Upper School Extravaganza

Sharing our wonderful work!

We are now in to the fourth week of the new academic year and already at Sir John Lillie, wonderful displays are appearing around school, sharing and celebrating the learning taking place everyday. Have a look at some of these photographs; <a Can you spot a display from your room? Can you think about or [...]

French Day at SJL

On Thursday at SJL it was French day, everybody was encouraged to speak as much French as possible.  Lots of classes completed various activities related to the country or its culture.  4B designed menus and then had a French cafe, as did 5D.  Below are some photographs and links to french games websites. Le jeudi [...]

Year 5 visit to Downing Street

On Monday & Tuesday 5D went on a walking tour of central London.  On both days we were able to visit Downing Street and have our photo taken outside that famous black door.  Do you know who lives at number 10 Downing Street? Have a look at our pictures. . .

Want to know what your child is learning this half term?

As you will be aware, we currently send home topic webs on a half termly basis, which informs you of the learning that is taking place in your child’s class.  In addition to sending these home on paper, we are now also extending this to include electronic versions through the blog.  To view your child’s [...]

Year 5′s Mythical Writing

Over the past couple of weeks Year 5 have been studying Myths & Legends.  We studied the features of mythical writing then wrote our own myths.  Why not have a read at our stories below. 1. X girl saves the Day – Elianne 2.The Young Angel who Defeated the Devil 3. The Magic Creature – [...]

Limericks – 5D

Over the past couple of weeks 5D have learning about Poetry and the different types of poetry.  Below are some Limericks which pupils in 5D have written. . .

Nursery

Wow, Nursery have obviously been working ever so hard.  Have a look at their page to find out what they have been doing.  How much do you think you know? Why not have a look through other year groups pages and see if you can complete the homework or tasks that they have been set. [...]

SJL Blog Competition

Competition (is now closed) Well Done to all of you who took part! For the next week there will be a live competition running through SJL’s blog.  The mini quiz can be accessed through clicking here.  The quiz contains answers related to general knowledge, maths, english, sport.  You must answer each question in order to submit your response.  [...]

Writing Morning in Upper School

On Friday the whole of the upper school focused on writing and experimented with how to improve our writing skills.  We acted, we talked, we discussed and then we wrote.  Years 4, 5 and 6 all worked together to support each other.  Below, there are two videos showing a short selection of what we did.  [...]