SCHOOL BLOG

Moving into Secondary - Transitioning from Primary to Secondary School is an important milestone for both pupils and parents. At The Aquila School, we believe our pupils deserve an amazing learning experience. Our teachers are dedicated to supporting your child...

As the start of the new academic year approaches, here is a little reminder that it’s never too late to pick up a book. If you want to support your child’s learning and boost their confidence in school, here’s how a little extra reading can help, especially in...

This year will certainly be one to remember! The first Year 7s of The Aquila School have shown nothing but enthusiasm and eagerness towards their science lessons. Their investigation skills and their constant questions show their enjoyment for this subject. When we...

Ensuring the spark is still there Home learning has presented us as a school, as a class group and as individuals with a unique challenge that very few of us could have predicted a few months ago. However, I couldn’t be prouder of the way my Year 3 Discoverers class...

More connected than ever As I am writing this from my new makeshift home office - I have just finished talking to my class about their weekend in our daily live registration. This live registration time, in my eyes, is the best way to start my days during these...

Children come to school to learn so many things to help them to prepare for their future. We can put these into three categories – children learn skills, knowledge and attitudes. Naturally, a significant amount of learning takes place in the classrooms – but – through...

Research shows what every parent knows – children learn better and are more focused and alert when they have slept well and have been eating healthily. This includes having a proper breakfast before school. At The Aquila School, we are pleased to be working in...

Lots of families we meet are concerned about their child’s level of English and how they will cope in an English speaking school.  This is a concern that families have all over the world, even in the UK! We know that children are very adaptable and pick things up very...

We know that starting school can be very traumatic not only for children but also for mums and dad as well. As for many families, the last three years or so have been spent learning, developing and spending many hours together.  For some children, the thought of being...