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Year 5 took part in an exciting project called ‘Architecture in Schools’. The project aimed to get the children thinking about the architecture around them and how it can be made more sustainable. The children worked with professional architects to design their own building, using many problem solving skills as well as learning about our …

The staff and pupils at St Francis’ were humbled to participate it the Remembrance Day service in Central Park, East Ham to mark the 103rd anniversary. We remain grateful for the sacrifices of others for our freedoms.

Anti-Bullying Week 2021 This year’s theme is ‘One Kind Word’ On Monday, 15th November children were asked to wear their favorite odd socks to symbolize that we are all different and that children should be themselves, accepting one another and celebrating differences. #Anti-Bullying Week 2021   Please click on the images to view larger images. …

On Friday 28th May we celebrated our Annual Science Day. This year’s theme was ‘Innovating for the Future,’ On the day, the children worked as junior scientists, carrying out science experiments and STEM challenges, evaluating the results, and drawing conclusions. In addition, our Year 5 and 6 students conducted research for a presentation on Covid …

At St Francis’ we are committed to our physical health. We have a goal get more active so we can stay well physically and emotionally. Year 3 and 4 had Bikeability training to develop their cycling skills. They were even brave enough to try their skills out in the local area!    

St Francis’ had a very exciting visit from Beth Rigby at Sky News when we reopened to all pupils on Monday, 8th March 2021. We were feeling excited and a little anxious about seeing all our friends again, but we had a great day and were happy to share our school.   (video provided by …

As a part of the Advent appeal, the families at St Francis’ supported the NEWway Homeless project in Newham this year by collecting small items of toiletries, socks, gloves, hats, etc. to donate. We collected 15 boxes that were donated to this very worthy cause. At St Francis’ the children know that a small change …

A group of children from St Francis’ have joined with children from the other Catholic primaries schools to investigate programming and robotics. It is great to see their focus and great co-operation in mixed school groups and to have expertise from St Bon’s to guide and support them.

The pupils in year 4 had the pleasure of meeting entertainer and magician Stephen Mulhern when visited his former primary school, St Francis’! Stephen treated pupils to a special performance to pass on his secrets of becoming a star of stage and screen. His visit was to celebrate the launch of Virgin Media’s Christmas Stars …

For Black History Month the children at St Francis’ celebrated by exploring books, inspirational people and movements across the world that changed how we live today. This year’s theme was “Commemorating the struggle while celebrating the triumph”. Our focus this year was as follows: Early Years and Year 1 will be studying Black History through …