St Gabriel’s News Feed - Junior News

Year 4 Enjoy an Action‑Packed Residential at Ufton Court

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 16:45:19 GMT

Year 4 returned from their first ever overnight residential at Ufton Court buzzing with excitement after two days of adventure, discovery and hands‑on learning.

Year 5 Residential: Adventures at Magdalen Farm

Fri, 22 May 2026 15:31:47 GMT

Year 5 have returned from a truly memorable residential trip to Magdalen Farm Residential Environmental Centre, set on the beautiful Somerset–Dorset border.

Year 6 Residential: A Week of Adventure at Mill on the Brue

Fri, 22 May 2026 15:30:49 GMT

Year 6 have returned from an action‑packed week at Mill on the Brue Outdoor Adventure Centre in Somerset — a trip filled with challenge, teamwork and unforgettable moments.

Cross‑Curricular Week 2026: Celebrating Sir David Attenborough and Our Natural World

Fri, 22 May 2026 15:20:31 GMT

The Junior School has spent the past week immersed in a vibrant celebration of Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday, taking inspiration from his lifelong mission to explore, understand and protect the natural world.

Junior Pupils Take on the Knight Frank Schools Triathlon

Tue, 19 May 2026 16:20:12 GMT

Five St Gabriel’s Junior pupils took on an impressive challenge on Sunday 17 May, completing the Knight Frank Schools Triathlon at Marlborough College — the UK’s largest sporting fundraising event for children aged 7–13.

Year 3 Explore the Wonders of The Living Rainforest

Wed, 6 May 2026 11:11:17 GMT

On Tuesday 28 April, our excited Year 3 pupils hopped onto the minibuses for a much‑anticipated visit to The Living Rainforest — the closest we’ll get to experiencing a real rainforest in Berkshire, with more than 850 species of plants and animals under one roof.

Pop Up and Play Brings Imaginative Adventures to Nursery and Reception

Wed, 6 May 2026 11:01:52 GMT

On Tuesday 5 May, our Nursery and Reception children enjoyed a wonderful morning of imaginative play as the Pop Up Play Village returned to St Gabriel’s.

Year 4 Bring Tudor England to Life With Stunning Model Houses

Wed, 6 May 2026 11:01:05 GMT

Year 4 pupils at St Gabriel’s have once again impressed us with their remarkable model Tudor houses, created as part of their History learning on the Tudor period.

Sophie Shines at ISKA British Championships

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:55:18 GMT

We are delighted to celebrate an outstanding sporting achievement from Year 4 pupil, Sophie, who competed in the ISKA British Championships last weekend.

Year 6 Create Inspiring ‘Mini Museums’ in Their Study of Australia

Wed, 8 Apr 2026 11:49:16 GMT

It has been almost impossible to choose a single highlight from Year 6’s study of Australia this term. The topic has opened up a world of striking landscapes, unique wildlife and fascinating human stories, and the children have thrown themselves into every aspect of their learning.

Year 5 Step Back in Time at Reading Museum

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:38:45 GMT

On Monday 23 March, Year 5 pupils enjoyed an exciting and immersive trip to Reading Museum, where they stepped back in time to experience life as a Victorian schoolchild.

Junior School Disco Brings Fun and Energy to the Dance Floor

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:07:16 GMT

On Friday 20 March, the Junior School came alive with music, laughter and plenty of dancing at the much-loved Junior School Disco.

Red Nose Day Brings Colour, Laughter and Fundraising Fun

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:04:34 GMT

The Nursery and Junior School were a riot of colour today as pupils came together to celebrate Red Nose Day in support of Comic Relief.

Year 8 Delight Juniors with Valentine’s Pop-Up Play

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:38:22 GMT

On Friday 13 February, our Year 8 pupils treated the Junior School to a wonderfully entertaining pop-up play, bringing a touch of Valentine’s fun and creativity to the end of term.

Junior Instrumental Project

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:35:15 GMT

On Friday 13 February, pupils from Year 2 to Year 6 took to the stage to share the results of their hard work as part of the Junior Instrumental Project. Families and staff gathered to enjoy a lively and uplifting performance, celebrating the pupils’ musical progress and growing confidence.

Juniors Shine at Young Voices Wembley

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:37:50 GMT

On Wednesday 4 February, pupils in Years 5 and 6 enjoyed an unforgettable afternoon and evening at Wembley Arena as part of the Young Voices choir.

Year 5 Maths Challenge Inspires Problem-Solving and Teamwork

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:35:40 GMT

On Friday 6 February, St Gabriel’s School was delighted to host the Year 5 St Gabriel’s Maths Challenge, welcoming pupils from local primary schools for an exciting afternoon of problem-solving, teamwork and mathematical thinking.

Reception and Year 1 Celebrate Burn’s Night in the Woods

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:36:02 GMT

On Thursday 29 January, our Reception and Year 1 pupils enjoyed a slightly belated Burn’s Night celebration, full of fun, learning, and Scottish tradition.

