Curriculum Events – Chiddingly Primary School

Australia Day

14/02/2020

On the last day of term, we enjoyed celebrating International Day and learning about Australia. It was great to see

PALs Assembly

14/02/2020

“JP has learnt how to divide.” Ryan “Ryan helped me with this learning.” JP Elijah explained how he wrote about

E-Safety Day

12/02/2020

Chiddingly School celebrated National E-Safety Day! We had an assembly dedicated to Online Safety then the children, in their individual

Dinosaurs in Beech Class

24/01/2020

Beech Class have had a very exciting start to their term. They were starting their English lesson when a message

The Naughty Bus in Oak Class

17/01/2020

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Christingle

20/12/2019

On Friday, Sycamore Class and Willow Class went to Chiddingly church for a Christingle service.

PALs Assembly

20/12/2019

“In the beginning of her book her letters were big and not on the line but now they are small

Christingle

06/12/2019

Thank you and well done to the children from East Hoathly and Chiddingly schools who read Bible readings and prayers

Uckfield Late Night Shopping

06/12/2019

A huge thank you to all of the children who attended the Federation Choir’s late night shopping performance in Uckfield

Hever Castle Trip

04/12/2019

Willow Class took a very exciting trip to Hever Castle with East Hoathly, as part of their learning about the

Anti-bullying Week 2019

22/11/2019

Oak Class Oak Class discussed what it means to be kind and how we show kindness to everyone around us.

British Values Day 2019

25/10/2019

A fun and enriching day was had by all last Friday, as the whole school paused to celebrate and learn

PALs Assembly

25/10/2019

On Monday, we held our termly PALs assembly (Progress and Learning) where we celebrated all of the fantastic learning which

World Mental Health Day 2019

11/10/2019

Oak Oak Class had a circle time where they talked about what makes them happy and what makes them sad.

Buddy Time

20/09/2019

This week the reception children have had such a great time getting to know their ‘Buddies’ in Year 6. After

Go Kart Racing

13/07/2019

On Saturday 13th July, some Sycamore children took part in the Uckfield Grand Prix. Fun was had by all and

Aladdin Trouble

12/07/2019

What spectacular performances of Aladdin Trouble this week! Well done to all the children for their hard work and determination

Oak Class Trip to Hastings

12/07/2019

On Monday, the Reception classes from Chiddingly and East Hoathly visited Hastings. There was a buzz of conversation, as the

Willow Class Ancient Greek Day

24/06/2019

On Monday 24th June, Willow class dressed up and hosted a whole day of ‘Hands on History’ with their Federation

Sports Day

07/06/2019

A big thank you to everyone for such a fantastic turn out on Sports Day last term! Also a big

New Laptops

03/05/2019

Please see below for a photo of Beech Class all using the new laptops in their learning! They were using

Ground Force Day

28/04/2019

A really big thank you to Sam, Nick, Louise, Amy, Mr Lawrence and Mr Herdman for a brilliant job at

Year 3/4 Football

04/04/2019

Henry, Albert, Jack, Callum, Aidan, Coco, Cameron, Sebastian and Liam all went to a football tournament on Thursday 4th April.

Enrichment Morning

29/03/2019

On Friday 29th March, we had a brilliant Enrichment Morning. Children used their strategic skills in backgammon, went on a

JAM Club

15/03/2019

On Wednesdays, we have some very kind volunteers from Chiddingly Church lead the Jesus And Me club. Please see Mrs

Netball Tournament

13/03/2019

On Wednesday 13th March, a team of Year 5/6 from Chiddingly and East Hoathly attended a Hi 5 Netball tournament.

