Hewens Primary News

Last Thursday, 23rd April 2026, was celebrated as St George’s Day nationally and certainly within our school. Both pupils and staff alike donned the colours of red and white in recognition of England’s patron saint. This themed day gave pupils a pep in their step as they reflected on English traditions and embraced our current diverse society. The story of St George slaying the dragon also provided a meaningful opportunity for reflection, reminding us of the importance of courage and standing up for what is right. As a school community, we linked this to our shared responsibility to challenge and “slay” the dragon of discrimination in all its forms, promoting unity, respect and inclusion for everyone.

During our Spring Term Attendance Assembly, we were delighted to recognise pupils who have shown outstanding commitment to attending school every day. 43 pupils were awarded a Bronze Attendance Certificate for achieving 100% attendance throughout the Spring Term. 39 pupils received a Silver Attendance Certificate for maintaining 100% attendance across two consecutive terms, from the start of September 2025 to the end of the Spring Term. These achievements reflect an excellent attitude to learning and a strong partnership between pupils, families, and the school. Regular attendance plays a vital role in academic success and well-being, and we are incredibly proud of all the pupils who earned these awards. Well done to everyone recognised – we look forward to celebrating even more success in the Summer Term!

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.