Knitting & crochet club!

Our much loved knitting and crochet Club, led by the wonderful Ragini, continues to be a highlight of the week. Children are steadily improving their skills, trying new stitches and proudly showing off their creations. The club is a calm and happy space, as one child shared: “I love knitting and crochet because it’s calming […]

Let’s keep reading!

Well done to all the amazing children at Michael Faraday Primary School who took part in the Summer Reading Challenge 2025! In the Summer Term, Charmaine from Walworth Library came to visit. Charmaine is a familiar member of our school community- the children see her when they visit Walworth Library, and she often comes into […]

science sparks fly!

Key Stage 1 and 2 enjoyed a fantastic assembly led by the Royal Institution Science team. The hall was full of excitement as the presenter delivered an energetic and interactive show, packed with experiments and dramatic demonstrations. The theme, “Explosive Food“, explored the surprising amount of energy found in everyday foods through chemistry and physics […]

Trip to the Horniman Museum (Y2)

Year 2 had a fantastic trip to the Horniman Museum to take part in the Around Africa workshop, linking perfectly to our Humanities topic, The Gambia. The day began with bus journey to the museum and when we arrived, everyone was full of energy and curiosity! During the workshop, the children had the chance to […]

creative pavilions take shape (y4)

Year 4 have worked really hard researching, designing and creating their own pavilions! Inspired by the world expo, the children designed a pavilion that represented a theme of their choosing. We practised building structures with clay initially, so that we could investigate the pitfalls of trying to create a 3D structure. Through this, we developed some […]

Amazon Rainforest Adventure (Y5)

Year 5 pupils took part in an exciting Amazon Rainforest workshop that brought the wild to life right here in school! The children had the exciting opportunity to meet and learn about a range of rainforest creatures, discovering how these animals survive and thrive in their natural habitats. From snakes and spiders to owls, the […]

Final day and heading home!

Not only were the children lucky with the lovely warm autumn weather, but they also had an amazing day full of fun and adventure! From abseiling down the wall to competing in aeroball and working together in team-building challenges, everyone showed courage, determination and great teamwork. They will be home soon with lots of dirty […]

A great day had by all!

Yesterday, the children had another stellar day at PGL, chockablock with thrilling and challenging activities! Everyone tucked into hearty breakfasts to fuel for the day, then got their game faces on for laser tag and reached new heights on the giant swing! In the afternoon, the children flew with great confidence down the zip line […]

Having the best time!

The year 6 children have been fully engaging in every activity and creating wonderful memories together at their residential! We have managed to upload a few photographs to share the excitement. There are many more to come, but unfortunately, the signal is not very strong where they are. We will post many more photographs as […]

Arrived and ready to Go!

We’re happy to share that Year 6 have arrived safe and sound! The children have settled in brilliantly and are already throwing themselves into the activities – from rock climbing to archery, there’s plenty of excitement in the air. Watch this space for more updates and photos tomorrow!