History - The Tudors

In year 5 History, we have been learning about the Tudors. We have also been studying about King Henry VIII. King Henry VIII  had six wives, first came Catherine of Aragon then Anne Boleyn next was Jane Seymour after was, Anne of Cleves next was, Kathryn Howard and last, Katherine Parr. King Henry

also wrote a song for Anne Boleyn called Green sleeves which was very popular.

We shall be visiting Kentwell House in July which is a Tudor experience where we have to dress up and everything is like going back into the Tudor times. We are all really looking forward to this trip!!

By Taran

The Highwayman

For the last few weeks we have been learning about the poem The Highwayman. We have written letters in the style of the highwayman to Bess -  here's verse 3:

Over the cobbles he clattered and clashed in the dark inn-yard,

And he tapped with his whip on the shutters, but all was locked and barred;
He whistled a tune to the window, and who should be waiting there
But the landlord's black-eyed daughter,
Bess, the landlord's daughter,
Plaiting a dark red love-knot into her long black hair.

We are continuing this project by writing up a storyboard, then into a longer story.

To read the full poem, click on this link: The Highwayman Poem

by Umar

Christmas Events!

• This week Year 5 are having their Christmas parties, which will be held in 5M, 5S and 5R classrooms.  Some people have bring in a CD to listen to.   We are having a dancing competition and the winners will be awarded medals.

• Year 5 did a Christmas carol concert. Some of us are visiting going to Belmont Lodge old people's home to sing more Christmas carols, we hope they enjoy them. 

• For young children there was a Santa’s Grotto at our Carol Concert last week.   Most of Reception and Year 2 visited Santa, you can see most of the pictures on our website.

By Harrison

Anti-Bullying Week 2010 - Taking Action Together

This week is Anti-Bullying week and we have been reading “There’s a boy in the girl’s bathroom” It is about a bully who sits last seat last row of the classroom.

When a new boy joins, it makes things worse for Bradley. Lots of things start to happen - bullying someone to get a dollar and Bradley gave it back for being his friend. A few chapters later Jeff goes into the girls bathroom. After school that day Colleen punched Bradley in the eye and Jeff was accused for punching Bradley. Jeff has 8 friends and dislikes Bradley. A new councillor called Carla helps to sort out some of Bradley’s problems. This story is very, very enjoyable. If your child has read it then ask them about it.


We are drawing a poster about Anti-Bullying week and later on in the week or next week we will be doing a poem. We hope everyone feels safe around school, so we are doing some work in class to talk about that feeling, and making a questionnaire.

By Umar and Charlie

What's going on at Fairlop?

This week is Anti-Bullying week, where the theme is Taking Action Together.  We are learning many ways in which to help each other when we see some form of bullying.

Friday 19th November is our Heritage Day.  Please come and support your child. You can come to watch us from 2:30pm, and the country we are representing is Zimbabwe.

Last Thursday 11th November was Remembrance Day.  We stood in the playground for the two minutes silence to remember the soldiers in World War 1 and World War 2 on the battlefields. Fairlop sold many poppies in school and raised money for this good cause.  Prince Harry placed a cross of remembrance at Lydiard Park near Wootton Bassett.

by Umar and Charlie

Dr Banardos

Our trip to Dr Banardos was fantastic we learnt of all of the history of the old dr Banardos that he had 11 children and in 1873 he married Syrie Elmslie sadly in 1905 Thomas Banardo Passed away since then he became famous for his fabulous work.

colchester zoo

Last week all of year 4 went on a visit to Colchester zoo.We all had an absolutely fantastic time,we saw an amazing range of animals including Elephants, lions, tigers, kangaroos, anteaters, rhinos, penguins, seals, white tigers, baboons and monkeys.


Thank you to all of the parents who helped to make the day so much fun!!!