Embedded Files
Upper Phase
Author Adam Kay and Illustrator
5th June 2025
On Thursday 5th of June, we were excited to welcome bestselling author Adam Kay and illustrator Henry Paker to our school.
Adam Kay is a former doctor who has turned his love of medicine into fun and fascinating books for children. While he first became famous for his adult memoir This Is Going to Hurt, Adam is now inspiring young readers with his hilarious and educational children’s books.
Adam introduced his first novel for children, Dexter Procter, the Ten-Year-Old Doctor in a fun and exciting presentation for the Upper Phase children. Henry was also illustrating live during the event and the children were able to watch this on a big screen and follow along. This was a fantastic and fun event and the children were also able to buy personally signed and illustrated copies of Adam's books.
Year 4
Royal Courts of Justice
12th May 2025
Year 4 had an unforgettable experience on their recent visit to the National Courts of Justice, where they took part in a mock trial based on a real life cyberbullying case. The children stepped into the shoes of courtroom roles - including judge, jury and defendant - as they explored the justice system and deliberated the verdict. Children got to meet Lady Justice Carr and several other judges, who generously answered the children’s questions about the legal system and their career choices.
Reception
Walthamstow Wetlands
6th and 14th May 2025
Beech Class had a fantastic adventure at the Walthamstow Wetlands! We immersed ourselves in the beauty of the natural landscape, exploring the river, majestic weeping willow trees, and the impressive man-made reservoir. Along the way, we spotted geese, a variety of birds, and different types of nests, adding to the excitement of our day.
The highlights of our trip included a thrilling mini beast hunt and pond dipping.
We uncovered an array of fascinating creatures, such as millipedes, worms, spiders, newts, bugs, and beetles—an unforgettable experience for all!
Pupil Leadership
Meeting with Haringey Borough Council
29th April 2025
Some of our pupil leaders went to Alexandra House and met with the leader of Haringey Borough: Cllr Peray Ahmet. They also met with the chief executiv Andy Donald and various other council members as well as the Mayor of Haringey: Cllr Sue Jameson. Each member of Haringey Council discussed the importance of their roles, the impact they have on the community and how they support the community we live in.
Our children asked several inquisitive questions regarding their pledges on how they will fulfill and further improve our community.
This gave our pupil leaders a first hand insight of how their current roles in the wider world plays a major part of everyone's lives in the community they live in.
Bikeability Group
Ride around the Borough
28th March 2025
A group of selected Year 5 and 6 pupils put their Bikeability training to the test. They cycled through the streets of Haringey, enjoying the sunny weather (finally) and a well-earned picnic lunch at Alexandra Palace—where they took in the stunning views of London. It was a great opportunity for children to build confidence and experience.
Year 4
Science Museum Visit
27th March 2025
Year 4 headed to the Science Museum, where they explored an interactive gaming exhibition. Spanning 50 years of video game history, the exhibit featured classic games like Pong and Pac-Man (who remembers these?), as well as modern favourites like Minecraft and Mario Kart. Pupils had a fantastic time competing with friends, rediscovering old favourites, and even trying out the latest virtual reality experiences.
Year 5
IMAX Theatre at the Science Museum
25th March 2025
Year 5 visited the Science Museum’s IMAX theatre to watch Antarctica in 3D. Using state-of-the-art underwater filming techniques, this breath taking documentary transported pupils to one of the most remote places on Earth, highlighting its importance to our planet.
Nursery
Firefighter Visit
10th March 2025
The nursery children had an exciting day as they welcomed real-life heroes to the school! The firefighters' visit was filled with smiles, laughter, and wide-eyed wonder as the little ones got up close to a big red fire engine, tried on helmets, and even had a go at spraying water from the hose. The firefighters shared important safety tips in a fun and engaging way, making learning an adventure. It was a thrilling experience, leaving the children inspired and full of excitement long after the visit ended!
Year 3 Trip
Twist Museum
7th March 2025
Year 3 had a brilliant time at the Twist Museum. The museum is made up of a series of interconnected zones devoted to the contemplation of how we see things. Through a combination of science and art, the interactive museum hopes to bring people together, challenging them and encouraging them to discuss and reflect on the ways in which we all perceive the world differently.
Year 6 Trip
Tim Burton Experience at The Design Museum
21st & 22nd January 2025
The children had a great time and delved into the fantastical world of Tim Burton in this major exhibition at the Design Museum. They explored his remarkable creations and key collaborations with designers.
