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Sweet strawberries

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:48:32 GMT

This week’s topics in Russell Robins were Stonepitts and Healthy Eating.

The circle of life

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:57:08 GMT

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.

Dive in!

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:49:02 GMT

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.

How many legs?

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:22:53 GMT

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.

The haunted house

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:45:14 GMT

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!

Saving the rainforest

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 12:13:54 GMT

This week in humanities, Form 3 have been saving the rainforest.

Camping adventures

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:39:04 GMT

Form 4 have all recovered well from the excitement of their camp.

Teamwork and determination

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:17:00 GMT

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.

Such good sports

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 10:23:32 GMT

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.

Athletes and mathletes

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:45:15 GMT

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.

Everything green and tech

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:00:34 GMT

This week’s topics in Russell Robins were Great Big Green Week and Technology.

Planet protectors

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:23:44 GMT

What a busy and fun-filled week we've had! Last week, our butterflies started to emerge from their cocoons.

To the poles

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:54:03 GMT

Following on from our very popular environment theme last week, we have been focusing this week’s learning on Polar Animals.

A Little Street visit

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:29:27 GMT

On Monday, Form 1 kicked off the week with a fun-filled trip to Little Street!

Kent Life visit

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:58:04 GMT

The trip to Kent Life was amazing!

Many faces

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:41:22 GMT

This week, we celebrated French Day. The children dressed up in red, blue and white and participated in a range of French-themed activities.

A busy bunch

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:58:37 GMT

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!

Curiosity matters

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:46:31 GMT

This week, Form 5 confidently performed their assembly to the whole school, sharing their learning about Sir David Attenborough and the importance of curiosity.

Stepping up to lead

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:07:38 GMT

What an action-packed week we have had!

Safety in action

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:05:23 GMT

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.

Safety in our environment

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 15:24:40 GMT

This week’s topics in Russell Robins were Child Safety Week, 30 Days Wild (Wildlife Trust) and Environmental Awareness.

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 13:25:08 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.

Protecting our planet

Fri, 5 Jun 2026 14:07:13 GMT

Transition started Environmental Awareness Week with a story out on the Paddock.

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.