There was a huge cheer as Grayson was announced as our May King and Hattie as our May Queen! These two will have the prestigious role of leading the May Fair parade and being officially crowned during the festivities. It was really lovely to see the genuine joy and support from all the children as they celebrated their peers. 🌸👑

From the smallest hands to the biggest honours, our school heritage is full of inspiration—and our new Monarchs are ready to make the most of every royal moment! 💛

The project reached a lovely conclusion as our designers turned into teachers, sharing their finished models with the younger pupils across the school. It was wonderful to watch Class 4 explain the mechanics behind their swings, roundabouts, and ramps, while the younger children were fascinated to see the miniature playgrounds in action. 🛠️🎡

From inclusive thinking to creative engineering, the world of design is full of inspiration—and our pupils are making the most of every moving part! 💙

The day reached a thrilling conclusion with a whole-school exhibition on the playground. Our KS2 riders took to the ramps to showcase their new skills, performing stunts that left the rest of the school cheering in amazement. It was a fantastic display of how much can be achieved in just one day with the right coaching and a bit of bravery! 💨🏆

From learning to fall safely to landing that first trick, the world of sport is full of inspiration—and our pupils are making the most of every stunt! 💙

It was wonderful to see such a great turnout in the hall, and the children rose to the occasion with a lovely, high-energy performance. From tectonic shifts to atmospheric wonders, it was a fantastic showcase of everything they have learned in their Spring term topics. ❄️⚡🌍

The power of nature is full of inspiration - and Class 3 are making the most of every dramatic moment! 💙

It was a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the season’s message and foster a sense of togetherness.

From the youngest in Class 1 to our oldest pupils, every class performed with remarkable care and confidence. It was great to see their faces light up as they sang for such a supportive audience. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for this special service; your presence made the morning feel truly celebratory and bright. 🌸⛪🎤

The excitement continued with a school-wide 'Where’s Wally?' hunt and a successful book swap, allowing everyone to take home a new adventure to discover. A huge thank you to Mrs Chandler for her incredible work in organising such a fantastic range of events—her efforts truly brought the magic of literacy to life! 🐻📖🔦

The world of stories is full of inspiration—and our pupils are making the most of every page!

As part of their Science curriculum, the children explored our grounds to identify the first signs of the new season. It was fantastic to see their careful observation skills in action as they spotted early buds and emerging growth across the site.

This practical session provided a wonderful opportunity for the children to connect their classroom learning with the natural world. Thank you to the Class 2 team for facilitating such an engaging outdoor activity.

A perfect way to welcome the change in seasons!

The children worked brilliantly together, tackling a series of complex mathematical problems with great focus and collaboration. It was wonderful to see them applying their skills so effectively and representing the school with such confidence.

We are very proud of their efforts and look forward to hearing the final results. Thank you to the Class 4 team for coordinating their participation in this challenging event.

The highlight was the start of our new hedge planting project. The children worked hard to settle the saplings into the soil, learning about local ecology along the way. Our staff team also led by example—see if you can spot some familiar faces with their spades in the photos!

To kick off our World Book Day celebrations a day early, every class took part in a fantastic dance workshop with the West End in Schools team. It was great to see the children translate the classic story of Pinocchio into movement, building their confidence and expressive skills with every scene.

A huge thank you to our visitors for such a high-energy start to our literary festivities—the children’s creativity really took centre stage! 🌟

The final scores were nail-bitingly close. A special mention must go to the Yellow House, who showed fantastic determination and missed out on the top spot by a tiny margin of only 34 points!

However, there can only be one winner. With a staggering 1,832 points, the winning house is… the Blues! 🏆 Not only did they send in the most photographs, but they also had the highest percentage of students participating.

Huge congratulations to our Blue House members. We look forward to organising your reward of a non-uniform, Chromebook,  film afternoon!

Thank you to everyone for making this such a brilliant school community event.

To complement our Science learning on Rocks and Soils, the children observed and sketched various fossils, including Mary Anning’s impressive ichthyosaur. They were all struck by the sheer scale of these ancient creatures.

As part of their Geography topic, ‘Extreme Earth,’ the children also experienced a simulated earthquake and participated in a Volcano and Earthquake workshop. It was fantastic to see Wren demonstrate a seismometer and Franklin trigger the eruption of an effusive volcano. 🌋

Thank you to the Class 3 team (and our wonderful parent helpers) for facilitating such an enjoyable and memorable day. A brilliant way to bring the curriculum to life!