Year 4 Maths Challenge Brings Local Schools Together

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:36:19 GMT

On Monday 26 January, St Gabriel’s was delighted to host our annual Year 4 Maths Challenge, welcoming pupils from local primary schools for an afternoon of problem-solving, teamwork and mathematical thinking.

Year 5 & 6 Join Worldwide Wicked Singalong!

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:39:37 GMT

On Friday, our Year 5 and 6 pupils took part in the Young Voices Worldwide WICKED! Singalong, joining over 500,000 young singers from around the globe for a truly magical musical experience.

Year 1 Step Back in Time at Milestones Museum

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 11:36:51 GMT

On Tuesday 20 January, our Year 1 pupils enjoyed a delightful visit to Milestones Museum in Basingstoke, bringing their learning about the history of toys vividly to life.

Mission Impossible Day Brings CSI-Style Science to St Gabriel’s

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:39:00 GMT

On Thursday 15 January, St Gabriel’s was delighted to host an action-packed Mission Impossible Science Day, welcoming Year 6 pupils from Elstree, Cheam and Wellesley Prep for a morning of thrilling, hands-on science.

Year 3 Discover Prehistoric Wonders on Trip to Oxford

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:47:15 GMT

Year 3 pupils enjoyed a fascinating and hands-on start to their new Science topic on fossils with a memorable visit to the Oxford University Museum of Natural History on Thursday 8 January.

Year 2 Pupil Joins Prestigious Ballet Associate Programme

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 11:47:40 GMT

We are pleased to share the news that Arabella N in Year 2 has successfully gained a place on the Cecchetti Ballet Associates Young Associate programme, following an audition held just before Christmas.

A Miracle in Town: KS1 Nativity Brings Festive Joy to St Gabriel’s

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:02:32 GMT

On Wednesday 3 and Thursday 4 December, families were warmly welcomed to St Gabriel’s for this year’s KS1 Nativity production, A Miracle in Town, a charming retelling of the Christmas story by Niki Davies.

A Joyful Junior School Carol Service Marks the Start of the Festive Season

Tue, 9 Dec 2025 12:17:07 GMT

On Monday 8 December, the Junior School community came together for a magical candlelit Carol Service, filling the Sports Hall with parents, families and friends for a truly festive celebration.

St Gabriel’s Juniors Donate Over 225 Gifts to the West Berkshire Toy Appeal

Mon, 8 Dec 2025 14:31:13 GMT

The spirit of giving has been shining brightly in the Junior School this Christmas, as our pupils and families came together to support the West Berkshire Toy Appeal with extraordinary generosity.

St Gabriel’s Hosts a Fantastic Newbury Weekly News Primary School Quiz

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 10:46:06 GMT

On Wednesday 12 November, St Gabriel’s was delighted to host the annual Newbury Weekly News Primary School Quiz, after proudly winning the competition last year.

St Gabriel’s Juniors Impress in Annual Guy Fawkes Competition

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:37:35 GMT

The Junior School was full of excitement and creativity last week as our much-loved Guy Fawkes Competition returned.

St Gabriel’s Hosts a Vibrant Language Olympics Celebration

Thu, 6 Nov 2025 16:02:57 GMT

St Gabriel’s was alive with energy on Thursday 6 November as we welcomed pupils from Overton CE Primary School, Stockcross Primary School, Wickham and Welford Primary School, and Burghclere Primary School to join our Year 5s for this year’s Language Olympics.

The Junior School plants a time capsule!

Tue, 7 Jun 2022 16:27:19 GMT

On 27 May 2022, as part of our Jubilee celebrations, the Junior School planted a time capsule with a selection of artefacts to be remembered many years from now.

St Gabriel's Awarded Gold in 'Green Tree Schools Award'

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 11:22:51 GMT

We are so pleased to announce that St Gabriel’s has been awarded Gold in the ‘Green Tree Schools Award’, a programme organised by the Woodland Trust. We would like to thank Chrissy Adams for her amazing work with Year 1 which has resulted in this prestigious award. We have been awarded a plaque to display at school and access to significant ‘Green Tree’ platinum projects. This article will explain the ‘Green Tree Schools Award’ and attempt to summarise some of the amazing activities that Year 1 have been involved in to achieve this award.

Juniors Back in School

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 22:36:35 GMT

It has been a long time coming, but we are all thrilled to have all year groups back in the Junior School. There are 14 “bubbles” of pupils and staff from Reception to Year 6 and we are borrowing some of the Senior School classrooms and toilets to make this happen. The back lawn is divided up into “play zones” for each bubble to enjoy at break times, lunchtimes and lots of opportunities for outdoor learning. We are also fortunate to have acres of cool woodland to explore. The PE Department have been running sessions with each bubble to prepare pupils for our alternative Sports Day events. Although parents will not be able to attend all children will get to take part and have some fun.

There are many teaching and learning activities taking place: bubbles in Years 3-6 have been allocated a country and will be preparing presentations on the theme of “One World, Our World” to share with each other.

Our busy, happy school community is back together again.