Year 2 Walk
Great Fire of London Walk
21st & 22nd January 2025
Year 2 embarked on an exciting educational journey through London to explore the historical sites affected by the Great Fire of 1666. Our adventure began with a train ride from Wood Green to St. Paul's Cathedral, one of the most famous landmarks in the city. We also we visited the Monument - the very site where the Great Fire of London started on Pudding Lane, the Monument serves as a powerful tribute to the fire’s devastation and the city’s remarkable recovery. The students were in awe as they looked up at the towering column, imagining the fire's fury and the resilience of the people who rebuilt the city.
Year 2 Workshop
ZooLab
28th November 2024
Year 2 children stepped into the fascinating world of animals with ZooLab! On the day, we met wonderful creatures like Olaf the Corn snake, who slithers gracefully through warm, forested habitats, using his flicking tongue to explore his surroundings. The children had a chance to hold, stroke, and observe these amazing creatures while discovering how their habitats and clever adaptations help them survive. It was a hands-on experience full of fascinating facts and unforgettable moments!
Year 1 - 6 Workshop
OpenView Education: Anti-Bullying
19th November 2024
As part of Anti-bullying Week, the children took part in interactive workshops to promote positive friendships. The workshops were delivered by OpenView Education who are a dedicated team of theatre professionals, educators and subject specialists with the focus of providing theatre based training in Anti-Bullying, Internet Safety and Wellbeing for students of all ages. They integrate role-play, puppetry and forum-theatre to create powerful learning experiences, making it easier for children to understand topics.
Year 1
Local Walk
4th November 2024
Year 1 children went on a local walk to Wood Green High Street and Noel Park Estate. We took a map with us, allowing us to locate places like the school, places of worship, the station, and the cinema by interpreting the symbols on the map. During our walk, we learned that Wood Green is in North London and how to find out the address of a house by looking for the number and the name of the road. We also learned about the cultural diversity of our local area by walking down the high street.
Early Years
Falconry Visit
14th October 2024
Early Years children were captivated by the Falconry visit last week. It was an unforgettable opportunity to expand our knowledge about owls and other fascinating birds. There was an extensive range of birds of prey including vultures, eagles, falcons, hawks and owls. The children were really excited to get close to our flying friends and some children even felt their wings!
Year 5
Courtauld Institute of Art
1st October 2024
To enrich the Year 5 children’s experience of Impressionism, a visit was organised to The Courtauld Gallery, one of the world’s foremost centres for the study of art history. At the venue, the children had the chance to explore the gallery and admire a remarkable art collection, featuring renowned Impressionist and Post-Impressionist masterpieces. The main activity was a workshop where the children learned about painting and drawing techniques, investigated colour and form, and ultimately created an Impressionist painting alongside an artist.
School Council
Houses of Parliament
1st October 2024
Our School Council representatives attended an educational visit to the
Houses of Parliament. The children learned lots of facts and all about the events that take place there daily. They also toured the palace grounds and even entered the House of Lords!
After the tour, our representatives were taken to a workshop where they participated in a variety of activities based on everything they had learned during the tour. The whole experience made them realise that their voice had the potential to make a difference, not only in their school but in society as a whole.
Year 4 Trip
London Zoo
27th September 2024
Year 4 visited London Zoo as part of our "Animals including Humans" unit. We explored fascinating exhibits, including the lions, the vibrant butterfly garden, and a range of amphibians. The trip was an exciting learning experience, and everyone had a fantastic time discovering more about these amazing animals!
Year 3 Workshop
Stone Age
26th September 2024
Year 3 participated in a workshop that brought the Stone Age to life with an unforgettable day of hands-on, engaging activities and demonstrations. The children explored fire-making, cave painting, shelter building, constructing their own Stonehenge, wolf taming, and the use of tools and hunting weapons. This interactive experience offered our students a hands-on journey through the fascinating world of the Stone Age, bringing history to life in a way they will never forget.
Year 6 Workshop
Ancient Benin
25th September 2024
Our Year 6 students took part in an immersive workshop that explored the Kingdom of Benin, which thrived between 900 and 1897 AD in West Africa. Through role play and interactive activities, the children delved into the timeline of the Edo people, their achievements, and their rituals. They also gained a deeper understanding of Benin’s culture, society, and gods. The session was both informative and engaging, leaving the students with a vivid picture of life in this ancient civilisation.
Eco Council
Russell Park
19th September 2024
Our young Eco Council representatives have been
busy litter picking at Russell Park.
