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The Day the MP Visited

Our local MP, Abena Oppong-Asare, visited all three year 6 classes on Friday and had a question and answer session. The children shared their ideas to protect the environment and then a child from each class showed her the eco garden and explained our on...

Reception & Nursery Places Available

Big Bang Days

On the Buses

Our children were very lucky to have a big double decker bus come to our school, so that the children could look around and learn what a bus driver does everyday. The children were so excited! They enjoyed sitting in the driver's seat and pretending to dr...

It's Class Photo Day!

Today we are practicing our big smiles as it's Class Photo Day! We can't wait for you to see them! Our photographer Liam ensures that everyone has big smiles by making us laugh all day, he has a little cuddly pig that squeaks and the children love it! Aft...

Non Uniform Day - Friday 28th May 2021

Please be aware that on Friday it is non -uniform day. You do not need to bring a donation. Please remember that it is Half Term from 31st May (Bank Holiday Monday) - 4th June 2021.We are back on Monday 7th June 2021.

Calling all Superstars!

On Thursday 20th May 2021 we have a Movie Themed Census Day Menu! Would you like to have some chicken strips or veggie nuggets with your friends?Click on the link to take a look: SPRING-MOVIE-DAY-2023.pdf

Reception 2021 Places Available

We still have places available for this September. If your child will be four years old by August 31st 2021, they can come to our Reception Class in September. For more information take a look at this poster below: NHP-School-spaces-apply-now3.pdf

NSPCC Donations

On NSPCC Number Day the children dressed up with a Number theme in mind. This was to raise money for the NSPCC charity who in their own words: "We're the UK's leading children’s charity. We’ve been looking out for children for over 130 years – and we coul...

Treacle Time!

Happy Monday to you all. Just to remind you that you can keep up to date with Treacle via her blog in the 'Wellbeing' section of our website.

NSPCC Number Day

Please remember that Friday 7th May 2021 is NSPCC Number Day! Children can come to school wearing a number themed outfit for a donation of £1.

Apply Now!

Please click on the link. NHP-School-spaces-apply-now.pdf

Our Farm Visit

Reception and Nursery were very lucky when Ark Farm came to visit us. Luckily it was a nice day and we was able to use the field.

Happy Key Workers

We are so happy that our local key workers are enjoying the letters and pictures that our children have drawn for them.

Key Worker Kindness

Comic Relief Feedback

Our children wrote thank you letters and cards to key workers as part of our Comic Relief Celebrations.We have then, in turn, received photos and thanks from the people we wrote to. we are so proud of our children.

Key Worker Kindness

Our pupils were so excited to write letters to the keyworkers who have been risking their lives, and working hard during the pandemic. Below are Bexley White Watch. They have received our letters and took a lovely photograph to show us how happy it made t...

Comic Relief Reminder 2021 - Friday 19th March

Please click the link Comic-Relief-Parents-and-Pupils3.pdf

Comic Relief 2021

Click on the link to see what fun we have in store for Comic Relief this year! Comic-Relief-Parents-and-Pupils2.pdf

Nursery Applications

Please be aware that you have until 6th April to apply for a Nursery place. You must apply via Bexley Council. https://www.bexley.gov.uk/services/schools-and-education/nursery-schools/starting-nursery

Questions about secondary school?

If you have any questions regarding your child's secondary school place please find attached a hyperlink to the Bexley website to guide you as to the next steps for your child's secondary place. Alternatively you can contact the secondary school directly....

Slade Green Food Bank

A Message from Slade Green Food Bank @sladegreenfoodbank we have our fabulous pizza boxes for children, lunchboxes and meals. We are also appealing for mothers day and Easter and also nappies size 5, 6 and 6+ so if you can help us that would be amazing xP...

Mental Health Awareness

This week our Children have been looking at Mental Health.

Wellbeing Award for Schools

In November, we were thrilled to be granted the Wellbeing Award for Schools. This was the culmination of a year's work to improve wellbeing and reduce stigma for our pupils, staff and parents. Today, we received our certificate and wanted to share it with...

Children's Mental Health Week

From Monday 1st February to Sunday 7th February, the UK raises awareness for Children's Mental Health. You can look on the official website for information, and advice to broaden your knowledge on this subject.https://www.childrensmentalhealthweek.org.uk/...

Platinum Award for Literacy

We are absolutely delighted to be awarded the KM Charity Team Literacy Mark for 2020 at Platinum level. This is in recognition of the work your school did with us during 2020 to develop reading, writing, speaking and listening skills, despite the very cha...

Friendly February

Support for Parents and Carers

Good morning to our Parents & CarersPlease remember that it is natural to feel stressed and anxious during this time. It may be a passing thought, or something that feels overwhelming. However, we hope that we can help to ease this for you by letting you ...

