Mental Health Week 2026! 29th Jun 2026
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This week, our Reception adventurers have been exploring the wonderful world of "Mental Health." We?ve learned that our minds are just like gardens; they need plenty of care, kindness, and sunshine to grow. Through these photos, you?ll see us becoming "Feeling Detectives"?learning that it?s okay to have sunny, happy days, but it?s also perfectly okay to have rainy or rumbly-stormy days, too. We practiced finding our "calm" by sniffing pretend flowers and blowing out birthday candles, and we discovered how being a "Bucket Filler" with kind words can make everyone?s heart feel light. These photos capture us learning the most important lesson of all: that talking about our big feelings is a superpower, and looking after our inside-selves is just as important as looking after our outside-selves!

Wardown Museum Trip 4th Jun 2026
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We got on the minibus and visited Wardown Museum. We read a story about a caterpillar that didn?t know what to eat and visited lots of other creatures to ask them what they ate. In the end he decided that leaves were yummy and got so full he made a chrysalis and turned into a beautiful butterfly. We really enjoyed making our own wings and becoming butterflies as well. What a great trip!

Year 6 `Chocky Wocky` Day 20th May 2026
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On Friday, Year 6 children experienced a 'Chocky Wocky' Downside takeover and celebrated the end of their SATs tests in style! Fun was most definitely had when designing and creating their very own chocolate bars, choosing from a range of deliciously tempting toppings. 🍫

Year 6 SATS Thanks 20th May 2026
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After a long and tiring week, Year 6 celebrated the end of their SATs tests with an amazing breakfast spread made by the wonderful team in the school kitchen and a live workout with Joe Wicks himself! To Hurricane, Lancaster, Spitfire, Stirling and Tempest… your teachers and teaching assistants are SO unbelievably proud of you. Every single one of you gave it your all and showed such determination in every paper. Know that you’re all superstars! ⭐

Year 5 Cambridge Mosque visit April/May 2026 13th May 2026
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Year 5 have started their unit of work on Islam. As a part of this unit, they were lucky enough to visit the Cambridge central mosque and learn about their commitment to sustainability through its architectural design, featuring advanced technology that gives it a near-zero carbon footprint, and honouring natural forms and materials with its forest-like vaulting.

Year 5 Pizza making- Hamilton and Brampton 13th May 2026
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Hamiton and Brampton classes enjoyed designing and making their pizzas in DT.

Year 5 Orienteering Competition 7th May 2026
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Congratulation to Team Goofy and Team Harry (Randomly chosen names) at the Year 5 Orienterring Competition today. The children had to navigate themselves around Lewsey finding 11 checkpoints in the fastest time! Team Goofy were crowned overall winners and Team Harry finished in 5th overall missing out by only a few seconds. There was also time for a quick play in the park!!

Year 1 & 2 Quad Kids Competition 7th May 2026
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It was a pleasure to host the Year 1 & 2 Quad Kids competition on Wednesday. It was fantastic to watch nearly 100 children trying their best and demonstrate amazing skills in running, jumping and throwing. A huge thankyou to School Games (Beds & Luton) and the leaders from Denbigh Hill School.

Year 4 & 5 Netball Festival 30th Apr 2026
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A fantastic afternoon with the Year 4 & 5 gilrs netball team. The girls were amazing and it was fantastic to see them grow in confidence the more games that they played. What was even more amazing was out of the 13 children we took 10 were Year 4`s. The future looks bright.

Brampton Class become environmental investigators! 27th Apr 2026
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Brampton Class become environmental investigators! We explored local river features, tested water quality, and conducted a litter audit to see how humans affect the environment. It was a great day of hands-on learning about how we can protect our local ecosystem.

Cambridge Mosque Visit 2026 27th Apr 2026
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Brampton Class had an inspiring day exploring Europe’s first eco-mosque! From the stunning "tree-like" architecture to the intricate geometric art, it was a fantastic way to bring our RE unit of work on Islam to life. We also delved into history by discussing the Museum of Early Islamic Civilisation, discovering how the Islamic Golden Age shaped the science and technology we use today.

Year 4 Piccadilly class trip to The Tower of London 15th Apr 2026
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The Year 4 enjoyed seeing some of the sites of London and learning more about the history of the Tower of London.