The impact they have already had on our local environment is remarkable.
They are so keen to make a difference and we look forward to seeing more of their work as the year progresses.
Year 2
Trent Park
18th September 2024
Year 2 had a great experience exploring nature and drawing different plants and trees they identified at Trent Park. They also became explorers and tested materials to create a shelter in the park. The children considered how to make a house the most sustainable against different types of weather.
Year 4
Workshop: "Eat beautiful with Itsu"
18th July 2024
Year 4 were delighted to welcome restaurant staff from Itsu to take part in their ‘eat beautiful with itsu’ Teaching and Learning programme for children in school. Itsu is dedicated to an Asian-inspired menu which is nutritious, fast & affordable and has introduced the programme for Year 4 pupils to understand the principles of Asian-inspired, nutritious cooking. Students learned culinary skills and put them into practice by creating their own delicious veggie bowls. The fun didn't stop there – each student took home a set of goodies to craft their own miso noodles, using the fresh ingredients from their veggie bowls. It was a delightful and educational experience, inspiring our young chefs to explore healthy cooking!
Year 4
Legoland
18th July 2024
Year 4 had the best time at Legoland. It was a fun-filled day full of smiles and laughter while braving some of the most thrilling rides! The children enjoyed the rides as well as the Legoland experiences such as Pirate Reef, Junior Driving School and Lego City: Deep Sea Adventure. It was a great day for a theme park visit and the perfect way to end the academic year.
Year 1
Clacton Seaside
17th July 2024
Year 1 finished their year together and created a very special memory with a day out at the seaside. The enjoyment started with a long coach trip before arriving at Clacton seafront, then set up camp and had a picnic lunch. The children ate everything except what the seagulls stole! Next, was a big playtime in the sand with games, digging, badminton and an endless number of activities until it was time for a cool off paddle in the sea. The final treat was an ice lolly before heading back home after having a great time!
Year 4
River Cruise
11th July 2024
Year 3 had a wonderful time sightseeing during a river cruise of London's iconic sights like Big Ben, the London Eye, and Tower Bridge. They learned fascinating facts and stories that bring London to life and enjoyed a picnic by the London Eye. It was a great adventure and a memorable experience for our little adventurers!
Year 5 & 6
Residential: Cuffley Camp
10th - 14th June 2024
The children had a great time discovering new skills while taking part in problem solving activities at Cuffley camp. Cuffley camp is dedicated to helping children develop essential skills, character and promote wellbeing through outdoor learning activities. The activities are designed to encourage the development of resilience, team-work, self-confidence as well as environmental understanding.
Year 6
TFL Workshop
11th June 2024
Transport for London Citizens visited year 6 children for a presentation to educate students about personal safety and responsibility and awareness both on and around public transport. The presentation sought to inform, challenge and reinforce the knowledge of Year 6 students as they become increasingly independent. It was a fun and interactive workshop which included information about journey planning, using different modes of transport, Zip Oyster photocards, getting help and what to do in an emergency.
Pupil Leadership
Royal Courts of Justice
10th June 2024
On Monday 10th June some of our Pupil Leaders attended a trip to the Royal Courts of Justice in Strand. Each pupil was allocated a role and re-enacted a real court hearing from the Victorian era. They had to listen to the hearing and come to their verdict on the case. Each of our pupil leaders had their own roles: the Judge, the witnesses, the jurors, the barristers, the clerk, the usher, solicitors and the defendant.
Year 2
Cuffley
7th June 2024
Year 2 children had a wonderful time learning interesting facts about the woods in Cuffley. They were very busy exploring and identifying all the different types of trees and plants and were also introduced to Harriet the Hornbeam who has been around since the 1500s! She is the oldest tree in the country and also able to withstand lightning!
Year 5
Junior Road Watch
16th May 2024
Some of our children had the opportunity to take part in speed awareness engagement around our school with the local police. The aim of the project is to change driver behaviour by educating drivers on the dangers of speeding. A trained police officer worked together with the pupil to identify motorists travelling faster than the national police guidelines. The children were really engaged with the project and were keen to take part in working with the police which sparked ideas for careers.
Year 3, 4 & 5
Author Visit
10th May 2024
The children were really excited to meet author Abi Elphinstone. She came to visit Noel Park with her publicist and Emma from Pickled Pepper Books. Abi talked to the children about her career as an author, what inspires her and how she gets the ideas for her books. The talk was full of energy and the children loved the interactive elements and humour. They had some time to ask some questions and were also able to meet Abi after the assembly and have any books they had purchased signed. It was a fantastic talk and a great opportunity for the children to meet a successful author.
