KS2 were lucky enough to join a live lesson with Michael Rosen himself. The children loved listening to him share his poems, ideas and stories, and were inspired by his fun and creative approach to words. It was a great opportunity to celebrate the joy of reading and poetry. Who knows, do we have some budding poets in our classrooms?
The children in VW have worked incredibly hard over recent weeks, and it has been wonderful to see their confidence growing across the curriculum.
As mathematicians, we have been learning long division, BODMAS and fractions, including finding equivalent fractions and comparing fractions with different denominators. The children have embraced increasingly challenging calculations and enjoyed a memorable song to help them master long division.
In English, the children have written diary entries inspired by ‘The Arrival’ and are now studying ‘Hidden Figures’, exploring the achievements of Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson, three pioneering mathematicians whose work helped shape NASA's early space programme. Short burst writing activities have helped reinforce Year 5/6 statutory spellings through humour and creativity.
In Guided Reading, we have been reading ‘I Am Malala’, using the APE (Answer, Prove, Explain) approach to retrieve evidence from the text and explore themes of courage, resilience and the importance of education for all.
During Science, the children enjoyed a lively debate after reviewing flat Earth and spherical Earth theories proposed over time. The children have also enjoyed their session at Robin Wood and created beautiful crosses with Mrs Skeggs and Miss Elliott. Mrs Skeggs has also supported them in creating stunning batik designs in class.
We are incredibly proud of their enthusiasm, hard work and achievements!
Class SB and VW have been busy creating beautiful batik artwork inspired by our class book, Flower Blocks by Lanisha Butterfield and Hoang Giang. First, the children sketched their floral designs in their sketchbooks before carefully transferring their ideas onto fabric using wax. They then applied vibrant Brusho powders to bring their creations to life, creating some truly stunning effects. This is the first stage of their final project, and we are excited to see how these colourful creations develop over the coming weeks.
Anti-Bullying Week 2026 will take place 16-20th November with the theme: Break the Silence.
The Anti-Bullying Alliance (ABA) is the official organiser of Anti-Bullying Week and Odd Socks Day.
Odd Socks Day on Monday 16 November - all you need to do is wear odd socks with your uniform - its a great way to celebrate what makes us all unique in Anti-Bullying week.
Frankie from CYM lead our assembly about courage. Frankie started the assembly by testing out the courage of a few children who were faced with the dilemma of bravely inserting their hands into hidden secret boxes to work out their contents.
Frankie then shared her own personal experiences of being
courageous, showing us that courage is not about never being afraid, but about
facing challenges with confidence and determination. Her honesty and inspiring
story encouraged us all to think about how we can be brave in our own lives,
whether that means trying something new, standing up for what is right, or
persevering when things are difficult. We are very grateful to Frankie for her
inspiring message and for helping us understand the true meaning of courage.
Year 6 were particularly excited to welcome Frankie who then spent the rest of the afternoon with the year 6 during enrichment reacquainting friendships from camp and revisiting memories of the fun and times the children had at camp. Thank you Frankie.
Applications for children joining a Reception Class in September 2027 are 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.
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This week, Upper Key Stage 2 started their swimming lessons at Framlingham College. The children were really excited to get in the pool and thoroughly enjoyed their first session. It was a great start to the 5-week block, and we'd like to thank the swimming instructors for making everyone feel so welcome.
Class SB and MS were delighted to welcome parents into the classroom for a fun-filled Parent Sharing Afternoon. Families were encouraged to join in with a variety of activities, making it a wonderful opportunity to learn together. We enjoyed taking part in maths challenges and explored our new class book, Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly, which tells the inspiring true story of four African-American women mathematicians at NASA. Children and parents worked together to design rockets and complete reading comprehension activities about the astronauts linked to our learning. We also showed our creative side by making paper angels and stars to be displayed at the church. It was a fantastic afternoon filled with teamwork, learning and lots of smiles.
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As part of the Year 6 transition programme, pupils took part in an informative and engaging afternoon at Crucial Crew, learning a range of important life skills to help keep themselves safe. Throughout the event, the children explored fire safety with Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service, including how to identify potential fire hazards, while Brave Futures led thoughtful discussions about personal boundaries and consent. Pupils also gained valuable first aid knowledge from the East Anglian Air Ambulance, learned about water safety and how to call for help from the RNLI, and discussed the risks of addiction with Foundations: Young People's Drug and Alcohol Service. Other workshops highlighted the dangers of electricity in the community, the importance of cherishing and protecting Suffolk's natural habitats with Wildlife Wise, and ways to stay safe online with Suffolk Police. The afternoon provided our children with practical knowledge, confidence and awareness, helping them to make safe and responsible choices as they prepare for the next stage of their education.
Useful websites:
RNLI: Water Safety Advice And Tips - Know The
Risks
Police: A positive force
in education | Pol-Ed - A positive force in education
East Anglian Air Ambulance: CPR training - East Anglian Air
Ambulance
Turning Point: Suffolk
Drugs and Alcohol Service for Young People | Turning Point
Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service: Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service - Suffolk County Council
Brave Futures: Here To
Help | Brave Futures
To order your child's artwork on cards & gifts, use the unique code on the card your child brought home.
Reminder that every Monday parents can pop to the office 3.15-3.30pm to purchase second hand cardigans or sweatshirts.
Ideally bring cash, or if not then a card (cannot take phone payments, sorry). Prices will be relative to quality of garment.
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As part of our Friday afternoon enrichment sessions, Class SB has been exploring the world of theatre through the story of The Lion King. Throughout the half-term, the children have learned about performance, storytelling and characterisation. To celebrate the end of our topic, the children used the shadow puppets they had created in class while their classmates narrated the script, working together to put on a wonderful shadow theatre performance. It was fantastic to see their creativity, confidence and teamwork shine through as they shared their learning in such an engaging way.
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As part of our R.E. learning, the children in Class SB have been exploring the meaning of spirituality and what it means to each of us as individuals. We reflected on a range of key questions, thinking carefully about our beliefs, feelings, experiences and the world around us. The children shared some thoughtful and inspiring responses, which are on display in our classroom for everyone to reflect upon. As you read their ideas, take a moment to consider: how would you respond to these questions?
