ASPIRE in Spring 2 2019
Spring 2 Focus - Achieving Aisha In Spring 2 we were learning about achievement and having high aspirations. This linked to National Careers Week so we spent time investigating different jobs and the skills you need to do these jobs. Every class had a visitor who came to tell them all about their...
ASPIRE Ambassadors
Every year pupils are given the opportunity to apply to be an Aspire Ambassador. In the application they reflect on why they would be a good choice for this role and they explain why Aspire is important to them! They are involved in pupil voice meetings, assemblies, trips and much more! They are...
ASPIRE Mornings
...er games to play and optional ASPIRE tasks to do. The tasks cover aspects of our SMSC (spiritual, mo......is fundamental to driving our ASPIRE ethos as it develops independence, positive communication and w...
Destination Reader
... communication, linked to our ASPIRE character Respectful Rodrick, children are taught to use sentence starters to support them in actively listening and participating and discussing and explaining their ideas. Here is an example of the stems that we use within lesson and children could also be enco...
ASPIRE in Summer 1 2019
...tal health. This links to our ASPIRE character Inclusive Izeyah. We used resources from Place2Be and Mentally Healthy Schools to explore the idea that physical and mental health are equally important. The pupils thought of small changes they could make to ensure they are keeping their bodies and min...
Enquiring Ebony Homework
Each half term classes are given Enquiring Ebony homework linked to their Topic or Science focus. Children are tasked with making creative projects that encourage curiosity and foster inquisitive thinking. Look at some recent examples of finished projects! Enquiring Ebony Homework Challenges -...
ASPIRE in Spring 1 2019
Spring 1 Focus – Enquiring Ebony In Spring 1 we have been focussing on Enquiring Ebony. We are developing our thinking, reasoning and questioning skills within philosophy lessons. These lessons help students to concentrate, think ‘outside the box’ and share their thoughts and...
Oracy
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ASPIRE in Autumn 1 2019
In Autumn 1 we focussed on respect and pride. Pupils explored the idea of mutual respect within school and how we can be respectful members of our local and global communities. We made links to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and created rights respecting charters in every classroom....
ASPIRE in Autumn 2 2019
...d these themes. We linked our ASPIRE focus this half term to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child Article 2- Non-discrimination, Article 19 – protection from bad treatment and Article 29 right to an education which develops my personality, respect for others' rights and the environ...
History and Geography Curriculum
...grammatic responses. Teachers use ASPIRE Oracy objectives to encourage rich talk in classrooms in ev......n, pictorial and diagrammatic responses. Teachers use ASPIRE Oracy objectives to encourage rich talk...
PE
...reditch Park Primary School’s ASPIRE ethos such as inclusion, self-awareness and respect. Curriculum Implementation PE is taught by a specialist coach in Years 1, 2, and 3 and then by class teachers throughout the rest of the school. All staff have half termly access to planning meetings and supp...
Promoting British Values
...rced regularly throughout our ASPIRE curriculum and in the following ways: Democracy Democracy is em......Safety, Rights Respecting and ASPIRE lessons. Whether it be through choice of learning challenge, of......h our exciting and innovative ASPIRE curriculum, children learn that their behaviours have an effect...
Safeguarding
... school ethos, underpinned by our ASPIRE values and curriculum, and actively promoting fundamental British values (democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance) we actively promote our students’ resilience to extremist narratives and prepare them for life in mod...
RE
...lection. This compliments our ASPIRE curriculum, in particular our pillars of Respect, Pride, Self A......ssions. Our RE curriculum is very closely linked to our ASPIRE values and Rights Respecting. These a...
Rights Respecting School
...pecting is ingrained within our ASPIRE ethos of Respect and Inclusion. Children learn about their rights across the curriculum, children learn to respect each other’s rights: in the classroom (Article 28: the right to an education), in the dining hall (Article 24: the right to nutritious food ...
Nursery Admissions
...g outdoor and indoor spaces ASPIRE Learning Curriculum Weekly workshops Admissions Children are eligible to start Nursery following their third birthday. Admission takes place throughout the academic year. Funding information can be found here. You can apply to the school once your child ...
ASPIRE
...PIRE ASPIRE Highlights......Within our broad and balanced ASPIRE and PSHE curriculum, we are able to nurture and support the spi...... of whole-school development. ASPIRE has been carefully crafted to ensure that all children are equi...
