Year 1s D.T. lessons this half term have been full of creativity! 🐧✂️ We designed and made our own penguin finger puppets while practising cutting, joining, and decorating skills safely and neatly. #DesignTechnology#CreativeLearning#FingerPuppets
@BuxtonSchInfo - 10 May
The sunshine has brought our garden to life, and the whole school has been enjoying it! Year 4 have loved upcycling old wellington boots into colourful bird houses ☀️🐦 #OutdoorLearning#Upcycling#Year4#EcoSchools
@BuxtonSchInfo - 8 May
Year 10 students visited White & Case in London for an inspiring insight into careers in law and business ⚖️✨ Proud of how brilliantly they represented the school while networking with professionals from White & Case and Goldman Sachs! #Year10#FutureLawyers#CareersEducation
Year 9 students had an inspiring trip to Leyton Sixth Form College for the Big Bang Fair 🚀🔬 Exploring hands-on STEAM activities and future career pathways sparked curiosity for what’s next! #BigBangFair#STEAM#FutureCareers#Post16
@BuxtonSchInfo - 1 May
Thank you to all parents, guardians & students who made our Reading Morning such a success. Attendance exceeded all expectations! 📚Proud of our prefectfor supporting younger pupils in building confidence and oracy skills
#ReadingMorning#StudentLeadership#OracyMatters
@BuxtonSchInfo - 30 Apr
Sunny days = outdoor fun for Reception☀️🌿
Building, water play, stilt walking like the Smartest Giant, and mini snack picnics 🧱💧🧺
#OutdoorLearning#EarlyYears#SunnyDays
Year 3 has been getting creative with clay! 🎨 From pinch pots to being inspired by the vibrant work of Ranti Bam, they’ve become expert sculptors.
Next up: putting those skills to the test to design and create custom house tiles! 🏠
#PrimaryArt#Year3#ClayCreation#RantiBam
On 23rd March, 10 Year 8 & 9 students took part in a practice round of the Jack Petchey Count on Us Maths Challenge 🧮🎉
Great teamwork and effort all round. Please ask them about it, as they had a great time! A team of 5 will go on to regionals soon🤞
#MathsChallenge#Teamwork
Year 2 hosted a Writing Morning for parents on 24th March ✍️📚 Children showcased their fantastic writing skills through fun activities, and parents had the chance to ask questions. We can’t wait for the next one!
#WritingMorning#Year2#Literacy#WritingSkills
Wonder Wander Club brings our community together at school and beyond. Recently, we visited a care home for chats, reading, and to share stories and smiles with the residents. ☕💬
#WonderWander#CommunityConnections#KindnessMatters
@BuxtonSchInfo - 16 Apr
🌍 Year 9 Geographers at Buxton School got hands-on last half term, carrying out EQS and field sketches around the school site. Great experience building real-world skills and a taste of GCSE fieldwork! 📍
#BuxtonSchool#Geography#Fieldwork#OutdoorLearning#Taster
@BuxtonSchInfo - 15 Apr
A big thank you to our friends at Bushwood Bees for helping us split our hive! 🐝🌼 We’ve spotted a queen cell. Fingers crossed for a new queen soon! Amazing to see eggs, larvae, and capped pupae as the colony grows! #Beekeeping
Donate to the hive here: pay.sumup.com/b2c/QYUU9M4P
@BuxtonSchInfo - 14 Apr
Today, we celebrate Vaisakhi with our Sikh community. This is a time of reflection, gratitude, and unity. Wishing everyone chardi kala, peace, and prosperity! 🌾✨ #Vaisakhi#UnityInDiversity