Cosmic Yoga

Cosmic YogaHave you seen Cosmic Yoga on You Tube? It's a great way for children to get moving, and for you to take a break when your child's motivation is wavering.Cosmic Yoga take children on different quests and Themes. The themes include Minecraft, Fro...

Apply for 2021-22 Reception Class Now

REMINDER: We’re fast approaching the cut-off date (15th Jan 2021) for families to apply for their child’s school reception place. The Schools Admission Booklet is available online, as well how to apply online. Please remind your families to make contact w...

Merry Christmas

We wish you all a very Merry Christmas! We look forward to seeing you in 2021.

Christmas Time at NHP

This morning, the children visited Bella and Dermot and then received a gift from Father Christmas in his grotto. This afternoon, they watched and participated in the pantomime Sleeping Beauty. Oh yes they did!

Wellbeing Workshop

Hello Yellow Day

On Friday 9th October 2020 we will be celebrating, and raising money for Hello Yellow Day. Pupils can come to school wearing something yellow.Hello Yellow raises awareness for mental health. Staff will also have donation buckets so that we can raise mone...

Information for Parents

Dear Parents/Carers,Please can we remind you all the importance of socially distancing from each other, especially whilst waiting outside the school on Brook Street to collect your child(ren). The council have kindly painted foot prints for parents to sta...

Jeans for Genes

Friday 18th is Jeans for Genes Day. Children can wear non-uniform as long as it includes jeans or a Jeans jacket. We will not be taking money in class or in the office but you can donate via buckets on the gate in the morning. Please help us to support th...

Relationships and Sex education (RSE)

In line with the government’s guidance, we will commence the teaching of the new statutory Relationships and Sex education (RSE) this term. It is compulsory to teach Relationships Education in primary schools and we will be on teaching the fundamental bu...

Returning to primary school: what parents need to know.

Commendation From The Mayor

Last Few Spaces Available

Reception New Starter Offer

If your child is starting in one of our reception classes this September please do not miss out on this marvellous opportunity to receive a fantastic book to read together, Hello Friend, by Rebecca Cobb.You will also receive a reception ready planner with...

Sports Day

At NHP, Sports Day is one of our favourite days on the school calendar. As we are unable to celebrate the day together in school, we have decided to bring sports day to you!All week we are celebrating ‘Virtual Sports Week’ with loads of competitions, chal...

Writing Challenge

We loved your photos for the reading challenge?Why not take part in the writing challenge?Send your finished piece of writing or photos of you writing to office@nhp.bexley.sch.uk and we will share them on our social media.Closing date 24th June - National...

Feeling Good

We are so pleased that Ofsted recognised that our school is good in every area. We made a video to celebrate!https://youtu.be/YB0Q3Uc7W3Q

Virtual School Tour

One of the best ways to get to know a school is to visit. Unfortunately due to Covid-19 restrictions we are unable to host visits to the school at this current time.We are however delighted to be able to share with you a virtual tour that we have filmed o...

Letter from the Head Teachers

Treacle Update

Treacle is remaining alert when out and about but is also enjoying the odd nap.

New J K Rowling Story and Competition

Read a brand new story - The Ickabog- from J K Rowling! Calling all budding artists!J.K. Rowling is inviting you to help illustrate The Ickabog for her. Every day, when chapters of the story are uploaded, she will be making suggestions for what you might ...

Hello From Us To You

https://youtu.be/6gea-PC4viAA message to our wonderful children from our staff. We miss you all. We hope you enjoy this.

Making Music

Year 4 have been reading Weslandia by Paul Fleischman. Mrs Masheder challenged them to create their own musical instruments using objects from around the house. Here are some of their creations.

Mental health Awareness Week

Mental Health Awareness Week is the UK’s national week to raise awareness of mental health and mental health problems and inspire action to promote the message of good mental health for all.The theme for this year is kindness and we are proud of the small...

Iron Man Art

Year 3 have been studying The Iron Man. They have been doing so well with their quizzes on accelerated reader and now we are seeing some stunning art!

New Bridge for \london

Year 2, have been learning about London. They have looked at famous bridges in London and have been asked to create a bridge in East London to develop this side of London. Here are some of their fabulous designs.

Treacle and the Terrific Tomato

Mr Sharpe is missing reading to Treacle but Treacle is enjoying some independent reading time. Maybe she is planning a re-write - Treacle and the Terrific Tomato.

Daily Phonics Support

We are pleased to let you know that your child can receive an additional daily phonics lesson whilst schools are closed. Phonics is the way we teach children to recognise the sounds in words. It helps your child to learn to read and is an essential part o...

Book of Hope

Please follow the link to read this beautiful book of short stories and story extracts.Edited by Katherine Rundell, with contributions from more than 100 children’s writers and illustratorsCompletely free for all children and families, the extraordinary c...

