the children’s understanding of the topic while bringing their learning to life.

A huge thank you to all the families who joined us for our Eid breakfast on Friday 20th March. Events like these are incredibly important to us, as they reflect one of our school’s greatest strengths—our diverse and vibrant community. By taking the time to learn about and celebrate each other’s traditions, we continue to build a welcoming and inclusive environment where every child and family feels a true sense of belonging.

Staff thoroughly enjoyed the warm conversations throughout the morning, as well as the creativity, fun, and resilience shown during the star-making activity. It was a truly memorable occasion, and we are already looking forward to our next celebration together.

During Science Week, families took part in a fun family learning activity where they made UV bracelets to explore how strong the sun’s rays can be. Using special UV-sensitive beads, participants created colourful bracelets that change colour when exposed to sunlight. This hands-on activity helped children and their families understand ultraviolet (UV) radiation and how sunlight intensity can vary throughout the day.

Year 5 had a fantastic time on their trip to London, trading their desks for the bustling banks of the Thames! As a central part of our Geography unit on Rivers, the children took to the water on a river boat, gaining a first-hand look at the scale and significance of the River Thames. It was wonderful to hear them identifying landmarks they have learnt about in their Geography unit. The day was further enriched by a visit to the Tate, where the children explored incredible artwork and sharpened their observational skills. The children enjoyed looking at artwork and sketching throughout the trip.