Our pupils were thrilled to welcome Exotic Explorers and get up close with some truly fascinating creatures. They held snakes, admired owls, met a friendly skunk, learned about frogs and even braved a tarantula! It was a day filled with awe, wonder and lots of insightful questions about animal habitats. A huge thank you to Exotic Explorers for such a memorable experience!
YEAR 5 ENGLISH SPEAKING BOARD EXAMSWe are extremely pleased to announce that for the 2nd year running, we had a 100% Distinction pass rate. This is an outstanding performance from the pupils and as a school community we heartily congratulate them. We are so proud that our pupils are demonstrating such a high level of competency with their oracy skills.
FIZ CLUB FUNWhat a fantastic February half-term at FIZ Club! The children had a blast with arts & crafts, visiting the circus, participating in a storytelling & theatre workshop and letting off some steam at the soft play!
SPRING CRAFTSTiny hands, big imaginations! This term, our Pre-Reception class have been developing their fine motor skills by carefully cutting with scissors and shaping air clay to create flower petals. It has been wonderful to see their concentration and creativity blossom!
PANCAKE DAY CELEBRATIONSFlipping fun in Pre-Reception! Our little ones mastered the art of pancake tossing (with practice pancakes, of course!) and enjoyed a yummy treat for snack. Happy Pancake Day!
DON RAE WORKSHOPThis term, the Prep School had a real treat with a Don Rae Dance Workshop. This has become a bit of an annual tradition now and the children absolutely loved ‘dancing through the decades’. The teachers even showed off some of their moves at the end of the day!
BRITISH SCIENCE WEEKIt was an exciting week for the Prep School with lots of activities taking place. The Early Years children hunted for ‘caterpillars’ made from different coloured strands of wool, then they discussed how changing the colour of the wool affected how easy it was to find them.
TEACH REX DINOSAUR WORKSHOP
STRINGS ENSEMBLEThe Prep School was treated to a wonderful strings ensemble performance this term! Absolutely fantastic playing from everyone involved.
EASTER CRAFTSOur Pre-Reception superstars have been hopping into Easter fun! From spring painting to bunny ears and pasta Easter eggs, creativity is blooming!
special person gift roomOur Prep School pupils were spreading the love on Mother’s Day.
Our pupils had a wonderful time choosing the perfect gifts for their special someone. Thank you to the Farringtons Parents’ Association for organising.
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:
* The benefits of outdoor learning in Early Years
* Building bridges: nurturing your child’s communication skills
YEAR 1 TRIP TO THE BRITISH WILDLIFE CENTREOur Year 1 class had an amazing adventure, exploring the wonders of the British Wildlife Centre! They got to see everything from adorable otters to majestic owls. So many happy faces and new discoveries!
EASTER FUNWhat a wonderful week of Easter celebrations at the Prep School! From the excitement of our annual egg hunt to the thrill of the egg roll competition and the beautiful reflection of our Easter services, the children have truly embraced the spirit of the season.
SPRING IN RECEPTIONThis term in Reception the children have been learning all about spring. In literacy they wrote about the signs of spring. They also made Mother’s Day cards and wrote letters explaining why they loved their mums so much.
FOREST SCHOOLOur Year 1 pupils have been thriving in Forest School this term! From mastering the art of tent building to safely learning about fire, they have been busy little explorers. We are so proud of their teamwork and love for nature.
YEAR 3 ENGLISH SPEAKING BOARD ASSEMBLYWe were absolutely thrilled to announce the fantastic results of our Year 3 English Speaking Board Exams! Every single pupil achieved at least one distinction, showcasing their incredible speaking and presentation skills. A massive well done to the whole class! And a special, extra-large round of applause for Mindy, who achieved a distinction in every area!
RECEPTION FUNImogen and her friends had a fantastic time in the outside classroom this term, especially running their own café. Imogen’s menu was a masterpiece! Sausage, bacon, eggs, coffee, tea, juice and even a Colin the Caterpillar cake for dessert!
FROGSPAWNYear 2 have hatched frogspawn from the pond and are enjoying watching the tadpoles grow.
