Newsletters

25/26 - Summer 1, Week 2

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Dear parents and carers,

What a week. We had school photos on Monday, our first Trewern trip is underway (at time of writing), we celebrated Earth Day, continued our new series on the Lord’s Prayer, and somehow still found time for ballet and Bikeability. I genuinely do not know how this community packs so much in, but I am immensely proud of every child and adult who makes it possible.

School Photos
Class photos were taken on Monday. As soon as we receive the images back from the photographer, we will make them available so that parents who wish to purchase copies can do so. We will let you know the moment they are ready.


Trewern Residential Trip
This week, twelve of our children set off on our first ever Trewern residential trip, travelling by train with myself, Mrs Beech and Mrs Johnson. A particular thank you to both of them for giving up their time so that we can offer this kind of experience; it would simply not be possible without adults willing to make themselves available. The children will be doing their own supermarket shopping, making pizzas in an outdoor pizza oven, learning to barbecue, and taking part in mountain climbing, gorge walking and archery. It is the kind of trip that builds independence, confidence and memories that last. We look forward to sharing photos and stories next week.


Earth Day and Collective Worship
Monday was Earth Day, and Mrs Buckingham led a fantastic assembly helping us think more carefully about our planet and our responsibility towards it. Earth Day is marked every year on 22 April and has grown into a global movement observed by over a billion people in 193 countries, with this year’s focus on protecting our planet for future generations. Rooted in Genesis 2:15, where God places human beings in the garden “to work it and take care of it,” our school understands care for creation as something that matters deeply and connects to the bigger questions of who we are and how we live. We have also begun a new series in collective worship working through the Lord’s Prayer, starting this week with the opening words: Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be your name. We explored what it means to approach God as Father, what it means that he fills the heavens, and what it means to hallow, or treat as holy, his name. It is a phrase many of us know well, and it rewards slowing down and thinking about carefully.


Bikeability and Ballet
Bikeability continues for our Lighthouse pupils and ballet for Year 3 is ongoing. Another busy, brilliant week at William Ford. Thank you, as always, for your support.

I pray you all have a wonderful weekend.

 

Mr. David Huntingford

Headteacher

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Matthew 6:9 - “This, then, is how you should pray: “ 'Our Father... | Bible Study Tools

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It would be great for you to have your say at the LBBD Parent SEND forum. Book your place at enquiries@sycamoretrust.org.uk  

 

Calling all Year 4 pupils with bikes

MUST HAVE YOUR OWN BIKE AND KNOW HOW TO RIDE

  • ONLY 5 Spaces Left

You can join bikeability just fill in the online form here Bikeability Level 1 - Year 4 only  – Fill out form 

The Bikeability course is the Government approved National Standard for Cycling and every participant will receive a certificate on completion and will set the standard for Bikeability Level 2 in YR5.

In order for your child to participate you will need to complete the attached consent form and ensure that your child has a roadworthy bicycle* and a helmet, without this your child will not be able to participate.

*a roadworthy bicycle must have…..

  • Two working brakes (front and back)
  • Tyres pumped up
  • Handlebars and wheels are fixed tight
  • Saddle is fixed tight and when you sit on the saddle your feet should touch the ground on tiptoes if feet are flat the bike is possibly too small or the saddle needs lifting.
  • Clean and oiled chain to ensure smooth running
  • Run through the gears to check they are operating correctly

 

All new Parent Engagement App

Download on the Apple and Google store

 

This new app is William Ford CofE School's own parent engagement and communication app and it is designed to enhance communication between the school and parents of our students.

Benefits of this app for parents of students at the William Ford CofE School include:
•Receive push notifications and in-app messages from the School.
•Keep important School information available away from the clutter of email.
•View the school calendar and noticeboard, with information relevant to you and your child.
•Access important School information via The Hub.
•Keep up to date with your children’s activities via the Newsfeed.
•Clear and visible Notice Updates for important School events.
•Paperless communication.

Registration:
To use the William Ford CofE School app, you will need an account this was emailed out to all parents last week 

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Year Three

PHILLIP

Year Four

HAMZA

Year Five

KURTIS

Year Six

SANJEL

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The Mystery of the Poisoned Pudding by Josh Lacey 

 

This book is full of mystery because Matt and Veronique have to try and solve the case of who poisoned the chocolate pudding as a customer in the restaurant collapsed when eating it! 

