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• Wednesday 4 February 2026 National Year of Reading 2026 In celebration of the National Year of Reading, our Year 6s joined a virtual workshop with storyteller, published author and rapper Alim Kamara to explore the magic of rhythm and poetry. They even had a go at writing their own raps, inspired by superpowers!
• Wednesday 4 February 2026 Year 4 science- Snap circuits. This week, our young scientists from Year 4 used Snap Circuits. The children explored the basics of electronics by clicking together their own working gadgets. From spinning fans to glowing lights, the room was full of "aha!" moments and plenty of excitement. It was fantastic to see such great teamwork and problem-solving in action!
• Wednesday 4 February 2026 Year 5 History Art Club Our Year 5 historians have been busy bringing the past to life in History Art Club!
• Friday 30 January 2026 Message from the Secretary for Education Bridget Phillipson
• Wednesday 28 January 2026 Mrs Andersons maths group online workshop with big-ideas.org to celebrate the life and work of Katherine Johnson
• Wednesday 21 January 2026 Taste of World Menus- Jamaica Taste of the World Menus
• Tuesday 13 January 2026 The 2026 Scholars Programme has been launched!
• Tuesday 9 December 2025 Year 5 Visit to Verulamium Museum in St Albans - Brampton Class The Year 5 children have been learning about the Romans, and as part of the topic, they visited the Verulamium Museum in St Albans. During the visit, the children gained an understanding of Roman daily life at Verulamium, developed their reasoning and observation skills through object handling, and acquired specific knowledge of Roman food, clothing, and lifestyle/pastimes.
• Tuesday 9 December 2025 Year 5 Bikeability - Monday 1st - 4th December 2025
• Friday 5 December 2025 Year 3 Antarctica live assembly Year 3 took part in a live Assembly with explorer Robert Swann OBE direct from Antarctica. They learnt about the conditions in Antarctica as well as the effects of climate change. The children were also introduced to the 2041 project which aims to protect Antarctic for future generations.
• Thursday 4 December 2025 Year 5 & 6 Design a Menu Winners.
• Wednesday 26 November 2025 Year 3 Church Visit Year 3 children visited St Mary's church as part of their RE topic ' what kind of world did Jesus want?' . During the visit, the children learnt about the history of the church and the role of a vicar.
• Tuesday 11 November 2025 Year 6 Remembrance Assembly. Pupils in Year 6 took part in an incredibly moving and thought-provoking 'Remembrance Assembly'. They heard anecdotes from veteran soldiers, heard from individuals currently serving in both the Royal Navy and Army and reflected upon their sacrifices.
• Wednesday 5 November 2025 Year 3 & 4 Indoor Athletics Zone Competition Downside qualify for County finals
• Sunday 20 July 2025 SATS Results 2025 Although we have finished for the summer holidays there is still time to share the Year 6 SATS results for 2025- to see the results click the link belowhttps://www.downside-primary.co.uk/Key-Info/Ofsted-School-Performance/******SPOILER ALERT-The year 6 children and staff smashed it and we couldn`t be prouder
• Thursday 10 July 2025 Book fair boost books for school Our Book Fair has been a great success this year!
• Tuesday 8 July 2025 The Great Science Share at Whipsnade Zoon Greatv Science Share
• Tuesday 8 July 2025 Year 3 King Class Art Open Classroom Art Classroom
• Tuesday 8 July 2025 Singing Spectactular 2025 Singing Spectacular
• Monday 16 June 2025 Reception trip to Wendover woods- Ruby class
• Monday 24 March 2025 Thrills at PGL Caythorpe PGL Residential
• Monday 3 March 2025 Downside take home 2nd bronze medal of the week. Year 5 & 6 Indoor athletics team achieve bronze at the Bedfordshire County finals.
• Thursday 27 February 2025 Downside Bronze medal at County finals
• Friday 10 January 2025 Downside Sprint to Town Athletics Success Congratulation to the Year 3&4 and Year 5&6 athletics team who ran, jumped and threw to town success this week. The Year 3/4 team finished 3rd and the Year 5/6 team finished 1st. Both teams have qualified for the COUNTY finals in February 2025.
• Monday 4 November 2024 Yr 5 & 6 Athletics Team Crowned Zone Champions Yr 5 & 6 Athletics Team Crowned Zone Champions
• Thursday 17 October 2024 Community family coffee morning Our annual Parent Coffee Morning took place on Wednesday 9th October 2024 and was a huge success.The turnout was fantastic, and parents took away a lot of information and advice. All the agencies were highly impressed with the parent turnout and engagement.
• Wednesday 16 October 2024 Author Hannah Gold meets Year 5 Year 5 children joined the multi-award winning bestselling author, Hannah Gold for the official schools virtual launch of her highly anticipated new book: TURTLE MOON, her thrilling new illustrated animal adventure for kids.
• Wednesday 16 October 2024 Year 3 meet author Chrissie Sains Year 3 loved meeting author Chrissie Sains virtually this week.
• Wednesday 9 October 2024 Challney Boys and Girls visit- online safety and tranisition. Year 6 pupils were treated to, not one, but two assemblies by staff and students from both Challney High School for Boys and Challney High School for Girls. The first session focused on the importance of staying safe online and how we can protect ourselves against scams whilst the second session helped prepare students for their transition to high school. We would once again like to take the opportunity to thank the students from Year 7 and 8 who delivered the sessions so confidently, professionally and full of enthusiasm- you were all credits to your families and schools!
• Wednesday 9 October 2024 E-safety and Individual Liberty assembly Year 5 & 6 E-safety and Individual Liberty assembly.

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