Memories of 2022-2023
- 21/07/23
Final Junior School Celebration Assembly
Please enjoy the photos of our final Junior School Celebration Assembly.Read Full Story - 18/07/23
Junior School Dance Flash Mob!
On Monday the Juniors surprised the Infants with a dance flash mob. We all liked joining them on the playground!Read Full Story - 14/07/23
Reading Award Assembly
We held our Reading Award assembly this week celebrating children who have gained their bronze, silver and gold summer reading challenge certificates (Y3/4 and Y5/6), and the children who achieved 3 gold certificates this year were rewarded with a book token.Read Full Story - 14/07/23
Margaret Jude Award - Summer Term
This term the Margaret Jude Award for writing was given to Sam from Year 2 Polar Bear Class. Well done Sam!Read Full Story - 14/07/23
Year 3 Visit to Walton-On-The-Naze
Year 3 had a wonderful sunny day at Walton-on-the-Naze to land their Rocks topic. They undertook fieldwork, spotting human and physical geography features, learnt about coastal erosion and sea defences and also enjoyed studying the different layers of rock and soils in the cliffs - everyone fo...Read Full Story - 14/07/23
Year 6 Leavers' Production
Year 6’s at Katherine Semar enjoying an end of school production, Rock Bottom. Set in the Stone Age, we have had a lot of fun with the songs, groovy dances and the joke-a-minute plot.Read Full Story - 10/07/23
EY Visit Southend Aquarium
We had a wonderful time at the aquarium. The Early Years children thoroughly enjoyed seeing all the underwater animals and also exploring Dinosaur World. We also saw meerkats, tortoises and mongooses. A firm favourite was playing on the beach after the aquarium.Read Full Story - 10/07/23
Year 5 Trip to Epping Forest
Year 5 had an exciting trip to Epping Forest to land our Rivers topic. We started the day revising the water cycle before learning some geology about permeable and impermeable rocks. We took soil samples from different areas of the forest to see how this affected the ways rainfall is abs...Read Full Story - 07/07/23
Year 2 Visit Wicken Fen
Year 2 had such a wonderful day at Wicken Fen. We took part in pond dipping, bug hunting and connected to the wild. Enjoy the photos.Read Full Story - 03/07/23
Year 5 General Knowledge Quiz
Our Year 5 quiz team had a lovely afternoon with other local Schools in the Uttlesford general knowledge quiz. Our team put up a very impressive performance and came second overall. We were particularly strong on the history and art rounds - well done team!Read Full Story - 23/06/23
Year 3 & 4 Visit from Author, Joanna Nadin
Year 3 and 4 enjoyed a visit from rather fabulous author, Joanna Nadin. Joanna has published 98 books, the vast majority of which are for children and the children enjoyed hearing her read an extract from one of The Worst Class in the World series.Read Full Story - 19/06/23
Father's Day Visits
This week we have been welcoming dads and grandads into school to celebrate Father's Day. The children all had a fantastic time showing their visitors some of their learning, their classrooms and sharing some exciting activities with them too!Read Full Story - 09/06/23
Year 3 Topic Launch
This week, Year 3s started their topic, Coasts. They learnt about how much coastline there is around our wonderful country and how varied it is. They then worked in groups to make some promotional posters for coastal holiday destinations. Please watch our videos!Read Full Story - 09/06/23
Polar Bears Visit Forest School
Earlier this week, Polar Bears enjoyed an afternoon of fun and exploring at Forest School. Please enjoy the photos!Read Full Story - 06/06/23
Year 3 Trip to West Stow
Year 3 landed their final history topic of the year with a trip to West Stow Anglo-Saxon village in Suffolk, where they explored artefacts from the various archaeologic digs and explored the homes built as part of the experimental archaeology discovering how Anglo-Saxons may have lived. Ple...Read Full Story - 05/06/23
Grey Falcons at Forest School
On Tuesday 28th March, Grey Falcons belatedly got their final session to the Forest! Please enjoy the photos…Read Full Story - 05/06/23
Year 2 Royal Ball
Year 2 had a wonderful time at the Royal Ball with lots of dancing and games. We celebrated the end of our ‘Once Upon a Twisted Tale…’ in style. Enjoy the photos.Read Full Story - 05/06/23
Choir & Orchestra Performance
Katherine Semar Junior choir and orchestra delighted parents and pupils alike with their wonderful performances at the Music, Magic and Myth concert recently. The orchestra presented four pieces including the Fanfare from Monteverdi's Orfeo and an energetic performance of El Cumbanchero. The...Read Full Story - 12/05/23
Turtle Class at Forest School
Turtle Class having Forest Fun - Sliding, climbing, swinging, digging, running, hunting... fun!Read Full Story - 09/05/23
May Day and Coronation Celebrations
On Friday 5th May Katherine Semar School held their annual May Day Celebration. This consists of a May Day Procession led by the May Queen, the Green Man, his Page and two flower carriers from each class. Once the procession has circled the playground, the Green M...Read Full Story - 05/05/23
Year 3 Visit The Cambridge Mosque
This week Year 3 visited the fantastic Cambridge Mosque in relation to their learning this term on Islam. Everyone found it to be such a beautiful space, and enjoyed the architecture, art and gardens. The two guides were very informative, answering a wide range of questions. I...Read Full Story - 02/05/23
Year 5 Rounders Tournament
Year 5 had a fun afternoon on Friday playing in a friendly rounders tournament at SWCHS. Each team played two matches in their group with the aim of improving skills and tactics. Thanks to Mrs Coleman for some great coaching tips!Read Full Story - 28/04/23
Kingswood Trip - Day 3
