We had a fab trip to Living Coasts in Torquay. As the children had been learning all about Penguins, it was the perfect place to go and visit. The sky was blue and the penguins were out in all their glory – even the sight of 42 children dressed in green didn’t put them off!…
Reception and Year One children enjoyed the marvellous sunshine in the woods this week. We’re hoping that spring has finally sprung – we certainly heard enough bird song to suggest it might be the case! After spending time exploring, climbing, swinging and holding an impromptu mud-based tea party, we all settled down for a snack…
On Wednesday we celebrated our 200 Year anniversary! Lots of children dressed up, everyone had some cake and fun was had by all. We had a lovely open afternoon for ex-pupils and staff, and fabulous contributions from local people who hold Kenton Primary dear to their hearts. We shared lots of old photos and documents from…
Cherry and Willow class were joined by their peers from Kenn Primary for an inter-school morning of multi-sports activities. The weather stayed dry and spirits were high with children working in teams to tackle each event in the carousel.
We had a wonderful trip to Sainsbury’s, as part of our school Science Week. The children were all very excited about catching the school minbus. On arrival, Sainsbury’s took us to a special, behind the scenes room, where we were given an outline of the day. The children then had the chance to make pizza,…
Students from University of Exeter Medical School visited children in Willow and Cherry Class this week to help them understand the importance of hygiene. The students received a grant from the Royal College of Pathology London, to be used specifically on carrying out presentations and activities in schools during the week starting 6th November National…
Spring has certainly sprung in Willow Class! We enjoyed bringing a splash of sunshine into our classroom with our fabulous daffodil art!
We had a wonderful day at Buckfast Abbey, learning about Easter and seeing the sights in the amazing Abbey. The children had time to play and explore the beautiful grounds, a workshop which included hearing the Easter story and being given a toy donkey, and time in the Abbey itself, following a trail to discover…
At Kenton Primary, we have implemented Chris Quigley’s approach to learning. One element of this is the ‘Secrets of Success’. Chris Quigley believes that there are many elements needed for children to become successful and independent learners. Below is the ethos behind ‘Secrets of Success’: What is success? Success isn’t just about money. It is…
Wow! What an impressive array of costumes were seen on World Book Day at Kenton! We had Horrid Henry, Little Red Riding Hood, The Worst Witch, Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Anna and Elsa, Charlie Chaplin…the list goes on! We were all keen to show who we were and started the day with a catwalk, where everyone…