Farm Fair Trip Year 3 and 4

Class RJ, KHLH and KN had the most wonderful day yesterday at the Farm Fair at Trinity Park in Ipswich. With an incredible variety of activities ranging from watching sheep, bloodhound and ferret shows to learning all about the journey from potato seeds to delicious crisps, the children had such a brilliant time. The sun shone most of the day and we are so proud of the pupils for being so well behaved and respectful to other schools all day. Other highlights include craft activities, trying delicious sausages and an exciting tractor ride.  We also picked up three beautiful trees which were donated to the school.  Thanks so much to Suffolk Council and all of the wonderful farmers for enabling us to learn so much.

Start of term assembly

The whole school were welcomed by Mrs Cann in St Michael's church for our first assembly of the term.  It was so lovely to have the whole school family together including reception class.  The children shared the new value of "Truthfulness" and we talked about our SRH value - Supportive, Respectful and Honest. 

Whilst we were there, we were also able to see self-portraits that we drew for the Church on display as part of their Easter celebrations. 

 

Heart Stop Motion

Whilst some were placing their hands on a heart, the remaining pupils in Year 5 and 6 put their photography and scientific skills to the test to create some stop motion videos showing the component parts of the heart as well as the crucial role it plays in our bodies.

The group were the first, with many more to come, to benefit from the use of our new school iPads purchased to help enhance our learning. 

After taking countless photographs of their heart facts, Mr Snowden then compiled them into videos sped up to create the stop motion effect. Here are some of the finished videos. 

Heart Dissection

Today, Year 5 and Year 6 pupils took part in a lamb’s heart dissection as part of their science learning. This provided the children with a valuable hands-on opportunity to explore the structure and function of the heart. Before beginning, we discussed ethical considerations, emphasising respect for the animal and the importance of learning from real biological specimens.

The pupils identified key anatomical features and reviewed how the heart functions to pump blood around the body. During the dissection, appropriate PPE was worn at all times. The children carefully examined the internal structures, focusing on identifying the left and right sides of the heart by comparing the relative thickness of the ventricular walls. They successfully located the septum and were able to observe visceral fat on the surface of the heart, as well as identifying external features such as the aorta and the apex.

Overall, it was a fantastic and engaging learning experience that deepened our UKS2 pupils’ understanding of the circulatory system through practical, respectful, and scientifically meaningful investigation.

Hands On Biology in Upper KS2: Inside the Heart

Our Year 5s were fantastic today as they had the opportunity in class to explore a real heart up close. They showed real focus and curiosity, working carefully as they identified the different parts we’ve been learning about. It was a hands‑on lesson that really helped their understanding come to life.

Learning Through Discovery: Ancient Egypt

In year 5, the children have been learning about Ancient Egypt through practical, hands‑on activities while working together in groups. We explored timelines and examined different artefacts, and used maps to find Egypt while learning about its geography, including the capital city, the River Nile, surrounding seas and different biomes. The children discovered how the Nile supported daily life in Ancient Egypt, including farming, food and transport. They also learned about famous pharaohs and discovered facts about pyramids whilst building their own. We delved into Ancient Egyptian beliefs about mummification and the afterlife, finishing the topic by making, labelling and colouring their own paper Canopic jars.

  

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Summer Term Starts tomorrow - Tues 14 April

 

Please allow extra time to get to school as College Road will be shut all week.

No access to school via College Road or Mount Pleasant in the car.

New Street & Brook Lane are not recommended as a diversion route.

Celebrating Easter with Year 5.

Year 5 have been busy creating these beautiful Easter Bunny cards, and we’d love to wish all our families a very happy and peaceful Easter!

See you all in the summer term.

Big Walk and Wheel

Wow!!!  What a fabulous effort we had with the "Big Walk and Wheel".... It was so lovely to see so many of our children enjoying their journeys to school either on bike, scooter or walking.  Many congratulations to those children who are parking further away and walking the last bit into school.   Keep it up and enjoy this glorious weather!  Watch this space for a new scooter storage unit coming soon... 

Cricket Club - Year 4,5,6

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Year 5 and 6 swimming competition

Yesterday Year 5 and 6 children took part in a swimming competition against seven other schools at Framlingham College. Two teams competed in the swimming gala with one team finishing 3^rd place. The children had lots of fun, swan brilliantly and should be very proud of themselves!

Year 5 and 6 Netball Tournament

 Last week Year 5 and 6 children took part in a netball tournament at Framlingham Prep School. All the children played brilliantly in all of their matches. Three teams represented our school with all teams placing towards the top of their group and one particular team finishing 2^nd. All the children showed great teamwork, sportsmanship and were proud to represent our school. Well done SRH children.

 

UKS2 Hockey Success

 Yesterday, SRH took a group of Year 5 and 6s to a hockey tournament in Harleston. Across the three teams they played a series of matches of Quick Sticks style hockey - 4 on a team with no goalkeepers on small pitches.  

All three teams won the majority of their 8 matches played in their respective groups with one team winning all of their games. Having won their league, they then went on to play a final match which they drew to maintain their unbeaten status. The children showed great skill and determination in all of their matches. 

As always, the children who participated were a credit to our school; playing the matches fairly, following the decisions of the referees and showing respect to their opponents regardless of the result. Well done to all those involved with another afternoon of sporting success for SRH students. 

Friends Smartie Challenge launches this week!

 

Hooray for Spring!

Key Stage 1 had a wonderful morning supporting each other in their poetry competition today. 

Each class performed a spring themed poem beautifully, with admirable confidence, clarity and obvious enjoyment. 

Well done to our winners, Class MB. We are very proud of you all!

Thank you for the Music!

Yesterday, our KS2 children took to the stage for the annual House Singing Competition. 

This year’s theme was ABBA, and all houses performed “Thank You for the Music” and then they presented their own individual piece:

• Bulstrode > Waterloo
• Howard > Super Trouper
• Hitcham > I Have a Dream / Medley version
• Mills > Money, Money, Money

Each performance was filled with enthusiasm, energy, and pure delight. 

We were incredibly impressed with the creativity and individuality each house brought to their performances. The children truly lifted the roof—and it was fantastic to see both pupils and staff savouring such a vibrant, joyful atmosphere.

We were joined by three judges who took on the unenviable task of selecting a winner. After much deliberation, Mills proudly lifted the House Singing trophy for 2026.

A huge thank you to all staff who supported the children with their performances and brought so much energy to the stage. 

We are also grateful to Mrs Clare, Mrs Barclay, and Mr Lockyer from Thomas Mills for judging this exciting event.

At the end of the day, the children came together once more to perform “Thank You for the Music” for parents on the playground.

We have shared the audio recording of the contest with parents via a link through email from Arbor.

Guess where we've been...

The reception children had a lovely morning up at Robin Wood!

A Concert Masterclass at St Michael’s.

Year 5 were treated to a world-class afternoon at St Michael’s Church for a stunning concert by pianist Douglas Tang and violinist Lasma Taimina. The ambient setting of the church was the perfect backdrop for such an exquisite performance. It was a true privilege for our students to experience music of this calibre first-hand. A huge thank you to the organizers for arranging such a memorable visit!

 

Easter Treats!

Classes KHLH & JT have been baking for today's Cake Stall after school.

Come along to pick up some delicious looking treats.