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Over the past ten days, Reception pupils at Hewens Primary have enjoyed an exciting hands on learning experience as they cared for five adorable ducklings as part of their Watch Them Grow topic. This wonderful project allowed pupils to observe the duckling life cycle up close, deepening their understanding of how living things grow and change over time. Through this activity, pupils successfully met their Early Learning Goal for Understanding the World. It has been a memorable and engaging way to conclude the Spring Term, and the pupils thoroughly enjoyed watching the ducklings develop each day.

We were delighted to celebrate British Science Week with our pupils this year. The theme, “Curiosity: What’s your Question? ”, inspired pupils across the school to think creatively, ask bold questions and explore the world around them with inquisitive minds. Throughout the week, pupils took part in a range of exciting scientific challenges, and we are pleased to share some of the highlights from their learning journey.

On Tuesday 3rd March 2026, we were delighted to welcome Cllr Philip Corthorne, the Mayor of the London Borough of Hillingdon, to our school. During his visit, the Mayor spent time engaging with pupils from Nursery through to Year 6, taking a genuine interest in their learning, ideas and experiences. He visited classrooms, spoke with staff and pupils, and observed the positive attitudes and strong relationships that make our school community so special. It was particularly wonderful to see the thoughtful and insightful questions our pupils asked. They demonstrated impressive confidence, curiosity and awareness of the wider world, qualities we are very proud to nurture. The visit was a truly inspiring experience for our whole school community and a valuable opportunity for pupils to learn more about local leadership and civic responsibility. We extend our sincere thanks to the Mayor for taking the time to visit and for encouraging our children to aim high and make a positive difference in their community.

Last week, children from Nursery to Year 6 enjoyed a wonderful visit from their old friend Harold, our healthy living giraffe mascot. The interactive workshops inspired pupils to explore a range of well being strategies, helping them to understand and express their needs and feelings so they can make positive, healthy choices.

On Tuesday, 20th January 2026, the Reception classes took part in an exciting learning experience as part of their topic on staying safe and healthy. We were delighted to welcome a visit from our local police officers, where the children learnt about what police officers do, where they work, and how they help to keep everyone safe in the community. They asked lots of thoughtful questions, including how you become a police officer and what a typical day involves. The visit was interactive and engaging, and the children especially enjoyed trying on police hats, using the radio, colouring in pictures, and chatting with our visitors. It was a wonderful experience that brought their learning to life and was thoroughly enjoyed by all.