This week, we were delighted to welcome the parents of our Year 3 and Year 4 children to a festive Mince Pie Making Workshop. Led by Chef David and his wonderful Pabulum catering team, the session gave families the opportunity to work together, learn new skills, and create their very own delicious mince pies. Children and parents enjoyed rolling pastry, spooning in the fruity filling, and finishing off with a sprinkle of sugar. The workshop was filled with smiles, teamwork, a

At Porters Grange, we value Reading for Pleasure because we know it builds confidence, celebrates children’s individual reading choices, and nurtures lifelong reading habits. Last week, Orca class enjoyed a fantastic Show and Tell session where pupils shared their current reads and enthusiastically recommended them to their classmates. Kitok, always on the lookout for his next colourful graphic novel, loved introducing his current favourite to his peers.

This week, our Year 3 and Year 4 children enjoyed their very own Christingle services, held on separate days and led by Mother Phyllis. The children were delighted by her interactive retelling of the Christmas story, joining in with actions each time she mentioned “Mary,” “Angel,” “donkey,” “sheep,” and other familiar characters. Mother Phyllis then shared the story and symbolism of the Christingle, explaining the meaning behind each element. There were plenty of smiles and l

Last week’s Family Reading Workshop was a delightful event, providing a fantastic introduction to phonics and practical tips for reading at home. We were thrilled with the great turnout and loved seeing children and grown-ups snuggling up together, sharing the joy of reading. The workshop ended on a high note with the classic tale  The Three Little Pigs , bringing smiles and laughter to readers of all ages. It was truly heartwarming to witness families bonding over stories an

On Friday 28th November, seven of our Year 4 musicians joined children from, Thorpdene, Richmond and Friars for an exciting Jazz Music experience. Mason, Tiarna, Aaisha, Alexia, Alvin, Kirthikvasan and Blake, explored the world of jazz through improvisation, using claps, their voices, and a variety of percussion instruments. It was an inspiring day full of creativity and rhythm.    The day included a visit to the Jazz Centre within the Beecroft Gallery, where the children res

This week, Mrs Britton worked with some of our Year 1 children to make bird feeders. The children began by carefully heating the lard and mixing in the bird seed. They also learned how to tie a knot in a piece of string so they could hang their yoghurt-pot feeders. Once the pots were filled with the lard and seed mixture, the children headed out to the garden. On the way, they independently noticed the sounds of birds around them, so we paused for a mindful moment to listen c