Key Stage 2

Theme - Celebrating Teamwork

Last week, our school came alive with energy, enthusiasm and team spirit as we celebrated our annual Healthy Me Week. The week was filled with exciting activities designed to promote physical health, emotional wellbeing and collaboration, giving children opportunities to try new challenges, strengthen friendships and build confidence.

A huge thank you goes to Miss Ballantine, Mr Hicks and Miss Smith for their exceptional organisation of the week. Every aspect of the timetable was thoughtfully planned, and their commitment to enriching the pupil experience was clear to see. Reflecting on the week, Miss Ballantine shared, "Healthy Me Week is always, without a doubt, my favourite week in the school calendar! There's nothing better than seeing the children thrive taking part in sports and activities whilst they become even more aware of the importance of healthy, active lifestyles. Throughout the week, the ability of the children able to work collaboratively with their class and house team peers improved drastically as the week went on- even in the stifling heat!"

Each day at lunchtime, our Year 5 Sports Leaders stepped up to run fun and engaging activities for younger pupils, helping to keep them active and involved. In between the various scheduled events, children took part in team-building activities, including a hugely popular den-building challenge. Each year group had their turn to head out to the field and, working in their house teams, they constructed dens using tyres, logs, tarpaulin and rope. The activity encouraged excellent communication and problem- solving skills, and house points were awarded for teamwork, effort and creativity.

On Monday, the week began with a series of whole-school team challenges. Key Stage 1 and Reception joined Miss Smith for an interactive assembly, which began with a hoola hoop teamwork task. Afterwards, pupils headed to the field for the “Longest Line” challenge, where they worked in house teams to create the longest possible line using anything they could find. Meanwhile, Key Stage 2 gathered on the field for a “Save the Water” challenge, using bins to transport water with minimal spillage, before heading into their own assembly with Miss Ballantine, where the winning team (Unicorn) was revealed. These activities highlighted the importance of communication, resilience and creativity in solving problems together.

On Tuesday afternoon, the team from Olive Kitchen visited to speak to pupils about healthy eating, running sessions for both EYFS and KS2.

Throughout the week, each year group enjoyed their own Sports Day event. Year 5 and 6 kicked things off with their sports morning on Tuesday, with Unicorns taking the early lead. Wednesday saw Year 3 and 4 taking part in their events, with Reception rounding off the week with their Sports Day on Friday morning. Year 1 and 2's Sports day was unfortunately postponed due to the soaring temperatures but we look forward to Wednesday 16th July to cheer on our KS1 pupils! These events gave every child the opportunity to challenge themselves physically, cheer on their teammates and contribute to their house team’s overall score. On Thursday, our Nursery children took part in a joyful Rainbow Run, which was a colourful, high-energy celebration that left everyone smiling.

We'd like to thank the wonderful pupils of RPHS who came to help on both mornings - running events, tallying scores, helping the teachers and encouraging the children. Thank you so much and particular thank you to Mr John Oldridge for organising the pupils and volunteering his time.

Two highlights of the week were the much-anticipated staff v student matches. Monday saw the netball match take place on the top playground, with pupils and staff alike showing determination and good sportsmanship. On Friday afternoon, the staff and student football teams met on the field for an exciting finale to the week. Both events drew enthusiastic crowds and lots of laughter.

Netball match score: 22-1 (to the staff)

Football match score: [score TBC]

Throughout Healthy Me Week, pupils earned house points for their efforts in all activities, with every event contributing to the final total.

Healthy Me Week is always a highlight of our school year, and this year was no exception. It was a celebration of everything we value at Aragon: kindness, respect, teamwork, resilience and ambition. Thank you once again to all the staff who supported the week and to all the pupils who took part with such positivity and enthusiasm. We are already looking forward to next year!

Pupils in both Year 4 and Year 5 recently had the privilege of taking part in two fantastic Sports Day events, generously hosted by King’s College School. These events brought together local schools for a day of friendly competition, team spirit and fun-filled physical activity.

