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Big Bird Watch

Pupils in the Junior School and Eco Councils supported the work of the RSPB by participating in the ‘Big Garden Bird Watch’ on the last weekend of January. Normanhurst School have been supporting this Charity Weekend for a few years in a row and the pupils always make us proud….

Year 7 & GCSE Music Trip to Phantom of the Opera

Pupils from Year 7 and GCSE Music classes from Normanhurst School were treated to an unforgettable performance of “Phantom of the Opera.” The iconic production, known for its haunting melodies and gripping storyline, had a big impact on the children. The experience proved to be both educational and deeply inspiring.

Children’s Mental Health Week Video

During this Children’s Mental Health Week, Normanhurst School is here to remind you of the theme this year which is ‘My Voice Matters’. My Voice Matters is about empowering children and young people by providing them with the tools they need to express themselves. If you ever find yourself struggling…

Normanhurst spelling bee 2024

Normanhurst Spelling Bee 2024

Our first 4-house Spelling Bee at Normanhurst was indeed a competitive event for our houses (Rangers, Forest, Ridgeway and Buxton) to put forward their best spellers. During first round, each participant from Year 5 to Year 10 was given two words to spell. Some of the words were to be…

students dressed for a trip

BETT Show Trip

We are excited to share some thrilling news and pictures from our educational excursion organised by the Computing Department. Our Computing Department was delighted to announce a special trip to the BETT ExCel Exhibition, scheduled on the 26th of January 2024. This excursion had been meticulously planned to offer our…

Victorian Era – Early Years Class

Kindergarten and Reception had a fun-filled afternoon that was themed around the Victorian era. We began with a circle time where we learned about Queen Victoria and some of the changes that took place during her reign. Next, we compared how life was different back in Victorian times by looking…

Year 3 Trip to Whipsnade Zoo

Year 3 visited Whipsnade Zoo where they participated in a giraffe behaviour workshop and then compared it to the behaviour of other animals within the zoo. The children were able to come up close to the giraffes, be entertained by the chimps and furthered their knowledge on penguins. It was…

students in class with their teacher

Eco Council Meeting

As part of our green commitments to the school, the Eco Council planted poppy seeds during their latest meeting. Once the seeds have germinated, the children (with the help of Mr Whyte) will plant the flowers in the School’s garden. Well done Eco Council on another green mission!

Man playing the guitar

Burns Night Assembly

The EYFS and Junior Pupils were treated to a special ‘Burns Night’ Assembly led by Mr Botha, Head of Rangers House. We had a special guest, Mr Whyte, our School Caretaker, who was born in Scotland and told us about a few traditions. We then finished the assembly by listening…

students on a science trip

Year 5 Science Museum Trip

Year 5 visited the Wonderlab at the Science Museum in order to improve their understanding of their Forces and Space topic. Children did various experiments with friction, they went down slides with different surfaces to compare surface friction and its effects on speed. They also looked at effects of air…