Category: Year 5

Year 5 and 6 journeyed to Baylab last week to take part in some hands-on Science! Last year they created bath bombs and lip balm so the children were expecting good things. They were not disappointed. When it was revealed that the children would be extracting their own DNA to make necklaces, there was an awful…

Recently a team of pupils took part in the ISA Swimming Competition at the Aldershot Garrison Pool. They should be extremely proud of their achievements and the way they supported one and other throughout the morning! One of our pupils, Ben, won a gold medal in the free-style and qualified for the National Finals in…

Year 3 to Year 5 were privileged to visit Camberley cinema on Tuesday to watch ‘Mary and The Witch’s Flower’.  This is part of the annual ‘Into Film Festival’ which hopes to ‘inspire young people to watch, understand and make film in new and creative ways’. A schoolgirl Mary spends the summer at her great…

Kerry Gibb, a local author of It’s A Kid’s Live series, spoke to Year 1 – Year 6 children today. She introduced them to the main character of the series, Ben Collins.  He is the eldest in his family and should know better than his siblings but somehow he always gets into trouble.  However, he is…

Years 2, 3 and 5 have marked the 100 year anniversary of the end of WWI by producing some magnificent remembrance themed art work. The watercolour painting club also spent a week working on the same theme. The pictures have made a wonderful display in the art room, where the children show great understanding and…

This week the Upper School took part in an actor’s drama workshop run by Sarah Hunt who is a professional actor and director. Sarah runs the Hunt Academy for Young Actors in Camberley, and is also an agent who places child actors in films and theatre parts. The children enjoyed being taught breath control and…

Year 5 and 6 had a visit from Sergeant Anthony Jordan; a sniper in the British Army (Irish Guards). He talked to the children about the British values that he has learned since joining the army. The children were inspired by his story. He explained army core values of Courage, Discipline, Respect for others, Integrity, Loyalty and Selfless…

Lyndhurst Families turned out in force to take part in the Camberley Carnival.  Handmade animal masks with school uniform created a great backdrop to the colourful carnival.  The parade went through the centre of town and it was great to have the school name and Team Lyndhurst on show to all.  Thanks to all who…

Year 5 have recentlyreturned from a fabulous three days in France. In between eating many baguettes we visited the German Battery at Longues sur Mer, the Bayeux Tapestry, Pegasus Bridge Museum, the Cheese Factory at Graindorge (complete with tasting) and were introduced to all the animals at La Ferme de la Tuilerie. A great time…

Recently, under blue skies, Year 6 and 5 completed their Bikeability courses. Year 5 had a intensive day’s course for Level 1 and Year 6 had sessions throughout the week. From basic bicycle maintenance to safe road use was covered. Everyone enjoyed the course and are now more confident when using their bicycles.