Blog’s regarding Year’s 1-4 at Heathfield Knoll School.
Outdoor Learning at HK School Set within 30 acres of mixed woodland in the heart of the Worcestershire countryside, at Heathfield Knoll School we use the nature around us to aid and enhance learning and development. Each week, pupils from Reception up to Year 4 and Connect have a dedicated lesson in the forest and …
The children joining Reception Class next term have enjoyed visiting their new classroom, getting to know their new teachers and taking part in lots of fun activities as a part of their smooth transition into Reception. Leaving Preschool or Nursery behind and entering into Reception is a big step for the children and their families. …
Today Heathfield Knoll celebrated Cystic Fibrosis Trust Day and joined people all over the country to wear yellow to help raise awareness for Cystic Fibrosis (CF). To help understand more about CF a Lower School parent, Miss Newton, came in and gave an assembly discussing how people with CF may look the same but are …
After three weeks of looking after the eggs in the incubator, Reception was so excited to see an egg starting to crack. All day the children were carefully observing the egg to see if there were any changes. When the children came into school the next day, four fluffy chicks were sitting in the incubator. …
This year, the theme for the week is ‘Nature’. Across the country, people will be celebrating the mental health benefits of being around nature in their local community in a range of digital and creative ways. Here at Heathfield Knoll School pupils will be taking advantage of the grounds, going for walks and having some …
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Children in Reception Class have been expanding their knowledge of animals this term. They enjoyed a visit from Farmer James just before the Easter break and now have been gifted 18 chicken eggs to enhance their learning. Miss Evans has said “The children are so excited, curious and intrigued to learn about the eggs. They …
The BBC has reported on the impact that lockdown has had on young children. The report says “Data from 50,000 pupils and a survey of schools across England have shown an increased number of four and five-year-olds needing help with language. Evidence shows poor speech development can have long-term effects on learning.” This suggests that …
Pupils from Reception to Year 11 have been enjoying their first week in the new Sebright building. Year 4 had their first food lesson in the space and a pupil said “I love it in here. I love how the counter is small enough so I can reach everything. I can’t reach in my kitchen …
James Osborne a former pupil of Heathfield Knoll School brought in an Easter surprise for Nursery, Preschool and Reception pupils. James is a local farmer who farms ground in Wolverley, Kinver and Enville. James and his family have a small flock of Badger Face Welsh Mountain Sheep which is a native breed. James keeps the …
We are thrilled to announce we have been awarded the internationally recognised Eco-Schools Green Flag award for excellence in environmental action and learning. Our three topics of Global Citizenship, Waste and Water were chosen by our Eco Committee and Eco Club members in September. Combining cross curricular links with Enterprise, Mathematics, Science, Languages, STEAM, English …