Village Shop Artwork

08/03/2019

Some children created lovely watercolour artwork on last term’s Enrichment Morning and the Chiddingly Village Shop have displayed their work

Year 5/6 Swimming Gala

07/03/2019

On Thursday, Pioneer took two teams to the Ringmer Cluster Schools Swimming Gala. A team from East Hoathly and a

World Book Day

07/03/2019

What fantastic costumes we had for this year’s World Book Day! Such a wide range of book characters were seen

Beech Class Trip to Raystede

05/03/2019

On Tuesday 5th March, Beech Class went on a trip with East Hoathly Year 1/2 Class to Raystede Centre for

Enrichment Morning

01/03/2019

On the last day of Term 3, we had another Enrichment Morning. Children chose an activity: sewing, jewellery making, backgammon,

Play Leaders

15/02/2019

Mrs Ockenden would like to say what an excellent job our Play Leaders have been doing at lunchtimes and a

PAL Assembly

13/02/2019

On Wednesday 13th February, children took part in a Progress and Learning assembly. The children brought their books to the

Oak Class Trip

08/02/2019

On Monday, Oak Class went on their first school trip. We all got onto a coach and visited the fire

Safer Internet Day

04/02/2019

Safer Internet Day was held on Monday 4th February and was an overwhelming success! The company ‘Perform For Schools’ who

Enrichment Day

14/12/2018

On Friday 14th December, we held another successful Enrichment Day. The children got the opportunity to take part in one

Basketball Skills

13/12/2018

On Thursday 13th December, Key stage 2 took part in a basketball skills competition. Each class was split into 4

Uckfield Late Night Shopping Event

08/12/2018

A big well done to all the children from Chiddingly and East Hoathly who performed at Uckfield’s late night shopping

Owl Visits Oak Class

24/11/2018

This week, Oak class have been exploring owls and nocturnal animals, as part of our ‘Noisy Nightlife’ topic. With the

Oak Class Mystery Reader

20/11/2018

On Monday, Oak Class were super excited to hear that they were going to have a ‘Mystery Reader’ coming in

World War 1 Week & Remembrance Day

07/11/2018

On Wednesday some of the children dressed up in World War One inspired costumes and they looked great! We have

Beech Class Tudor House Burning

20/10/2018

Enrichment Day

20/10/2018

On Friday morning the children took part in Enrichment Day and got to experience some fantastic activities!

Sycamore School Trip

19/10/2018

On Tuesday, Sycamore joined the Year 5 and 6 children from East Hoathly and St Mary’s for a trip to

Harvest Festival at Chiddingly Church

19/10/2018

We were so pleased to see so many children represent the school at Chiddingly Church's Harvest Festival on Sunday. The

Sharing Work in Assembly

11/10/2018

On Thursday 11th October the children shared their work in assembly with children from other classes. “Conner’s handwriting has improved

World Mental Health Day

10/10/2018

On Wednesday 10th October, we learnt about mental health and ways to ensure we have healthy minds.

Sports Crew

06/10/2018

Meet our new Sports Crew. Sports Crews are a primary school version of a school sport organising committee, the Sports

Lantern Walk

20/09/2018

On Thursday 20th September, some Chiddingly school children and families took part in the opening event of this year’s 40th

Pirate Day

06/07/2018

On Friday 6th July, East Hoathly and Chiddingly Reception classes joined together for Pirate Day. They worked together to create their

Sycamore Residential Trip

30/06/2018

Last week, Sycamore went on their residential and what an amazing week we had! The children were all so brave

Leavers’ Service

30/06/2018

On Tuesday, the Year 6s from Chiddingly and East Hoathly represented Pioneer Federation absolutely brilliantly at a Diocesan leavers’ service

Willow’s Trip to Fishbourne Roman Palace

14/06/2018

Willow class, with the Year 3/4 class from East Hoathly, thoroughly enjoyed their trip to Fishbourne Roman Palace on Thursday

Willow Class Roman Day

23/05/2018

The children all thoroughly enjoyed their Roman Day on Wednesday! We had lots of great Roman costumes – thank you

Oak Class Trip to Herstmonceux Castle

19/05/2018

We enjoyed a fabulous day in the sunshine at the castle! We explored the beautiful grounds, had a picnic lunch by