Reception
Walthamstow Wetlands
9th, 13th & 20th May 2024
Ash class had the best time at Walthamstow Wetlands which is an internationally important nature reserve, providing home and shelter to a wide range of wildlife, from rare waterfowl to majestic birds of prey. The children were eager to learn about different habitats and were not afraid to get their hands dirty while making new discoveries!
Year 3
St Paul's Cathedral
9th May 2024
Year 3 classes visited the spectacular St Paul’s Cathedral as part of their learning about how the great fire of London impacted the current skyline. St Paul’s Cathedral is a vibrant working church, a national treasure and a London icon. Designed by Sir Christopher Wren in the late 17th century, it has been the Cathedral Church of the Diocese of London for over 1,400 years. The children were really excited to consolidate their learning and were amazed by the beautiful architecture and artwork inside the Cathedral. They had a lovely picnic in the church gardens, followed by a guided tour around the cathedral where they learned more about the history of the building.
Year 3
Creative Creations Workshop
1st May 2024
We were really lucky to have Animal Aspirations visit us who aim to change the face of veterinary and animal sciences through engaging student-led workshops. Part of the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) University of London, the student-led project aims to increase diversity in veterinary medicine and animal-related careers. The children had a great experience at the workshop where they practised bandaging and used stethoscopes to hear a dog’s heartbeat. The best part was meeting Cricket the Chihuahua who stole our hearts!
EYFS
Zoo Lab Visit
25th April 2024
Early Years had some interesting visitors from Zoo Lab ! The children enjoyed learning some amazing facts about millipedes, corn snakes, tree frogs and gerbils. We even had the opportunity to hold and stroke these lovely creatures. The highlight for us was meeting Cinnamon the tarantula that has 48 knees!
Year 5
Gunnersbury Park Victorian School
23rd April 2024
On Tuesday 23rd April 2024 the children in Quince and Rosewood Classes, Year Five, travelled to Gunnersbury Park Museum near Acton Town. Further developing their knowledge of the Victorian era, they all took part in an immersive and interactive classroom experience. Wearing authentic costumes they completed lessons based around the three R's (reading, writing and arithmetic) and also experienced the strict discipline and harsh punishments that Victorian schoolchildren had to suffer. The workshop was informative and fun and is thoroughly recommended. They also had time to explore the museum and park and everyone had a brilliant day.
Year 4
Science Museum
22nd March 2024
Year 4 children thoroughly enjoyed their trip to the Science Museum. At the venue the children explored the exhibitions and interacted with hands on apparatus. There was a focus on the medicine, bodies and treatment galleries to consolidate their understanding of the unit about animals including humans, which they studied during the Autumn term.
Eco Council
Waltheof Gardens - Trees for Cities
20th March 2024
Our Eco Council members took part in a tree-planting workshop in Waltheof Gardens in Tottenham. Once the children were ready and prepared, they enthusiastically dug holes and carefully placed each sapling in the ground, ensuring they were planted properly. As they worked together, they learned about the importance of trees in improving air quality, providing habitats for wildlife, and creating a more pleasant environment for the community. The workshop was not only a fun and educational experience for the Eco Council members but also a valuable lesson in the importance of environmental stewardship and community involvement. They left Waltheof Gardens with a sense of accomplishment and a deeper appreciation for the impact they can have on their local area.
Reception
Wolves Lane Centre
19th & 20th March 2024
Reception had an amazing time at Wolves Lane Community Garden - a thriving space for sustainable growing, education, social enterprise and community engagement. The children loved exploring soil, planting a sunflower seed and discovered a palm house! They also tasted fresh herbs which was a very stimulating experience!
Year 6
Wightman Road Mosque
19th March 2024
Year 6 visited the London Islamic Mosque in Wightman Road on Tuesday and the children learnt a lot from their time there. The children were able to learn more in depth knowledge about Islam that built on their RE lessons in school. They were told all about the 5 pillars of Islam as well as some of the traditions and values that are an important part of the religion. We were shown around the mosque including the different prayer rooms. Some of the children in the year group who are Muslim then demonstrated to the rest of the year group how they pray when they come to the mosque. The trip was extremely interesting and informative and the children learnt a lot.
