Boxford CEVC Primary School

Year 2 had a lovely first day back after the half term break with the children looking at images of a famous historic event that we will be learning about this half term. The children used their skills as historians to work out that the paintings were of The Great Fire of London, which took place 350 years ago. We then created our own fire of London display in the classroom.  Super work!

Year 4 had a fantastic trip to Sutton Hoo on Monday.  They travelled back in time, learning about the history of this beautiful landscape.

They learnt all about the warrior leader who was laid to rest at Sutton Hoo over 1,000 years ago, surrounded by his golden treasures.  They also heard about the extraordinary 1930s excavations that took place as Britain was on the brink of a war, along with the people involved.  All in all, it was a fabulous day!

During the summer holidays the Key Stage 1 activity area was renovated using funds raised by FoBS.  To determine where the funds were needed, FoBS had a meeting with Mrs Lea as she was keen to improve this area to make it more streamlined and user-friendly for the children.   The middle island was taken out, the walls painted, new flooring and shelves put up, much-needed cloakroom stands and a couple of tables were also ordered.  The space is now a light, bright, uncluttered area where small groups of children can work with staff.

Thanks to FobS for raising the funds and organising the renovation work and to parents for supporting FoBS events, without the funds this wouldn’t be possible.  The transformation is brilliant!

This week the children have helped to create ‘The Tree of Fabulousness’.  They have drawn around their hands, cut out and decorated the shape however they wish, writing something positive about themselves.  The tree has been designed and installed in the pod area and above it says  “We are all different… and together we are fabulous’.    The tree looks superb and is an amazing addition to the pod area, huge thanks to Mrs Hogger for all her hard work designing and installing.

We'd like to welcome all our families to school, particularly our new starters. We hope that you all had a good break over the summer and are feeling refreshed for the start of the new academic year.  In school, the KS1 activity area is looking wonderful after its refurb and is already being put to good use by the children.  We look forward to seeing all their creations over the forthcoming year.