What happens when you combine microscopes, seeds, flowers and a room full of curious children?

This week, Year 2 spent the day exploring the fascinating world of plants at the Garden Museum.

The children investigated seeds, flowers and soil, used microscopes to examine tiny details that are usually hidden from view, and discovered how plants grow and reproduce. They asked thoughtful questions, made careful observations and worked together like young scientists.

The museum`s beautiful gardens and stunning displays sparked plenty of curiosity, helping children see that science is not just something that happens in a classroom. It is all around us.

Experiences like these help children develop scientific thinking, deepen their understanding of the natural world and inspire a lifelong sense of wonder.

A huge thank you to the team at @gardenmuseumlondon for such an engaging and memorable visit.

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Maths doesn`t only happen at a desk.

This week, children took their learning outside, using chalk, movement and teamwork to explore fractions, multiplication and mathematical reasoning.

By drawing large-scale models and explaining their thinking to one another, children were able to test ideas, spot patterns and solve problems together. Learning outdoors encourages discussion, collaboration and creativity, helping mathematical concepts come to life.

At Springfield, we want children to see maths as something they can explore, question and enjoy.

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♻️ Where does our rubbish go?🌍

Year 3 visited EcoPark House, North London`s recycling and energy recovery centre, to find out.

The children toured the site, seeing first-hand how waste is collected, sorted and processed. They learnt how recyclable materials are separated and how some non-recyclable waste can be transformed into energy for local homes and businesses.

Back in the workshop, pupils put their learning into action by giving old T-shirts a new purpose, transforming them into reusable tote bags. This hands-on experience brought our learning about sustainability to life and encouraged children to think carefully about the choices they make every day.

We`re especially proud that many children have been inspired to take the message home, challenging themselves to repair or reuse old items rather than throw them away.

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A School With Its Own Woodland...
Children need space to move, imagine, talk, build and explore.
Our outdoor spaces are used every day.
From Forest School and woodland reading sessions to imaginative play and outdoor investigation, children experience learning that extends far beyond the classroom.
Outdoor learning is not an occasional treat at Springfield.
It is part of who we are.
Come and see it in action.
Book a visit today.

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From garden to kitchen! 🍓🍫

Year 1 spent the day at Hackney School of Food, taking part in a hands-on workshop inspired by Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

The children explored the gardens, learned about where ingredients come from and then became chefs for the day. They discovered how to melt chocolate using a bain-marie, prepared fresh fruit and created their own delicious chocolate-dipped fruit skewers.

Experiences like these help children make meaningful connections between books, food, science and the wider world. Along the way they developed teamwork, independence and confidence, as well as learning new skills in the kitchen.

Judging by the smiles (and the chocolate-covered faces!), the trip was a great success.

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How often do children get the chance to hold a frame covered in live bees?

Year 4 spent the day exploring life on a working farm, learning about food production, animal care and the role insects play in our environment.

From feeding goats and chickens to meeting cattle, handling wool and taking part in a beekeeping workshop, children experienced first-hand where many everyday products come from and how living things depend on one another.

These experiences help bring classroom learning to life. They spark curiosity, build confidence and give children a deeper understanding of the natural world.

Sometimes the most memorable learning happens when children step outside the classroom.

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The concept of history is a hard one to grasp for young children. At Springfield we start with our children’s own life history. Some beautiful writing from Reception here, inspired by photos they brought in of them as babies.

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How long is a classroom table?

How tall is a window?

How wide is a display board?

Year 2 have been exploring measurement by becoming mathematical investigators.

Armed with metre sticks and rulers, children worked together to estimate, measure and compare objects around the classroom. Along the way, they discussed how to measure accurately, checked one another`s thinking and discovered that mathematics helps us make sense of the world around us.

Learning becomes much more meaningful when children can move, explore and test ideas for themselves.

There was plenty of careful measuring, problem-solving and teamwork on display as our young mathematicians put their skills into practice.

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What happens when children are given the confidence to use their voice?

This week, Springfield pupils attended TfL`s Inspiring Success Celebration, joining a small group of schools from across London recognised for their contribution to active, safe and responsible travel.

As part of the event, our children took part in a public speaking workshop, developed their ideas about road safety and spoke about how young people can help make their communities safer and healthier places to live.

The day was about much more than travel. It was about leadership, communication and learning that children can make a difference.

We were incredibly proud to see Springfield pupils representing our school with such confidence, thoughtfulness and enthusiasm.

Congratulations to everyone involved in earning this recognition.

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History is not just about remembering dates.

It is about understanding how people, events and decisions connect across time.

Year 4 have just begun their Tudor history unit by exploring the Tudor monarchs and building a timeline of the dynasty. As they worked, children compared reigns, discussed succession and began to piece together the story of a period that shaped England for generations.

By physically constructing the timeline themselves, children could see patterns, ask questions and make connections that are much harder to spot when dates are simply written on a page.

At Springfield, we want children to think like historians: curious, analytical and able to place events within a wider story.

Because understanding the past starts with understanding how it fits together.

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