Royal Wedding Celebration 2018

18/05/2018

On Friday 18th May, the Pioneer Federation held a special Celebration Day for the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and

STEM Science Day

17/04/2018

On Tuesday 17th April the whole school took part in an exciting STEM day. The children came to school dressed

Sports Week

24/03/2018

WOW what a week, we have all experienced a different sporting workshop each day – even the teachers got involved

Year 5 /6 Swimming Gala

02/03/2018

On Monday Pioneer, took two teams to the Ringmer Cluster Schools Swimming Gala. A team from Chiddingly and a team

Book Day

01/03/2018

We celebrated World Book Day on Thursday 1st March. We wrote letters to people we admire throughout the week and

China International Week

24/02/2018

Kung Hei Fat Choi! Happy New Year! This week we have enjoyed learning all about China in our afternoon sessions.

PALs Assembly

09/02/2018

This week we enjoyed our ‘Progress and Learning’ PALs assembly to celebrate all of our achievements in Term 3. The

Beech Class Trip

08/02/2018

On Thursday 8th February Beech Class spent a fantastic day at Paradise Park! We learned about lots of different kinds

E-Safety Day

07/02/2018

Children from the Pioneer Federation took part in an E-Safety Day on Wednesday 7th February 2018. Andrew Gunn was invited

Willow Outdoor Learning Day

23/01/2018

Willow Class, along with East Hoathly’s Year 3/4 class, thoroughly enjoyed their team building trip at Walton Firs activity centre

Mathematics Day

16/01/2018

On Tuesday 16th January, we had Mathematics Day. We felt that the children needed to gain more confidence with working

Christmas Production

13/12/2017

On Wednesday 13th December we had our school Christmas production. All the children put on a fantastic performance. Well done

Christingle Service

03/12/2017

Thank you to those who were able to join us for the Christingle Service at Chiddingly Church on Sunday. The

Uckfield Late Night Shopping

01/12/2017

Well done to all of the children who performed at the Uckfield Late Night Shopping Event on Friday 1st December.

Sycamore Evacuee Day

21/11/2017

On Tuesday, Sycamore went back in time to the early 1940s for their evacuee day! The first job of the

Anti-Bullying Week

13/11/2017

What is happening within the schools for Anti-bullying week? This week was Anti-Bullying week, with a focus on difference and

Mexico Day

11/11/2017

This week, we have enjoyed our latest International Day, learning about Mexico. Oak and Beech Classes joined together and Willow

CPR Lesson in Sycamore

21/10/2017

Sycamore had an exciting Monday afternoon this week as a paramedic and volunteers from St John’s Ambulance came in to

PALS Assembly (Progress, Achievement and Learning Sharing)

21/10/2017

This week, the children spent an assembly time sharing their progress and learning from the term with a friend in

Harvest Festival

10/10/2017

On Tuesday 10th October we held our Harvest Festival Assembly. Well done to all the children for their hard work

Jaws and Claws Visit

03/10/2017

On Tuesday, Oak Class enjoyed a visit from Jaws and Claws, as part of their learning journey, ‘Jaws, Claws and

Y5/6 Trip to Newhaven Fort

03/10/2017

Oak Class Autumn Treasure Hunt

29/09/2017

On Wednesday morning, Oak Class had a lovely time exploring the school field and wooded area. We took buckets and

MacMillan Coffee Morning

29/09/2017

On Friday 29th September, Sycamore organised and ran a coffee morning to raise money for MacMillan Cancer Trust. They wrote

Wacky Races

16/07/2017

On Sunday 16th July some children from Sycamore class took part in the Uckfield’s Wacky Races. Links to the articles

Beech Class Trip to Michelham Priory

07/07/2017

Beech Class had a wonderful time at Michelham Priory last week, where they took part in a day filled with

Sports Day

06/07/2017

We held our annual sports day on Thursday 6th July and it was a fantastic morning! The children were incredibly

Athlete

23/06/2017

On Wednesday, Rion Pierre, the GB sprinter came to East Hoathly and Chiddingly to talk to the children. He spent

