Nursery making sound shakers!

This week in Nursery, we introduced a simple yet fun activity—making sound shakers! The children are getting used to working together, and we thought this would be a lovely way to create something special as a team. It was wonderful to see them sharing ideas and helping each other along the way. We’re so proud […]

Amazing start in Year 3!

What a fantastic start to the year it’s been in Year 3! Both Chanice and Kate are so impressed with how well the children have settled into the exciting world of Key Stage 2! We kicked things off with a fun art project, focusing on shading and tone. The children have been learning to hold […]

school Games Gold mark awark!

Michael Faraday Primary School achieve the School Games Gold Mark Award for the second year running! We are delighted to announce that we have achieved the School Games Gold Mark Award for the 2023/24 academic year. The School Games Mark is a Government-led award scheme launched in 2012, facilitated by the Youth Sport Trust to […]

Gardening Club

For weeks, children at Michael Faraday have enjoyed a feast of strawberries from our organic edible garden. During Science Week, we also planted potatoes, carrots, onions, garden peas, tomatoes, sweet peas, and broad beans. In the playground, we have all enjoyed the transformational and fascinating journey of seeds into plants, flowers, fruits, and vegetables. We […]

forest school!

At Forest School this term we have been learning to make different types and sizes of shelters. Last week, we had the chance to make really big shelters using tarpaulins, pegs, cord, string, sheets, blankets and clips. The children learned how to use pegs and clips to attach items and enjoyed having a go at tying […]

Middi is 1!

It has been a lovely year, watching him grow. Here are some things we’ve learnt about him throughout this year together:

Middi goes green!

Middi, our school dog, has been supporting our eco agenda by using public transport to school and not to travel by car! We are very proud that he is always beautifully behaved and represents our school so well in public places. He loves outings and walks to local places and parks (especially Burgess Park) and […]

Gold AwaRD!

We are delighted to announce that we, Michael Faraday school, have achieved the School Games Gold Mark Award for the 2022/23 academic year. The School Games Mark is a Government-led award scheme launched in 2012, facilitated by the Youth Sport Trust to reward schools for their commitment to the development of competition across their school […]

Welcome Middi!

The children at Michael Faraday love our school dog Joey, who comes to school once a week. Due to the joy of having Joey, we decided to expand our Faraday family and today we welcomed our newest addition, little Middi! Middi’s birth mum is also Joey’s biological mum, so they are truly half brothers! Middi […]

eco-schools green Flag Award – with distinction!

We are very pleased to tell you that you and your Eco-Committee at Michael Faraday Primary School have been successful in meeting the requirements for the Eco-Schools Green Flag Award.We reviewed your application and noted the following:Our team enjoyed reading about the Eco-Committee you have put together this year, comprising both children and adult members […]