Enjoy the photos from the final day of activities at Kingswood.Read Full Story - 28/04/23
Kingswood Trip - Day 2 (part 3)
Part 3 of Thursday's activities at Kingswood. Enjoy the photos!Read Full Story - 28/04/23
Dolphin Class at Forest School
Earlier this week, Dolphin class enjoyed an afternoon of fun and exploring at Forest School. Please enjoy the photos!Read Full Story - 27/04/23
Kingswood Trip - Day 2 (part 2)
A selection of photos showing this afternoon's activities.Read Full Story - 27/04/23
- 27/04/23
Kingswood Trip - Day 2
As you can see from the photos, Year 4 children are having an exciting time at Kingswood today!Read Full Story - 26/04/23
Kingswood Trip - Day 1 (Part 2)
More photos of our year 4 children at Kingswood - enjoying activities this afternoon!Read Full Story - 26/04/23
Kingswood Trip - Day 1
Here's some photos from the children enjoying the first day of their Kingswood Trip. Enjoy the photos!Read Full Story - 24/04/23
Year 3 Topic Launch
On Monday last week, Year 3 were visited by an Anglo-Saxon scop (story teller) in our 'mead-hall' complete with a roaring fire, skulls and candles. Aethelwald told some tales of heroes in Old English and then modern English and the children were amazed at how many words they could...Read Full Story - 21/04/23
Grey Falcons at Forest School
On Tuesday 28th March, Grey Falcons belatedly got their final session to the Forest! Please enjoy the photos…Read Full Story - 21/04/23
Dolphin Class at Forest School
Dolphin class enjoyed Forest School this week. We enjoyed exploring the forest, climbing, sliding, swinging and finding minibeasts. We also enjoyed resting in the hammock and digging for treasure.Read Full Story - 18/04/23
Year 6 Visit Saffron Hall
On Monday, Year 6 went to Saffron Hall, to hear the National Youth Orchestra perform Stravinky's Firebird! This orchestra is made up entirely of incredibly talented musicians ranging in age from 13 to 18. We were also treated to a number of other pieces which showcased the instrume...Read Full Story - 18/04/23
Easter Hat Parade
Before the Easter Holidays the Infant School held their annual Easter Hat Parade for the children. The children paraded around the playground showing their hats to their families. There were some amazing Easter hats that the children had made - have a look at the photographs!Read Full Story - 31/03/23
Easter Egg Hunt
On 29th March the children had a wonderful time taking part in the Easter Egg Hunt – thankfully the weather held off!Read Full Story - 31/03/23
Jaguar Class Assembly
Jaguars enjoyed sharing their learning about the rainforest and their time at Forest School. The performed a class song composed during a musical workshop with Saffron Hall and enjoyed demonstrating their own rainforest instrumentals created with Mrs Cass in music.Read Full Story - 28/03/23
Musical Theatre Club
The Junior Musical Theatre club performed to the infants three numbers they have been practising this term. Consider Yourself (from "Oliver") Doll on a Music Box (from "Chitty Chitty Bang Bang") Just Can't Wait to be King (from "The Lion King") What a tr...Read Full Story - 28/03/23
Year 1 Visit Boydell's Farm
Yesterday, Year 1 took a trip to Boydell’s farm. They met all sorts of animals, held lambs and kids and even milked a cow!Read Full Story - 27/03/23
Year 5 at Forest School
Our Year 5 children attended Forest School together this week. They had a brilliant time – exploring the forest with friends, climbing trees, producing bark rubbings, playing with clay, making spears from sticks and planting seed bombs. It was lovely to see everybody enjoying each others compa...Read Full Story - 21/03/23
KSI MOTHERS DAY VISITS
We are having a fantastic time this week with our mums visiting each class. We hope you enjoyed observing your child in class as well as joining in special activities with them - we know the children had a great time!Read Full Story - 17/03/23
Year 2 Trip to Saffron Walden Museum
Year 2 had a wonderful day vising Saffron Walden museum, Bridge End gardens and the turf maze on the common. They found out lots about their local environment and even learned lots about the geology of Saffron Walden and the surrounding area. They also learned why buildings in the local area were bu...Read Full Story - 13/03/23
World Book Day
Friday 10th March was a fun-filled day at Katherine Semar celebrating World Book Day. We started the morning off with Year 6 visiting Early Years to share a story together. All children also had the opportunity to share their poem with their class – it was wonderful...Read Full Story - 13/03/23
Orangutan Class at Forest School
Last week Orangutans had fun at forest school. The children thoroughly enjoyed exploring the forest with friends, climbing trees, producing bark rubbings, playing with clay, making spears from sticks and planting seed bombs. It was lovely to see everybody enjoying each other's company, having fu...Read Full Story - 03/03/23
Jaguar Class at Forest School
Jaguars had a fabulous afternoon in the forest this week. They enjoyed making camps and whittling sticks. The mud side was a popular attraction. It was lovely to see the children having such fun - lots of smiles and rosy cheeks all round.Read Full Story - 27/02/23
Okapi Class Assembly
Recently Okapi class held an assembly showing us what they had learnt about the Vikings. Please enjoy the photos.Read Full Story - 27/02/23
Year 5 Stibbington Visit
Year 5 had a fantastic day at Stibbington last week. They experienced a real Victorian playtime and lesson as well as discovering more about the local Victorian buildings and artefacts.Read Full Story - 24/02/23
Year 4 Topic Launch
Year 4 launched their Shakespeare topic by watching and taking part in a re-enactment of the famous play; Hamlet. The Young Shakespeare theatre company joined us for an afternoon of story-telling and drama which the children loved.Read Full Story