Here is Ariella taking a look this term.
YEAR 4 EGYPTIAN WORKSHOPYear 4 embarked on a journey to ancient Egypt! This workshop was packed with hands-on activities and historical discoveries.
Year 7 – English Trip – Sherlock Holmes WorkshopOur pupils had a brilliant time at a Sherlock Holmes Workshop, putting their detective skills to the test.
PATRICK FOSTER GAMBLING TALKOur Senior School pupils were deeply moved and informed by Patrick Foster’s powerful talk. He shared experience with gambling addiction, providing crucial insights into prevention and mental health awareness. A truly impactful session.
VOICE BOX TALKOur Senior School pupils were engaged and inspired this term by Voice Box who gave a powerful talk on healthy masculinity, challenging misogyny and promoting wellbeing and gender equality. A valuable session for all!
FLOREAT GOES GREENHuge thanks to the Farringtons Parents’ Association for our amazing new kitchen garden! Our Floreat Farringtons Goes Green class are loving planting and painting!
ESU’s Performing Shakespeare CompetitionWell done to our amazing young actors, Lydia (Year 8) and Jacob (Year 9), for their splendid performances as Juliet and Malvolio in the second round of the ESU’s Performing Shakespeare Competition at Eltham College. Huge congratulations to them both for winning and getting through to the Regional Final.
DRUG AWARENESS TALKThe Senior School welcomed the highly regarded guest speaker and ex-police officer Dave Parvin this term to talk with pupils about drug awareness. It was great for pupils to have clear, up-to-date and authentic information from one of the UK experts.
In addition to talking about recreational drug use and addiction, Dave explored the health risks associated with vaping which presents a significant challenge for adolescents at the moment.
ORACY UPDATEWe have had a bumper term on the Oracy front with over 35 pupils taking part in no less than seven competitions against other schools including three regional competitions. This is not counting the pupils who took part in the Bromley Festival – a first for us – and what a success that was with 16 pupils entering across 14 different classes and scooping a whole bunch of medals along with some impressive silverware. Added to this our weekly Junior Debate Club has really taken off. We are now eagerly anticipating our inaugural House Debating competition in the Summer Term.
Mrs Denman
Congratulations to everyone who entered artwork for the Royal Academy of Art Young Artists’ Summer Show. The pictures showcased the fantastic talent of our pupils and the Art Department.
Fingers crossed as we wait to see if any of the entries are shortlisted for the exhibition!
DANCE TRIPA group of forty pupils and four staff, attended the Move It Dance exhibition at the Excel Centre on Friday 7th March. Whilst there, we were wowed by the talent on display. We watched a range of performances in a range of styles and took part in a number of different workshops in small groups, including musical theatre and acro. Some pupils even got to meet Abby Lee of Dance Mom’s fame! In the afternoon, the Farringtons dancers came together and took part in a Diversity workshop, where we applied our dynamic variation in the fast, street dance sequence. The workshop ended with us performing in front of some of the original Diversity dancers, Ashley Banjo, Jordan and Perry. It was wonderful for the pupils to develop their talent through being immersed in such a varied day of Dance. We are now looking forward to showcasing the pupils’ talents at the Dance Show on Thursday 8th May 6pm in Ferens Hall.
BROMLEY FESTIVALFarringtons’ representation at the first weekend of the Bromley Festival of Speech and Drama was impressive on Saturday. Sammed, Raffel and Alisha all came away with gold medals (Alisha with two!) and Sanujana, Joseph, Eva, Florence, Ethan all achieved silver (Ethan two). Special congratulations to Raffel who won the Nola & John Small Cup for performing the poem he had created, the haunting ‘Winter’s Grip’. The judge commended the quality of the public speaking in particular and said it was the highest standard she had ever seen! Well done to all and good luck to all of our pupils in the second weekend of the competition.
After significant successes in the first weekend of the Bromley Festival, we hardly dared to hope for more but they just kept coming!
