<![CDATA[Russell House News Feed - Latest News]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk%2Flatest%2Dnews Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:06:29 GMT Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:06:29 GMT <![CDATA[ Head, thorax, abdomen ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/head-thorax-abdomen This week’s topic in Russell Robins was Insect Week.

]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:52:49 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/head-thorax-abdomen <![CDATA[ Hungry caterpillars ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/hungry-caterpillars We have had a lovely week continuing our learning about minibeasts and life cycles.

]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:07:10 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/hungry-caterpillars <![CDATA[ Shade of the trees ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/shade-of-the-trees We have been making the most of the sunshine this week, enjoying lots of story and snack times under the shade of the trees.

]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2026 13:49:54 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/shade-of-the-trees <![CDATA[ Summer sunshine ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/summer-sunshine Form 1 have enjoyed our topic on summer this week and the weather has certainly been appropriate for this theme!

]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:56:07 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/summer-sunshine <![CDATA[ Shopping and engineering ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/shopping-and-engineering The children have worked extremely hard on their division facts and they played a game with a partner using their 2, 5 and 10 division knowledge.

]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:28:24 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/shopping-and-engineering <![CDATA[ Jewellery designs ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/jewellery-designs This week, Form 3 have been learning about the Kayapo people who live in the Amazon Rainforest.

]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:05:41 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/jewellery-designs <![CDATA[ Cracking the case ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/cracking-the-case Form 4 have had an exciting, if slightly warm, week. 

]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:40:34 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/cracking-the-case <![CDATA[ Keeping it cool ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/keeping-it-cool With the warm weather continuing, Form 5 have been enjoying the sunshine safely by taking part in a range of activities planned in the shade during their games lessons.

]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:22:39 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/keeping-it-cool <![CDATA[ The right stuff ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/the-right-stuff What an incredible year we've had in Form 6! The children have been amazing and as we enter the final week of term, we would like to say a huge WELL DONE and thank you to all the children on their superb efforts this year (and the parents too!).

]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:09:51 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/the-right-stuff <![CDATA[ The heat is on ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/the-heat-is-on This week, the children have battled bravely against the heat to keep working hard in their lessons.

]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:26:16 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/the-heat-is-on <![CDATA[ Sweet strawberries ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/sweet-strawberries-1 This week’s topics in Russell Robins were Stonepitts and Healthy Eating. 

]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:48:32 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/sweet-strawberries-1 <![CDATA[ The circle of life ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/the-circle-of-life This week we have started learning about life cycles and minibeasts. We have been reading The Very Hungry Caterpillar, Growing Frogs and The Tiny Seed to help our learning. 

]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:57:08 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/the-circle-of-life <![CDATA[ Dive in! ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/dive-in We have had a fun-filled week here in Transition! We started the week off by diving into a strange yet peaceful world, full of weird and wonderful creatures, under the sea.

]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:49:02 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/dive-in <![CDATA[ How many legs? ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/how-many-legs This week in Form 1, we have had a very busy week! Our topic on rock pools has continued, with lots of activities linked to this interest available for the children to explore.

]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:22:53 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/how-many-legs <![CDATA[ The haunted house ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/the-haunted-house-2 Keep an eye on our Instagram and Facebook where the photos of Sports Day will be posted soon. This week the children have virtually visited the haunted house... It was terrifying!

]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:45:14 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/the-haunted-house-2 <![CDATA[ Saving the rainforest ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/saving-the-rainforest This week in humanities, Form 3 have been saving the rainforest. 

]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:13:54 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/saving-the-rainforest <![CDATA[ Camping adventures ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/camping-adventures Form 4 have all recovered well from the excitement of their camp.

]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:39:04 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/camping-adventures <![CDATA[ Teamwork and determination ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/teamwork-and-determination It has been a busy week for Form 5 and they performed brilliantly in Sports Day. Keep an eye on our Instagram and Facebook where the photos of Sports Day will be posted soon.

