Remember to place your Christmas Card order

 To order your child's artwork on cards & gifts, use the unique code on the card your child brought home last week.

Class KN Art

 

Class KN have create wonderful drawings using oil pastels, showing great thought and care in their use of colour and contrast. They were inspired by David Hockney’s 20 Flowers and Some Bigger Pictures series, particularly his vibrant colours, bold compositions and close observation of flowers. It has been lovely to see them take inspiration from Hockney’s work and develop these ideas in their own creative way. They should feel very proud of the imaginative and thoughtful artwork they have created.

European Languages Day

Each class chose an artist from a European country and focused on a collaborative piece of art focusing on this.  During the creativity time, the classes found out more about the artists along with some information about the relevant European country.  Several classes linked their artists to the whole school literacy book -  ‘Flower Block’.

·   Class VW recreated a collaborative version of ‘The Last Supper’ by Leonardo da Vince with each child being given a section to paint to create a new picture.

·    Class SB Netherlands – Ambrosius Bosschart linked to Flower Block.

·    Class MS  Netherlands – Vincent van Gogh “The Starry Night” adapted with a silhouette of Framlingham Castle.

·    Class MBu – Norway – Edvard Munch “The Scream”  which was adapted to create their own feelings picture.

·    Class KN – Spain – Joan Miro  the class designed their own mathematical drawings using 2D shapes

·    Class RJ – Spain Picasso enjoyed recreating self-portraits

·    Class KHLH – France – Henri Rousseau linked to Flower Block.

·    Class JT – Netherlands – Piet Mondrian the class recreated their own masterpieces using simple colours and simple designs

·    Class DR – Spain – Juan Jose Garay enjoyed “Splatting” their piece to replicate the style

·    Class KM and Class MB were inspired by the German artist,  Paul Klee, and produced their masterpieces using different 2D shapes.

·    Nursery – Netherlands – Van Gogh – ‘Sunflowers’  where the children created observational drawings and decorated them around the nursery tree. A

Year 5 and 6 Explore the Light of Christingle.

Year 5 and 6 have been busy learning about Christingles in class. Together, they made a few Christingles while exploring the special meaning and symbolism behind each part. It was a lovely, hands-on way to learn about this Christian tradition, and the fresh oranges made our classrooms smell wonderful too!

 

 

 

 

Christmas Card Shop Now Open

 To order use the unique code on the card your child brought home last week.

Litter heroes in action around Framlingham

As part of this year's Civic Engagement, Class MBu pupils took part in a community litter pick around the Pageant Place and the front field at Framlingham Castle.  The children, who were very excited to be doing the litter pick, showed fantastic teamwork and a real commitment to caring for their local environment. As well as helping to make Framlingham cleaner and safer, the activity encouraged pupils to think about the importance of protecting wildlife and taking responsibility for the places we share. 

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to 1st Framlingham Cubs for kindly loaning the litter pickers; to David and Alex from Greener Fram for their support, guidance and stewardship throughout the event and to Framlingham Town Council for their support with bags - real community effort. Their help made this valuable community project possible and ensured that all the children had a safe and rewarding experience. Thank you to the parents who also volunteered to make this possible. We were amazed to discover just how much rubbish had been discarded and worked hard to collect an impressive 20kg of litter.

 

Reception Applications for Sept 2027

Applications for children joining a Reception Class in September 2027 are now open through Suffolk Admissions.  Application window closes 15 January 2027.

If you are considering where would best suit your child for their education, then we would love you to visit us to take a look around.

We are a successful and well-resourced CEVAP School of up to 350 children, in the delightful market town of Framlingham. We have a dedicated team of staff and enthusiastic pupils who are confident and motivated. Our teachers support a wide range of extra-curricular activities which enhance the breadth of opportunities available to our children. We have an intake of up to 50 Reception pupils in each academic year.

Please contact us to arrange to join one of our small group or private tours in September, October or November, where we can show you around our wonderful school.

On your visit, you’ll have the opportunity to see our extensive school facilities including our fabulous school field with our Robin Wood area, our magnificent Music Ark, our curriculum kitchen, our two large playgrounds and of course our super Reception classes and their dedicated outside areas.  You’ll also get to meet the terrific team that we have in Reception and see the children in action in the classes.

We were delighted that our last Ofsted inspection, again, we were graded as ‘Good’, defining us as “a happy and friendly school”, where “pupils enjoy their learning and the time they spend together”.

