In December, Year 6 had the wonderful opportunity to visit the Baitul Futuh Mosque in Morden, one of the largest mosques in Western Europe. The visit provided pupils with a unique chance to deepen their understanding of Islam and see their Religious Education learning brought vividly to life.

During the trip, pupils observed a congregational prayer, explored the mosque’s extensive library, and enjoyed a guided tour showcasing the building’s beautiful design and architecture. Throughout the visit, the children asked thoughtful questions and reflected on the values of respect, tolerance, and community that underpin both the faith and the mosque’s work.

Miss Franks, our Year 6 lead, commented:
“This visit was an incredibly enriching experience for our pupils. Seeing their curiosity, respect, and genuine engagement was a real highlight. It brought our learning to life in such a meaningful way.”

We extend our sincere thanks to the Baitul Futuh Mosque for their warm hospitality and the time they dedicated to our pupils. Year 6 returned to school inspired, reflective, and enriched by the experience — truly a day to remember.

The festive spirit truly filled our school in the weeks leading up to Christmas, bringing joy, excitement, and plenty of memorable moments for our children and staff.

During the final week of term, our Nursery and Reception children wrote their letters to Father Christmas and proudly posted them in the postbox on Aragon Road. It was a magical experience for our youngest learners and a lovely way to begin our Christmas celebrations.

The whole school also came together to enjoy a fantastic performance of Red Riding Hood. The pantomime was full of laughter, audience participation, and festive fun, creating wonderful memories for pupils and staff alike.

Our Key Stage 2 pupils delivered their annual Christmas carol concerts at Emmanuel Church and Morden Park Baptist Church. We were incredibly grateful to David and his team at Emmanuel, and to Ken and his team at Morden Park Baptist, for welcoming us so warmly. Both concerts were beautifully heartwarming and festive, and we were immensely proud of the children for their confident and joyful performances.

Our Year 1 and Year 2 children dazzled us with their extravagant Christmas productions. A huge well done went to all pupils and staff involved — their hard work, creativity, and enthusiasm truly shone through. We were delighted to follow these with Nursery and Reception’s performances the following week.

On Christmas Jumper Day, we enjoyed a delicious Christmas lunch together. Over 500 children were served, and we extended a heartfelt thank you to our wonderful Olive Catering team for making this enormous task look effortless. It was a fantastic way to bring our whole school community together and share the joy of the season.

As the term drew to a close, we thanked all our families for their continued support throughout the year. We hoped that everyone enjoyed a peaceful, joyful Christmas filled with laughter and love.

From all of us at Aragon, we wished you a wonderful festive break and a very Happy New Year!

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Yesterday, Wednesday 3rd December 2025, our Year 5 pupils stepped into the fascinating world of the Anglo-Saxons and Vikings during an immersive experience day – a true highlight of this term’s History curriculum!

We were thrilled to welcome back a fantastic history company renowned for bringing the past to life through hands-on, interactive workshops. Having worked with them before, we knew this would be a day filled with excitement, learning and unforgettable moments.

Throughout the day, children had the chance to:

• Pack a Viking ship and set off on a raid
  Pupils became Viking warriors, preparing for a daring journey across the seas and taking part in strategic missions.

• Write like Anglo-Saxon scribes using ink and quills
  They discovered traditional writing techniques and learned how stories and records were preserved centuries ago.

• Dress in authentic costumes
  With Anglo-Saxon and Viking attire provided by the company, children truly felt part of the era.

• Re-enact dramatic battles and burials
  From the raid on Lindisfarne to the Battle of Hastings, pupils explored key historical events through role-play and storytelling.

• Celebrate with a Viking feast
  The day concluded with lively sagas and tales from Viking society – a perfect ending to an incredible experience.

What Year 5 Thought

“I loved dressing up as a Viking – the helmet was so heavy! It felt like we were really going on a raid.” 

“Writing with a quill was tricky but fun. It made me realise how hard it was to write in those times.” 

“The battle re-enactment was the best part! We had to work as a team and think like real warriors.” 

A Word from Mrs Murphy, Year 5 Lead

“This experience day is always a highlight for Year 5. It brings history to life in such a memorable way and really deepens the children’s understanding of the Anglo-Saxon and Viking periods. The excitement and engagement we saw today were fantastic!”

This event offered a wonderful opportunity for our pupils to learn through doing – and judging by the smiles and enthusiasm, it’s a day they won’t forget!