]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:17:00 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/teamwork-and-determination <![CDATA[ Such good sports ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/such-good-sports Huge congratulations to all the Form 6 children for their tremendous efforts on Sports Day. It was a gloriously sunny day and it was such a delight to see everyone performing so well in all the events. Keep an eye on our Instagram and Facebook where the photos of Sports Day will be posted soon.

]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:23:32 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/such-good-sports <![CDATA[ Athletes and mathletes ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/athletes-and-mathletes This has been an excellent week for sport in Form 7, kicking off with Sports Day on Tuesday, where the children were able to showcase their athletic talents in a range of events, which ultimately resulted in a victory for Cavell.

Keep an eye on our Instagram and Facebook where the photos of Sports Day will be posted soon.

]]> Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:45:15 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/athletes-and-mathletes <![CDATA[ Everything green and tech ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/everything-green-and-tech This week’s topics in Russell Robins were Great Big Green Week and Technology.

]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:00:34 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/everything-green-and-tech <![CDATA[ Planet protectors ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/planet-protectors What a busy and fun-filled week we've had! Last week, our butterflies started to emerge from their cocoons.

]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:23:44 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/planet-protectors <![CDATA[ To the poles ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/to-the-poles Following on from our very popular environment theme last week, we have been focusing this week’s learning on Polar Animals.

]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:54:03 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/to-the-poles <![CDATA[ A Little Street visit ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/a-little-street-visit On Monday, Form 1 kicked off the week with a fun-filled trip to Little Street!

]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:29:27 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/a-little-street-visit <![CDATA[ Kent Life visit ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/kent-life-visit-1 The trip to Kent Life was amazing!

]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:58:04 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/kent-life-visit-1 <![CDATA[ Many faces ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/many-faces This week, we celebrated French Day. The children dressed up in red, blue and white and participated in a range of French-themed activities.

]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:41:22 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/many-faces <![CDATA[ A busy bunch ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/a-busy-bunch Form 4 have had an exciting week. They have had doughnuts for Demelza, French day, a visit from Kent police and preparation for the Form 4 camp!

]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:58:37 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/a-busy-bunch <![CDATA[ Curiosity matters ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/curiosity-matters This week, Form 5 confidently performed their assembly to the whole school, sharing their learning about Sir David Attenborough and the importance of curiosity.

]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:46:31 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/curiosity-matters <![CDATA[ Stepping up to lead ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/stepping-up-to-lead What an action-packed week we have had!

]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:07:38 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/stepping-up-to-lead <![CDATA[ Safety in action ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/safety-in-action As the Leavers’ Programme nears its end, Form 7 enjoyed a morning out of school at Maidstone Barracks this week, where they attended a Safety in Action workshop organised by the Salus Group.

]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:05:23 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/safety-in-action <![CDATA[ Safety in our environment ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/safety-in-our-environment This week’s topics in Russell Robins were Child Safety Week, 30 Days Wild (Wildlife Trust) and Environmental Awareness. 

]]> Fri, 5 Jun 2026 15:24:40 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/safety-in-our-environment <![CDATA[ Natural collages ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/natural-collages We've kicked off this half term by taking part in Environment Awareness Week with our story of the week, The Lorax. So far, the children have all really enjoyed this book, remembered lots of aspects and characters and have started to be able to recognise the impact of our actions on the environment. 

]]> Fri, 5 Jun 2026 12:58:20 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/natural-collages <![CDATA[ Vital organs ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/vital-organs It was lovely to welcome the children back after the half-term break and they were all very excited and ready to get back into the swing of school life. We started the week by catching up with any news the children wished to share. Some children had been on holidays and others had enjoyed spending time at home. The children shared what they had been doing and they all listened well to each other.

]]> Fri, 5 Jun 2026 13:25:08 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/vital-organs <![CDATA[ Victorian inventions ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/victorian-inventions Form 2 have been learning about the Victorians and they put together their timeline.

