NSPCC  Number Day

It's Maths but not as you know it!

Ellingham is taking part in NSPCC’s Number Day to enjoy all things Maths.

FRIDAY 6TH FEBRUARY 2026

The day will include Times Table Rockstar battles,‘Who Wants to be a Mathionaire?’ games, fraction frenzies and ‘Build a Bot’ activities, with all children exploring Maths in a fun, practical way.

Don’t forget to get creative and dress as a digit for Number Day on Friday 6th February. Ideas include coming to school dressed as an Uno card, a calculator, dice, dart board or even a clock!

If your child wishes to take part in ‘Digit Dress Up’, we ask for a £1 donation to NSPCC. Please use the QR code on the poster to make a donation.

Attendance

Reception

Cherry Class had a visit from Emma Haines, who is an RSPCA officer. She told the children all about her job and we were all fascinated by some of the more unusual stories she told us, including how she had to rescue 81 cats, and also climb onto a boat to help a stranded fox! We also learnt the importance of looking after all animals.

Year 1 - Transparent or opaque? 

Year 1 descended into darkness this week to test if objects in the classroom are transparent or opaque. The children shone a torch on different objects and had to see if the material let the light through. We then discussed why wood isn’t a suitable material for windows but glass is.

Year 4

Our Year 4 geographers swapped their desks for the great outdoors this week once again! As part of our Geography topic on Settlements, we headed out to the local area around Garrison Lane to see exactly what makes our neighborhood tick and to complete a professional settlement survey.

What did we find?

Armed with clipboards and keen eyes, the children mapped out the variety of land use in our community. We discovered that the area is a real "mixed bag" of activity:

• Business & Industry: We spotted a few local shops and even some light industry tucked away, proving that people don't just live here—they work here too!

• Housing Galore: From older houses to newer flats, we saw plenty of places that people call home.

• Top-Notch Transport: Whether it’s the bus routes or the nearby road links, Year 4 concluded that getting from Chessington to Kingston and Central London is a breeze around here.

• Leisure - there are things to do in our free time like visit the leisure centre, Chessington World of Adventures or local parks.

Would we move in?

The highlight of the trip was our group discussion on why someone would choose to live here. The students were quick to point out that having everything—jobs, transport,  great leisure choices and homes—all in one place makes for a "thriving settlement." Many agreed that the convenience of the local shops and the easy commute were huge selling points.

We definitely have some future urban planners in our midst!

Year 5

This week, our Year 5 tech wizards stepped behind the lens to begin an exciting new filmmaking project. The students worked in small production teams to storyboard, direct, and film their own short sequences, focusing on capturing a variety of camera angles and steady shots. It’s been fantastic to see their creativity shine as they transitioned from initial concepts to active production. 

Year 6

Year 6 this week has started writing our own Non-Chronological reports based on Darwin’s theory of Evolution. We are taking inspiration from the book Moth- An Evolution Story. In our Art lessons we have re-created some of the peppered moths using charcoal and pastels.  These will be used to create a year group display.