Year 3
Science Week: Lights Workshop
14th March 2024
Year 3s became scientists and took part in an exciting lights workshop. They completed 10 different experiments that explored different aspects of light, such as refraction and reflection, and even made a hologram! After completing the experiments, the children received a certificate and a “King’s Factor” badge, and all the classes received a special puzzle which showed a fun fact about light when complete! The children were able to apply what they have learned from their science lessons and the workshop was a great way to finish off the unit on lights.
Reading Bloggers
Pickled Pepper Bookshop
13th March 2024
Our reading bloggers had an exhilarating visit to the Pickled Pepper Bookshop in Crouch End. The visit began with an interview with the bookshop owner where the children asked lots of insightful questions. The children were in absolute amazement to find out that some of their all time favourite authors had also visited the bookshop in recent months and years. As part of their visit, the children also had the chance to choose a book to take back to school and experienced a live blogging session where they wrote a review based on the book they chose. You can find some of the reviews on the school website under the Reading Bloggers section.
Year 3
Gunnersbury Park Museum
23rd February 2024
Year 3 went on an exciting trip to Gunnersbury Park to consolidate our learning about The Romans. The children got to explore primary and secondary sources, act out scenes as significant people like Queen Boudicca and Julius Caesar. The children really enjoyed getting to show off their Roman knowledge and make links to our current topics. Like did you know? In the Roman times they used olive oil as sunscreen?
Year 6
Ancient Greece Workshop
7th February 2024
The children took part in a range of activities including drama, freeze frames, and even created a human museum displaying different statues and gods from the Ancient Greek times. The children then took part in ‘God’s got talent’ where they had to perform and share facts with the class about a certain god.
The children learned a lot from the day and really enjoyed the workshop!
Year 5
We Will Rock You Performance
6th February 2024
Year Five were lucky enough to attend an exclusive primary school performance of the musical We Will Rock You. This was performed by drama students at Heartlands High School. It was an amazing opportunity for the children to be exposed to the performing arts and experience a live show.
The show was 150 minutes long including an interval and the children were incredibly impressed by all of the performances, singing, dancing and acting talent on display. They gave the production rave reviews and hope to see more shows like this in the future. Thank you to Heartlands High School and Mr D. Amos (Head of Arts Faculty/Drama) for the invitation.
Year 1
Westminster Abbey
6th February 2024
Year 1 students had an exciting day at Westminster Abbey, where they explored its fascinating history. With a checklist in hand, they searched for interesting features and learned about some key artefacts or elements related to Christianity. They were particularly intrigued by the coronation chair, guessing what it was made of and discussing its importance during Queen Elizabeth II's and future King Charles III's coronations. Additionally, they had discussions about the history of Queen Mary I and Queen Elizabeth and their significance in the history of the UK. Excited and enriched, they left with memories of a memorable adventure.
Early Years
Metropolitan Police Visit
6th February 2024
The children enjoyed an unforgettable visit from the police force. They had the opportunity to ask lots of questions about a police officer’s role and were even granted special permission to explore the police van! Our favourite part was sitting behind the wheel and setting off the siren!
Year 2
Great Fire of London Workshop
26th January 2024
Year 2 immersed themselves in history as they went back in time to re-enact the night of the Great Fire of London. The children enjoyed getting into character with a history workshop that uncovered the Great Fire of London timeline, key characters, and how this disaster made 1666 a year to remember!
Early Years
Tottenham Fire Brigade Visit
15th January 2024
As part of their Spring 1 Transport and Travel topic this term, Nursery and Reception had a wonderful visit from the Tottenham Fire Station. The children were really excited to learn about the fantastic job of the firefighters and the great work they do in our community. They loved learning about the fire truck which includes a variety of different tools that are used during a call-out, and were also lucky enough to use the water hose too!
School Choir
Performance at Alexandra Palace
13th December 2023
Following their dress rehearsal at the Christmas Fair, our amazing choir had the opportunity to perform at Ally Pally East Court for the Haringey Christmas Festival. Their fantastic performance of I Can’t Sit Still really stole the show and they represented Noel Park wonderfully throughout the evening. It was a really lovely way to get into the festive mood!
School Council
Grace Baptist Church
10th November 2023
After a very successful food drive, our wonderful school council visited Grace Baptist church for the first time this year to help sort and organise the donations. They really enjoyed seeing the results of their hard work and the impact it is having on the local community.
Year 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6
Vue Cinema
7th & 8th November 2023
We were very lucky enough to be taking part in the Into Film Festival again this year which is a UK-wide celebration of film and education for 5-19 year olds. The children had a great opportunity to visit the cinema to watch a film premiere. The new film titles included Puss in Boots: The Last Wish and Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie. The children were thrilled to see their favourite characters on the big screen!
