Category: Year 5

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.

Miss Stocker-Jones took 10 very enthusiastic and talented children to the ISA athletics at Thames Valley Athletic Centre, Eton. The pupils showed excellent determination and supported one and other throughout the day! They all performed well in their heats and Rupert in year 3 was awarded bronze in long jump and Billy in year 6…

This week the children enjoyed a whole school Geography Day. In the morning, each year group performed on stage as their prepared some facts about foreign countries or taught others basic phrases in another language. After that, the children “travelled” to different countries to learn interesting things about them and taste some national food. Some…

This week saw the beginning of special subject days at Lyndhurst. We started off with Maths. The children began their day with a whole school assembly where we talked about the importance of Maths in our lives and discovered that there is no job that doesn’t need Maths. We also looked at famous people from…

We are proud to present our very first issue of The Lyndhurst Ledger – a newsletter created by the children of the Journalism club. This newsletter, made by children from Years 3, 4, 5 and 6, contains news and articles that the children themselves have created. It is the ultimate example of pupil voice –…

Year 5 had a great morning of rock climbing and trampolining  at Luckley House this week. The purpose of the morning is to give the pupils a chance to try out some activities enjoyed by senior school pupils. This annual trip is always very popular.  They all participated, tried their best and were a pleasure…