Specifically, they noted that in Early Years the adults “guide children’s learning through thoughtful questions that help children extend their thinking and their play” and our “well-chosen books and stories expose children to rich language from a young age” and that our Early Years team “support children well to use accurate and precise sounds when learning to read”.

Contact us on 01728 723354 or email c.miller@hitchams.suffolk.sch.uk to arrange your visit – we look forward to hearing from you.

Class RJ Science Investigation

Over the last two weeks, Class RJ have been investigating the impact of sunlight on plant growth. Having put one tray of cress in a cupboard and one in direct sunlight, we loved observing the changes in the plants as they grew. We noticed that the cress starved of sunlight grow long spindly stems with tiny leaves whilst the plants in direct sunlight had healthy leaves with sturdy stems. The investigation has been such a success and the children spoke about how the plants look like they're reaching out for the sunlight. See if your child remembers the the word photosynthesis and what it means!

   

Farewell, Year 6 Camp!

And just like that, our Year 6 camp adventure has come to an end!

As we packed our bags this morning and prepared to say goodbye, there was plenty of excitement about heading home, but also lots of reflection on what a wonderful time we have had together.

Over the past few days, Year 6 have challenged themselves, tried new things, encouraged one another and made memories that we hope will stay with them for many years to come. There have been moments of bravery, laughter, teamwork and, of course, plenty of fun!

Perhaps the most special part of camp has been simply spending time together. Whether taking part in activities, sharing stories and songs around the campfire, laughing with friends or supporting one another through a challenge, the children have shown what a fantastic group they are.

We leave camp a little more tired than when we arrived, probably with suitcases that may never be packed quite the same way again, but with lots of happy memories to take home with us.

Well done, Year 6. What a brilliant adventure it has been!

Cake Sale tonight!

... on the front playground at 3.10pm!  T

hank you to class MS & MBu who baked today 🧁

DISCO TICKETS WILL BE ON SALE IN ARBOR AT 6PM TONIGHT

 TICKETS AVAILABLE IN ARBOR FROM 6 PM TONIGHT

PURCHASE IN ARBOR – follow these instructions:

(Please note this is our first time for setting up ticket sales for the Friends, and we cannot see the parents view until the tickets go live!)

 1 – IN ARBOR, GO TO YOUR FIRST CHILD'S ACCOUNT

 2 - ON THE MAIN DASHBOARD, WE HOPE YOU WILL SEE A NEW SECTION CALLED 'FRIENDS EVENTS' (OR THIS MAY BE WITHIN THE SCHOOL SHOP SECTION)

3 - SELECT > FRIENDS EVENTS

4 - SELECT > THE CORRECT DISCO FOR YOUR CHILD'S YEAR GROUP 

5 - ADD YOUR TICKET TO THE BASKET

 6 - IF YOU HAVE MORE THAN ONE CHILD, GO TO THE NEXT CHILD'S ACCOUNT AND REPEAT THE PROCESS 2 TO 5

7 - ONCE ALL TICKETS ARE ADDED TO THE BASKET, CHECKOUT & PAY (we are unsure if Arbor may make you pay for each ticket separately, but we think it should let you add them in the basket & pay together)

COMPLETE FORM FOR FRIENDS – link is in the email sent this morning

8 - IMPORTANT: ONCE YOU HAVE SECURED YOUR TICKETS COMPLETE THE RELEVANT FORM FOR EACH CHILD YOU HAVE PURCHASED A TICKET FOR.  Select the correct year group form.

CYM Year 6 Camp – Day 4 Update

Year 6 bounced into Day 4 in very good spirits, helped along by a breakfast that could only be described as enthusiastically received. A remarkable number of children managed multiple servings of toast, cereal, granola and yoghurt.

Each day at camp, the children are introduced to a new core value, exploring how it connects to their own lives. Today’s theme was 'Happiness', and each group was challenged to capture what happiness looks like using the iPads.

We shared the images as a cohort and talked about how happiness can be found in small moments, shared experiences, and the things that make us feel safe and joyful. They also took part in a tractor relay activity. 

Later, the children completed their final carousel activities, giving their last burst of energy to the challenges they’ve been working through all week. It’s been brilliant to see how much their confidence has grown — quieter children stepping forward, energetic children learning to pace themselves, and everyone encouraging one another.

