Year 4 Abbington
We had a great time at Abbington. We explored Abbotswoods ground and found a foxes den and bat roosts. We plotted these on maps using photos we took. We researched into various animals that live locally and made top trumps cards.
We set sand traps and saw fox paw prints. We were lucky to see videos of our fox family and other animals that live aro...
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Year 4 Stubbington Residential - part 1 of 2
Year 4 had a fantastic time at Subbington Study Centre!
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Year 4 Titanic Outcome
Year 4 had a great time presenting their Titanic Outcome to parents. It was very interactive; there were debates, newspaper articles and timelines to order. The children practiced really hard and even made working lanterns to show the parents. Well done Year 4!
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Limewood Cookery Experience
A group of children were chosen to take part in a cooking experience at Limewood on the last day of term. These children represented the school impeccably. They were respectful to the public and the hotel itself, their manners were spot on and they suppressed their excitement and sheer joy of the situation until we returned to the mini bus. The chi...
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Year 3 Testwood Lakes Trip
Last half term, Year 3 had the opportunity to 'step back in time' at Testwood Lakes. Whilst visiting the Lakes, they entered a time portal and were transported back to the Bronze Age where they met two Bronze Age characters. They spent the day with them and learnt how to hunt, build fences and spin wool. Fortunately, they managed to find their way...
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Visit to Nanaksar Gurdwara in Southampton
A group of Abbotswood pupils went to Nanaksar Gurdwara in Southampton to learn all about a Sikh place of worship with Mrs Lavelle, Mr Noyce and Miss Brunt. We had a fantastic time learning all about what Sikh people do when they go to a Gurdwara. We were given a tour and saw the holy book, real examples of the 5 K’s and also the main kitchen area w...
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PCSO Visit
Our local PCSO visited a group of Abbotswood children recently.
He read a story, explained his job and then went through the unform gadgets he was wearing. The children sat beautifully the whole time and were really engaged.
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Thank you - Donations for Ukraine
On Wednesday we emailed our school community to let you know that we would be collecting donations today and yesterday, to support the refugees resulting from the situation in Ukraine. We would like to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has brought in donations over the last 2 days. The office team have actually shed a few tears this morning...
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Christmas Cards for Hammersley Homes
The following children's Christmas images have been chosen from hundreds across Abbotswood Junior School to be included in the charity Hammersley Homes Christmas card pack.
A mixed pack of cards will be available to buy online in aid of Hammersley Homes, a mental health charity.
Well done to everyone who took part!
Anna 6LM
Ella 6AB
Erin 5...
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ASDA Green Tokens
ASDA Green Tokens Please vote online for ABBOTSWOOD JUNIOR SCHOOL!
We have been nominated to be one of three local charities to be in with a chance to be gifted £500 but we need the most votes to achieve this!
The Friends of Abbotswood will use the money to purchase activities for our newly renovated quad.
Please click on the link below and make...
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Morrisons Seeds of Hope
Morrisons Seeds of Hope The Friends of Abbotswood were given the opportunity to take part in the Morrisons initiative to give away 25 million sunflower seeds in an effort to spread hope and lift the spirits of the nation.
We decided to have a competition between the classes to see who could care for their seeds and be the "Best in Bloom."
5EH cam...
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Year 5 Paultons Park trip
Year 5 have had a fantastic time at Paultons Park over the past couple of weeks. Everyone enjoyed themselves and the adults were all impressed with how much the children stretched themselves to overcome their fears and do some of the bigger rides. What a fantastic way to end the year!
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The Friends of Abbotswood Summer Raffle
The Friends of Abbotswood Summer Raffle The F.O.A were delighted by the amazing response to our non uniform day last Friday. We received an amazing amount of chocolate, bottles and £1 donations. A special mention also needs to go to Asda and Morrisons for their kind donations towards our hamper making.
Our volunteers have been busy creating fabulo...
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