YOUNG VOICES AT THE O2What an incredible night at the O2 for the Young Voices concert! We are so proud of all the children who took part – your voices filled the arena and it was truly inspiring.
YEAR 3 ESB EXAMSHuge well done to all the Year 3 superstars who have put in so much effort for their English Speaking Board exams this term! We are incredibly proud of your hard work and dedication. Fingers crossed for fantastic results!
VALENTINE’S DAYOur Pre-Reception pupils have been busy little bees this week crafting the sweetest Valentine’s gifts! Look at these gorgeous decorated love hearts they’ve made for their loved ones.
EXPLORING WINTERThis term, Reception has been on a chilly adventure! As part of their ‘Ticket Around the World’ topic, they have been learning all about the Arctic and the Antarctic. They’ve discovered fascinating facts about the animals that live there and how they have adapted to survive in these extreme conditions. The children also enjoyed getting creative with process art, tearing and layering papers to make stunning pictures of the polar regions.
PRE-RECEPTION ENJOYING THE WINTER WEATHERThe cold weather has not stopped Pre-Reception from having a wonderful time! They have been embracing the outdoors, exploring our fantastic outdoor learning area and having lots of fun at Forest School.
NUMBER DAYOur Pre-Reception pupils had a delicious time celebrating Number Day! They became mini bakers, carefully measuring ingredients, rolling and cutting dough and shaping their very own number biscuits. It was a fantastic opportunity to develop fine motor skills and practice counting in a fun and engaging way.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR CLUBS
LEARNING ALL ABOUT TEETHA big thank you to Dr Schmidt for visiting Year 4 this term! She delivered a fantastic lesson on teeth, covering how to look after them, the different types of teeth and their composition. The children found it incredibly engaging!
TICKET AROUND THE WORLDAs part of our topic ‘Ticket Around the World’, Pre-Reception are looking at Japan. We have enjoyed trying rice, soba, and udon noodles, created volcanoes and watched them erupt and one of our talented Year 6 pupils demonstrated origami which is the traditional Japanese art of paper folding.
early years blogWe are excited to launch a new blog dedicated to exploring the wonderful world of early childhood development and our first posts are packed with valuable insights and fun ideas.
In our latest blog posts, we delve into:
On Monday 13th January, we hosted our very first swimming gala under our new and improved roof against Babington House and Bickley Park. The standings were close throughout and we finished victorious against Babington House. Bickley Park are still one for us to beat! Fantastic swimming from everyone who took part, especially those Year 5 pupils who stepped up to swim in the Year 6 team and the Year 3 team who only had three swimmers!
On Monday 13th January Year 3 and 4 boys and girls played against Breaside in Football matches. These were our first Football matches of the academic year and we came away with some success! Well done to the Year 4 boys’ team who won their match by 9 goals. A huge well done to everyone else who took part and did not give up, showing resilience in the bitterly cold temperatures.
SIXTH FORM VISIT TO THE PREP SCHOOLWhat a fun morning! Our Pre-Reception class had a wonderful visit from some of our amazing Sixth Formers this term. They played games with the children and helped out in class. Everyone had a fantastic time!
ENGLISH LESSONYear 7 immersed themselves in the world of Sherlock Holmes! They explored The Hound of the Baskervilles and some pupils even transformed into the famous detective himself.
House competition: royal academy of art young artists’ summer showArtworks are judged by a panel of artists and art professionals, with selected artworks displayed online and on-site at the Royal Academy of Arts.
Deadline: to get artwork with a short-written description, including the title and medium to Mrs Allen by 28th February 2025.
PET PROTECTORSHuge thanks to Miss Gill for bringing in her adorable dog, Opi, to our Pet Protectors club this term! Our Year 7 pupils loved meeting him and learning all about his breed. They asked some fantastic questions too!
FLOREAT GOES GREENYear 7 got their hands dirty in their Floreat Farrington Goes Green lesson this term making tasty fat balls using lard and seeds. These will soon be hanging in our school orchards, providing a much-needed food source for our local birds.
DEGREE APRRENTICESHIPS ASSEMBLYOur pupils were inspired this week by ex-pupil Lauren, who shared her experiences with degree apprenticeships. Thanks for the valuable information and for showing our pupils the possibilities!
ONLINE AUTHOR TALK WITH LUCY STRANGEOur pupils had a fantastic time at an online event with author Lucy Strange! Lucy, the talented writer behind “The Mermaid in the Millpond”, “The Storm and the Minotaur” and “The River Spirit” joined forces with Ailsa Bathgate from Barrington Stoke to chat about her books.
A huge thank you to Lucy and Ailsa for such an inspiring session!