Safety in Action

17/06/2017

The Year 6s had a fantastic morning last Friday at Safety in Action at Bowles Outdoor Centre. There were 9

Awe and Wonder Day – My Safe Place

24/05/2017

Awe and Wonder day took place on Wednesday 24th May 2017. All the children were in mixed year group teams

Football Tournament

16/05/2017

On Tuesday 16th May, we went to Sussex Downs Leisure Centre and played a 7-a-side football tournament against 6 other

Enterprise Week

15/05/2017

Sycamore class decided we wanted to create clay models to sell at the market. On Monday 15th May, we split

The Daily Mile

27/03/2017

We are participating in The Daily Mile.The aim of the Daily Mile is to improve the physical, emotional and social

Oak Class Trip to Plumpton

09/03/2017

Last Thursday, Oak Class went on a trip to Plumpton. Thanks to Miss Pitt for providing some lovely photos of

International Link Day

20/02/2017

On Monday 20th February, the Pioneer Federation celebrated their second International Day of the year with a focus on the

Chinese New Year

03/02/2017

Sycamore spent Friday 27th January celebrating Chinese New Year, furthering our learning based on our topic of the Shang Dynasty of Ancient

Tractor Visit in Oak Class

27/01/2017

Oak Class enjoyed a visit by a very special vehicle last week! Chris the farmer from Burgh Hill Farm came

Open Books Assembly

27/01/2017

On Thursday 27th January, we had a visit from the Open Book group in our assembly. Kye said the assembly

E-Safety Day

12/01/2017

Children from the Pioneer Federation took part in an E-Safety Day on Thursday 12th January. They learnt what the acronym ‘SMART’

School Production

16/12/2016

Well done to all the children for putting on two brilliant performances on Thursday! All the children looked fantastic and

Singing!

09/12/2016

In addition to the wonderful singing on Friday evening at the Late Night Shopping event, the children also sang at

Uckfield Late Night Shopping

09/12/2016

Well done to all the children involved in singing with the Federation Choir on Friday evening at the Late Night

Mince Pie Run

04/12/2016

Mr Procter & Mr Alan Brundle (Governor) took part in a sponsored 10 mile run on Sunday 4th December. Well

Ringmer Cross Country Tournament

25/11/2016

On Friday 18th November, children from years 4, 5 and 6 went to Ringmer School to take part in a

Victorian Day

18/11/2016

On Thursday 10th November, Sycamore class had a Victorian day when they dressed up and took part in a typical

India Day

20/10/2016

On the 20th October Chiddingly and East Hoathly Schools celebrated their first International Day with a focus on India. We

Awe & Wonder Day

15/10/2016

On Tuesday 24th May 2016 we held a very exciting Awe and Wonder day with the theme of ‘Our World’.

MacMillan Coffee Morning

07/10/2016

Last week, Sycamore did a fantastic job of hosting a coffee morning to raise money for MacMillan Cancer support. They

HM Queen’s 90th Birthday Celebration

10/06/2016

Today we have had the most fantastic celebration day to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s 90th Birthday! During the morning, each class

Multicultural Arts Week

15/11/2015

We started Term 2 with a flurry of colours, arts and culture with each class ‘travelling’ around the world to

Team Building Day

13/10/2015

On Tuesday 13th October, Year 5 & 6 children from Chiddingly and East Hoathly schools visited Cuckmere Haven for some

Forest School

01/10/2015

Plumpton College

18/03/2015

Chiddingly and East Hoathly Reception classes went to Plumpton College to see the baby animals for their ‘New Life’ project.

Community Singing in Chiddingly Village Shop

18/12/2014

The Years 5 and 6 school choir, led by choir mistress Mrs Ellie White, were invited to Chiddingly village shop

Nativity

16/12/2014

Remembrance

11/11/2014

Autumn Picture Display

01/10/2014

Pupils from Chiddingly had a display of their autumn pictures in the village community shop (Sept/Oct 2014).