Year 5 were invited back to King's once more for a full day of athletics, competing in six different events: standing long jump, chest push, target throw, speed bounce, a 100-metre sprint and a long-distance run. The children demonstrated great resilience and sportsmanship throughout the day, with their excellent behaviour noted and praised by King’s College staff. The winners of each event were awarded certificates in recognition of their efforts and achievements.

To round off the day, Year 5 took part in a mixed relay against other participating schools. They won the first race convincingly and secured a very close second-place finish in the remaining two — the final race being a particular highlight, as the team powered through from fourth place to a nail-biting second.

Mr Lillie reflected on the day: “The children were a real credit to the school. They showed such enthusiasm and respect throughout the day, and it was a joy to see them supporting one another and taking part with such energy and pride.”

Year 4 also had an amazing day at King’s, joining in a range of energetic and exciting activities. From start to finish, the children gave it their all, showing enthusiasm, teamwork and perseverance. The standout moment was undoubtedly the 10-person relay, where Aragon’s determination and speed led to two brilliant victories!

Mr Hicks said, “It was a fantastic day from start to finish. Our pupils were brilliant ambassadors for Aragon and made the most of every opportunity — we are incredibly proud of them all.”

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to King’s College School for their warm hospitality and for organising two inspiring, well-run events that gave our pupils the chance to shine. We look forward to continuing this valued partnership in future years

Last week, our Year 4 pupils ventured out on an exciting geography fieldwork trip as part of their learning around the enquiry question: What are the similarities and differences between the Amazon and the River Wandle?

The children began their investigation by measuring the velocity of the River Wandle. To do this, they first measured the length of a section of the river, then dropped a stick into the water and timed how long it took to travel a set distance. This hands-on approach allowed them to calculate the river's speed and begin drawing comparisons with the mighty Amazon.

Following this, Year 4 explored the nearby Wetlands area, observing and identifying plants and animals in the river habitat. They noted some interesting similarities, such as the presence of frogs in both environments, while also recognising key differences — particularly in the length and scale of the two rivers.

It was a fantastic day of outdoor learning and enquiry-led exploration. The children thoroughly enjoyed applying their geographical skills in a real-world setting and came away with a deeper understanding of river systems and the diversity of global environments.

Well done, Year 4 — you were true geographers in action!

This week, Aragon took part in Recycling Week, with a special focus on the theme Reuse Me. The week began with an assembly led by Miss Blake, who introduced the importance of reducing, reusing and recycling in order to help protect our planet.

Each year group took part in a recycling-themed lesson, exploring a key environmental question and presenting their findings creatively through posters, speeches, songs and more. The children also enjoyed a story about oceans and plastic pollution, helping them to understand the real-world impact of waste on marine life.

Following this, pupils used recycled materials to create their own ocean animals, which were proudly displayed in the school hall. The display was a great success, and classes thoroughly enjoyed viewing each other’s thoughtful and imaginative creations.

Miss Blake would like to say a big well done to all the children for showing such enthusiasm throughout the week

Last week, our Year 6 pupils embarked on an unforgettable residential adventure to PGL Marchant’s Hill – and what a week it was!

From the moment they arrived, the children threw themselves into every challenge with determination, courage and enthusiasm. Whether they were scaling the heights of Jacob’s Ladder, taking a leap of faith (literally!), flying down the zip wire, or abseiling with nerves of steel, their resilience and team spirit were truly inspiring.

Throughout the week, they also took part in survival skills sessions, developed their accuracy in rifle shooting, and tested their communication and cooperation in a range of team-building activities. These moments not only built confidence and independence but also created memories and friendships that will last a lifetime.

The staff at PGL commented on how polite, engaged and supportive our pupils were – a real credit to our school. We could not be prouder of how each and every child embraced the experience.

We would also like to take a moment to thank our wonderful Year 6 staff team, who supported, encouraged and cheered the children on every step of the way. We think they’ve just about recovered…!

A huge well done to all of Year 6 – you were absolutely amazing. We cannot wait to see the confidence and teamwork you’ve developed shine through in your final few weeks at primary school.