How long is a classroom table?

How tall is a window?

How wide is a display board?

Year 2 have been exploring measurement by becoming mathematical investigators.

Armed with metre sticks and rulers, children worked together to estimate, measure and compare objects around the classroom. Along the way, they discussed how to measure accurately, checked one another`s thinking and discovered that mathematics helps us make sense of the world around us.

Learning becomes much more meaningful when children can move, explore and test ideas for themselves.

There was plenty of careful measuring, problem-solving and teamwork on display as our young mathematicians put their skills into practice.

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What happens when children are given the confidence to use their voice?

This week, Springfield pupils attended TfL`s Inspiring Success Celebration, joining a small group of schools from across London recognised for their contribution to active, safe and responsible travel.

As part of the event, our children took part in a public speaking workshop, developed their ideas about road safety and spoke about how young people can help make their communities safer and healthier places to live.

The day was about much more than travel. It was about leadership, communication and learning that children can make a difference.

We were incredibly proud to see Springfield pupils representing our school with such confidence, thoughtfulness and enthusiasm.

Congratulations to everyone involved in earning this recognition.

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History is not just about remembering dates.

It is about understanding how people, events and decisions connect across time.

Year 4 have just begun their Tudor history unit by exploring the Tudor monarchs and building a timeline of the dynasty. As they worked, children compared reigns, discussed succession and began to piece together the story of a period that shaped England for generations.

By physically constructing the timeline themselves, children could see patterns, ask questions and make connections that are much harder to spot when dates are simply written on a page.

At Springfield, we want children to think like historians: curious, analytical and able to place events within a wider story.

Because understanding the past starts with understanding how it fits together.

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There is something special about food you`ve made yourself.

Recently, Year 2 became chefs for the afternoon. Before making their wraps, they designed their own healthy meal and thought carefully about the ingredients they wanted to include.

Then came the practical challenge.

Children washed vegetables, practised safe cutting techniques, prepared ingredients and assembled their own wraps from a colourful selection of fresh foods.

Along the way, they learned far more than how to make lunch.

They developed independence, practised fine motor skills, made decisions about healthy eating and discovered that trying something new can be much easier when you`ve helped to prepare it yourself.

One of the best moments was seeing children proudly sharing their creations with friends and explaining why they had chosen particular ingredients.

Learning is often at its most memorable when children can see, touch, create and taste the results for themselves.

And judging by the empty plates, the wraps were a success too!

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Rain doesn’t stop play at Springfield.

In fact, sometimes it makes play even better.

Today brought puddles, reflections, raindrops and plenty of opportunities to explore the world a little differently.

At Springfield, we want children to spend time outdoors in every season. We know that running, building, climbing, noticing, investigating and imagining are all important parts of childhood.

That’s why we’ve invested in a full class set of waterproof jackets and dungarees for our Nursery children this year. It means that a rainy forecast doesn’t mean staying indoors. It means putting on the right clothing and heading outside.

Children learn a great deal from experiences that cannot be recreated in a classroom. The sound of rain on a hood. The patterns made by raindrops in a puddle. The excitement of discovering how the playground changes when the weather changes.

We want our children to develop confidence, resilience, curiosity and a connection to the natural world.

Sometimes that starts with something as simple as a puddle.

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"I disagree."

Two words that can cause problems almost anywhere...

Unless you`re in Year 2.

This week, our Year 2 children put The Highway Rat on trial. Half the class became the prosecution. Half became the defence. Their task was simple: decide whether the Highway Rat was guilty and what should happen next.

What followed was thoughtful, funny and surprisingly sophisticated.

Children listened carefully to one another, built on ideas, challenged arguments respectfully and searched the text for evidence to support their thinking. Some argued that the Highway Rat deserved punishment. Others believed he should be given a second chance.

Nobody was allowed to win simply by speaking the loudest.

Instead, children learned how to listen, explain, question and justify their views.

At Springfield, we want children to become confident readers and writers. We also want them to become confident thinkers. That means creating classrooms where discussion matters and where children learn that changing your mind, considering another perspective and disagreeing respectfully are all important parts of learning.

The best part?

By the end of the lesson, several children had completely changed their position after hearing the arguments of their classmates.

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Year 1 have been exploring colour, texture and creativity outdoors, inspired by the work of Andy Goldsworthy.

Using beetroot, blackberries, avocado and natural materials collected from our forest area, children experimented with making their own natural dyes and marks on fabric. Alongside developing artistic techniques, the activity encouraged careful observation, collaboration and curiosity about the natural world around them.

At Springfield, outdoor learning is not an “extra”. It is part of how children think, create, communicate and learn together. 🌿

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Year 4 spent part of this week exploring London’s “Wild City” with the brilliant team at EcoActive. 🌿

Children discovered that London is home to one of the world’s largest urban forests and explored what biodiversity means in a city like ours. Across the day, they investigated minibeast habitats, searched for wildlife, created seed balls for wildflowers and took to the water in canoes to experience the local environment from a completely different perspective.

This is the kind of learning that stays with children. It builds curiosity, teamwork, confidence and a deeper understanding of the world around them. From carefully observing insects and habitats to paddling together on the water, children were learning through direct experience: asking questions, solving problems and noticing things they might otherwise miss.

Outdoor learning at Springfield is not an “extra”. It is a vital part of how we help children become thoughtful, capable and connected learners.

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