Reading Challenge Update

We are receiving lots and lots of photos for the reading challenge. Thank you so much; this is the best response we have ever had. We will be publishing them all over the course of the next two weeks.Thank you againMrs Beale

Reading Photos Gallery

Please take a look at our Facebook page to see the wonderful reading photos we are being sent. we are so happy to see so many children and staff taking up the reading challenge.https://www.facebook.com/Northumberland-Heath-Primary-School-671211113008308/?...

Time for a Challenge!

Please take a look at our Facebook page for a great Reading Challenge!https://www.facebook.com/671211113008308/videos/554246412152394/

Phonic Fun

Reception have been enjoying their learning on Google Classroom.Their phase 3 task was to learn the new digraph ‘ai’ and as one of their challenges they had to write down as many words as they could in 1 minute. Their second challenge was to write a sente...

Praise for Paramedics

We are living in extraordinary times and sometimes our students can truly inspire us. Year 6, have taken part in a virtual careers lesson and we received this stunning piece of writing.

Happy St George's Day

To celebrate St George's Day, Year 4 have created shields and coats of arms. We think a rainbow/England shield is inspired!

Google Classroom

Good morning we have now reopened Google Classroom. Each day, we will post work relating to reading, writing, maths and a piece of topic work.We will continue to have our teachers online from 10am until 12 noon to answer questions from the children. If yo...

Draw with Disney

Home learning resource of the day: draw along with Disney. Learn to draw a variety of Disney characters with step by step tutorials.https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/03/draw-mickey-mouse-at-home-with-a-disney-parks-artist/?fbclid=IwAR0SVE1cCq3t5...

Amazing Writing Competition

Calling our amazing writers of adventure stories. Here is your opportunity to write your own Alex Rider story.The winning story will appear on the Alex Rider website and the winner’s school will receive 10 signed copies of the brand new mission in the Ale...

Playing with Science

Dyson has created 44 engineering and science activities for children to try out while at home during the coronavirus pandemic, from making a balloon-powered car to building a bridge from spaghetti.Following the closure of schools across the globe due to C...

Reading Rocks

Well done to all of you in years 3 - 6 who took Accelerated Reader tests this week. Great reading!You can read any book you may have at home and then see if it has a quiz.Alternatively, there are wonderful stories to listen to on Audible there are stories...

Many children may feel overwhelmed and confused by the current situation. Thankfully, Axel Scheffler has illustrated a new, free, information book all about the Corona Virus, from NosyCrowDownload your copy today!https://nosycrow.com/blog/released-today-f...

Reading and writing Resources

Free reading and writing resources, audiobooks, videos, competitions and reading challenges are available from The Literacy trust.. Every resource is available for free, although to access some you may need to create a free account.https://literacytrust.o...

Letters of Thanks

It is lovely to see rainbows thanking the NHS on so many windows. The children have also been writing thank you letters and we wanted to share a few with you.

Amazing Art

Year 6, were asked to create a piece of art based on spring time. We think you will agree this is stunning.

Busy Spelling Bees

Silver Birch are running away with the Spelling Shed leader board. Can the other classes catch these busy bees ?

Amazing Art

Take a look at this great art from year 5. Perhaps you could draw your own cityscape.

Fabulous Year 2 Writing

A fabulous piece of writing here from one of our year 2 children. The children were asked to imagine that they had been given a set of magical chalks and everything that they drew came to life. We are all really impressed with his efforts.

Maths Challenges for Years 5 and 6

Years 5 and 6, if you are looking for some additional maths challenges take a look here.https://www.northumberlandheathprimaryschool.co.uk/assets/Uploads/TES-Doc.pdf

How To Grow A Sunflower

One of the children in year 3, has written a great explanation text based on their science learning. Do you know how a sunflower grows?

Reading at Home

Finished your school reading book? Oxford Owl is currently free to sign up to, and has a huge range of great e-books to access. You can sort them by book band, phonics level, reading age... suitable from age 3 - 11. Happy readinghttps://home.oxfordowl.co....

Hive Battles Buzzing

Games and Videos for Little Ones.

For parents of children in the lower years and nursery there are some great resources and games you can access on CBeebies.https://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies

Awful Ape Attacks

Year 6, are doing some writing based on Anthony Browne's King Kong. We have some great authors!A loud roar filled the air like a lightning strike, Ann was scared, terrified for what may come out of the trees. Kong erupted from out of the trees in a vexed ...

New Numbot Access

Times Table Rock Stars are offering free access to NumBots. Log in to your TTRS account and click NumBots or follow the link below.https://play.numbots.com/#/account/school-login/23216

More Stunning Writing From Year 6

As Ann was carried up the steps, the banging drums beat in sync with her heart and the chanting of the islanders echoed in her ears. Men, dressed as gorillas, circled her menacingly and endlessly. All of a sudden, the dancing and drums stopped; everyone b...