Pupil Leaders
Alfred Findley House
November 2023
A group of children from across the school got out in the community to showcase their talents for the residents of Alfred Findley House. From singing to poetry performance, the children did a fantastic job entertaining the residents and have already been invited back for future performances.
Reception
Wood Green Library
November 2023
Reception children went on a short trip and visited the local library in Wood Green where they were able to discover new books and learn how to loan and return books. They listened to a story during circle time and had the opportunity to choose exciting books to take home using their new library cards.
EYFS
Owls Visit
20th October 2023
Early Years were so excited for their visit from Falconry UK. They had prepared lots of questions and had the opportunity to learn all about owls, kookaburras and hawks! Some of the children were unusually brave and even held one of the owls!
Year 3
Rocks and Fossils Workshop
19th October 2023
Year 3 children got hands-on with rocks and fossils (and soils) in this workshop. We examined, compared, described, identified, classified and drew a wide variety of specimens. We really enjoyed ourselves and had lots of questions for Dr Helen.
Year 5
The Courtauld Institute
18th October 2023
On 18th October, Year 5 went on a memorable art journey through the Courtauld Gallery. Immersed in the world of Claude Monet, Edouard Manet, and Georges Seurat, they dived into an engaging impressionism workshop. With watercolours and the pointillism technique, they had a fantastic time crafting some mesmerizing artwork.
Year 4
London Zoo
18th October 2023
As part of Year 4’s topic of ‘Animals including Humans’, they visited London Zoo on the 18th October 2023. This trip was a fantastic opportunity for the children to see animals they are not usually exposed to in day-to-day life. They had a fantastic time seeing some of the animals they have been learning in class and learning more about how they interact with each other,
Year 1
Bruce Castle Toy Workshop
16th - 18th October 2023
Year 1 travelled to Bruce Castle Museum to take part in a History of Toys workshop. We were able to handle and play with a selection of toys including some modern examples and some over one hundred years old! We sorted them by age and by the materials that were used to make them. We were given the opportunity to draw and describe our favourite example before finally making and decorating our own cup and ball toy to take home.
Year 6
British Museum
13th October 2023
On Friday, year 6 went on a trip to the British Museum which linked with the children's learning on the topic of Ancient Benin this half term in history. The children were very excited to see the Benin bronzes in person after learning so much about them. We were also able to see many other artefacts from the Benin time period including the carved sculptures of animals which the children had learned held great importance and significance in Benin as they were symbols of the power of the Oba. The children were extremely well behaved, had a brilliant time and learned lots on their trip!
Year 5
Hornsey Girls: Matt Lucas Author Event
28th September 2023
Year 5 visited Hornsey Girls last week, where television personality and comedian Matt Lucas hosted an extra special author event all about his new book - The Boy Who Slept Through Christmas. The children had a fantastic time meeting Matt and asking questions about his career as an author.
Year 5
KPMG Maths Workshop
26th September 2023
We took some lucky children from year 5 to world-leading finance firm, KPMG for an exciting morning of workshops and talks! We explored how to use maths in the real world and discussed how we use numbers in our everyday lives like calculating how much time it will take us to do certain tasks, how many litres of petrol we may need to run a car, working out how much money we need to pay in taxes and dividing delicious things like bags of sweets and pizzas!
School Council
Houses of Parliament
18th September 2023
Our first trip of the academic year was a visit to the Houses of Parliament for our newly elected School Council representatives. The children had a great time touring the building and finding out more about the House of Lords and the House of Commons. They realised that their role as representatives of their school's student body was just as important as the elected officials they had met and learned about. They understood that their voice had the potential to make a difference not only in their school but in society as a whole, and are now really excited to see the impact they can have on both Noel Park and the local community over the course of this year.
Year 5
St Thomas More Schools Football Competition
30th June 2023
On Friday 30th June Noel Park took part in the St Thomas More Schools mixed 6-aside football competition, whereby 3 boys and 3 girls always had to be on the pitch. This Level 2 competition is always a competitively contested event and this year was no different. For all the children involved this was their first experience of Level 2 sport and they demonstrated exceptional sportsmanship.
Quince Class
Google STEM Workshop
23rd June 2023
Quince Class joined a team from Google who visited Noel Park to run a Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths workshop. They were able to build circuits and use their coding skills to design and build remote controlled cars before racing them. The children thoroughly enjoyed their time and were able to build on and develop a number of skills related to science, maths and computing.
