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The Pupil Voice Committee took all the items we had collected to the Mottingham and Eltham Community Food Bank last week. Ms Lyons, who runs the food bank, was very grateful for all the contributions. Many thanks to all the families who contributed to this initiative. https://www.se9foodbank.org . #community #eltham #se9 #greenwich #london

Our Reading Ambassadors had a lovely time sharing stories with children in Nursery recently for a 'Buddy Reading' activity. Reading is fun, even for our youngest learners. . #readingforpleasure #eltham #se9 #greenwich #london

Year 5 took science to the playground to see the chemical reaction when mentoes are added to diet cola. They noticed the physical change where carbon dioxide dissolved in the cola reacted when the mentoes were added. . #eltham #se9 #greenwich #london #ks2science

For their topic 'Where in the World' children in Reception have been learning about the continents. They looked at the continent of Europe and some of the countries in it. They paid particular attention to Italy, so decided to make an Italian favourite - pasta! The children made the dough using plain flour and water. They then kneaded it and let it prove and rest. Finally, they used a pasta board to make cavatelli shapes and then cooked and served it, ready to eat. It was delicious! . #eyfscooking #cookingfromscratch #realfood #eltham #se9 #greenwich #london

Children in Year 3 are having a wonderful time learning how to play the djembe and ukulele in the weekly music lessons with teachers from @royal_greenwich Music Service. We can't wait to hear a live performance. . #ks2music #eltham #se9 #greenwich #london

Year 3 children paid a special visit to Reception last week as they wanted to share the books they had written with them in French. Year 3 children have been reading the story of The Very Hungry Caterpillar (La Chenille qui fait des Trous) in French, from which they have learnt the days of the week and learnt how to use a French dictionary to look up different fruit and vegetables. This all led to them being able to write their very own versions of the story, which they also illustrated. It was lovely to see the children's confidence speaking French and explaining their work to the younger children. #languagesinprimary #ks2french #eltham #se9 #greenwich #london

In Year 3, the children are reading 'Tales Told in Tents', a selection of short stories from Central Asia. To help us explore the sights, sounds and smells of a market place they worked on making freeze frames. The next day they annotated the images they had created with sensory language. . #eltham #se9 #greenwich #london

Last half term, Year 5 were fortunate enough to attend The 02 in Greenwich twice for the @british_film_festival organised by the @britishfilminstitute. The children enjoyed their popcorn and snacks as they watched 'The Sloth Lane' and 'Sonic The Hedgehog 3'. #britishfilmfestival #eltham #se9 #greenwich #london

Last half term, our newly appointed Year 5 & 6 TFL Travel Ambassadors attended a convention at The Valley Stadium @cafcofficial. Our ambassadors are responsible for promoting safe, active and sustainable travel within the school community. At the convention, they learnt about road safety, participated in a fitness workshop and even met the Mayor of Greenwich, Linda Bird! @royal_greenwich . @transportforlondon #eltham #se9 #greenwich #london

"He's behind you!" and other traditional pantomime lines were called out by all of our children during the performance of Dick Whittington, by @chaplinspantos just before Christmas. It was great fun and enjoyed by all. . #panto #eltham #se9 #greenwich #london

Please see the school website for upcoming term dates. https://www.elthamcoeschool.co.uk/parents/carers/term-dates

Carols by Candlelight brought the whole school together on the last day of term. It was a wonderfully festive way to finish the long Autumn term in time for everyone to rest and enjoy Christmas with their friends and families. . #eltham #se9 #greenwich #london

All classes in KS2 joined together @elthamparish Church to hear Bible readings read by class volunteers, listen to the School Choir's version of "Little Drummer Boy", including a djembe drum player and join prayers written by the Worship Committee, all under the supervision and support of Revd Caroline. It was lovely to see so many families join us at the service this year. We look forward to seeing you all in church again soon. . #carolservice #eltham #se9 #greenwich #london

Our Year 2 children gave a delightful performance of the Nativity story @elthamparish Church before Christmas. They sang with great enthusiasm and our Year 1 children also did a great job with their performance of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. Well done to all involved with costumes, learning lines, singing and stage directing. . #nativity #eltham #se9 #greenwich #london

The topic in Reception this term is 'Journey'. A big thank you to Ms Samuels' Dad who came to school last week to talk about being a Black Taxi Driver and brought his taxi along for the children to explore. He spoke about having to go to taxi school (The Knowledge) for 3 years and having to learn every road in London for when he has a journey. The children asked lots of interesting questions and they loved the see-through roof and the fact they could face each other when sitting down. . #eltham #se9 #greenwich #london