It’s Thursday 6th March 2025, which means that Winterbourne Junior Girls’ School along with all schools across the country are celebrating World Book Day. World Book Day is a very special day where children everywhere celebrate the wonderful world of books and fun with reading. As you can see from the pictures below, staff and […]
As part of their History topic covering The Mayan Civilization, the children were joined today by Zsofia Hayda from The Chocolate Museum to discuss the history of The Mayans and the many important things that the Mayan people brought to the world, including chocolate. About The Chocolate Museum The Chocolate Museum is an independent museum […]
The Multiplication Challenge for getting 144 correct in timed conditions is working wonders, even our year 3’s are being successful in this whole school challenge .
The Art Club joined a live webinar with the artist John Dyer of Last Chance Paint where they got the opportunity to paint the majestic animal- the elephant. Last Chance Paint is a leading global climate change creative education project for schools with artist John Dyer, Born Free, Eden Project & Earth Day. John […]
Our digital leaders are learning how to use Micro:bit from the Micro:bit Educational Foundation to make a beating heart and a name badge. We took some pictures of our girls enjoying their learning, which can be seen in the gallery below. Please click on the thumbnails for a larger view.
We had a very successful Year 6 parents evening for SATS preparation. Parents got to try out SAT style questions with their daughters. A great turn out. Thank you.
Lunchtime at Winterbourne Junior Girls’ School is not only a time to enjoy delicious food and great conversation with friends, classmates and peers; it is also a time to enjoy a good read in our amazingly beautiful, well stocked library. Reading is good for you because it improves your focus, memory, empathy, and communication skills. […]
Year 5 studied the Bayeux Tapestry as part of their art and history topics learning all about William the Conqueror and the Norm Conquest. The Bayeux Tapestry is a masterpiece of 11th century Romanesque art, which was probably commissioned by Bishop Odo, William the Conqueror’s half-brother, to embellish his newly-built cathedral in Bayeux in 1077. […]
Some our Year 6 have taken part in the Croydon Junior Citizenship. The Croydon Junior Citizenship Scheme (JCS) is a program for 10–11 year olds that teaches life skills and helps students make responsible decisions . The JCS is designed to enrich students’ social, moral, and cultural education. On this occasion, the Winterbourne Junior Girls’ […]
Year 4 have been exploring clay in their art lesson and the different types of pots they can make. Many Different techniques were used for this project. A huge well done to the girls for working very hard!
The internet has changed all of our lives, particularly our children’s. For parents and carers this opens up a whole new world of things to be aware of. For many of us, this can all be a bit too much.