Camp continues to be a hugely positive experience. The grown‑ups are proud of how well Year 6 have embraced every part of it. 

DISCO - TICKETS WILL BE ON SALE FROM 6 PM TONIGHT IN ARBOR

 TICKETS AVAILABLE IN ARBOR FROM 6 PM TONIGHT

PURCHASE IN ARBOR – follow these instructions:

(Please note this is our first time for setting up ticket sales for the Friends, and we cannot see the parents view until the tickets go live!)

 1 – IN ARBOR, GO TO YOUR FIRST CHILD'S ACCOUNT

 2 - ON THE MAIN DASHBOARD, WE HOPE YOU WILL SEE A NEW SECTION CALLED 'FRIENDS EVENTS' (OR THIS MAY BE WITHIN THE SCHOOL SHOP SECTION)

3 - SELECT > FRIENDS EVENTS

4 - SELECT > THE CORRECT DISCO FOR YOUR CHILD'S YEAR GROUP 

5 - ADD YOUR TICKET TO THE BASKET

 6 - IF YOU HAVE MORE THAN ONE CHILD, GO TO THE NEXT CHILD'S ACCOUNT AND REPEAT THE PROCESS 2 TO 5

7 - ONCE ALL TICKETS ARE ADDED TO THE BASKET, CHECKOUT & PAY (we are unsure if Arbor may make you pay for each ticket separately, but we think it should let you add them in the basket & pay together)

COMPLETE FORM FOR FRIENDS – link is in the email sent this morning

8 - IMPORTANT: ONCE YOU HAVE SECURED YOUR TICKETS COMPLETE THE RELEVANT FORM FOR EACH CHILD YOU HAVE PURCHASED A TICKET FOR.  Select the correct year group form.

Scoot, Cycle, Smile!

It’s so brilliant to see so many children using their scooters and bikes to travel to school.  It is a fantastic way to stay healthy and active and it is also good for the environment because it reduces traffic and air pollution around the school. By choosing to walk, scoot, or cycle whenever possible, children can help keep our planet cleaner while enjoying fresh air and an active start to the school day.  Thank you to Framlingham Town Council  and the East Suffolk Council who made a contribution towards our second bike/scooter rack.

Cake Stall Tomorrow!

 Come along after school tomorrow for some lovely bakes made by families of Class MS & Class MBu!

Christmas Card Fundraiser

Turn Your Child's Artwork into Special Christmas Gifts!

We are delighted to be taking part in a Christmas fundraising project that enables you to purchase personalised Christmas cards, gift tags and other festive products featuring your own child's artwork - which the children have already done in school.

Your child will be bringing home their fundraising order card in their book bag this week. Please take a few moments to check book bags carefully for the order information.

Important Deadline To ensure your order can be processed in time for Christmas please place your order online - via the link on the card by: Monday 19th October

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to seeing the children's wonderful festive creations!

Wow - who has footprints like this?

To launch our next book, "The Journey Home", Class DR, JT and KHLH were amazed to find some unusual footprints in the Hitcham's hideout area at school.  We were trying to find out what kind of animals might have crept through this area over the weekend and using the clues from the footprints, we worked out what might have walked through and created some noun phrases to describe them.  There was an orangutan, an elephant, a polar bear and a panda but...we had one set (the last photo) which we are still investigating and using clues from the prints, have created posters using different sentence types to hunt for the mystery animal... Is it a chicken?  Is it a dinosaur?  Or is it something else? Watch this space.....

CYM Year 6 Camp – Day 3 Update

Year 6 are enjoying another full and lively day at camp. After a decent night’s sleep (they certainly looked refreshed this morning), the children continued their carousel of activities and really pushed themselves.

This afternoon’s challenge was a favourite: working together to complete a large puzzle… in silence.

They had to find new ways to communicate — gestures, signals, and plenty of expressive looks — all linking to today’s theme of creativity. The children explored how creative thinking can support people who are unable to communicate verbally, and they approached it with maturity and enthusiasm.

Last night’s activities were nightline and laser tag, both of which were met with great excitement. The children tackled the nightline course with impressive teamwork, and laser tag brought out plenty of energy and laughter.

Overall, camp continues to go very well. The grown‑ups have been particularly impressed by the children’s appetites — they are certainly enjoying their meals and making the most of the fresh air.