Armed with spoons made of different materials, butter, buttons, and stopwatches, the children planned and conducted their own experiments to see which materials conducted heat the fastest. It was fantastic to see their careful observations and precise timing throughout the investigation.

Their engagement in planning a fair test created a wonderful learning atmosphere. Thank you to the Class 4 team for facilitating this hands-on session. A brilliant practical science lesson!

Working in teams named after school subjects, the children had to hunt for jigsaw pieces by solving various division problems. This challenge required them to divide by all numbers between 2 and 9, with the added complexity of searching for answers with very specific remainders.

It was fantastic to see the children's determination and collaborative spirit throughout the session. The competition was incredibly close, with Team ‘Science’ and Team ‘Art’ completing their puzzles within seconds of each other!

A brilliant way to bring mathematics to life.

These latest photos highlight our 'Local Legends' visiting the library, the very popular 'Snack and Story' challenge, and pupils creatively matching book covers to their House colours. It is fantastic to see the children exploring their local community and their own bookshelves with such enthusiasm.

We are also delighted to see the staff team getting involved! See if you can spot some familiar faces reading in forts, with their pets, or even braving the outdoors with a good book. 🐾 🔦

Thank you to everyone for your continued participation as you work toward house points and prizes, including stickers, stationery, and books. It is a wonderful way to celebrate reading!

While we are only sharing a few photos today, we have been delighted to receive entries for all sixteen boxes! These particular images highlight our pupils enjoying Flashlight Friday, Audio Adventures, Guest Readers, and Graphic Greats.

It is fantastic to see the children's enthusiasm for reading in such creative ways. Along with earning House points, the children are working hard to win stickers, stationery, and books for their efforts.

Thank you to everyone for participating and to the team for coordinating such a successful competition.

The children took on the role of historians to debate the reliability of the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles, exploring why it is a vital source of evidence and why certain parts must be taken with a ‘pinch of salt.’ This level of source interrogation was fantastic to see.

To visualise the complex history of the period, the children also created a physical family tree of Edward the Confessor using string and paper. This helped them trace the fascinating links between Viking and Saxon lines, illustrating how they were often half-brothers.

Thank you to the Class 4 team for bringing such a complex period of history to life through these engaging, practical sessions.

After turning off the lights, the children used torches to investigate how shadows are formed, carefully drawing around the shapes they produced. It was fantastic to see their curiosity and focus throughout this practical session.

Thank you to the Class 1 team for facilitating such an engaging activity. A brilliant way to bring science to life!

The children met with Reverend Michelle to ask some ‘big’ questions, ranging from their current topic, "What kind of King is Jesus?", to the origins of the church and how we know God hears us. It was fantastic to see the children thinking so deeply and engaging with such complex ideas.

Thank you to Reverend Michelle for her time and to the Class 4 team for facilitating such an insightful visit.

A wonderful opportunity for reflection!

There was lots of laughter, audience participation, and excitement throughout, making it a truly memorable experience for everyone. A wonderful treat and a brilliant way to bring the magic of theatre into school.

It was lovely to see so many smiles and moments of laughter across the school, making it a perfect end to a very full and festive day. 🎄✨

To top it all off, Father Christmas even popped in for a visit, much to the delight of the children! 🎅✨ A lovely festive moment for everyone to enjoy. Thank you to all who helped make the day so memorable.

The performance was full of energy, humour, and excellent teamwork, and it was wonderful to see the children’s confidence and creativity shine on stage. A great production and a thoroughly enjoyable watch — well done to everyone involved!

A meaningful start to the day, and a lovely opportunity to pause, reflect, and celebrate as a school community.

We were delighted to welcome parents to join our youngest pupils as they beautifully sang and retold the story of the Nativity. Their performance created such a special and heart-warming atmosphere for everyone involved.

It was fantastic to see the children's joy and confidence grow as they participated alongside their families. Thank you to all the parents for joining in and to the Nursery team for guiding this lovely collaborative event.

A perfect festive treat!

The performance featured some beautiful singing, notably from our 'star' vocalists, and impressive, confident acting from all the children involved. It was a well-executed production that really made everyone feel festive.

A huge well done to the children for their fantastic work, and thank you to the staff for guiding them so wonderfully. This performance was a great success and a wonderful way to begin our festive celebrations.

Despite a little rain at the end, the stalls were brilliant, offering lots of games, delicious homemade treats, and even the chance to meet Father Christmas himself! 🎅 The children had a wonderful time participating in various activities, from decorating salt dough decorations to trying their luck at the teddy tombola.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and made this event a memorable celebration of our school community. Your support means the world to us, and we are grateful for the hard work of our volunteers who helped make this event possible.

