Key Stage 2

This autumn term has been an inspiring one at Aragon Primary, with our pupil leaders stepping confidently into their roles and making a real difference across the school. Whether supporting younger children, leading new initiatives, or helping shape our school community, they have shown commitment, enthusiasm, and an ever-growing sense of responsibility. It has been wonderful to see their confidence flourish as they take on these important roles.

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School Council

Our newly elected School Council representatives have had a brilliant first term. They began by taking part in a democratic vote and assigning key responsibilities to our Year 6 councillors—an important experience in leadership and decision-making.

This term, the council has been busy generating ideas to support both our school and the wider community. They are excited to announce their Winter Bake Sale on Tuesday 16th December, with additional plans for a second-hand book sale, a pyjama/mufti day, and the return of much-loved events such as Aragon’s Got Talent.

The council is also exploring ways to make regular donations to a local food bank, helping pupils understand how kindness can make a difference beyond our school gates.

A highlight of the term was a visit from Councillor Sally Kenny, who shared valuable insights into local government and answered thoughtful questions from our pupils. It was an inspiring session that deepened their understanding of representation and community responsibility.

School Council Lead: Miss Thompstone

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House Captains

Our house and vice captains have made an impressive start, focusing on strengthening house identity and pride across the school—beginning in Nursery! All Nursery children have now been assigned to a house, and many have already begun earning house points through their excellent effort and behaviour.

Each week, our new house leaderboard is revealed in celebration assembly, generating excitement and healthy competition. We were especially impressed by the creativity shown in the Bonfire Night artwork and Winter poetry competitions. Congratulations to our winners!

We are excited to continue raising the profile of our house system throughout the year, with plenty more competitions to come.

House Captain Lead: Miss Smith

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Eco Warriors 2025–2026

The Eco Warriors have made an ambitious and enthusiastic start to their environmental goals. After reviewing the brilliant eco-work already happening in school, they set new aims for the year, including:

• Reducing food waste at lunchtime
• Helping everyone use our new recycling bins correctly
• Planting more trees to brighten up the playground
• Carrying out a whole-school litter pick

Our Year 6 Eco Reps have also taken on the responsibility of managing the Eco Question of the Month, announcing winners and setting new challenges during assembly. Their continued hard work is bringing us closer to achieving the Green Flag Award.

Eco Warrior Lead: Miss A Blake

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Reading Champions

Our Reading Champions have had an important role in spreading a love of books throughout Aragon. After completing training, they began supporting younger readers in Nursery and Reception—helping children choose books they enjoy and sharing stories together.

They have also taken responsibility for refreshing our book nooks each month, selecting new themes and ensuring the spaces remain welcoming and inspiring. Around the school, children have enjoyed their book recommendations and “book talk” as they proudly carry their favourite reads.

Their dedication is helping to keep our reading areas tidy, inviting, and packed with exciting stories.

Reading Champion Lead: Miss Brown

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Mental Health Champions

Our Mental Health Champions have worked incredibly hard this term to help make Aragon a supportive, caring environment for everyone. After completing their training, they have been:

• Monitoring the playground and helping to spot any children who may need support
• Setting up games and playing with others at lunchtime
• Seeking adult help when friendship challenges arise
• Planning activities for Children’s Mental Health Week in February
• Meeting with Miss Atkins to help shape PSHE across the school

Their thoughtful approach and positive attitude are helping to strengthen wellbeing across the school community.

Mental Health Champion Lead: Mr Myers

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PE Prefects

From Years 2 to 6, our PE Prefects have played a key role in supporting our PE curriculum. They have helped teachers by demonstrating skills, organising equipment, and showing what good sportsmanship looks like. They’ve also been selecting the “Sportsperson of the Lesson,” celebrating kindness, effort, and teamwork.

A special mention goes to our Year 5 and 6 prefects, who have been running fun physical activities during break times for Nursery and Reception children—helping to build confidence and early enthusiasm for sport.

PE Prefect Lead: Miss Ballantine

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Digital Leaders

Our Digital Champions have hit the ground running this term, meeting regularly to discuss technology across the school and how they can help improve computing lessons.

Their ideas have included:

• A weekly Computing Whizz of the Week award
• More computing clubs for our tech enthusiasts
• A Christmas-themed e-safety poster competition

They have been fantastic role models in lessons, supporting teachers and classmates with technology. Their commitment and passion are helping to make computing more engaging, fun, and accessible for everyone. We are excited to see what 2026 brings for this brilliant team.

Digital Leader Lead: Mr Kennedy

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A Huge Well Done to All Our Pupil Leaders

We are incredibly proud of every pupil leader for the enthusiasm, kindness, and commitment they’ve shown this term. They play a vital role in making Aragon such a vibrant and supportive community, and we cannot wait to see what they achieve next.

This week, pupils across Aragon Primary have taken part in an exciting whole-school project exploring people, places and belief through Humanities. Our theme, “Discovering Aragon”, has helped children make a unique connection between our school’s name, the region of Aragon in Spain, and Catherine of Aragon, a remarkable Queen who changed the course of English history.