]]> Fri, 5 Jun 2026 11:55:16 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/victorian-inventions <![CDATA[ Various angles ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/various-angles In maths this week, Form 3 have been learning about the properties of 2D shapes. 

]]> Fri, 5 Jun 2026 10:37:44 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/various-angles <![CDATA[ On the case ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/on-the-case Form 4 were stunned this week to find out that they were going to investigate a theft from Russell House! 

]]> Fri, 5 Jun 2026 10:14:43 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/on-the-case <![CDATA[ The importance of curiosity ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/the-importance-of-curiosity As part of their preparations for an assembly celebrating the life and work of Sir David Attenborough, Form 5 have been exploring one of the messages he has championed throughout his life: the importance of curiosity.

]]> Fri, 5 Jun 2026 09:51:09 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/the-importance-of-curiosity <![CDATA[ A visit to Parliament ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/a-visit-to-parliament On Monday, Form 7 alighted a train to London to visit the Houses of Parliament.

]]> Thu, 4 Jun 2026 15:26:14 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/a-visit-to-parliament <![CDATA[ Right to vote ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/right-to-vote The main topic of conversation this week was the School Council Hustings.

]]> Fri, 5 Jun 2026 09:31:56 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/right-to-vote <![CDATA[ Protecting our planet ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/protecting-our-planet-1 Transition started Environmental Awareness Week with a story out on the Paddock.

]]> Fri, 5 Jun 2026 14:07:13 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/protecting-our-planet-1 <![CDATA[ A helping hand ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/a-helping-hand-2 This week’s topic in Russell Robins was People Who Help Us. 

]]> Fri, 22 May 2026 13:15:01 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/a-helping-hand-2 <![CDATA[ Facts about skeletons ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/facts-about-skeletons This week in Form 1, the children have been working really hard in preparation for our Pre-Prep Coffee Morning presentation. Form 1 have not only been practising their lines and songs but also trying really hard to remember to use big clear speaking voices. The children have really loved this topic and I know they are super excited to share it with you all. We started our new topic of Our Bodies this week and the children were fascinated to learn about their skeleton.

]]> Fri, 22 May 2026 12:36:36 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/facts-about-skeletons <![CDATA[ A superhero like you ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/a-superhero-like-you This week we have been reading A Superhero Like You to learn about occupations and people who help us.

]]> Fri, 22 May 2026 12:00:43 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/a-superhero-like-you <![CDATA[ Problem-solving skills ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/problem-solving-skills Form 5 have thoroughly enjoyed taking part in a range of orienteering activities during Humanities Week.

]]> Fri, 22 May 2026 11:47:27 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/problem-solving-skills <![CDATA[ Finding our bearings ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/finding-our-bearings Form 4 thoroughly enjoyed Humanities Week, as they had a chance to complete an orienteering course around the school.

]]> Thu, 21 May 2026 13:53:20 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/finding-our-bearings <![CDATA[ Data collection ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/data-collection-1 The children were looking at different ways to collect data.

]]> Thu, 21 May 2026 12:26:58 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/data-collection-1 <![CDATA[ Sorting and ordering ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/sorting-and-ordering In science, the Form 6 children had a go at being Medelev.

]]> Thu, 21 May 2026 13:15:26 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/sorting-and-ordering <![CDATA[ Good posture ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/good-posture The Leavers’ Programme continued on Monday with a session in physiotherapy.

]]> Fri, 22 May 2026 13:29:47 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/good-posture <![CDATA[ Finding our way ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/finding-our-way As part of Humanities Week, Form 3 enjoyed some time outside orienteering.

]]> Thu, 21 May 2026 13:50:15 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/finding-our-way <![CDATA[ All about bugs ]]> https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/all-about-bugs Transition were mad about minibeasts this week as we continued exploring our topic all about bugs.

]]> Thu, 21 May 2026 14:38:16 GMT https://www.russellhouseschool.co.uk/latest-news/all-about-bugs