A special shoutout to Megan, who, with her impressive height, placed the star on top! It was delightful to see our oldest pupils making last-minute attempts to grow a little taller overnight, all in the spirit of making our tree shine brightly! 😄

It’s wonderful to see our students engaging with their learning in such a hands-on way! What a fantastic way to connect classroom knowledge with the world around them!

A big thank you to Tring Park for making this experience so memorable! 🎭❤️

A huge thank you to all the parents for your support, making these enriching experiences possible for our children. We can’t wait to see what they create next! 🌟

With fantastic leadership from our captains, clever play across the court, and plenty of smiles all round, the team really demonstrated the Aldbury spirit. 🧡 Well done to everyone — and a huge thank you to St Barts for a fun and friendly match. We can’t wait for the next one! 💪

They began by spelling out simple words and phrases, before moving on to cracking codes and sending long-distance messages.

Who needs a mobile phone when you have semaphore! 📡💬

The children also experienced what school was like in the past (including the rather strict consequences! 😬).

A fantastic day of hands-on history and learning for everyone! 🌟

Every house gave it their all, making it a super tough decision:

💛 Yellows kicked things off with an energetic Let’s Twist Again

💙 Blues followed with a wonderful story song about A Mouse and a Lion

💚 Greens rocked out with Rockstar

❤️ And the winners — Reds — got everyone clapping along with their joyful rendition of Happy!

Well done to all our talented performers — such a brilliant celebration of music and teamwork! 🌟🎶

A real highlight was a special singing performance by our youngest class, which brought lots of smiles! 🌟

Thank you to everyone who came along to share in our learning. 💛

Classes 2, 3 and 4 now have brand-new sets of books to explore, with so many roads to choose from — humour, classics, sci-fi and more! 🚗✨

A huge thank you to FOAS for funding these wonderful resources and helping to keep reading a fun and inspiring adventure for everyone. ❤️📖

We were really proud of the generosity from our families — donations for DENS were plentiful and will make a real difference to those in need. 💛

A huge thank you to everyone who contributed and joined us in celebrating this special time of thankfulness. 🙏🍂

The children loved having a go at tricks and skills — and there were plenty of smiles and laughter along the way. A highlight of the day had to be our always-active Mrs Nocera, who amazed everyone by balancing a football on her back while completing a push-up with ease! 👏🔥

They discovered:
⛪ The Church
🏛️ The Memorial Hall
🛍️ The Shop
🌿 The Pond
🏫 And of course, found their way back to school!

Well done, Class 1 — true adventurers and geographers in the making! 🌟✨

• Class PowerPoints for each year group

• The Headteacher’s welcome presentation

For your convenience, all presentations are attached as PDF documents so you can view them at any time.

We hope these resources help you feel fully informed and connected to your child’s learning this year.

Afterwards, Class 3 stayed behind to explore some of their BIG questions linked to their RE topic “What is it like to follow God?” 💭

The children showed wonderful curiosity and thoughtful reflection, asking some real head-scratchers such as:
🌱 Which came first – the tree or the seeds?
❓ Who created God?

We are so proud of the way they engage with faith, ideas and wonder — living out our vision to “live life in all its fullness.” ✨

This year’s captains are already proving themselves to be excellent choices and will make amazing role models for their houses. 💫

👏 Congratulations to: Florence, Megan, Ruby and Will!

Their very first duty? Announcing the weekly House Point totals — a tradition that always brings great excitement! 🏆

This week has been all about:

✔️ Settling into routines

✔️ Refreshing our rules of Respect, Responsibility and Friendship

✔️ Reflecting on how we can all live out our school vision — to live life in all its fullness.

We’re so proud of how everyone has begun the year — here’s to an exciting term ahead! 💫

Although I haven’t been at the school as long as our leavers, I’ve had the joy of spending three wonderful years with them. And what a group they are — full of kindness, humour, determination and heart.

You’ve each brought something special to our school, and it’s been a privilege to watch you grow. 💙

From the opening scene to the final bow, the children wowed us with their acting, singing and storytelling. There were brave solo performances, brilliant comic timing, and some truly clever staging that brought Victorian London to life on stage. The audience were captivated throughout, and the proud smiles said it all!

A huge thank you goes to Mrs Chandler, our director extraordinaire, whose creativity, patience and enthusiasm helped bring the whole production together. And of course, a massive well done to all the children — your confidence, teamwork and sheer joy in performing made this a production to remember.