Keeping the Fun in Fit

Good morning. We wonder if many of you are taking part in the P.E with Joe sessions every morning?https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAxW1XT0iEJo0TYlRfn6rYQYou can also visit our sports coaches inspiring fitness in the P.E Google Classroom.To access the PE ...

Covid-19 update to Parents and Carers

Dear Parents and Carers,I hope you and your families are all keeping well.Following the governments guidance on the 23rd March we just wanted to draw out the key messages for our parents and carers.

New News Article

Every day, at 11am you can hear a story read by David Walliams. Previous stories can be accessed via his website.https://www.worldofdavidwalliams.com/

Thank You

We have received some wonderful messages from our parents and carers about the way in which we have set up Google Classroom and the ways in which we are keeping in contact with you . These messages are hugely appreciated by us all. We will continue to ad...

Stay at Home, Protect the NHS, Save Lives

Staying in Touch

Dear Parents and Carers, Please can families regularly check their ParentMail accounts for updates and important information in these ever changing times. If you have trouble accessing your ParentMail please contact the school office.

Critical Workers Letter 20.03.2020

Dear Parents and Carers,Following on from Mr Morrow's letter of 18th March with regards to the closure of the school, please see the attached letter for an update on those who are defined by the Government as being eligible to access ongoing provision dur...

Temporary School Closure

There will be a temporary closure all of our schools to all pupils EXCEPT those of key workers from Thursday 19th March until Monday 20th April. Please see attached letter - under "Letters Home".

School Closure - 19.03.20 to 20.04.20

Dear Parents and Carers, 18th March 2020I never expected to write a letter like this, but we all find ourselves in an unexpected situation.You will of course all be aware of the developing situation around Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the Government’s ongoi...

The Science of Seeds

In year 2,we have learned that plants need the right conditions to grow into an adult plant. We have investigated if warmth was an important variable for the growth of a plant. We have started to record our results into a table.

Bulb Reproduction in Year 5

In year 5 (in our science lessons), we are learning about the reproduction of plants. We learnt that some plans reproduce sexually (they need a female and male cell to reproduce) and others like bulbs and tubers, reproduce asexually. This means that they ...

Rugby Success

On Wednesday, some of our year 6 boys and girls entered a 12 school tag rugby tournament. On a very wet and muddy playing pitch our team performed valiantly winning their group and really showing their inner champions. The team finished 2nd overall. Narro...

Bexley League Winners!

On Monday, our year 6 girls football team took part in the final round of the Girls’ Bexley League. They played exceptionally well, winning 5-1,5-0,5-1 against Hurst, Barnehurst and STM. The Girls were crowned champions with an "Invincible” record of 14 w...

Speech and Language Workshop.

Speech & Language Support Come and join us on Wednesday 4th March 9-9:30am. All are welcome.We will be hosting a speech and language support session for parents and carers.Session Aim:• What to do if you have concerns• Tips and strategies to promote commu...

Giraffes and Lions Found in France!

As part of their year 3 big-bang/immersion day we learned about cave paintings found in France. Our children were very surprised to see giraffes, rhinos and lions all shown walking around France.We stuck our paper to the bottom of our trays and had the li...

Pancake Flipping Fun

Bluebells had such fun yesterday! They squeezed oranges and lemons and even flipped their pancakes.

Local History Links

Our curriculum is based on the local community, the United Kingdom and beyond. Take a look at this great photo showing the original Northumberland Heath Primary School as attended by some of our staff alongside the current school when it was newly built.

Amazing art from Year 4

For the last half term, Year 4 have been learning about the history of medicine. In art, we looked at some different artists who created works linked to the body. We looked at the work of Julian Opie and Henry Moore using different techniques to create ou...

Netball Ninjas

Mr Cassell and our year 4 netball team participated in the intra-trust termly tournament. They performed brilliantly, winning 3 games and drawing two, topping their group. They were desperately unlucky in the final losing 1-0. It's great to see our childr...

Paws for Applause

Linden class thoroughly enjoyed their opportunity to learn about life as a wellbeing dog. They also got the chance to ask dogged questions but were careful not to hound Treacle. At the end, there was a paws for applause.

Jolly Hockey Sticks

On Wednesday, some of our year 4 and 6 children visited King Henry School to take part in a friendly hockey festival with two other primary schools. Lots of goals were scored and it was a great opportunity to learn some new hockey skills!

Story Time

Pop over to our Facebook page to enjoy Mrs van Dyk sharing Little Miss Giggles. It's always the right time for story time!https://www.facebook.com/Northumberland-Heath-Primary-School-671211113008308/

Wet Play Fun

It was wet play at lunchtime today. In London Plane, one of the children shared her favourite book -The Paper Dolls .Then we made paper dolls and started to decorate them. It was a great wet play!

