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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Book Day 2021

Amazing effort from the staff for Abbotswood Book Day!
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Blue Peter Green Badge - Elle in 5EH

We are very proud of Elle in 5EH who has recently earnt her Green Blue Peter Badge for creating an Eco-Garden!
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Y5 Topic Outcome - I am Malala

Year 5 Topic Outcome - I am Malala 5AP and 5KP had a debate and read newspaper articles to each other from a distance for their outcome today. Both classes displayed their art work It was fantastic to see them making use of the newly resurfaced quad in the sunshine too! Fantastic work year 5!
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Art at Abbotswood

In Year 5 We have been looking at the artist Ted Harrison and how he uses tints of colour. Year 5 have created landscapes in the style of his work. In Year 4, we have been looking at perspective. Mrs White was particularly impressed by Jackson. Incredible use of vanishing point and horizon line, he took great care in his presentation!
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5JD Islamic Art Mosaics

5JD have been working on their Islamic Art mosaics this week.
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The 'Other' Quad makeover

Over the Easter holidays we were delighted to finally have the 'other' quad makeover completed. We now have another fantastic outside space to match the one we had done last summer. We can use this for activities with the children and staff. It has been an absolute delight to see LSAs and children using it today, to play in sun! The quads are a re...
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Y6 - World War 2 Hook Day

Year 6 have spent another day immersed in our topic of World War 2. Today, we were very lucky to be able to see a WW2 vehicle, which was used to transport troops during the D-Day landing. We spent the morning sketching the vehicles, ready to make our own later on this term!
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