Downe Primary

A small and friendly Primary School within the London Borough of Bromley.

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Oak class learnt about the history of transport in London and how the railway has impacted people's lives during our visit to the Transport Museum. The children all asked lots of thoughtful questions and were praised by the museum staff for being so curious!

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Our Year 6 pupils have completed their SATs – and we couldn’t be prouder!

You are incredible. These tests do not define you – your kindness, creativity, humour, teamwork, and individuality are what truly make you special.

Enjoy the rest of the term – you’ve earned it!

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At Forest School, Willow and Sycamore Classes got creative with negative image artwork! Using natural materials, spray bottles, and paint, they revealed stunning silhouettes by layering, spraying, and lifting. #OutdoorLearning #ForestSchool #CreativeKids

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Today as part of Cedar class' Science learning, our young scientists investigated how to make a bulb shine brighter or dimmer by changing the components in a circuit. Lots of curiosity, teamwork, and “lightbulb moments”! #ScienceInAction #ElectricityExplorers #STEMlearning

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Willow Class have been loving our focus text this week: There's a Dragon in Your Book by Tom Fletcher! We've been exploring fiery adventures, using our imaginations, and hunting our dragon around school!

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Oak Class became curious today! They used the computers to dive into how different types of islands are formed — from volcanic eruptions to coral reefs and tectonic activity.

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Congratulations to all the pupils of Downe Primary School that attended the Cross Country event in Crystal Palace, you represented the school excellently!

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This week, we’ve been celebrating Neurodiversity Week, embracing the wonderful ways our brains work differently and recognising the value each of us brings to our school community.

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🎉 What a fantastic World Book Day celebration at Downe Primary School! 🌟 Our incredible Reading Picnic brought together parents and pupils, all coming together to support the joy of reading. 📖💙 Thank you to everyone who joined and made this event so special! #WorldBookDay

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Huge congratulations to the Downe Primary School Netball Team for winning 3 out of 4 games at the academy tournament. The kids had an amazing time and showed incredible teamwork. A big thank you to The Pioneer Academy for organizing such a fantastic event! 💙 #Teamwork #Netball

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Transforming our primary school playground into a thriving #WildlifeHaven! 🦋🌼 Encouraging curiosity, conservation & outdoor learning by creating a space for birds, bugs & biodiversity. Let’s inspire the next generation of nature lovers! 🌍💚 #OutdoorLearning #WildlifeEducation

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Introducing the completed Sensory Outdoor Area at Downe Primary School. This is an incredible addition to the offer we can provide our pupils and we cannot wait to share the area with them next week! We now have two fully developed outdoor areas! #downe #outdoorlearning #sensory

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What a fabulous morning we had for Charles Darwin Day today! Pupils took part in 3 different Darwin inspired investigation on the field and they were all actively engaged in learning. Quote of the morning "Charles Darwin must have had so much fun if this is what he did!"

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I truly am the luckiest Head of School. Have an incredible half term everyone #Downe #Bromley

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Sycamore class are becoming Bee Bot experts! By designing their own maps, the children have explored key concepts like directions, spatial awareness, and logical reasoning—all while having lots of fun!

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🧪💨 Oak Class have been exploring the properties of gas!
We dropped an effervescent tablet into water to see if it could create gas and blow up a balloon.
We also timed how long it took to smell Mrs. Sharpe’s perfume to see how gases move through the air! #ScienceFun

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🥤 Oak Class turned into mini scientists today, experimenting to discover what makes the frothiest milkshake! 🧪✨ Lots of fizz, foam, and fun as they tested different ingredients. 🥛 #Science #STEM #MilkshakeMadness #OakClass

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🚀 Sycamore Class had a blast coding with Bee-Bots in their computing lesson today! 🐝💻 Learning sequencing, algorithms & debugging through hands-on fun. Future coders in the making! 🔥 #Computing #Coding #BeeBots #STEM

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The students of Cedar Class have been diving into the world of myths and legends! 🐉🗡️ From daring heroes to mystical creatures, their creativity knows no bounds. Have a look below for stories that will leave you in awe! #MythsAndLegends #CreativeWriting #downe

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Have you ever wondered if all liquids freeze the same way? It’s a common assumption that liquids just turn to ice when frozen - the truth is far more fascinating. In Oak class's experiment they explored how different types of liquids behave when exposed to freezing temperatures.