Our Girls Remain Unbeaten!

Our year 6 girls and Mr Green had the chance to represent Welling United this week at Bromley FC stadium. The 6 best teams from South East England played against each other. The girls, who remain unbeaten, finished with 4 draws and 1 win, taking third pla...

Holding out for a Hero!

This term, nursery have been learning about our everyday heroes. To celebrate this, the nursery staff have transformed the nursery into all of the different 'jobs' we have been learning about. The children are using what they have learnt about each profes...

Young Voices 2020

On Monday, 24 of our children had the amazing opportunity of performing at Young Voices 2020 (listed as the world's largest children's choir) at the O2 arena, London. The children from years 3, 4 and 5 have been busy learning all the songs since September...

500 Words Competition

This week, the children will be re- introduced to the 500 words story writing competition. We will be submitting all stories that are written over half term. Such an exciting opportunity to take part in a national competition. Last year, a number of child...

NSPCC Number Day

We are seeing numbers everywhere! NSPCC number day is off and running. Bluebells have your number!

Goals for the Girls!

Mr Green and our year 6 girls football team recently attended a competition at Cleeve Park School. The winners from which would go on to represent Welling United F.C in the National League Under 11s competition. After battling through a tough group, and m...

Parent Showcase

We look forward to welcoming you to the school on Wednesday so that the children can share their learning with you. Following the positive feedback we received we are running the day in the same way.KS2 parents can come in via the office at 9 am until 10 ...

Parent / Carer Survey

We are giving you the opportunity to express your opinion on parent and guardian engagement at Woodland Academy Trust and your overall confidence in the school’s strategy. Our goal is to open up a communication channel where your voice is heard and organi...

National Storytelling Week

As it is National Storytelling Week, we have been using story cards to help us make up our own stories. The children have been using their imaginations and stories they already know to entertain each other.

Volcano Erupts

Year 3, have been learning about natural disasters. As part of their homework they had to build a volcano and experiment to see if could get it to erupt. Silver Birch watched the volcano erupt using baking soda, water, red food colouring and vinegar.

Welling Utd U11 Cup Winners!

A Recommended Read

Mrs Beale recommends reading Fizzlebert Stump The Boy Who Ran Away From The Circus (And Joined The Library) by A.F. Harrold. If you would like to hear an extract take a look at our Facebook page.

Fantastic Fossils

Yesterday, as part of our topic, Disasters, Silver Birch learnt about how fossils were formed. To help us understand the process, we made our own fossils using play dough and PVA glue. We can't wait to peel away the glue today to see our fossils formed!,

Writing for Pleasure

The early morning writing club have been writing poems. We have been choosing language to build tension and have added a twist to the tale at the end.

Fabulous Football

Our year 6 Girls had their 3rd session at Goals Bexleyheath this week and played another 3 schools in competitive fixtures. We did fantastically, beating Sherwood park 4-1, Bedonwell Primary 11-0 and East Wickham 4-0. Which means after 10 games Northumber...

Mummification Lessons

Year Five are learning about the Egyptians this half term and as part of their Big Bang day mummified a tomato. First, we cut the top off and scooped out the "organs". We washed them well in the sacred waters of the Nile (just tap water:-) After that, we ...

Pirates Arrrr Here!

Year 2 in their Big Bang Day learnt all about the Pirate Golden Age. We were surprised to know that lots of things that we knew were only myths. We were excited to learn about the real facts about piracy.

Santa Treacle

Mrs Tebble heard that Treacle wanted to be involved in Christmas Jumper Day so crocheted this amazing jumper coat.

Treacle's Trim

Treacle has had a nice new haircut. It was her first one and she was so well behaved!

Tree of Knowledge

Last week, the children took part in an amazing project with Arty Party. We asked them for a tree of knowledge to reflect our new bespoke curriculum. Staff and children alike are in awe at the fabulous result. The children had so much fun working in group...

Parent Showcase Wednesday 18th December

As advised in the Newsletter at the end of November, we look forward to welcoming you to the school on Wednesday so that the children can share their learning with you. We have listened to your feedback and made all classes available on the same day. We h...

Festive Reading Festival

Thank you so much to all who attended the Festival Of Reading. We had a great time and hope you did too!

Super Hero Day!

Superhero-day-flyer-2021.pdf On this day the pupils can wear Super Hero Costumes!

Solving A Problem

In year 2, we had to work out a solution to find out how greedy brothers could eat using a meter long spoon. We discussed and shared our ideas as a class. We found out that by taking turns and working collaboratively, we could take up this challenge.

Young Writers Deadline

This term, we are so proud that 400 children have had their poems accepted for publication. If you return the slip, the poems can be published even if you do not want to buy a copy of the final book. We will have copies of the published books in the Book ...

