Curriculum Events

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
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).