Year 6 Trip to RAF Hendon 14th Apr 2026
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To support the children's learning with their History topic 'World War Two', Year 6 visited the RAF Museum in Hendon. There, they were able to explore the different hangars and take part in workshops which explained how people kept themselves safe during air raids and how aeroplanes were used in battle. It was a fantastic day out and everyone thoroughly enjoyed the trip!

Eid 2026 11th Apr 2026
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Chinese New Year 11th Apr 2026
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To celebrate the Year of The Fire Horse for Chinese New Year the kitchen team create another delicious menu.

World Book Day 2026 26th Mar 2026
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Wriggle your toes and get cozy and small, Books are the very best magic of all! We listen, we look, and we giggle away, To celebrate World Book Day today. Whether you’re big or whether you’re small, There’s a story waiting for one and for all. So grab a friend and dive right in, Let the National Year of Reading begin! This year the children in Reception enjoyed coming to school in their pyjamas and exploring all different kinds of books. They drew their favourite story, made up their own characters and built their own settings. Happy World Book Day!

Julia Donaldson 26th Mar 2026
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As part of our topic of Julia Donaldson, children enjoyed watching the 'Picture Book Magic' event by Julia Donaldson. This was a live event where Julia Donaldson shared a lovely story to all the children. We really enjoyed the story.

Inspirations Day 2026 19th Mar 2026
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This week, we welcomed guests from a whole host of careers and industries to our annual 'Inspirations' event. Our Year 6s had the opportunity to explore a range of occupations and speak to employees about their experiences and their day-to-day roles. It was truly an amazing afternoon and we could not be prouder of the children, who confidently asked questions and were a credit to the school and their families!

Year 5 River Trip 19th Mar 2026
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Year 5 children have been out and about conducting essential fieldwork in one of our local parks: Wardown. There was also a slight change in the weather for the different trips.

KS1 House Meetings 18th Mar 2026
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We enjoyed House Meetings as part of children's mental health week. Our lovely year 6 house captains played some really fun games with us.

Maths 17th Mar 2026
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We have been using cubes and number lines to solve addition and subtraction calculations to 20.

Year 1 Art 17th Mar 2026
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We have been learning all about Pablo Picasso and cubism. We created some of our own portraits inspired by his paintings by using primary and secondary colours.

Eco-Club- Young Grower with Laura 5th Mar 2026
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It was great to welcome Laura from Young Growers to the school today to work with the eco-club planting peas, herbs and some sunflower. We look forward to working with Laura over the summer term.

Year 5 & 6 Girls Football 5th Mar 2026
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Well done to the girls who competed at the Year 5 & 6 Football League event. For most of the team this was the first time that they had competed against other teams. The final results were played 4- lost 1, drew 1 and won 2.

Ramadhan Food Packs Donation 5th Mar 2026
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We would like to say a huge thank you to Luton Foodbank, Discover Islam and Hayaat Welfare Trust for their generous donation of £50 gift vouchers and Ramadhan Food Packs for 10 families at Downside Primary School. Your kindness and support during the holy month of Ramadhan have made a real difference to our families. Thank you for your continued generosity and community spirit.

Young Voices 2026 4th Mar 2026
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The children had an amazing time singing their hearts out and dancing their feet away at the Young Voices concert 2026 at Wembley Arena.

Safer Internet Day 2026! 26th Feb 2026
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Happy Safer Internet Day 2026! The children enjoyed going on the school tablets, using apps that we have already shown them. In most classes? the children made models of a ?voice assistant? and completed worksheets to show an understanding of what a ?voice assistant? is. The children learned that they can tell you the time, tell you facts, play music and you can set alarms. They can NOT hug you, have feelings or cook your dinner.

Year 3 Cooking- Sensational samosas 9th Feb 2026
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As part of our DT curriculum, Year 3 children mastered the art of cutting, seasoning, filling, and sealing of vegetable samosas. This hands-on session challenged them to explore healthy, savoury ingredients for their samosas. We certainly have some talented young chefs among us! You can take a look at our photos below to see our young creators in action.

Wellbeing week 6th Feb 2026
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During wellbeing week we talked about the importance of belonging. Our house captains also came to play a few games with us and discuss the importance of mental health.