 

Faith 4F 

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Lighthouse trip to Eastbrook End country park and tea rooms
9:30am – 2:00pm
28
April
Bikeability Y3 Level 1 certificate
10:00am – 12:00pm
30
April
Bikeability SEN lesson
1:00pm – 3:00pm
30
April
Primary steps Workshop Y3 class 1
9:30am – 10:45am
01
May
Primary steps Workshop Y3 class 2
11:00am – 12:15pm
01
May
Primary steps Workshop Y3 class 3
1:15pm – 2:30pm
01
May
May Day - Bank holiday
8:00am – 8:30am
04
May
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24 Apr 2026
Year 5 behaviour rewards Azahel
Favour and Evelina show us who Azahel is!
Read more
17 Apr 2026
CMS Community Music Festival 2026
CMS Community Music Festival, hosted by William Ford School
Read more
17 Apr 2026
Values day 2026
During the beginning of Summer 1 term, we kicked off with our special themed Values day. 
Read more
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Year Three

The pupils had their class photos on Monday and another busy week for year three. 

What we have learnt about this week 

This week the pupils have been working on using commas in a list and have planned and written a setting description of the island that Roz the Robot has been washed up on. 

In maths pupils have continued working on fractions and have looked at the whole and unit and non-unit fractions. 

In RE the pupils have looked at the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector.  They used their drama skills to act out a modern-day example of the story and discuss what they can learn from this. 

In geography we have started our new unit ‘Coasts’. The pupils have looked at what a coast is and been introduced to a the ‘family from Dagenham’ who want to relocate to a coastline. 

We have started a new unit in DT ‘Castles’ and the pupils have analysed examples of castles and chosen what features they want to include in their own. 

What we will learn about next week 

In English, the pupils will plan and write a character description of Roz the Robot.  They will also work on structuring different type so questioning.  

The pupils will continue their work on fractions. 

In RE the pupils look at the Widow’s Mite. 

In DT the pupils will start designing their own castles from their research in the previous lesson. 

The pupils will use their detective skills to learn about the Ancient Greek gods and goddesses. 

 

Year Four 

This week has been another busy week for Year 4. 

What we have learnt about this week 

This week the children have been working hard in all areas of the curriculum.  

In English the children have been planning and writing a dramatic opening paragraph based on our book ‘The Explorer’ using their imagination and creative writing skills.  

The pupils have worked extremely hard in maths and have finished their unit on fractions, being successful in adding and subtracting from a mixed number. 

During RE we had lots of thoughtful ideas around what marriage is and why this is important.  

During History the children explored The Romans and how their story telling was important and made them powerful.  

Our gardening sessions have finally started, and children will over the next coming weeks will start to explore and grow their very own fruit and vegetables.  

What we will learn about next week 

Next week in English the children will explore the features of a non-chronological report and start to research the Amazon rainforest. This will then support them write their own non-chronological report.  

In maths the children will start their new unit on decimals, using their knowledge of fractions to support their learning.  

  

During Geography, the children will be looking at the different layers of vegetation and creating their own poster presentation to explain this. 

 

In RE the children will be looking at different wedding traditions around the world from different religions.  

 

Finally in science we will be starting our new unit on the digestive system, where the children will be looking at the teeth of different animals.  

 

We hope you have a lovely weekend. Thank you for your continued support.  

Year Five

Year 5 have had a wonderful week, full of excitement and experiments in science! 

What we have learnt about this week 

This week, in science, pupils carried out an investigation to see which material would be best at insulating the ingredients for a child-friendly energy drink.  

In English, pupils continued their unit on the Lion King, and wrote a setting description, based on the scene with the sunrise. 

In maths, pupils came to the end of their unit on perimeter and area, by looking at compound shapes and estimating area. 

In RE, we started our new unit on Islam, looking at the fundamental and core beliefs of Islam. 

What we will learn about next week 

Next week, we will be beginning our new unit on statistics in maths, preparing to write our sequel for the Lion King, in English and continuing our reading on ‘The Journey to the River sea.’ 

In Science, we will be beginning our project to design and make a child-friendly, environmentally friendly and healthy energy drink and bottle/container.

Year Six

Year 5 have had a wonderful week, full of excitement and experiments in science! 

What we have learnt about this week 

This week, in science, pupils carried out an investigation to see which material would be best at insulating the ingredients for a child-friendly energy drink.  

In English, pupils continued their unit on the Lion King, and wrote a setting description, based on the scene with the sunrise. 

In maths, pupils came to the end of their unit on perimeter and area, by looking at compound shapes and estimating area. 

In RE, we started our new unit on Islam, looking at the fundamental and core beliefs of Islam. 

What we will learn about next week 

Next week, we will be beginning our new unit on statistics in maths, preparing to write our sequel for the Lion King, in English and continuing our reading on ‘The Journey to the River sea.’ 

In Science, we will be beginning our project to design and make a child-friendly, environmentally friendly and healthy energy drink and bottle/container.

 

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Each week, staff select two children from each class who have shown effort and commitment to upholding an aspect of our school vision, shown at the bottom of the page. Congratulations to this week’s ‘stars of the week’ for their tremendous endeavours!

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