Alisha Assibey-Musa, Year 12
Story telling – Gold
Public speaking – Gold
Bible reading – Gold
Shakespeare solo – honours
Joseph Bodie, Year 11
Bible reading – Silver
Sanujana Hiththatiyage, Year 10
Shakespeare solo – Bronze
Public speaking – Silver
Prepared reading – Gold
Langa King & Youki Athanasiadis, Year 10
Acting duo – Gold
Youki Athanasiadis, Year 10
Solo acting – honours
Jacob Ross, Year 9
Shakespeare solo – Bronze
Sammed Jain, Year 9
Public speaking – Gold
Harry Grange-Fielder, Year 9
Public speaking – honours
Raffel Tejan, Year 9
Poetry writing & performing – Gold & the Nola & John Small Cup
Alice Freeston & Lily Searle-Jewiss, Year 8
Acting duo – honours
Ethan Davis, Year 7
Shakespeare solo – Silver
Public speaking – Silver
Bible reading – Gold
Florence Pullen, Year 7
Prepared reading – Silver
Beatrix Pullen, Year 7
Verse speaking – Silver
Prepared reading – Gold
Ava Gray, Year 7
Bible reading – Silver
Verse speaking – Gold
Alice Freeston & Lily Searle-Jewiss, Year 8
Acting duo – honours
Evelyn Lawlor, Year 10
Folk Song – Bronze
Mrs Denman
Author Talk LUCY STRANGELucy kept the pupils engaged with her description of life in the Creative Arts industry and stories from the publishing world. Students enjoyed hearing about how Lucy was inspired in her writing by the places she had visited and Lucy shared ideas for developing creative writing skills.
“The talk was good and I found it interesting. I like the thought of using art pictures and mood boards to help with ideas and taking walks for inspiration.” Year 10
“Lucy engaged us with her story making, her enjoyment of books and the ideas we could try.” Year 9
“I thought it was an intriguing presentation, sharing a variety of methods and we could engage with the activity showing how you could create your own ideas. It shows how all experiences can help in a career.” Year 10
Year 8 PUPILs Inspired at KS3 Science Live!On Friday, 14th March, our Year 8 pupils attended KS3 Science Live at the Emmanuel Centre in London. The event featured an exceptional line-up of renowned scientists, each delivering inspiring talks that brought science to life in an engaging and thought-provoking way.
The day began with Dr Eleonora D’Elia, who introduced pupils to the fascinating world of materials science. Using a series of live demonstrations, she showcased how different materials respond to external forces and conditions, from shape-memory alloys that return to their original form to non-Newtonian fluids that behave both as solids and liquids. Her interactive approach helped pupils understand the crucial role materials science plays in engineering, technology, and everyday life.
Next, Tobi Alegbe shared his insights into the journey from school to a career in science. His talk emphasized the wide range of opportunities available within STEM and encouraged pupils to think about how their scientific interests could shape their futures.
One of the most highly anticipated sessions of the day was delivered by Professor Lord Robert Winston, one of the UK’s most distinguished scientists, renowned for his pioneering work in fertility treatment and genetics. His talk explored the remarkable advancements in medical science, particularly in reproductive technology and genetic research. Lord Winston captivated the audience with his depth of knowledge, engaging storytelling, and thought-provoking ethical discussions about the future of medicine. The session became even more memorable when our very own Carter from Year 8 had the incredible opportunity to ask Lord Winston a question, which he answered in detail, providing fascinating insights that left a lasting impression on all in attendance.
Following this, Tomi Akingbade, a passionate science communicator, spoke about the power of curiosity and the importance of making science accessible to all. She encouraged students to ask big questions and explore science beyond the classroom.
The final speaker of the day was Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock, a leading space scientist and BBC presenter. She took pupils on a thrilling journey through the cosmos, discussing her work in astronomy, the latest discoveries in space exploration, and the future of human travel beyond Earth. Her infectious enthusiasm left pupils inspired and eager to learn more about the universe.
The trip was a truly enriching experience, with pupils continuing to reflect on and discuss the talks in the days that followed. The opportunity to hear from such accomplished scientists reinforced their enthusiasm for science and opened their minds to the incredible possibilities that a future in STEM could offer.