Throughout the school, children have been fully immersed in learning across History, Geography and Religious Education, discovering how Catherine’s life linked two countries and how her beliefs influenced major events in the Tudor period. Pupils have compared the human and physical geography of Aragon and England, explored places of worship, studied historical portraits and even taken part in debates about key decisions made during her lifetime.

Deputy Headteacher Mr Gilbert shared his excitement about the project:

“Humanities Week gives our pupils the opportunity to understand the world and the people within it in a deeper and more meaningful way. Making a direct connection to our school name has been a powerful experience for the children. We are incredibly proud of their curiosity, creativity and confidence this week.”

Across the school, pupils have been eager to share what they have learned:

“I didn’t know a real queen came from Aragon like our school name!” – Year 2 pupil

“Spain is so different to where we live. I want to go and see the mountains!” – Year 4 pupil

“Catherine of Aragon was really brave. She stood up for what she believed in.” – Year 6 pupil

To celebrate the week, each year group created a short film showcasing their learning, which was shared with the whole school. The video highlighted how every pupil has taken pride in discovering their school’s historical and cultural links and demonstrated the high-quality learning across all year groups.

We would like to congratulate all pupils and staff for making Humanities Week such a memorable and inspiring experience. We hope the children leave the week understanding that our school name has a story and that they are now part of it.

Aragon Primary – Discovering Aragon, Together

Our Year 3 pupils enjoyed an unforgettable day at Butser Ancient Farm, stepping into the fascinating world of the Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age. This immersive experience brought history to life and gave the children a hands-on understanding of how early humans lived, worked, and thrived.

Guided by a member of Butser’s award-winning education team, the children explored reconstructed ancient buildings and took part in a range of practical activities that deepened their historical knowledge.

Highlights of the Day

• Archaeological Excavation
  Pupils became archaeologists for the morning, learning excavation techniques and uncovering hidden artefacts. Working together, they interpreted their finds and placed them in historical context.

• Ancient Rock Art
  Using flint tools and natural resources, the children carved and coloured designs into chalk, discovering how early humans expressed beliefs and creativity through art.

• Fire-Making
  One of the most memorable experiences was learning how to safely create fire – a skill essential for cooking, warmth, and metalworking in the ancient world. Working in teams, pupils successfully produced flames and gained a real appreciation for this vital achievement.

The winter sunshine made the day even more special, and the children returned full of enthusiasm, eager to share what they had learned about life thousands of years ago.

What the Children Said

“I loved making fire! It was hard at first, but when we saw the smoke, everyone cheered!”
“Digging for artefacts was amazing. We found bones and pottery – it felt like real archaeology!” 
“The rock art was my favourite because we got to use chalk and flint like people did thousands of years ago.”

A Word from Mrs Roach, Year 3 Lead

“This trip was a fantastic way to bring our history topic to life. The children were completely engaged and learned so much through hands-on experiences. It’s days like this that make learning memorable and meaningful.”

It was a truly inspiring experience that connected classroom learning with real-world history.

Yesterday, our Year 4 pupils enjoyed an unforgettable day at Ufton Court, taking part in our much-loved annual Roman Day. This trip has been a highlight for the past four years, offering children the chance to consolidate their history learning in a truly immersive and exciting way.

The day was packed with hands-on activities designed to bring the past to life. Pupils took part in three main workshops, each exploring a different aspect of Roman life:

• Military Manoeuvres – How do we fight? Children trained like Roman soldiers, learning discipline, teamwork and the skills needed to serve in the empire’s army.
• Crime and Punishment – Was Roman justice fair? Pupils discovered the fascinating—and often brutal—legal system of ancient Rome, exploring how wealth and status influenced justice.
• Daily Life Skills – What key skills are needed to support our life here? From spinning wool to building fires, children experienced the practical skills essential for survival in Roman Britain.

“I liked being a Roman soldier – the shields were heavy!” – Year 4 pupil
“We learned how Romans cooked and made clothes – it was fun!” – Year 4 pupil

Mr Ashby, Year 4 Lead, said:

“Roman Day is always a highlight. It’s incredible to see pupils so engaged and excited about history. These hands-on experiences make learning meaningful and unforgettable.”

A huge thank you to everyone who helped make this trip possible!

Our girls’ football team gave it their all this week at the Fulham FC Girls Football Cup, finishing in an impressive second place! They played brilliantly throughout the tournament, winning every match except the final, which ended in a narrow 2–1 loss.

It was a fantastic experience for the team, not only showcasing their talent and teamwork but also getting the chance to play at an elite Premier League training ground. The girls were inspired by seeing the top-tier facilities used by professional footballers and left feeling motivated and proud.

“We worked so hard together – second place is amazing!” – Ruhee

Mr Hicks, our Tournament and Fixtures Lead, said:

“The girls showed incredible determination and skill. Playing at such a prestigious venue was a brilliant opportunity, and their sportsmanship throughout the day was outstanding.”

Congratulations to the team for their outstanding performance and teamwork – you’ve made us all proud!