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The House System, By Malcolm
I interviewed Mr. Hartley about the House System we have at school, where we are divided into one of four houses – Mortlake, Bank, Beverly and Castelnau. How do you chose who goes in each house ? “Jo does that and makes sure that it is an equal amount of boys and girls,”... »
School Uniform Changes, By Rosie and Zoe
As you all know, Mr. Hartley and Ms. Jepson have decided to make a slight change to our school uniform. Mr. Hartley has reminded us that we aren’t allowed to wear any accesories including: bracelets, necklaces, nail varnish and other garments. We are interested to know why Mr Hartley has felt it necessary to make small changes in Barnes Primary’s... »
A sleepover to remember…., By Catherine & Rosie
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Old to New… By Catherine and Rosie
During the Christmas holidays, Mr. Hartley was busy working on our new website. This exciting new website was launched on Monday the 17th of January. We (the school journalists) gave our views on how to improve it, and those changes were made. There are many advantages to the new site, such as… There’s a lot more new... »
World Book Day! By Bea and Mimi
On Thursday, March 4th, it was World Book Day, but as a school we celebrated on Friday, 5th March. Every child was allowed to dress up as their favourite character from a book. Roughly 10% of year 5 is a Wizard or Witch from the Harry Potter Series. Others are dressed up as people... »
No New Class, by Bea
We currently have two classes in each year. As you may know, the school was planning to add a new “bulge” class to reception because of the number of children needing a primary place in Richmond Borough. But… we would have to face the consequences – the consequences being that we would have a... »
Coping with an Extra Class, by Mimi
As many students know, next September a third class is coming into reception. The nursery is to be moved, but where to? Like the art studio in Key Stage 2, a temporary building will be built in the summer holidays and the third reception class will be where the nursery is now. The temporary... »
“Best Trip Ever” to HMS Belfast, by George
Most of the children in Year 4 have said that the trip to the HMS Belfast was the best school trip ever. The large cruiser ship played important roles in both World War II and the Korean War and she is now part of the Imperial War Museum, docked near Tower Bridge. Each class... »
Safe Fun, by George
There have been many improvements to our playgrounds in the past couple years, though safety remains a concern. “I think the playground is safe but could be safer, “ said Claire, Millie Seymour-Hignett’s learning assistant. Some children have witnessed other students climbing over the fence. “We will put fences in to stop this issue,”... »
The House Cup, by Michael
It was the happiest moment of probably everyone’s life in Bank House when they won the House Cup. Since when were Bank so amazing at the Tug of War? Who knows? But it has made them level with Mortlake for first place. Mr. Hartley likes Tug of War the best because it is exciting... »