Today, Class 6JS performed their class assembly to Key Stage 2 and to their parents and carers who came to watch. The theme of 6JS' assembly was Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone which has been the topic of their literacy lessons this term. We had some great acting performances from the pupils who were dressed up as Harry Potter, Hermione Granger, Ron Weasley, Dumbledore and also Volde...he who must not be named! Max and Zubyr wow'd us all as they read out a superb book review they had written in class! Well Done 6JS!

Mini Bassoons come to De Bohun! This week saw De Bohun welcoming a new instrumental teacher when Miss Rankin began visiting to teach mini bassoon. Children from years 3, 4 and 5 are taking part in this 'Tune In' project being made available by Enfield Music Services. With the bassoon being a 'minority' instrument, it is hoped that schemes such as this will result in greater take up of the instrument in future. The mini bassoon is a reduced sized version of the bassoon, so the perfect instrument for younger beginners. De Bohun pupils certainly enjoyed their first lesson and had a great time taking their initial steps on the road to becoming bassoon players!

Dear Parents/Carers Year 5 Students – Message from Ashmole Academy If you wish to apply to Ashmole Academy for entry September 2019 under the Musical Aptitude criteria you will need to apply to the school by Friday 18th May 2018. The first part of the tests will take place in June 2018. Details of the Musical Aptitude tests and the application form can be found on the school website at www.ashmoleacademy.org. Alternatively, they can contact me in the School Office for more information.

4HS have been exploring the book 'The Tunnel' by Antony Browne. The children have been using the themes explored from the story to create their own story. The children have drafted and checked their work and are now ready to create their stories!

Today at De Bohun, Year 6 were treated to an Evolve & Adapt workshop. Year 6 got the opportunity to handle dinosaur fossils as well as some artifacts which they very much enjoyed! This was part of their new science topic 'Evolution & Inheritance' which they have been learning all about this term with their class teachers.

We have recently offered pupils from Year 4 and 5 a 'Computational Thinking Skills' group at lunchtime on a Friday. The tasks given are designed to enable pupils to develop their computational thinking skills, provide an introduction to more advanced computing concepts and most importantly an opportunity to practice their resilience skills. Above all, it's a lot of fun and proving to be very competitive!

We were visted by a few former pupils from Southgate School today who met with our current Year 6's to discuss Secondary School and also SAT's! There was also time to get a nice picture too!

Congratulations to our Learning to Learn Champions this week! This week we have awarded the certificates to the children who have been 'Relationships' and befriending new children into our school. Keep up the great job!

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Today class 3KL performed their class assembly to Key Stage 2 and to their parents and carers. The topic of 3KL's assembly was the human body in their Science class with Miss Loizou this term. 3KL showed off what they have learned with some cool and amazing facts and also some catchy songs to help us all remember some of our vital bones and organs! Well done 3KL!

Attention Nursery parents! Save the Date! Join us in the Nursery on the 26th of January!

This week some of the Year 4 children have been taking part in Bikeability training. They have focused on Level 1 which is designed to give the children control over their bike and prepare them for cycling on the road. The children really enjoyed themselves and each received a certificate to congratulate them on passing level 1!