Year 5 - Meditation Tree
...ut calming down strategies in ASPIRE lessons. This week we tried meditating....
Year 5 - ASPIRE Assembly
In our Aspire assembly, every member of the year group recited their own poem in front of parents / carers
Year 4 - What Makes An Effective Team?
...e team! We have looked at the ASPIRE team work code and collaboratively created posters for the classroom!...
Year 4 - Paper Challenge
... tried the paper challenge in ASPIRE! Ms Foster gave Almond class 1 minute to create something out of paper. They then had 2 minutes to work with their partner and create something together. Children collaborated well and made some imaginative creations by using each others ideas! We had hats, fans,...
Year 4 - ASPIRE Coding
... coding week and Year 4 spent ASPIRE mornings writing messages in different types of code - we even had a go at speaking in Morse code!...
Year 4 - Almond Class Achievement Lesson
...ve achievement in today's ASPIRE lesson. The task was to create a tower which could hold a shape on top of it. Each group only had a newspaper, sellotape and one pair of scissors between them. They were able to collaborate to build a tower. Well done on your achievement Almond class!...
Year 3 Enquiring Ebony Half Term Project - Pyramids
Year 3 were asked to create their very own pyramids using their initiative over the half term break. Here are some of their amazing creations!
PDF ASPIRE Policy
Councillor Bramble Visit
... a presentation all about our ASPIRE curriculum and Pupil Voice within the school. Every child spoke......n. They introduced her to our ASPIRE characters and what they represent. The Rights Respecting steer...
ASPIRE in Autumn 1 2018
Autumn 1 Focus - Respectful Rodrick In Autumn 1 we focussed on respect. Pupils explored the idea of mutual respect within school and how we can be respectful members of our local and global communities. We made links to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, and created rights respecting...
ASPIRE in Autumn 2 2018
...nd self aware learners. ASPIRE Celebration Assembly - Self Awareness This half term we had our ASPIRE Celebration Assembly linked to Self Awareness. Find out more......
Year 2 - Enquiring Ebony
This half term Year 2 were set an Enquiring Ebony homework task. They were asked to create a 3D model of a transport vehicle. This could have been a car, train, rocket, ship or any other kind of transport. These are some examples of some of the amazing homework we have received so far!
ASPIRE - Autumn 1: Self Awareness and Achievement
In Autumn 1, our focus was Self Awareness and Achievement. We wanted to build self-awareness around the changes to our school routines due to Covid-19 and staying safe and healthy. Within Aspire lessons we created space to discuss our experiences during school closure and our feelings about...
ASPIRE Ambassadors 2020-21
We are delighted to introduce you to our new Aspire Ambassadors for this academic year! Our Ambassadors are Year 5 pupils who are dedicated to developing Aspire across the school. They are involved in pupil voice meetings, Mentally Healthy Schools, Aspire displays, charity fundraising events and...
ASPIRE - Autumn Term: Enquiring Ebony Homework
Below are just a few examples of the fantastic Enquiring Ebony homework that has been received in the Autumn term. Below you can see the Topics of Weather (Y3), Great Fire of London (Y2) and Dinosaurs (Y1)
ASPIRE - Autumn 2 - Inclusivity and Self Awareness
In Autumn 2 our focus was Inclusive Izeyah and Self Aware Samuel. In KS2 we were focusing on resilience. The children know that resilience is a skill that can be developed to help us cope with challenging times or circumstances. We have all shown resilience in our community and school during the...
ASPIRE Summer 1 2021 - Pride
In Summer 1 we have been focussing on the disposition of Pride in relation to ourselves as unique individuals, our learning and diversity. We read the books 'We all Belong' and 'The Proudest Blue' and explored all the wonderful things that make us unique. We learned about...
Year 1 - Enquiring Ebony Homework and Science Lessons
To prepare for their science lessons this half term, Year 1 were asked to make a plant using mixed media. Enquiring Ebony had set a challenge to research interesting facts about their plant. We then began our first science lesson for the half term by learning all about garden plants. We completed...
