🎨 Messy, Creative, and Full of Discovery! 🖌️✨

This week, our Nursery students dived into the wonderful world of colour mixing—and what a joyful, hands-on experience it was! Using cars, paint rollers, brushes, hands, and even feet, they explored how colours blend, creating new shades and textures along the way.

Beyond the vibrant artwork, this sensory adventure sparked curiosity and conversation—from describing the paint as smooth, sticky, squishy, and slippery to expressing pure excitement at their colourful creations.

At Pattison, we believe in learning through play, encouraging creativity, exploration, and self-expression from the very start. Well done, Nursery—we can’t wait to see what you create next! 🌈👏

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💥 Science in Action! 🔬✨

Year 7 had an explosive Science lesson this week as they witnessed the incredible power of air pressure in action!

Through a thrilling experiment—heating a small amount of water in a can and rapidly inverting it into cold water—they saw the dramatic collapse of the can with a loud POP! 🔊 This eye-opening demonstration helped students visualise just how powerful air pressure is—and that it’s all around us, stronger than they ever imagined!

At Pattison, we believe in bringing Science to life through hands-on experiments that spark curiosity, excitement, and deeper understanding. Well done, Year 7—future scientists in the making! 🧪🚀

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📚✨ Bringing Stories to Life on World Book Day! ✨📚

At Pattison, we celebrate the power of storytelling, imagination, and community—and World Book Day was the perfect opportunity to do just that!

With typical Pattison enthusiasm, our staff and pupils embraced the day, making it a truly inclusive and engaging experience. Parents were invited into school to share their favourite childhood stories, transporting our students into magical worlds—from Mr. McGregor’s garden to the bustling streets of London, and even a house where everything had been eaten by a tiger! 🐯📖

It was wonderful to see our students completely absorbed in the joy of reading, reinforcing our commitment to fostering a love of literature, creativity, and lifelong learning. A huge thank you to our guest readers for making this day so special!

Happy World Book Day from all of us at Pattison! 🎉

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World Book Day isn’t just about dressing up.

Our Year 7 pupils were set the challenge of creating a visual representation of their favourite book- it could be a mood board, a book in a box or a Simple drawing.
I think we can all agree they really did excel at this task!

World Book Day isn’t just about dressing up—it`s a celebration of imagination and creativity! 📚✨

Our Year 7 pupils took on the exciting challenge of creating a visual representation of their favorite book. Whether it was a mood board, a book in a box, or a simple drawing, they truly brought stories to life in unexpected ways. 🎨📖

What’s your favorite book, and how would you represent it visually? We`d love to hear your creative ideas! 💡 Plus, check out the amazing work our students did—it`s nothing short of inspiring. Keep the spirit of World Book Day alive by sharing your thoughts and creations with us! 🌟

🎭 Pattison Shines on Stage: A Weekend of Dance Festival Success! 🏆💃

At Pattison, we celebrate the arts, creativity, and unique opportunities for our students to thrive beyond the classroom. This weekend, our talented dancers—whether taking private tuition or part of our troupes—showcased their skills at a local dance festival, and their hard work paid off!

✨ Highlights from the competition:
🏅 Nika & Paula (Academy) took 3rd place for their lyrical duet, competing against 17 other routines.
🎭 Florrie (Y2) wowed in the `A` modern section.
🩰 Harper & Rose (Y1) danced beautifully in the Primary Classical Duet, earning 3rd place.
🏆 Our Open Cabaret troupe, Euphoria, stole the show—winning gold with an incredible 90 marks!

Beyond trophies and medals, these achievements reflect dedication, teamwork, and a love for the performing arts—key elements of a Pattison education. A huge congratulations to all our performers for their commitment, confidence, and passion, and to Miss Amanda for your outstanding choreography!

📣 The performing arts are just one of the many unique subjects and extracurricular activities that make Pattison an exceptional place to learn and grow.

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🌎 Leadership in Action: Year 5 & 6 Shine in Their South America Exhibition! 🎭✨

At Pattison, we nurture leadership, resilience, and a love for learning—and today, our Year 5 & 6 students demonstrated all three in an incredible South America Exhibition Assembly!

With confidence and enthusiasm, they shared their deep knowledge of the continent’s geography, history, culture, and cuisine—captivating an audience that included our youngest Nursery pupils, senior students, staff, and proud parents. Even Paddington Bear made a special guest appearance from Peru, marmalade sandwiches in hand! 🐻🥪

Beyond their engaging performances, our students also showed their commitment to social responsibility by raising £36.50 from their food sale, which will be donated to the charities we support.

This event was more than just an assembly—it was a testament to our students’ growth, teamwork, and ability to step up as young leaders. Well done, Year 5 & 6! 🎉

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⚡ Bringing Physics to Life at Pattison! 🔬💡

At Pattison, we believe Science should be engaging, interactive, and relevant—and our Year 10 students experienced exactly that this week as they put their theoretical knowledge of electricity to the test!

Using technology and hands-on experiments, they investigated how voltage behaves in parallel circuits, first making predictions and then building and testing their own circuits. The results? A deeper understanding of electrical principles and how they apply to real-world technology and engineering.

With creative teaching methods and practical learning, our students aren’t just memorising facts—they’re thinking like scientists, making discoveries, and developing skills that will power their futures! ⚡🔌

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⛷ Building Skills & Memories on the Slopes! ❄️🏔

At Pattison, we believe in providing outstanding opportunities that go beyond the classroom—helping our students develop resilience, confidence, and a sense of adventure.

After a long journey on Sunday, our skiers wasted no time embracing the snow—building snowmen, enjoying the fresh air, and of course, engaging in the obligatory snowball fight! ❄️☃️

Monday marked their first official skiing lesson, and it was incredible to see their hard work and determination pay off. With gorgeous weather and an afternoon of skiing, every student made fantastic progress, pushing themselves to learn new skills while having an unforgettable time.

As they gear up for another evening of activities, we couldn’t be prouder of their enthusiasm, teamwork, and willingness to step outside their comfort zones. Here’s to more learning, growth, and fun on the slopes!

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