Year 2
Kew Gardens
22nd June 2023
Year 2s got the opportunity to visit Kew Gardens to have a look at all the different plants as part of our science topic. We started off with discovering rare plants in the world's largest Victorian glasshouse, home to 1,500 species of plants from Africa, Australia, New Zealand, the Americas, Asia and the Pacific Islands. We then wandered through the stunning Rose Garden and inhaled the scent of hundreds of roses. We absolutely loved travelling from the deserts to the tropics with a walk through the glassy wonderland of the Princess of Wales Conservatory where we managed to spot the Venus flytraps and the spiky cacti but our favorite was the Waterlily House. We were surrounded with colourful giant Amazon water lilies, ferns and an array of other colourful plants in this glasshouse.
EYFS
Zoology Workshop
23rd June 2023
Our Early Years children loved meeting all the visitors from Zoo Lab, who included Barbara the tree frog and Mr Jangles the snake. They enjoyed getting to act out ’we’re going on an animal hunt’ and learned some amazing fun facts about millipedes, tarantulas and corn snakes.
Year 5 & 6
Cuffley Activity Centre Residential
19th - 21st June
Our Year 5 and 6 pupils had the opportunity to attend a residential camping trip at Cuffley Active Learning Centre. The children faced many fears and pushed themselves out of their comfort zone whilst on their adventure. They spent their days orienteering, fire building, climbing and abseiling, learning the value of teamwork when building bridges and racing karts, competing in axe throwing and archery, toasting smores around their camp fire and finally perfecting the art of camouflaging. Sleeping in canvas tents under the stars was an incredible experience for the children with many of them saying they couldn’t wait to go again! A very huge thank you to our Friends of Noel Park for contributing towards the trip and supporting our families; we couldn’t have done it without you.
Fig Class & Iroko Class
Literary Festival @ Pickled Pepper Books
20th June 2023
Fig Class and Iroko Class were invited by Pickled Pepper Books to a Literary Festival in Horsey Library to celebrate Independent Bookshop Week. We were able to meet Fiona Lumbers, a local author who was able to read to us her new book, Clem And The Crab. After a question and answer session, Fiona taught everybody how to draw a crab. Finally every child received a free copy of Clem And The Crab to take home.
Beech Class
Walthamstow Wetlands
22nd May 2023
Beech class really loved their trip to Walthamstow Wetlands. Children enjoyed exploring the surroundings, looking for bugs and pond dipping. Thank you to families that accompanied us on this adventure; it was great fun
Year 1
Lordship Recreation Ground
17th May 2023
Year 1 completed the walk to and from Lordship Recreation Ground as part of our Healthy Living Week. While we were there, we explored the area and were able to take part in a Forest School lesson; a plant and animal hunt; a healthy picnic; and of course some healthy playtime.
Year 5
KPMG Maths Masterclass
17th May 2023
As part of our partnership with KPMG, selected Year 5s were invited to the KPMG Maths Masterclass on 17th May. The conference-style class was delivered by a facilitator from The Royal Institution, and supported by KPMG volunteers. The topic for the session was 'Recreating Islamic Geometric Patterns' and our lucky students were introduced to mediaeval geometric patterns from Europe to India and discovered the 'mathematics' in the designs. It was a fantastic opportunity to experience how mathematics meets art, design, history & culture. A great day out for our mathematicians!
Year 4
St Paul's Cathedral
4th May 2023
Year 3 really enjoyed their trip to St Paul’s Cathedral – our guided tour was a great way to connect with the Cathedral. We were led by expert guides who took us on a journey through the rich history of St Paul’s and even gave us a chance to explore parts of the Cathedral typically inaccessible to the public.
Cedar Class
Walthamstow Wetlands
3rd May 2023
Cedar Class had an amazing time at Walthamstow Wetlands this week. We had the opportunity to explore animals that live there and found creatures such as newts and mayflies during our fun pond dipping session. Cedar Class loved having a bug hunt and observing plants during our nature walk. Thank you to all our families who were able to join us for this visit!
Year 6
KPMG 'Numeracy in the News' Day
27th March 2023
On 27th March, 2023, 10 selected Year 6 students took a trip to the KPMG offices in Canary Wharf. They wrote an article about the day, which you can read here:
TRIP TO KPMG p1.pdfTRIP TO KPMG p2.pdf
Year 5
London Aquarium
23rd March 2023
This term, during humanities lessons, Year 5 have been studying the Antarctic and to further enrich their learning the children visited Sea Life London Aquarium. They thoroughly enjoyed exploring the amazing habitats of the underwater world and were especially excited by the shark reef encounter and the gentoo penguins. We all had a great day!!
