A Wide Range of Opportunities 

• Gymnastics – Enhancing coordination, strength, and perseverance. 
• Drumming and Dance – Encouraging rhythm, cultural expression, and confidence through performance. 
• Cricket – Building teamwork, strategy, and sportsmanship. 
• Music – Inspiring creativity and discipline through instrumental learning and ensemble work. 
• Forest School – Developing independence, resilience, and a deep connection with nature. 
• Hackney School of Food – Every child takes part in hands-on cooking sessions each year, learning essential life skills and exploring nutrition, sustainability, and food culture. These sessions are closely linked to our Design and Technology and PSHE curriculum, giving pupils a practical and engaging way to apply their learning. 
• Competitions – Providing opportunities to challenge oneself and celebrate success. 

#TAG - The Gayhurst Gallery

 

Drama

Drama is encouraged and incorporated into lessons reaching across the curriculum, from role-playing different historical situations within foundation subject lessons, to 'hot-seating' characters from texts and 'storyboarding' through drama to try out creative writing ideas in literacy. The children enjoy these moments, free to express themselves in a different way, while the teachers can witness the benefits as children's confidence and speaking & listening skills are enhanced. Furthermore, their ability to empathise is increased, thus facilitating more powerful and convincing writing as a result. Weekly class assemblies are another chance for children to shine in often ambitious productions that showcase their learning across the curriculum. Parents and carers are invited to be the audience and are always entertained.

Wraparound care 

We offer wraparound care from 7.45am with our breakfast club.  Specialist clubs such as dance, music, languages, Forest School, Chess and a range of sporting clubs run daily from 3:45pm – 4:45pm 

Our after school clubs run from 3:30 – 6:00pm Monday – Fridays.

  

Making the Most of Our Cultural Capital 

Across each year children experience a number of trips linked to the school curriculum. Such as: 

• The Garden Classroom – Connecting with nature and sustainability through outdoor learning. 
• The Unicorn Theatre – Experiencing live performance and the power of drama. 
• The Ragged Museum – Experiencing what school would have been like in the Victorian Era 
• The Tate Modern – Exploring contemporary art and visual storytelling. 
• Hackney Museum: History of Carnival – Learning about local heritage, identity, and celebration. 
• The Tower of London – Bringing history to life through immersive storytelling and exploration. 
• Coding and Robotics Workshops – Developing digital literacy and problem-solving through hands-on tech experiences. 
• Fire Brigade Workshops – Learning about fire safety and community roles. 
• Hackney Music Singing Festivals – Opportunity to sing with passion and celebrate the diversity of Hackney through songs and actions.  
• Hackney Empire - children were recently immersed in the natural world spectacular Wildlife Jamboree with the BBC Symphony Orchestra 

   

Our enrichment offer reflects our belief that every child deserves the chance to: 

• Discover their passions and talents 
• Develop confidence and resilience 
• Experience learning in creative, practical ways 
• Take on leadership and make a difference 
• Engage with the wider world through culture, nature and community