Green Team - Learning About Sustainability
The Green Team has been learning all about sustainability. They have been working alongside the Aspire ambassadors and Mr Calvin (our resident gardener) to plant and grow more fruit and vegetables in our school grounds
Inclusive School Award
...evidenced through displays of ASPIRE characters and their characteristics. The key characteristics o......s. The key characteristics of ASPIRE – Achievement, Self-awareness, Pride, Inclusion, Respect and ......hatever their age or ability. The ASPIRE curriculum is clearly interwoven throughout the school." F...
School Council Update - Spring 1 2023
Hello we are the school council and in this update we will be talking about pupil voice groups and what they have done this half term. Hello! I'm here to talk about the Rights Respecting Steering Group. This half term, they have led an assembly on different things to do with your mental health. Our...
Year 2 - Topic and Science Enquiring Ebony Homework
Pupils have been creating amazing projects for their Enquiring Ebony Homework. These homework tasks are linked to our learning in Topic and Science. If you need any resources to complete your Enquiring Ebony Homework then your teacher will be happy to help!
Violin and Guitar Concert
...ently represented many of our ASPIRE dispositions: Achieving Aisha, Proud Pinar and Enquiring Ebony....
Year 2 - ASPIRE: Inclusive Izeyah
Year 2 have been focusing on how to be inclusive over this half term. Inclusive Izeyah has given us lots of ideas on how to to be kind to others and make sure everyone is included. We read the book 'The Cloud' and then worked together to create huge doodle pictures! We had to make sure we...
ASPIRE Celebration Assembly - Spring 1 2018
In Spring 1 we were learning all about Self Awareness. We were particularly focusing on Self Aware Communication. We were thinking about the words we use, the way we communicate through body language and the impact that we have on others when we communicate. We read the story' Have you filled a...
ASPIRE - Autumn 2 2017
This half term we have been focusing on Achieving Aisha! The children have been learning all about having determination and resilience in their learning! We explored strategies of helping ourselves to achieve goals - such as using our working walls and looking back to previous learning. We...
ASPIRE - Inclusive Izeyah
This term our focus has been Inclusive Izeyah. We have been particularly focusing on being inclusive by respecting the rights of every child. We have been learning about articles of the UNCRC. This is a charter that lists the rights of all children. In our assembly we celebrated all the progress we...
ASPIRE - National Careers Week
In March we took part in National Careers Week. Every class had a visitor who told us all about their job and what skills they needed to get this job. We linked this to Achieving Aisha and having high aspirations. The children participated in a Q&A with the visitor to find out more about...
ASPIRE - Pride
This half term we have been celebrating the Aspire strand 'Pride'. The children have been taking pride in their communication and looking at what makes them proud as a unique individual. We have also been focussing on being proud of others in our class and family. This week we celebrated...
Aspire - Respectful Rodrick
Each half term we focus on one pillar of Aspire. The Autumn 1 focus was Respectful Rodrick. We had a celebration assembly at the end of half term to reflect on our achievements within this strand. Children were awarded a certificate for showing respect either to themselves, others or their...
Aspire - Respectful Rodrick Tea Party
Last term in our Respectful Rodrick celebration assembly, two children from each class were chosen for the exemplary award. Pupils were chosen for showing outstanding progress in their Respect dispositions. This week these children celebrated at a 'Tea Party' with Ms Smith and Ms Walters....
ASPIRE - Tea Party
This half term we had a celebration Tea Party for the children who received exemplary certificates for effort and progress in the strand of 'Achieving Aisha'. We had snacks, dancing and a few party games. The children shared their achievements from the Autumn term and we talked about our...
ASPIRE Active
...mation: www.5-a-day.tv......, emotionally and physically. ASPIRE ACTIVE is our initiative strive for our children to be physical......fit and healthy. Why do we do ASPIRE Active? One third of children in year 6 leaving primary school ...
Aspire Ambassadors 2017-18
...s will be the pupil voice for ASPIRE this year. If you have any ASPIRE ideas or something you would ......RE this year. If you have any ASPIRE ideas or something you would like to share, please speak to the...
ASPIRE Artwork
...e artwork around the theme of ASPIRE. Year 1 and 2 have created an ASPIRE tree with inspirational wo...... Year 1 and 2 have created an ASPIRE tree with inspirational words on the trunk. On the leaves they ......eated large sculptures of the ASPIRE characters jumping out of London into Whitmore School. They wor...