Year 3
Gunnersbury Park
22nd March 2023
Year 3 got to discover what life in Roman Britain was really like in a fun and interactive workshop at Gunnersbury Park Museum. We explored different aspects of everyday life in Roman Britain – from clothing to food and bathing. We even got to dress up.
Year 2
London Zoo
14th March 2023
Year 2 had a wonderful trip to London Zoo. We got to see many different types of animals, some of which we had only ever seen in books and videos! It was a great experience to see them in real life. We even got the chance to stroke some more familiar animals - here we are with our favourite goat!
Year 1
Whatever the Weather Workshop
10th March 2023
Year 1 traveled to The National Army Museum to take part in a workshop entitled "Whatever The Weather." This supported our current science and geography topics of Everyday Materials and Weather Warriors. Split into teams we were challenged to build a shelter that was waterproof and able to stand up to a strong wind. We were all able to excel and created some fantastic shelters!
Cedar Class
Pizza Making Experience
9th March 2023
Cedar Class had an amazing time making their own pizzas this week. We invited our families to join in with the fun and help us follow our class recipe. We made our own chef hats, performed our recipe using actions for each step, and decorated our pizzas with our families. Our favourite part was taking our hot pizzas home at the end of the day. Buon appetito!
Beech Class
Pizza Express
9th March 2023
Beech Class had a great time being chefs at Pizza Express. We learned about the history of making a margherita pizza, inclugin how it originates from Naples in Italy. Our families and Pizza Express staff helped us spread tomato sauce, add cheese and create our own margherita pizzas. We had so much fun!
Year 4
Kidzania Careers Fair
8th March 2023
On Wednesday 8th March, Year 4 children attended the careers festival at Kidzania in Shepherds Bush. Kidzania London is an interactive, indoor city made for kids aged 4-14. From an airline pilot to a surgeon, firefighter to radio DJ, children can work, play, earn and learn whilst having fun in a range of role play activities. All of the children thoroughly enjoyed the experience and they also had the opportunity to talk to a range of industry professionals. 10 out of 10 and we will definitely be returning soon.
Year 3
Animal Aspirations Workshop
1st March 2023
University students at the Royal Veterinary College led our Year 3s in a fascinating interactive workshop. Our students learnt the ways animals can be treated by a vet, including working through how to diagnose a broken bone and how to conduct a clinical exam. They got the chance to bandage an animal using animal models. But the most popular part of the workshop by far was when they got to meet Leia (the dog volunteer!) and listen to her heart rate with a stethescope. Leia really enjoyed all the extra attention from students and staff alike. Animal Aspirations' goal is to increase and encourage ethnic diversity within veterinary medicine and other animal-related careers. They might have recruited some of our students already, with one pupil saying she hadn't been interested in becoming a vet, but now she is!
Year 5
Year 5
British Museum
British Museum
26th January 2023
26th January 2023
During their history unit this term our year 5 children have been learning about Ancient Egypt, to enhance their experience of this topic they visited the British Museum on Thursday 26th January 2023. At the venue the children explored and sketched the artefacts on display and were amazed by the afterlife exhibition.
Year 1
Year 1
Bruce Castle
Bruce Castle
24th and 25th January 2023
24th and 25th January 2023
Year 1 has been studying the History of Toys. To support this topic we traveled by bus to Bruce Castle Museum to take part in a toy workshop. We were able to look at how some toys, while remaining similar, have been made of different materials at different times. We were also able to look at and play with toys that are no longer popular. Finally we were able to make our own cup and ball toy during a craft session that we were able to take home.
Year 4
Year 4
Woodside High Drama Workshop
Woodside High Drama Workshop
9th January 2023
9th January 2023
On 9th Jan, Woodside High School hosted our Year 4 pupils in a 2-hour, fun-packed drama workshop. Head of Drama Sarah Birks along with selected Year 10 pupils led our pupils in large and small group drama activities. The objective? To re-master traditional fairytales and perform it on their stage under the lights at Woodside High. The pupils got a little taster of ‘physical theatre’ and, impressively, unleashed their creativity with their Year 10 mentors by writing and performing their own version of their fairytale - all within 2 hours. Our children embraced the opportunity wholeheartedly, and left Woodside buzzing about drama and their future at secondary school.
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