Year 4 science- Snap circuits. 4th Feb 2026
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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!

Year 5 History Art Club 4th Feb 2026
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Our Year 5 historians have been busy bringing the past to life in History Art Club! The children have loved designing and building their own Roman shields, using bold patterns and traditional symbols. They learned how the Romans used these shields to stay safe in battle.

Year 6 National Year of Reading 2026 4th Feb 2026
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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!

Mrs Andersons maths group online workshop with big-ideas.org to celebrate the life and work of Katherine Johnson 28th Jan 2026
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This morning, Mrs Anderson's maths set took part in an online workshop with big-ideas.org to celebrate the life and work of Katherine Johnson. Pupils learned about the significance of Katherine's mathematical ideas and had a go at some magic mirror maths themselves!

Taste of the World Menus- Jamaica 21st Jan 2026
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As part of the schools `Tastes of the World ` menus the children were given the opportunity to try food from Jamica. Thanks to the amazing kitchen team for creating another tasty lunch. Up next is the taste of Italy.

Year 6 Multisport Festival 21st Jan 2026
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The year 6 children had lots of fun participating in a range of sports including badminton, table tennis and archery.

History Autumn Term 13th Jan 2026
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Our Autumn 1 history displays show how pupils explore the past in exciting ways! I Year 3 discovered life in the Stone Age while Year 4 explored the Bronze Age to Iron Age. Year 6 investigated the Vikings and Year 1 learned about Changes in Living Memory,

Year 4 scientists have been exploring the fascinating process of dissolving. 13th Jan 2026
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This week in Science Club, our Year 4 scientists have been exploring the fascinating process of dissolving. Using a mix of Skittles, M&Ms, and Smarties, the children investigated how different sugary shells react when water is added. By carefully arranging the sweets on plates and adding water, they watched as the colours diffused to create stunning, multicoloured patterns. It was a brilliant way to see simple chemistry in action!

The 2026 Scholars Programme has been launched! 13th Jan 2026
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The Scholars Programme has been launched! The children are ready and raring to go. The Scholars Programme aims to raise the aspirations of pupils from state schools to consider applying for top universities in the UK.

Year 1 and 2 - House Meetings! 8th Jan 2026
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The children had a fantastic time playing winter games with their newly appointed house-captains. The children worked in teams doing word-searches and spot the differences!

Year 1 - Science 8th Jan 2026
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The children have learned about animals including humans. They have looked at how animals differ in their features. We even tested our five senses through an observational experiment.

Year 1 - RE - Christianity 8th Jan 2026
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The children have been learning about Christianity and Christmas. They learned about advent, the story of the first Christmas and the importance of Christingles and what each part represents.

Year 1 - Parliament Day 8th Jan 2026
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The children learned lots of facts about the houses of Parliament and the process of creating laws as part of Parliament Day.

Year 1 - Nativities 7th Jan 2026
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The children performed the story of the very first Christmas! They spent all half-term practising their lines and learning their songs.

Year 1 - Local walk 7th Jan 2026
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The children explored the different human and physical features from buildings, roads, plants and natural spaces. They were curious and observant while we walked around the school grounds.

Year 1 - Computing - Bee-bots 7th Jan 2026
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The children have been exploring bee-bots, creating simple algorithms and using clear directions to program the robots.

Winter Music Showcase 19th Dec 2025
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It lovely to hear the children singing and playing a wide variety of musical instruments at the Winter Music Showcase. Well done to all the children and the music teachers for such a fantastic job.

Year R - biscuits 15th Dec 2025
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In Reception, we have been making Christmas biscuits. First, we smelt the different flavours which were: orange, cinnamon and ginger. Then each class voted for the flavour they wanted to make. We mixed butter flour, milk, and sugar until we made a dough. When the dough was ready, we rolled and chose a cutter to make our biscuits. We enjoyed our biscuits and also made enough for year 1. As a thank you to year 1 for their wonderful Nativity, we took the biscuits and sang some lovely Christmas songs to say thank you! It was lots of fun!

DT - Soup making 12th Dec 2025
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This half term we are exploring, tasting, designing, making and evaluating soup. Here are some photos of us enjoying this unit!