Wriggly Nativity

The reception classes have had a brilliant work performing 'A Wriggly Nativity'. The children, teachers and teaching assistants have worked so hard to produce three wonderful shows with twinkling stars, lullabies and dancing chickens. It was lovely to hea...

Christmas Events in Bexley

Check out what's going on in Bexley this Christmas

Children's University December Challenge

Treacle Treats

Treacle has been back on duty this week. Hurrah! She has enjoyed greeting the children, being walked by those who have earned Treacle Treats and supporting children with their wellbeing.

Christmas Dinner Wednesday 18th December 2019

NORTHUMBERLAND-Christmas-A5-POSTER.pdf

Museum of London

Silver Birch had a fantastic day at the Museum of London looking at Roman life in London. We particularly enjoyed sketching a real Roman Wall and thinking about why the Romans built it.

Gender Action Award

We are proud to have been awarded this certificate from the Gender Action Awards Team for our work in challenging gender stereotypes.

Books for Home can Benefit the Book Barn

Shopping for books this Christmas? For every £10 spent atTheBookPeople, £1 will be donated to our school!Use the following link and then search for Northumberland Heath Primary: thebookpeople.co.uk/bigbookboost

Treacle Update

Treacle will be back on active service this week. She recently had an operation and the children made her a get well soon card. Great to see that caring about well-being includes all of the NHP family.

Book of Hugs

Miss O'Rourke visited the Children's Literary Festival at Knole and met Chris Riddell. She bought a Book of Hugs for the Book Barn which he kindly signed for us. How exciting! We stock an number of his books full of incredible illustrations in the Book Ba...

Girls Gain Goals

Recently, our year 6 girls football team played their first round in the Bexleyheath Goals Girls Football League. Northumberland Heath played 3 games against Danson, Upton and Our Lady OTR. We played exceptionally well and won all 3 fixtures with score-li...

Viking Values

Year Four had a fantastic day learning about the Vikings.They learnt the story of Beowolf and Grendal and created their own story maps.They then went on to learn about how the Vikings lived and acted out the Battle of Maldon.

Who can I talk to if I have a problem?

Children in Need - 15th November 2019

Dear Parents and Carers,On Friday 15th November 2019 our school will be turning into a zoo to raise money for BBC Children in Need.Children are encouraged to come to school in fancy dress costumes as an animal of their choice for a £1 donation. Please rem...

A Wonderful Read

Ms Bailey recommends. Wonder by R J PalachioA wonderful book which shows us the beauty within a person, The first times I read it I cried, and the second time too... "When given the choice between being right and being kind, choose kind."

Alien Adventures

This week in year 5, we have been using tree maps to generate exciting vocabulary to describe characters. Mrs Pickles definitely wants to know more about the alien that Tyler in Pine described. He also made sure that his handwriting and presentation were ...

Friend or Foe?

Riley in Maple is really loving this term's wider curriculum subject of Friend or Foe. They are looking at the lives of the Anglo Saxons and Vikings. As part of his homework, Riley created an amazing round house using many materials including bark and str...

Colouring for Calm

Our children, are really enjoying our new mindfulness colouring board, set up by our fantastic wellbeing team. All of our children, are free to use this as a way of keeping calm and mentally healthy.

Sharing Science

Our teachers have been sharing "Science Selfies" to share science outside the classroom. We would now love to receive Science Selfies from the children and parents which we can publish in our Newsletter or even on our Science Selfie board! Please take a s...

What would you like to read?

During conversations with parents, we are often asked what they can do to support their children with their education.Daily reading with your child is part of our home school agreement and has a huge impact on their education. Reading is a crucial life sk...

Poppy Appeal

We will be selling Remembrance poppies and other items in the playground before and after school from Monday 4th – Friday 8th November. Poppies will also be brought round by the ambassadors to classes if children would like to buy one.Remembrance Day is M...

Autumn Dress Up Day

Today we are celebrating the season of mist and mellow fruitfulness dressing up in clothes relating to: autumn and the harvest, Diwali or Halloween.

Factory Visit Fun

Mrs Griffin recommends Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. This book has been a childhood favourite of mine and brings back fond memories of bedtime stories. I love the rich imagination in this story and how Roald Dahl brings the lovable char...

Dress up Day

Dress Up Day Wednesday 30th October 2019When we return to school on Monday 28th October, we will be truly immersed in autumn, with misty mornings, leaves crunching underfoot and dark mornings and evenings. Many of the children will be excited about Hallow...

Amazing Homework

Wow, take a look at this amazing homework. For their Art and DT Silver Birch had to design a Roman mosaic based on an activity they enjoy doing outside of school. She chose gymnastics.

EYFS Open Days

Hockey Tournament Happiness

Last week, our children participated in a hockey tournament at Sporting Club Thamesmead .We drew the previous year’s champions and runners up; but seeking the positive we viewed it as an opportunity to see the standard we would aim to reach with some trai...

