This learning block West Ashland Fire Services took the time out of their busy day to visit Reception children at The Premier Academy. The excitement began as children rushed to the windows to watch the arrival of the fire engine. Fireman Sam and Jamie then visited the classrooms to speak to the children about their […]

With the school year in full swing, children in Year 1 have enjoyed attending their very first trip! Classes in Year 1 travelled to Campbell Park to experience a Nocturnal Animal Talk with The Parks Trust, where they discussed where different nocturnal animals live. As part of the trip, the children learned about different animals, […]

Recently, officers from Thames Valley Police paid a visit to The Premier Academy to give a talk to the children in Year 6 about crime and safety. Two of the children in attendance have been courteous enough to provide a detailed account of what they learned during the talk. Ella explained: The lesson was very […]

Once again we are taking part in the annual Waddesdon Manor Christmas Art Project. This year the children listened to the story ‘The Lights That Dance in the Night’ by Yuval Zommer, which is a wonderfully festive picture book. Yuval Zommer imagines the Northern Lights’ fleeting journey from space to Earth and how they weave […]

Our Year 5 children are preparing to give a live broadcast which will be seen around the world for this year’s Global Science Opera called Unfold The Universe. The song they have helped create is about the James Webb Telescope and forms one scene in this international opera which will even be seen by scientists […]

On Thursday 25th May, children in Year 3 and 4 were treated to a visit by UK Astronomy, a charity that shares space-themed experiences. Housed in a pop-up dome in Harrison Hall, the children enjoyed a planetarium experience and learned all about space. During the hour-long experience, the children looked at the constellations in the […]