31st August 2023
Poetry Together is a fun time for children to come together and share stories through poetry. Some of our Y6 pupils took to the stage to perform a powerful rendition of Maya Angelou’s iconic poem “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” at this year’s Poetry Together event.
It was a truly special occasion, in the presence of HM Queen Camilla, Baroness Floella Benjamin, Roger McGough and hosted by the ever-charming Gyles Brandreth. Our pupils spoke eloquently and with great confidence. We couldn’t be prouder!
16th January 2026
Year 5 enjoyed an exciting careers session at Dukes alongside their friends from Lyceum School, and other surrounding Dukes Schools. The children explored a range of future career pathways, asked thoughtful questions, and learned about the skills and interests needed for different roles. Our pupils...
5th December 2025
On Thursday 4th December, our school held its very first Life Skills Day, a dedicated off-curriculum event designed to equip pupils with valuable real-world knowledge. This term’s theme was First Aid, and every year group took part in hands-on, age-appropriate learning. Throughout the day, the...
20th November 2025
We were delighted to welcome Muddy Stilettos for a visit recently. You’ll know they’re known for their honest, insightful school reviews — so it was a real pleasure to show them around and give them a feel for who we are and what makes our...
12th November 2025
Last week, we hosted a Scholastic Book Fair at Heathside! This is a pop-up celebration of reading that puts the very best books directly into our pupils’ hands, all while raising ‘rewards’ to spend on free books and essential resources for our school. As a...
14th October 2025
Last Friday, our school celebrated an exciting Design and Technology Day, a whole-school event dedicated to creativity, innovation, and hands-on learning. The day gave pupils the opportunity to design, build, and test their own creations, exploring how imagination and engineering come together to make things...
13th October 2025
Our first Parent & Child Learning Workshop of the year was a wonderful success! Led by Karen, Head of EYFS (Head of Early Years), with support from Megan (our Admissions Manager), the interactive morning session focused on helping parents develop simple yet effective strategies to...