Panda class embarked on an unforgettable riverboat cruise along the Thames, turning a regular school day into an extraordinary adventure. As the boat travelled down the Thames, the children took in the sights, tapping into their History and Geography topics they have been working on throughout the year to talk about what they could see, and the history of the London landmarks. The trip offered the children a unique blend of enjoyment and education and, as Malcolm put it, “The boat went under the old bridge, and we went past some other big and old boats, it was the best trip ever!”. 

We were so excited to welcome some eggs into the school. They were inside a warm incubator and, after a couple of days, they began to hatch and out came some ducklings! The children fed, watered and cleaned the ducklings, ensuring they had everything they needed. They named the ducks and really enjoyed having cuddles, holding them gently and carefully in their hands. It was another great way to learn about life cycles and how to care for living things. 

We welcomed some new visitors into school this term … caterpillars! The children had much to say as they gathered around the caterpillar jars to make observations, including Nephi’s “Look … they have little spikes on their backs!”, and while Muntaha felt that “The caterpillars are very small”, he also suggested, “They will get fat like the Very Hungry Caterpillar!”. 

The children observed them over time, to learn all about life cycles, and after a couple of weeks we arrived at school to find out we had butterflies. We held a ceremony releasing them into nature and really hope they come back to visit us soon, as we became quite fond of having them in our classroom. 

This term, Blue Whale and Tiger classes enjoyed a wonderful trip to the seaside, a short coach journey away at Chalkwell beach. 

Many children had a splash and swam in the cool water, while other children created sandcastles. Many young explorers found baby crabs and other sea creatures before the tide swept in, and everyone enjoyed lunch around picnic blankets, gazing at the beautiful beach view with friends and family. A refreshing ice lolly ended our delightful day, which many children felt was “the best day ever!”. As all the adults also enjoyed our great day out, everyone was a winner! 

The latest edition of Connect, the Mulberry Schools Trust newsletter, is here! This issue features exciting news, including:

• Global Girl Leading New York Study Tour: Read about eight inspiring Year 12 students on their global educational adventure.
• East London Teaching School Hub redesignation: We celebrate the ELTSH redesignation for another four years.
• Mulberry Changemakers Programmes update: Discover how our Mulberry STEM Academy, Mulberry Production Arts Academy and Mulberry Scholars Academy programmes are equipping students with the skills and knowledge to succeed in the future.
• Welcome Chris Harvey: Meet the new Principal of Mulberry Academy London Dock.

We’re dedicated to providing our students with the best possible education, and you’ll find inspiring stories highlighting their achievements within the newsletter.

Thank you for your continued support. We wish you a wonderful break!

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