We are delighted to share that our school has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Level 3 School Gardening Award. This prestigious milestone recognises the dedication our pupils have shown in transforming our outdoor spaces.
To achieve this, our young gardeners proved they have mastered three key areas:
Botanical Knowledge: The children can now grow and accurately name a wide range of plants, understanding the unique needs of everything from wildflowers to vegetables.
Horticultural Care: Through consistent weeding, watering, and soil care, the children have learned exactly what it takes to keep a garden healthy and thriving.
Environmental Stewardship: Most importantly, we have proven we are planet-friendly gardeners. By using compost, encouraging biodiversity, and recycling garden waste, the children are learning to protect the wider world while they grow.
A huge thank you to all the staff, volunteers, and pupils who have made this success possible! A special thanks to Mrs Birkett for her commitment and dedication to outdoor learning and driving this project.
2P Family Assembly - 24th March 9am
Please note that After School Club will finish at the earlier time of 4:15 PM on the last day of term. Please ensure arrangements are made for collection at this time. Thank you.
Hurst Park Primary Academy is looking for volunteers to enhance children's learning. Volunteers are highly valued and appreciated by children and staff. In the past, volunteers have helped children with reading and maintaining the Library. Volunteers must complete a comprehensive induction programme, including a DBS check, and adhere to our Safeguarding procedures. Volunteering hours are flexible. If you are interested in making a difference, please complete the Volunteer Registration form to apply. Please note that volunteers will not be placed in their child's class.
Ultimate Challenge Level 1
Raegan, 5B
Aidan, 5P
It has been a joy to watch Oscar’s confidence grow in his writing producing some wonderful phonics-based writing, showing a fantastic grasp of the sounds he has been learning.
Not only was his spelling impressive, but his letter formation was clear and consistent. It is wonderful to see our pupils taking such pride in their presentation.
Well done, Oscar—what a brilliant achievement!
Our Reception children enjoyed a memorable and reflective trip to St. Peter’s Church yesterday. We were incredibly proud of how the children represented our school, showing wonderful listening skills and a deep sense of respect throughout the visit.
The children immersed themselves in the life of the church by:
Exploring Symbols: Learning the significance of the altar, the font, and the tradition of lighting candles.
Story & Song: Gathering together to sing and listening attentively to the parable of The Lost Sheep.
Thoughtful Inquiry: Asking Alex and the team insightful questions about how the church is used by the community.
The highlight for many was the exciting opportunity to ring the church bell, a sound that surely echoed their enthusiasm for the day! A huge thank you to Alex and his team for such a warm and educational welcome.
This week, Year 1 have been immersed in the life and work of the world-renowned ethologist, Jane Goodall. The children have been fascinated by her message of conservation.
Inspired by her story, the children produced some truly "super writing.", particularly focusing on our core writing targets:
Finger Spaces
Capital Letters
Full Stops
The progress in their stamina and accuracy is wonderful to see. Well done, Year 1
Year 3 enjoyed a fascinating and educational visit to North West Surrey Synagogue this week. The children had the opportunity to explore the beautiful features of the building, including the Ark and the Torah scrolls, gaining a deeper understanding of how the space is used for worship.
During the visit, the children explored various Jewish festivals and the significant symbols that represent the faith. It was wonderful to see the children engaging so thoughtfully with their learning and asking such insightful questions. This trip provided a fantastic real-life connection to our RE curriculum and was a memorable experience for all.
Our OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) equipment continues to grow, and the new addition of table tennis has been a "smash" hit! It’s quickly become one of the most popular zones on the playground.
Beyond the high-speed fun, we are seeing some brilliant development in:
Coordination: Sharpening reflexes and fine-tuning hand-eye movement.
Social Skills: Children are independently managing "winner stays on" rotations and refereeing their own matches with great fairness.
Inclusion: It’s a sport where all ages building great cross-year friendships.
Whether they are mastering a tricky serve or just enjoying a friendly rally, it’s wonderful to see the children so active and engaged!
At Hurst Park, we are aware that some of our pupils are young carers. A young carer is someone under 18 who is caring unpaid for someone at home who has an illness, a disability, or is affected by mental ill-health or alcohol/substance misuse. They could also be a child who has a sibling with a disability. They often take on practical and/or emotional caring responsibilities that would normally be expected of an adult or miss out on things due to their siblings' needs. There are at least 800,000 young carers in the UK but many young people do not realise they are a young carer.
We know that young carers may need a little extra support to enjoy and do well at school. At Hurst Park, we are committed to ensuring that all pupils who are young carers are identified, and supported effectively. The school has a Family Support Worker and Emotional Literacy Support Assistants who can offer reassurance and emotional support and help engage with external services.
Surrey Young Carers are a fantastic organisation and support young carers through activities such as holiday clubs, youth clubs, 1:1 mentoring etc. For more information visit their website and register a young carer using this form.
If you think your child might be a young carer, please let us know by filling in this google form.
If you do not feel comfortable doing this, or have any further questions, please contact Melissa Bailey (Family Support Worker) directly. Any information that is given will be treated sensitively and no information will be shared without your knowledge.