Netball news

Posted 24 September 2019 by Sarah Carroll 33

Our netball teams were excited to play their first competitive game of the season this week. Both the A and B team played well in their matches at LSU School and they are looking forward to the next game!

Science field trip – Year 6

Posted 23 September 2019 by Sarah Carroll 28

Our budding entomologists went on a trip to Parliament Hill Fields to learn about animal classification with a specialist science teacher from The Hall School. The children learned about the various animal groups and enjoyed using equipment to...

Brazilian music workshop – Year 6

Posted 20 September 2019 by Sarah Carroll 43

Year 6 enjoyed an inspirational workshop with Brazilian musician Marcos from the Tambores Livres arts project. The children learned to sing and play some samba rhythms in a call and response structure. They were introduced to a wonderful...

Year 2 peg dolls

Posted 19 September 2019 by Sarah Carroll 41

Year 2 have been designing and making their own peg doll characters using a range of materials, including wool, felt and pipe cleaners. The children have been bringing their dolls to life through their written character descriptions, using...

Creating timelines – Year 1

Posted 18 September 2019 by Sarah Carroll 27

As part of their ‘My History’ topic, 1 Elm have been learning to think about the past and creating timelines. The children have been mapping key milestones and events in their lives so far, such as learning to walk, starting school and gaining...

Gold School Games Mark

Posted 17 September 2019 by Sarah Carroll 41

We are proud to report that Richard Cobden has been awarded a Gold School Games Mark for commitment, engagement and delivery of competitive school sport in 2018/19. Congratulations to all of our children for their hard work in PE lessons, clubs...

Athletics news

Posted 16 September 2019 by Sarah Carroll 43

The Year 5 and 6 athletics squad have started training sessions with a coach from Highgate Harriers Running Club. The children will train on Friday mornings in preparation for upcoming cross country and indoor athletics events.

Year 4 ‘Port of London’ workshop

Posted 13 September 2019 by Sarah Carroll 48

Year 4 took part in a workshop with the Thames Explorer Trust to learn about the importance of the Thames Estuary in world trade. The children discovered that a lot of our goods (the clothes we wear, the food we eat and the resources we use) are...

Netball news

Posted 10 September 2019 by Sarah Carroll 27

Our Year 5 and 6 netball squad have started training and began the season with friendlies at La Sainte Union School. Our B team won one and drew two of their matches, while our A team won two of their games. The Camden League starts next week. ...

Music Medal awards

Posted 9 September 2019 by Sarah Carroll 25

Congratulations to the six children who were awarded their bronze and silver ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music) Music Medal qualifications on the recorder or violin in assembly today. The children were learning the instruments...

Mozart in the Garden – EYFS

Posted 23 July 2019 by Sarah Carroll 65

Nursery and Reception classes visited Kings Place to attend the Aurora Orchestra’s ‘Mozart in the Garden’ EYFS concert. The concert featured chamber arrangements of Mozart’s music and an original story from Kate Wakeling, critically-acclaimed...

Camden Active Schools Award

Posted 22 July 2019 by Sarah Carroll 30

We are delighted to report that Richard Cobden have finished 3rd place (in a league of 40 schools) in the Camden Active Schools Table. Points are awarded for successful performances in competitive sports tournaments and for entering inclusive...