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Our school was filled with colour, sparkle and plenty of festive joy as pupils and staff celebrated Christmas Jumper Day on Thursday, 11th December 2025. From traditional Christmas knits to wonderfully creative homemade designs, everyone embraced the spirit of the season. 

Last week, our pupils took part in a series of exciting and enriching history workshops across Key Stage 2. On Monday 24th November 2025, Year 6 immersed themselves in a World War II workshop, gaining a deeper understanding of life on the Home Front, key events of the war and the impact it had on families and communities. The following day, 25th November 2025, Year 5 explored the fascinating world of the Tudors, engaging in hands-on activities that brought the era’s monarchs, discoveries and daily activities to life, while Year 4 travelled even further back in time to investigate Ancient Egypt, learning about pharaohs, pyramids and the remarkable achievements of this ancient civilisation. These workshops provided memorable learning experiences that supported and extended the pupils classroom studies. The pupils thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to deepen their historical knowledge in such an interactive and engaging way.

On Tuesday, 11th November 2025, the Year 2 pupils took part in an exciting and immersive workshop all about the Great Fire of London. As part of their History topic - creatively linked with Art, English, and Science - they explored the dramatic sequence of events beginning with the outbreak of the Black Plague in 1665. Through lively role-play and storytelling, the children stepped into the shoes of key characters from the time, helping them understand how and why the fire started, the challenges faced by the people of London, and the efforts made to stop the flames from spreading. They also learnt how the fire was eventually brought under control. The workshop truly brought history to life and sparked curiosity, imagination, and thoughtful discussion back in the classroom.

On Friday, 24th October 2025, Hewens Primary proudly held its annual Pupil Leadership Pinning Ceremony. The event celebrated our newly appointed Class Prefects, Peer Mentors, Librarians, and Pupil Voice Representatives, along with our distinguished Head Boy, Head Girl, and their Deputies. 

Our Year 4 pupils have been delving into the world of Art and Design with an explosive project—creating their very own papier mache volcanoes! From layering sticky strips of newspaper to adding vibrant splashes of paint, the classroom has been a hive of imagination and hands-on fun. These budding artists have poured their energy into crafting colourful, textured masterpieces, and we’re all eagerly awaiting the moment they erupt with excitement—literally and creatively!