The day I Was Erased

This week's recommendation is from Miss Gunner who suggests - The Day I Was Erased byLisa Thompson.“ A story of family, friendship and finding your place in the world.”

The Tempest Approaches

Last week, our children who are taking part in the Shakespeare School Festival participated in an exciting cast workshop at the Mick Jagger Centre. They worked with theatre professionals and children from Marlborough School in Sidcup. We were so proud of ...

Trust Tournament

On Friday, we played in an inter-trust tournament against teams from Peareswood, Willow Bank and Knockhall Primary Schools. Our children represented the school with great courage and determination and finished with a very respectable second place.

Parent Power

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It Is Fun To Have Fun But You Have To Know How

Miss Nashad recommends "The Cat In The Hat"The Dr Seuss books contain all of my favourite quotes, and this story in particular reminds me of my bedtime stories with my dad! I love the consistent rhyming words, and the illustrations always bring a smile to...

NHP Win A Prestigious Reading Award!

This week we were privileged to received a prestigious award from the Society of Authors!Children’s author, Ian MacDonald, returned to Northumberland Heath Primary School last week to present a special award. Ian nominated the school for The Reading for P...

Hello Yellow

Mental Health Awareness Day is Thursday 10th October 2019 and we want to show young people that they’re not alone when it comes to their mental health. Statistically, according to Young Minds, three children in every classroom have a diagnosable mental he...

Year 3 Journey Through Time

Yesterday, Year 3 experienced the life of an archaeologist. They had the opportunity to dig for real life Roman artefacts, analyse them and draw their beautiful features.We also made a human timeline, starting from when the Romans invaded Britain in 43 AD...

Fabuous Flamenco Fun

The children and staff had a great Spanish day practising the language, learning about the country, trying Spanish inspired food and learning how to dance the Flamenco.

A Frolic in a Forest?

This week's book recommendation comes from Miss Hill - Into the Forest by Anthony Browne. I love the fact that this book is filled with suspense and intrigue. As the reader, we become connected with the main character who journeys through a spooky forest....

Fabulous Flameco Fun

Spanish Day Menu 26th September 2019

Join us tomorrow for a journey through Spanish culture, and a Spanish inspired lunch! Pupils should order School Meals with their Teacher on Thursday morning if they would like to participate.Paella Inspired Chicken with savoury riceSpanish Omelette Veget...

This Week's Book Look

This week's book recommendation is: Room on the Broom. I love reading this book to children including my own grandchildren. I love the rhyming in it, which makes the book flow so smoothly. I like to use different voices for the characters and to see the c...

Wellbeing Workshop - Tuesday 24th September

Bexley's Public Heath Advisor, Pascale Berthellet, will be running a wellbeing workshop on Tuesday 24th September at 2pm. Please contact Miss Fernandez on Monday 23rd September to book your place.

Book Of The Week - A Farm Yard Fluster

Our Diaries Delight

The results are in for our KS1 writers! We have 102 children who are being published. What an amazing achievement!

Fairies Found in Forest School!

Year One had an extremely exciting morning foraging in forest school. They were able to prove that faeries are living in Northumberland Heath.

Dahl Day Delights

Dahl Day was an absolute delight. We had a multitude of Matildas, various Verrucas and obvious oompah loompahs.Lots of children borrowed Dahl's books from the Book Barn. Have a great weekend reading!

Time Capsule Tudors

Year 5 had a brilliant Big Bang Day with Time Capsule Education bringing history to life and launching our Tudor topic. Can you name all of the wives of Henry 8th and discuss their fate? Can you imagine what is must have been like to be a part of the cour...

Year 6 Spies Check for Lies

On Friday, Year 6 had an exciting Big Bang day based on their new topic 'Spies and Lies'. During the day, the children completed a range of spy based activities including code breaking, problem solving and data collecting. The children particularly enjoye...

Welcome Back!

Welcome to the new academic year from the Heads of School.The first day of a new year is always an exciting time and we look forward to welcoming our new starters and all of our children back for a September start. This will be an exciting year with the l...

Reward Day

Reward Day has started with the children bouncing in small groups on covered bouncy castles. We will then make sure they sit and chill with a cool drink. Congratulations to Bussell house who are this year's winning house.

Admission to Secondary School

Parents of year 5 children, you can access the booklet with all of the details about applying for secondary schools at https://www.bexley.gov.uk/services/schools-and-education/school-admissions/secondary-schools .

Mrs Beale's Book Barn Opens

This has been an extraordinary week for reading last night we held our inaugural festival of reading and today we celebrated the opening of the book barn. This is a brand new non-fiction library for the whole school and a fiction lending library for KS2. ...