Mrs Lee
ESU Eastern Region WINNERThis year the ESU Eastern Region invited Farringtons to enter our pupils into their Sixth Form Public Speaking Competition, an event held online for schools in Suffolk, Norfolk and Essex and – this year – us! We had three great entries – Alisha, Daisy and Imogen – whose performance in the first round was incredible. I didn’t envy the judge who had to choose between these eloquent and passionate young speakers; they chose Imogen to be Farringtons’ representative in the semi-final at the end of February.
A seasoned public speaker, Imogen romped this (or should I say Zoomed?) and on 5th March took her seat in front of the computer for the grand final. This featured speeches on topics as diverse as ‘Pain in Phantom Limbs’ and ‘Greatness’. Imogen’s charismatic style along with her humorous and beautifully structured speech ‘Science is more stimulating that the Classics’ inspired by the great scientist and classics scholar, JBS Haldane, along with her reasoned and detailed responses to questioning ensured her success. Huge congratulations to Imogen – our first grand final winner at Farringtons!
Year 12 UCAS TripOn Monday 24th March 2025, the Year 12 students visited the UCAS Discovery event, held in the Excel Centre, London. It provided us with the amazing opportunity to speak face-to-face with hundreds of experts and career advisors from across the UK.
We had a two-hour time slot, giving us the time to explore the 175 stalls; which advertised universities and colleges, apprenticeships and employers, student life, and extra information & advice. We could ask questions and get a true insight into the many options available to us after Sixth Form; whether we are considering university in the UK or abroad, an apprenticeship, or unsure of our future path, there was something for everyone.
The event was really well attended, very social and everyone seemed enthusiastic and keen to find out more about future possibilities. There were thousands of students all having acquired a variety of free tote bags and pens! A huge thank you to Ms Jackson, Mrs Miah, Mr Scowen and Mrs Allen for organising and accompanying us to the event.
Lucy Foord, Year 12
SPORTS UPDATESFOOTBALL
Huge congratulations to our Year 9 Football team! Undefeated Bromley Secondary Schools League champions! With an impressive set of performances, the team has demonstrated exceptional skill and determination on the way to the League championship. Mr Beardsmore is incredibly proud of their efforts this season.
The 1st XI Football team were crowned North Kent Division 2 Champions again for the third time with an excellent season this year, winning the majority of their games and scoring a lot of goals! Well done to all of the boys involved who have truly earned it!
NETBALL
The Year 7 Netball A Team have won the U12 Borough Tournament. This team have made excellent progress with their tactical understanding of the game and having a sound knowledge of the rules meant that they were giving away very few free and penalty passes. Player of the tournament was Ayla, who made a huge number of interceptions, showing great athleticism playing Goal Defence. All Year 7 girls have demonstrated exceptional dedication to netball this year, both during Games lessons and at netball club, and their hard work is now yielding well-deserved success.
ICEFThe ICEF Mexican and Colombian roadshows have been very positive with lots of Latin-American families interested in boarding at Farringtons. As a proud British/Colombian, Mr Palacios has particularly enjoyed engaging with agents in Bogotá. The Farringtons ethos and our success in Football were very popular in Latin-America.
nigeria TRIPA successful trip attended by Mr Palacios for the second year running. Mr Palacios met families and schools in Lagos. Farringtons was fortunate enough to sponsor sporting events in football and swimming, donating silver trophies.
GLOBAL AMBASSADORSThis term, Farringtons Global Ambassadors collaborated with the Prep School in partaking in an online meeting with a school from Uganda to find out more about their hobbies, interests, culture and school life. The pupils asked some great questions!
fairfield hallsHuge congratulations to our Senior and Prep School Choir for their stunning performance at Fairfield Halls this term! We are incredibly proud of your talent and hard work.
Centenary Tea TowelIn 1925, Farringtons had the privilege of receiving a royal visit from Queen Mary, the great-grandmother of King Charles III.
Farringtons will produce a limited-edition tea towel to commemorate the centenary of this special occasion.
You can purchase these high-quality cotton tea towels for £12.00 each via the link below. These will be delivered to school in June and given to the children to take home.