We were captivated by our Senior School pupils’ recitations as they prepared for the Poetry by Heart Competition! Their passion for poetry shone through. Congratulations to everyone who took part, the winners were:
Ayla, Year 7 ‘At the Parrot Sanctuary’ by Esther Morgan
Florence, Year 7 ‘Remember’ by Matt Goodfellow
Sammed, Year 9 ‘Invictus’ by W E Henley
Nishan, Year 7 ‘A Chant against Death’ by Merlin Maurice
Polina, Year 8 ‘Tell me, Tell me, Sarah Jane’ by Charles Causley
I decided it was essential for the Sixth Form to learn CPR after an emergency accident that I encountered. I was on my way home from a party when I found myself performing CPR to a man that had been hit by a car. At the time, adrenaline kicked in and the first aid training from Gold Duke of Edinburgh that I never thought would be put into use, was deemed crucial. Unfortunately, after the ambulance, police and air ambulance arrived, they were unable to save him. Even though this was not the outcome I wished for, it made me realise how essential these life skills were. As a result, I asked South East Kent Ambulance Service to teach the Sixth Form how to perform CPR, so they are never in a position where they are unprepared. As much as I hope none of my classmates experience an event like that, I am also confident in their ability to know what to do to potentially save a life now.
Evie, Year 13
ORACY SUCCESSA truly great term for our young orators began with a visit to Eltham College for the second round of the ESU School’s Mace. Here, as proposition for ‘This house would introduce a tax on fatty foods’, Ishan, Titus and Alisha wiped the floor with all of the competition, a select band of five schools consisting of all our prestigious neighbours. This was most satisfying and a testament to the intellectual talent we are fortunate enough to nurture at Farringtons and sees our team into the Regional Final.
Next, we journeyed to Dunraven School in Streatham where the competition in the second round of the ESU Churchill Public Speaking was red hot! Our Year 9s – Sammed, Jayden and main speaker, Harry – put up a great fight really showing that the future or public speaking at Farringtons is in safe hands. Our A team, Sanu (chair), Ishan (questioner) and Keira (main speaker) qualified with ease and grace for the Regional finals to be held at Dartmouth House. Thank you to Mrs Vail for her expertise with the main speakers and good luck to our team in the next round!
Our final engagement was in Richmond at Ibstock Place School. Here over forty teams competed in the Oxford Schools’ Debating Competition. Teams in this BP-style format which replicates the style of parliamentary debate, something new to us, were drawn from all the greatest and the good of the South of England and our two teams (Alisha, Tara, Timofey and Giles) each took part in two debates and performed with confidence and flair.
Well done to all concerned this week – you are a great credit to Farringtons.
Mrs Denman, Head of Debating
On 31st January, the Sixth Form and Form Tutors sat down together after school for a memorable dinner in the dining hall, as a reward for their excellent start to the year, making sure that their efforts and commitments were and are continuously recognised. It was definitely a night to remember, filled with laughter, joy and simply a lively atmosphere altogether. We wanted to thank the catering staff for all of their efforts and hard work preparing such a well organised event, with a three-course meal, that I am sure we can all agree was delicious! Furthermore, everyone also enjoyed taking part in the Heads or Tails game and in the After Eight Challenge, which was initiated by Mr Jackson as a pass time activity in between the meals, which created a fun environment for all the students and teachers.
Ioana, Year 12
SCIENCE LIVEOn Friday 7th February thirty of our Year 10 pupils attended GCSE Science Live at the Apollo Victoria Theatre in London. The pupils heard from some of the country’s top scientists who are all working at the cutting edge of their specialisms. From Professor Robert Winston’s lecture on the wonders of cell biology through to Professor Jim Al-Khalili’s lecture on the possibility of time travel, the pupils were exposed to the broad interdisciplinary nature of science. Coupled with more nuanced lectures from Dr Helen Czerski and Professor Andrea Sela on ocean science and chemical equilibrium respectively, the pupils witnessed first-hand how the study of science in secondary school can lead to a wide array of specialist areas of research in later life. The lectures were interspersed with two short talks from an experienced examiner who offered top tips on examination success; reiterating the good practice endorsed within lessons. We hope that the event generated an even greater enthusiasm for science and showed our pupils that science really does offer solutions for many of the world’s greatest problems. The opportunity to listen to some of our country’s best scientists in one of our country’s most impressive theatres truly was an excellent outing. The pupils acquitted themselves brilliantly throughout and it was a pleasure to have their company. We look forward to visiting once again next academic year.
Mr Foster, Head of Science
CHISLEHURST CAVESWhat an amazing weekend! Our boarding students delved deep into the history of Chislehurst Caves; a labyrinth of tunnels carved out over centuries. They loved exploring this unique underground world.
UP AT THE O2Our boarders conquered new heights this term, taking on the Up at The O2 challenge!
KARAOKE NIGHTFriday night fun! Our boarders had a blast with a treat night and karaoke.
ALUMNI LUNCH
FPA QUIZ NIGHTJoin us for the Farringtons Parents’ Association Quiz Night on Friday 14th March at 7.00pm (doors open at 6.30pm)
Get your team of 6 together and test your knowledge with our fun and light-hearted rounds! Open to everyone from Year 12 upwards.
💰 £60 per table (includes complimentary snacks)
🥂 Fully licensed bar available
🎁 Raffle with amazing prizes
Book your tickets now: fpa.sumupstore.com
