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Natural collages

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 12:58:20 GMT

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.

Vital organs

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 12:40:17 GMT

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.

Victorian inventions

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 11:55:16 GMT

Form 2 have been learning about the Victorians and they put together their timeline.

Various angles

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 10:37:44 GMT

In maths this week, Form 3 have been learning about the properties of 2D shapes.

On the case

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 10:14:43 GMT

Form 4 were stunned this week to find out that they were going to investigate a theft from Russell House!

The importance of curiosity

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 09:51:09 GMT

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.

A visit to Parliament

Thu, 4 Jun 2026 15:26:14 GMT

On Monday, Form 7 alighted a train to London to visit the Houses of Parliament.

Right to vote

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 09:31:56 GMT

The main topic of conversation this week was the School Council Hustings.

A helping hand

Fri, 22 May 2026 13:15:01 GMT

This week’s topic in Russell Robins was People Who Help Us.

Facts about skeletons

Fri, 22 May 2026 12:36:36 GMT

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.

A superhero like you

Fri, 22 May 2026 12:00:43 GMT

This week we have been reading A Superhero Like You to learn about occupations and people who help us.

Problem-solving skills

Fri, 22 May 2026 11:47:27 GMT

Form 5 have thoroughly enjoyed taking part in a range of orienteering activities during Humanities Week.

Finding our bearings

Thu, 21 May 2026 13:53:20 GMT

Form 4 thoroughly enjoyed Humanities Week, as they had a chance to complete an orienteering course around the school.

Data collection

Thu, 21 May 2026 12:26:58 GMT

The children were looking at different ways to collect data.

Sorting and ordering

Thu, 21 May 2026 13:15:26 GMT

In science, the Form 6 children had a go at being Medelev.

Good posture

Fri, 22 May 2026 13:29:47 GMT

The Leavers’ Programme continued on Monday with a session in physiotherapy.

Finding our way

Thu, 21 May 2026 13:50:15 GMT

As part of Humanities Week, Form 3 enjoyed some time outside orienteering.

All about bugs

Thu, 21 May 2026 14:38:16 GMT

Transition were mad about minibeasts this week as we continued exploring our topic all about bugs.

Sun awareness and mindfulness

Fri, 15 May 2026 15:04:54 GMT

This week’s topics in Russell Robins were Sun Awareness and Mindfulness.

A walk on the wild side

Fri, 15 May 2026 14:43:52 GMT

We have had such a lovely week here in the Nursery Class, the children have enjoyed continuing to learn about life on the farm and everybody loved our school trip to Willow's Wildlife Trail in Coolings.

Into the wild

Fri, 15 May 2026 15:09:28 GMT

We’ve had a wonderfully wild time in Transition this week as we continued learning all about the animals we saw at the zoo and some of the wild minibeasts we found at Russell House.

Jack and the friendly giant

Fri, 15 May 2026 13:54:55 GMT

Form 2 received a final letter from George, the giant.

Fantastic frogs

Fri, 15 May 2026 13:32:31 GMT

This week the children have been learning about creatures that live in ponds, focusing specifically on frogs.

Animal and plant habitats

Fri, 15 May 2026 12:58:27 GMT

This week, Form 3 have been making habitat boxes.

Designing and problem-solving

Fri, 15 May 2026 12:51:31 GMT

Form 4 have been designing and making farms during their art lessons this week. After spending time designing the separate pieces, they have started to create the 3D versions.

Team spirit

Fri, 15 May 2026 12:34:15 GMT

Form 5 have returned from their recent camp trip full of stories and memories, although a few children were certainly still recovering from all the excitement and activity.

Singing and surveying

Fri, 15 May 2026 12:21:09 GMT

Form 6 travelled to Kings Rochester and Rochester Cathedral on Monday, where they sang brilliantly amongst choirs from other local Independent Schools as part of the second IAPS Celebration of Singing event.

Bon voyage!

Fri, 15 May 2026 11:42:56 GMT

Form 7 enjoyed a fantastic week in France.

Sport reports: Cricket

Fri, 15 May 2026 09:55:46 GMT

Reports on recent fixtures, as written by Russell House players.

VE Day celebrations

Fri, 8 May 2026 13:16:15 GMT

This week’s topic in Russell Robins was VE Day.

Farmyard work

Fri, 8 May 2026 12:31:37 GMT

This week we have been learning all about the farm with our new story of the week, Cock-a-doodle Poo!

Interesting animal facts

Fri, 8 May 2026 12:16:46 GMT

Transition had a wonderful day at Hemsley Conservation Centre on Tuesday!

Minibeast tallies

Fri, 8 May 2026 13:19:03 GMT

This week in Form 1, the children have been learning all about minibeasts.

Les opinions

Thu, 7 May 2026 12:46:11 GMT

It has been wonderful hearing all about the form 6 trip to Norfolk Lakes last week and huge congratulations to our gymnasts, who won bronze, silver and gold at the BSGA National Finals in Stoke-on-Trent at the weekend.

Our amazing adventure

Thu, 7 May 2026 13:05:30 GMT

Form 5 had so much fun on their camp at Norfolk Lakes!

Elastic band endurance

Thu, 7 May 2026 13:19:57 GMT

Form 4 have had another busy week this week.

On the horizon

Thu, 7 May 2026 14:00:01 GMT

The Form 7 Journalists report on their week at Russell House.

Message in a bottle

Thu, 7 May 2026 14:22:27 GMT

This week Form 7 joined a Form 3 creative writing class to do some collaborative work.

Giants and violins

Thu, 7 May 2026 14:41:10 GMT

The children have written to George the giant asking him many questions.

Where will your compass take you?

Fri, 1 May 2026 14:55:12 GMT

This week, the Leavers’ Programme has continued for our Form 7’s with two separate activities for them to engage with.

Artistic flair

Fri, 1 May 2026 14:31:01 GMT

In art, over the last half term, Form 6 created colourful abstract compositions based on the style of the artwork by Jackson Pollock.

Afternoon cricket

Fri, 1 May 2026 14:02:27 GMT

This week, the girls’ cricket fixtures got underway, with the team looking very smart in their whites and blazers.

The magic behind magnets

Fri, 1 May 2026 13:46:57 GMT

Form 4 have enjoyed experimenting with the magnets in science this week.

Habitats and treasure hunters

Fri, 1 May 2026 13:29:16 GMT

This week, Form 3 have been learning about urban habitats.

An unexpected visitor!

Fri, 1 May 2026 13:14:18 GMT

On Thursday, something very strange happened in Form 2! A note and several items of clothing were left in the Form 2 classroom.

Nest architects

Fri, 1 May 2026 12:57:20 GMT

This week in Form 1, the children have continued to be interested in learning all about birds.

Habitats and homes

Fri, 1 May 2026 12:14:53 GMT

This week we began learning all about different habitats.

Types of maps

Fri, 1 May 2026 11:35:39 GMT

We have had another fantastic week learning all about the world.

Mythical creatures

Fri, 1 May 2026 11:03:16 GMT

This week’s topic in Russell Robins was Mythical Creatures.

How much does a ladybird weigh?

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:45:06 GMT

How much does a ladybird weigh? An unusual question at first glance, but one that the children have been answering in mathematics this week.