Year 4 have been learning about the different processes involved in turning flax into usable fibre. First, they sorted and broke the flax, before scutching and heckling to remove the husks of the fibre. They then learnt how to spin the flax into linen yarn using a drop spindle, just as the Ancient Egyptians did! The children loved learning about the different processes and improving their skills throughout the session.
Year 4 have been learning about the different processes involved in turning flax into usable fibre. First, they sorted and broke the flax, before scutching and heckling to remove the husks of the fibre. They then learnt how to spin the flax into linen yarn using a drop spindle, just as the Ancient Egyptians did! The children loved learning about the different processes and improving their skills throughout the session.
Year 6 enjoyed their visit to London College of Fashion They explored costume and prosthetics, designed climate change themed carnival outfits and confidently shared their ideas with the group!
For Bring a Significant Female Day, children and their guests created canopic jars, linking our Ancient Egyptians topic with Art. They sculpted, pinched and decorated with hieroglyphics. It was wonderful…
EYFS have been reading Oliver's Vegetables this week. Like Oliver’s grandpa, they wrote about the vegetables they would love to grow, then planted some potatoes together! Now it’s time to…
EYFS had a fantastic time making Easter baskets for DT Day. With their grown-ups, they transformed recycled containers and cups into wonderful creations. The final results looked amazing!
World Book Day was an adventure-filled celebration! Southwold started with parent reading, showed off amazing costumes in assembly and enjoyed the mad teacher book dash! The day ended with peer…
EASTER BONNET COMPETITION! We cannot wait to see your amazing bonnet crafts!
Click here to view our special lunch menu that will be served on Thursday, 6th March for World Book Day.
Year 3 explored Walthamstow Village to discover the Maud Milton street #mosaics. Inspired by these #historical pieces connected to the local area, they cannot wait to create their own mosaics…
Count down to World Book Day 2025 begins! We will be celebrating World Book Day on Thursday 6th March. Children are encouraged to dress up as their favourite book character…