ASPIRE Celebration Assembly - Autumn 2 2017
This half term we have been focusing on Achieving Aisha. We celebrated all of our achievements and the development of our achievement dispositions in assembly this week. Every year group prepared a presentation on how they have achieved this half term. Our Ambassadors introduced our songs and gave...
ASPIRE Celebration Assembly - Respect
... 'Respect' within our ASPIRE curriculum. To celebrate all the progress we have made this half term, we held an assembly and every class gave a presentation on their progress in Respect. Pupils talked about respecting their learning and having mutual respect for each other. Certificates were ...
ASPIRE Celebration Assembly - Self Awareness
This half term we had our Aspire Celebration Assembly linked to Self Awareness. We were celebrating all the progress we have made towards developing our Self Aware Learning Skills. Each child received a certificate linked to growth mindset, embracing, mistakes and being self aware about their...
Aspire Class Harvest
Thanks to Aspire class we have a whole sack of potatoes and some more still to be dug up!
Year 2 - ASPIRE Enquiring Ebony Assembly
...ts and carers to attend their ASPIRE assembly all about Enquiring Ebony. They presented their Enquir......o sang two of their favourite ASPIRE songs!...
ASPIRE Enquiry Assembly - Summer 2018
...f our year by celebrating our ASPIRE achievements! Children were awarded certificates for their achi...... within the Enquiry strand of ASPIRE. There were also exemplary certificates and prizes for some pup...
ASPIRE in Autumn 2 2016
... Assessing ASPIRE......n I am learning? ASPIRE in FS Children in FS will be exploring what achievement means a......iscussion and art activities. ASPIRE in KS1 Both Year 1 and 2 will be exploring what achievement mea...
ASPIRE KS1 Trip to SEALIFE London Aquarium
As a reward for exemplary respect in Autumn 1, 1 child was chosen in Year 1 and 2 to go on a trip with Ms Foster. This trip was SEALIFE London Aquarium. The children loved it! Here is what they said: Yusuf: my favourite part was seeing the penguins because they were so close to me! Aasiyah: my...
ASPIRE Tea Party - Inclusive
This week we had a tea party celebration for the children who received exemplary certificates in the Aspire assembly last half term. These children have been showing that they are inclusive by respecting the rights of others in their class and learning all about the UN Charter on the Rights of the...
ASPIRE Tea Party - Pride
This week we held the Aspire Tea party for the children who were recognised last half term for their progress in 'Pride'. They had taken pride in their learning, their culture and their class mates. They had also shown pride in developing their oracy skills. At the Tea Party we had some...
BADU/Refugee Week
...ienic items for the children. ASPIRE ambassadors along with selected children across the school went to Hoxton to buy these items. We bought 30 2 in 1 shampoo and conditioners, 60 shower gels and 60 toothbrushes. The remaining money will be put towards money raised from other schools to ensure each ...
Parents
...re committed to following our ASPIRE principals and believe that good communication between parents, carers and school is essential to ensure positive engagement and strong outcomes for our children....
Refugee Week 2017
BADU Foundation Stage Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5
Speaker of Hackney Visit
...tion to explain all about our ASPIRE curriculum and why it is important to us. The Green Team and Steering Group shared the work they have been doing around air quality and gave the speaker letters for the Mayor of Hackney on this subject. The Speaker agreed to share these with the Mayor and congrat...
Anti-Bullying Week 2018
...essons that took place within ASPIRE time....
Visit to Hackney Town Hall
This Week members of the School Council, Rights Respecting Group and Aspire Ambassadors went to visit Hackney Town Hall. We met Councilor Rathbone, the Speaker and the Mayor! We had a tour of the Speaker chambers and the gallery of past Mayors and speakers. The children asked lots of thoughtful...
Work Week 2016
Nursery Reception Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6
Year 1's Aspire Assembly
Deacon Class had their class assembly this week! They told their audience about the Aspire code and what they do to be like the Aspire characters. They did a fantastic job of learning their lines and singing songs about being self aware and respectful!
Year 2 - Achieving Aisha
This half term we are focusing on Achieving Aisha. We began by discussing what we already know about Achieving Aisha and what she represents. We then played the game ‘What would Aisha say’. We read a statement and tried to respond to the statement from the perspective of Aisha. As a...
The Shoreditch Park Scoop - 5th June 2026
Our ASPIRE winners enjoyed a well-deserved celebration yesterday!