Ms Alison Hatch appointed Headteacher for Whitehall Park

“I am writing to announce the appointment of the substantive Headteacher for Whitehall Park School. I am delighted to say that Ms Alison Hatch has been appointed as the permanent Headteacher for Whitehall Park School. Ms Hatch demonstrated the vision and passion for delivering the highest standards of education for the pupils at Whitehall Park School. She brings an open, …

‘Thank You Whitehall Park’ from Food Bank Aid

“A HUGE thank you to you and your school community for your generosity during these tough times for families. Your donations were gratefully received. We are so in awe of all the parents and children for supporting Food Bank Aid. I have attached a certificate to say thank you, which you might like to share with your school community.” Charlotte …

Year 1 become ‘Plant Detectives’ on Hampstead Heath

Year 1 went on a school to trip to take part in ‘Plant Detectives’ in Hampstead Heath for their science curriculum. They walked to the bus stop, got the bus and then walked through the heath to the education centre on Parliament Hill. There, with expert leaders the children discovered common plants during a hands-on scavenger hunt. Then they learnt …

NEW Curriculum Videos

We are pleased to have added an overview video of key curriculum areas to our website. These short videos give parents, carers and other visitors to or website an flavour of how,Β  why and what we teach at Whitehall Park School. Curriculum Overview You can also visit; Mathematics, Phonics, Reading, Writing,Β  Science, History, Geography, Music, P.E., PSHE and EYFS (Early …

second hand uniform available at discounted prices

Reminder: Second Hand Uniform available

Welcome back to the spring half-term 2.Β  We are working with BPET Central Team on uniform policy updates after the Government announcement last autumn on new statutory guidance on school uniform which will come into force in September 2022. In the meantime we wanted to remind all parents and carers that the PTCA run a great website selling second-hand uniform …

National Story Telling Week and Mental Health Week

Last week, we celebrated National Storytelling Week. Storytelling is important as it develops children imagination, supports cultural understanding and appreciation, develops a love of reading and supports children’s reading, writing and speaking skills. Ms Foster organized lots of activities, including a morning journaling session and the children had a wonderful week, exploring stories. This week, we have celebratedΒ  Children’s Mental …

PSHE this week focused on ‘Mental Health’ and ‘Growth’ as part of Children’s Mental Heath Week 2022

This morning PSHE Leader Emma Taylor, shared an assembly based around the concept of tree growth (looking at tree rings) and how each tree tells its own story about the weather and the conditions in each year of its growth.Β Β However, whether the conditions are good or bad, a tree still grows a new ring. People can be like trees. Sometimes …

Orchestra Club wows with fabulous performance!

Talented children from the school orchestra, shared with us this amazing piece they had learned in just one club session! Taught and inspired by Mr Bell, our Music specialist leader the pupils proudly played to staff members at the end of the club session. We cannot wait to see what they will achieve with more lessons, club sessions … which …

Fundraising for LEGO Steam Sets for new afterschool club

We are very excited to share our new crowdfunding project with you!Β  Β We are aiming to raise Β£1,500 to put towards buying some LEGO Steam Park Sets which will be used in the Reception, Year 1 & Year 2 classes and during a LEGO afterschool club which will be run by Miss Thomson.Β Β We would love it if you could donate …