Celebrating our family of Schools – Well done Peareswood Primary School!

Leader Appointment Letter

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Avid Travel Agents

Year 4 have been looking at some of the physical features of the USA. They looked at: the Niagara Falls. the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, the Rocky Mountains, the Mississippi and the Everglades. Following all their research they planned using a circle m...

Become A Champion

Teach Cancer a Lesson!

Dear Parents and Carers,We are very excited to announce that this year every child in the Woodland Academy Trust will be given the opportunity to take part in a Race for Life event in aid of Cancer Research UK.To make this the most successful event possib...

Free School Meal Information

Become a Champion!

Teach your Monster to Read

Teach Your Monster to Read is an award-winning series of games that’s helped millions of children learn to read. The games can be played for free on a PC. All of the children in Reception and Year 1 have been given a log in. It is wonderful to see how man...

Patron Of Reading Inspires Our Writers

The children in years 3 and 4, have had a wonderful time writing books with our patronofreading Ian MacDonald. They have also made covers and illustrated the books.

Fantastic storytelling !

Please do watch this video of the fantastic storytelling of Nick Butterworth to Acorn Class ! What a fantastic experience for our children.https://vimeo.com/326166947

Counting on Success !

Team NHP had a great time at the Mayor of London's Count on Us maths competition yesterday. We knew we could count on them to work collaboratively and make us proud!

Fabulous Story Writing in Year 6

Year 6 have been reading the book "The Arrival" by Shaun Tan. They have then written their own stunning stories.

Volcanic Eruptions at Northumberland Heath !

Last week in Science club, year 6 made their own composite volcanoes. The children created a chemical reaction by mixing bicarbonate of soda and vinegar which represented the volcano erupting.

Original Artwork comes to Northumberland Heath !

We are so proud to have received a piece of original art work from Nick Butterworth when he visited our school. There are only two of these in existence! We will be framing it and making sure our whole school community can enjoy it.

KS2 mathematics SATs Support

Please find attached useful tools and information on how your child can prepare for their KS2 mathematics SATs whether they are in Year 5 or 6, using resources available on the attachment. For Year 6, there are topic boosters and past papers with video tu...

Nick Butterworth comes to our school !

Today was a day that will stay in the minds of our children, parents and staff for a very long time. Nick Butterworth told stories that entertained the children and the parents. Thank you to all our parents who attended the book signing it was wonderful t...

Our children win a visit from an exciting author !

Thanks to Buster's Book Club we have won a visit from the author Nick Butterworth. He will be with us on Thursday 21st March to share a story time with KS1. At 2.30, parents are invited to come along for a parent talk. After school, you will be able to bu...

Developing Lifelong Readers and Writers

We are delighted to have set up a training partnership with Just Imagine to develop training across the South East. Just Imagine works extensively with schools in the UK and internationally to develop outstanding reading and writing schools, where stories...

What parents need to know about MOMO

It's important to note that new challenges are arising on the internet all the time. This guide has been created by National Online Safety to raise awareness of the issues and offer advice on helping parents to talk to their children about making safer de...

Lights ... camera ... action - Thinking Hats Video !

We are delighted to share a video, starring our very own children and staff, to explain how we use the “Thinking Schools” approach to our children’s learning. Across our schools we use the Six Thinking Hats and maps where both children and staff learn how...

Upcoming delicious special menu days

Why not see if your child would like to have one of these delicious menus? For more information, please ask at the front office.

Tribute to Mr Alan Russell, former Chair of the Woodland Academy Trust

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Mr Alan Russell. Alan joined our Trust family in June 2014 and was a strong supporter and advocate of our schools.Alan left school with no qualifications, aspirations or a role model. Over time he returned...

Admissions Consultation 2020-2021

Dear Parents/CarersWe are consulting on a proposed change to the Woodland Academy Trust School Admissions criteria with effect from September 2020. The proposed change would affect all schools in the Woodland Academy Trust.The Governing Body has considere...

Calling all Parents - we need you !

We are excited to be setting up a brand new School Advisory Panel and we need your help.There will be five School Governors on the Panel including two Parent Governors. The Panel will be looking at how the school and community can work together to support...

Welcome to Northumberland Heath Primary School

We welcome visits to the school and pride ourselves on our parental engagement. Communication is an absolute priority as we want parents and carers to feel fully engaged with their child's school experience. Thank you for taking the time to look at our website and we hope to see you soon!

Mrs L Rogers
Head Teacher

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Welcome to Northumberland Heath Primary School

We welcome visits to the school and pride ourselves on our parental engagement. Communication is an absolute priority as we want parents and carers to feel fully engaged with their child's school experience. Thank you for taking the time to look at our website and we hope to see you soon!

Mrs L RogersHead Teacher

Upcoming Events

Latest News

Mrs L Rogers
Head Teacher