Memories of 2023-2024
- 23/11/23
Year 3 at Forest School
Flame Robins and Grey Falcons had a fun and very muddy time at their first Forest School session of Year 3. They tested their resilience in ascending muddy slopes, sliding down, helping each other carry logs, making dens, whittling spears, splashing in puddles, and fighting off dragons (see if...Read Full Story - 17/11/23
Year 3 & 4 Dodgeball Tournament
On Wednesday 8th November Katherine Semar took 3 teams from the Year 3&4 Dodgeball Squad to compete in the Dodgeball Tournament at Lord Butler.Read Full Story - 13/11/23
Infant Remembrance Day Assembly
During our Infant School Remembrance Assembly on Friday, we all took a moment of quiet reflection to remember those that have given their lives for us. At the end of the assembly, all the children added their pennies to the poppy as part of our contribution towards this year’s Poppy Appeal. Th...Read Full Story - 10/11/23
Puma Class Remembrance Assembly
On Friday 10th November 2023, Puma Class held a Remembrance Day Assembly. All children placed their donations on a huge poppy, which will be given to the Royal British Legion.Read Full Story - 10/11/23
Early Years Owl VIsit
Early Years recently launched their new topic with a visit from the Owl Raptor Foundation where they got close to different birds and got a chance to see them fly.Read Full Story - 10/11/23
Year 1 Topic Launch
Year One launched their topic by holding an 'old toy' museum. The children thoroughly enjoyed finding out about the toys and playing with them. Some of the toys were more than 40 years old and extremely well-loved. What a magical morning for toy lovers!Read Full Story - 10/11/23
Lynx Class Assembly
Lynx Class recently held their class assembly - please enjoy the photos.Read Full Story - 10/11/23
Leopard Class Assembly
Leopard Class recently held their class assembly - please enjoy the photos.Read Full Story - 06/11/23
Year 5 Ancient Greek Day
Year 5 travelled back in time to Ancient Greece and took part in a variety of different activities. They visited a market square and tried out different crafts including making a wax tablet and a mosaic. Some children paid a visit to the apothecary for advice and cures for their ailments. Meanwhile...Read Full Story - 06/11/23
Year 6 Visit Duxford IWM
On Thursday 2nd November, Year 6 landed their WW2 topic by making documentaries at Duxford. The children had already become experts on the Battle of Britain, and it was superb to watch them confidently make videos about the subject.Read Full Story - 03/11/23
Year 2 Visit Colchester Zoo
Year 2 had an amazing time visiting Colchester Zoo. After learning so much about the Amazing Animals that live in hot and cold climates in our geography and science lessons last half term, visiting the zoo to see some of these animals in real life was a great way to ‘land’ the topic...Read Full Story - 03/11/23
Year 1 Superhero Day
Year 1 recently had a fantastic day celebrating the end of their topic We Are Heroes. The children came to school dressed as superheroes or everyday heroes. We were very lucky to have a visit from a nurse, a detective and our local firefighters. We learnt all about the important roles of o...Read Full Story - 03/11/23
EYFS Topic Land
EYFS had a wonderful topic land! We received a letter from The Three Bears with a pumpkin that they had found in the forest! We made pumpkin soup for The Three Bears and then hunted for them in the forest and enjoyed tasting our home-made soup!Read Full Story - 30/10/23
Year 6 Visit Henry Moore Studios
Recently, Year 6 visited the Henry Moore Studios and Gardens to help inspire their artwork.Read Full Story - 20/10/23
Grey Falcon Class Assembly
On Thursday 19th October, Grey Falcons presented their class assembly. The focus was their topic ‘Down Under’ and they showed how much they had learnt about Australia in Geography, English, Music and Art.Read Full Story - 16/10/23
Year 3 Multi-Sports Festival
Year 3 enjoyed a sunny, happy and fun afternoon at St Thomas More taking part in a multi-sports festival organised by the Uttlesford School Sports Partnership. Thank you to the parents who helped with walking to the venue.Read Full Story - 13/10/23
Harvest Festival Assemblies
This week we held our Harvest Festival Assemblies. Congratulations to all the children on their wonderful performances, especially the Early Years children as this was their first ever Assembly!Read Full Story - 13/10/23
Year 6 World War 1 Day
Students of Year 6 at Katherine Semar Schools embarked on a thrilling journey through history as they were visited by a World War I re-enactment team and a remarkable 102-year-old pilot, Ted, who regaled them with tales of aviation adventures spanning eight decades. The event, part of their history...Read Full Story - 22/09/23
Early Years Topic Launch
Early Years launched their topic by discovering a crime scene in the school hall ! The children used their detective skills to conclude that the scene had been caused by Goldilocks breaking into the three bears' cottage!Read Full Story - 22/09/23
EY Children in the "Big" Playground
The Early Years children are enjoying playing in the 'big playground.' Some Y6 buddies have joined them to help them learn the rules and ensure they have a happy and safe time.Read Full Story - 22/09/23
Norfolk Lakes 2023
Please enjoy all our photos of our Year 6 children having a fantastic time at Norfolk Lakes recently.Read Full Story - 18/09/23
Year 6 at Clip 'n' Climb
Some of the Year 6 children had a fantastic time at Clip 'n' Climb last week. Enjoy the photos!Read Full Story - 18/09/23
Year 2 Topic Launch - Amazing Animals
Polar bear class made a great start to their science topic on Amazing Animals. They invented some amazing new animals. They had to carefully consider the animals special abilities, what they ate and what the animal needed in its habitat. They then designed their animals, labelled their special...Read Full Story - 18/09/23
International Dot Day
Both the Infants and Juniors celebrated International Dot Day this week with an art assembly. Children enjoyed having the book ‘The Dot’ read to them, then discussed the wonderful artwork by Peter H Reynolds. We researched his work and tried our own dot creations. It was amazing how crea...Read Full Story - 15/09/23
Polar Bear Class First Day
Polar Bear class received a very special delivery on their first day in year 2. We opened it carefully and discovered a polar bear! There was a letter from the polar bear stating that it was going to spend the year with us, helping us learn. It also said that it had hidden information about polar be...Read Full Story - 15/09/23
EY First Lunch
The Early Years children really enjoyed their first school lunch. With the support of some Y6 buddies, they were all able to collect their meal from the kitchen, find a space to sit and enjoy the food cooked by our fantastic kitchen team. There were lots of clean plates so I think we can safely...Read Full Story - 15/09/23
EY First Days at School
The children have made a fabulous start to school and we are so proud of how confidently and independently the children have come into school. Many children have loved our climbing equipment whilst others have enjoyed playing with the 'babies.' Some children have b...Read Full Story - 15/09/23
Year 3 Topic Launch
Year 3 launched their Down Under topic learning with the arrival of a rucksack full of interesting items, and a letter written in very peculiar English. The children quickly worked out that the author of the letter is Jim Kanga, and he had packed a lot of Australian items in his rucksack...Read Full Story - 12/09/23
Year 1 Topic Launch
The year one children arrived at their classroom this morning to find a package. Inside the package was a note from Super Semar detailing a top-secret mission. The children had to hunt for the superheroes which were located outside.Read Full Story - 11/09/23
Year 5 Teambuilding
Year 5 had a busy start to the Autumn Term, ending the day with some team building activities. What a great start to the year!Read Full Story