On Thursday 26th February 2026, seven children from the Ark took part in a Panathlon Challenge at The Priory School in Dorking.
“Panathlon is a national charity which gives young people with disabilities and special educational needs every year the opportunity to take part in competitive sport.” (Panathlon Challenge | Competitive sport for children with SEND
The children took part in a rotation of eight different activities including Boccia Blast, Flight Path, Bowling and Basketball. They spent 7 minutes at each activity, scoring as many points for their Eastwick team as possible. It was a really fun event, also attended by 8 other local schools. At the end, we all gathered together to celebrate our achievements. The children each received a wonderful medal and a certificate and couldn’t wait to get back to school to show their friends!
We were so impressed by the children’s determination and sportsmanship, cheering each other on and trying their best.
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On Tuesday, the Eastwick Choir performed at the Surrey Arts Primary School Music Festival at Dorking Halls. They sang beautifully, remembering all the words, actions, and timings. Several of the songs were particularly challenging, including pieces sung in four-part rounds and one with a Latin chorus.
The choir also performed their own piece, I Just Gotta Sing, showing great confidence on a large stage in front of a big audience. Mrs Bletso and Mrs Morgan received many lovely comments praising the children’s wonderful singing and exemplary behaviour. We are all incredibly proud of them.
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In this week’s forest school session, our Reception classes had a belated pancake day celebration.
We enjoyed bug hunting, bird watching, making natural paint brushes and we also enjoyed a tasty pancake snack. A big thank you to all the parents who brought in pancakes for us to share! 🥞
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On Tuesday, our Reception classes walked around our fantastic grounds and woodlands looking for signs of spring. 🌳 🌷
We saw lots of spring flowers, tree blossom, budding new leaves, birds’ nests and enjoyed the warm spring sunshine. 🍃 🪺 ☀️
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This week in the Junior Library, the children have been learning about the Chinese Lunar New Year/Spring Festival, Ramadan, Lent and forthcoming Jewish Purim and Hindu Holi.
Mrs Brooks read Ramadan Moon to the Year 3’s whilst Mrs Hussain kindly showed them her prayer mats and answered questions about how her family celebrate 🐉 ⭐️ 🎨 🌙 ✨
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Ark 3 really enjoyed making pancakes this morning. They worked as a team to mix the ingredients together and especially enjoyed tasting them too!
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Spring 1 forest school highlights!
Our Reception classes have enjoyed many activities this term, including making soup on the fire, using tools, imaginative play and creating art using natural resources.
The children continue to develop their independence and resilience in the wintery weather and we look forward to more fun outdoors next half term!
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Year 3 really enjoyed going back in time this week, to experience what life was like in the Stone Age!
They practised survival skills in the school woodland area, making bows and arrows and building shelters. The children also created some artwork in the style of cave paintings.
We wonder what the children would prefer... living in modern society with technology and more advanced science... or living amongst nature, peace and potentially some wild threats!
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Take a look at some of the lovely lunch choices that are offered daily to our pupils and staff.
As of Monday 23rd February, Innovate will now allow daily ordering by parents! The parent orders cut-off for order and cancellations will be daily at 08:00am on the Kampla app.
We hope this supports our brilliant parent community to make easier choices and orders for lunchtime.
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