In our final half term as Year 4 pupils, we welcomed parents into our last family learning session to celebrate the children’s studies in Art. The children focused their talents on creating a collage inspired by the work of Henri Rousseau, filled with bright garden themed colours, tropical highlights and the odd animal or two, the children took inspiration from their Geography and English units - dedicating their work to the rainforest. The outcomes were simply beautiful!

We’d like to thank you all for your continued support, in this and every parent event throughout the year. It’s been an incredible year for all of us! We wish the children the very best as they continue their journey into Year 5.

‘Thurrock held their inaugural SEND and AP awards on Friday 27^th June at Stifford Clays primary school to celebrate the incredible achievements of children and young people with disabilities across the borough. There was a total of seven awards including Student of the Year Award, Little Achievers Award (EYFS – Overcoming Challenges to Access Education) and Alternative Provision Rising Star Award. LPA nominated 7 pupils in 3 different categories and 3 of our pupils, out of 94 nominations, made it the finals!

In each category there were two runners up and the winner.  Two out of the three pupils from LPA nominated were winners.

The hall was a busy event and the pupils sat for an hour and a half listening to all the awards. Each pupil managed wonderfully and all had the confidence to go up on to the stage to receive their certificate and award. They all congratulated each other and were fantastic ambassadors for LPA at the event. We are incredibly proud of all of them.’

Danny, Yr 4 – Student of the Year [2nd]

Joseph, Reception – Little Achievers [1st]

Zachary, Yr 2 – Student of the Year [1st]

Year 3 had a fantastic trip to Hyde Hall, where they explored the beautiful gardens as part of their science topic on plants. The children took part in engaging activities that helped them learn about germination, seed dispersal, and pollination. They observed how plants grow from seeds, how seeds travel in different ways, and the important role pollinators play in the life cycle of plants. Back in the classroom, the children also dissected flowers to investigate their different parts and understand how plants reproduce. It was a fun and educational experience that brought their science learning to life!