There is nothing more festive than our younger children’s nativity performances and this year the production was a real treat for the audience. With a cleverly written script, Y2 excelled as the narrators in the piece. Supported by an engaging Y1 cast who supplied Inn Keepers, Shepherds, Wise Men, Angel Gabriel and the star, the…
Delivering a speech is something even the most confident adult can struggle with, so it was really inspiring to see not one but three of our Elmhurst pupils (Dhruv Y5, Javade Y2 and Ethan Y1) performing in the national finals of the Bellevue Speech competition in front of judge Mark Malley, CEO of Bellevue. In…
Into The Woods – Littleheath Woods Year 1 enjoyed an exciting morning of outdoor activities in Littleheath Woods. The pupils explored the area and collected colourful leaves to put in the flower press. They also used pliable branches to bend into circular bases for the lanterns we are making and had the option to draw…
Year 1 went to Addington Hills to look at the view of London and Croydon linking to their learning in Geography “Where I live”. They pointed to the various features of human and physical geography. The boys enjoyed going up and down the hills a number of times. It was a wonderful day out!
Year 1 have been having weekly mindfulness classes with Madame Hargreaves. They are learning the importance of living in the moment and giving our busy brains a break. Regular practice of being mindful not only makes us happier, but it can also help improve concentration, reduce stress, and improve our ability to cope with negative emotions like fear and…
On the 23rd of November 2021, famous poet, James Carter, visited Elmhurst School for Boys to conduct a Poetry Workshop for Years 1, 2, 4 and 5. When I saw a mysterious man in our school hall, playing the grand piano and an electric keyboard, I was pleasantly surprised, because I was expecting a serious…