This week, Pattison School hosted the first two Arts Evenings of the academic year—and what fantastic events they were! Pupils from across the school stepped onto the stage to showcase their talents, with performances ranging from poetry recitations and piano solos to vocal pieces and dynamic dance numbers. Several of our multi-talented students even performed more than once, capturing the true spirit of creativity and confidence that the performing arts nurture.

The evenings highlighted the incredible dedication of both our students and staff. Performances featured pupils from a wide range of year groups, offering a wonderfully diverse programme that kept audiences engaged and inspired throughout. Families and friends filled the hall with warm support, helping to create an uplifting atmosphere that celebrated hard work, courage and artistic expression.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to Miss Jess, Mr Josh (Singing and Piano), Miss Sarah (LAMDA), Miss Georgia (Dance) and Miss Amanda (Singing) for their expert guidance and encouragement, clearly reflected in the quality of each performance. A special thank you also goes to Mr Hjelvik for his outstanding technical setup—his lighting and sound design once again added a polished, professional touch to the evenings.

Below are some of the photographs taken over the two nights. There is also a playlist on our YouTube channel featuring more of snippets. Do keep checking the playlist because we will be adding more videos over the coming days. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeY1QZ8qOn1snbSL2Tjzp_ytLaa2zrwyq

These Arts Evenings were a wonderful reminder of the central role the performing arts play in our school community, and we are already looking forward to the next events in the series!

Year 7 have been busy evaluating and peer-assessing their latest projects today, and the standard of work has been truly outstanding. Pupils showed real creativity and commitment, producing thoughtful, detailed models that reflected their hard work. Nihalveer impressed everyone with his beautifully crafted clay model, which he carefully painted by hand, while Amev created an eye-catching project using polystyrene. Across the year group, pupils put in tremendous effort — and their dedication has been recognised with well-earned credits. A fantastic job from all involved!

Year 5 & 6: Exploring Media, Science and Storytelling

It has been a wonderfully creative and curious week for Year 5 and 6!

In ICT, pupils have been learning about creating media through photography. This week’s focus was on camera techniques — including close-ups, wide shots, and experimenting with different camera angles such as high, low, and eye-level. Using the colours and textures of autumn as their inspiration, pupils had great fun capturing a series of striking seasonal images that demonstrated their growing technical skill and artistic eye.

In Science, our new topic on Forces began with an investigation into gravity. Pupils were challenged to design an experiment to test how weight affects the speed at which an object falls. Through careful planning, they explored variables and fair testing, quickly discovering that—despite their predictions—objects of different weights can fall at the same speed! With just two pieces of paper, pupils uncovered the real secret behind falling speed: air resistance and the shape of the object.

In English, pupils have been developing their use of speech in fiction and exploring how dialogue can be used to convey emotion. Using the famous line from Sleeping Beauty — “I too, shall bestow a gift upon the child” — they experimented with tone, expression and body language to create different moods and atmospheres. What began as a line filled with menace and mystery became a tool for exploring empathy, excitement, and even humour, as pupils brought their interpretations to life through performance.

It’s been a week full of creativity, curiosity and discovery — a wonderful start to the term for Year 5 and 6!

Eco Committee: Exploring Green Careers 🌿

This week’s Eco meeting began with the team delving into the theme of Green Careers Week, exploring how their future ambitions might help protect and preserve our planet.

Pupils discussed the wide range of green jobs available today — from renewable energy engineers to conservation scientists, sustainable architects, and environmental journalists — learning how every career path can play a role in building a more sustainable world.

As part of the session, the team took part in the ‘Green Buzz Quiz’ from National Careers Week
, discovering which eco-friendly careers best matched their interests and skills. Lucia May’s example showed just how varied and inspiring these career options can be!

During assembly time, pupils also created posters celebrating Green Careers Week, showcasing their understanding of environmental issues and their enthusiasm for a greener future. Their work reflects a strong commitment to sustainability and the school’s ongoing efforts to encourage thoughtful, responsible citizenship.