World Book Day and Extreme Readers - 5th March 2026 6th Mar 2026
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What a fantastic book day! The children and staff all made an enormous effort with costumes and looked fantastic. The day kicked off with a whole school assembly and chance to enjoy looking at the costumes and present the winners from each class. Every class visited the Outdoor World where class teachers hid a 'book clue'. See if you can work out which books go with the clues. A great opportunity to remind all in the community that a life long love of books is key. Many of the school took part in the extreme reading competition, showing that reading can apparently, take place anywhere (even on a horse!)

Bowles Residential Trip - Year 5 23rd Feb 2026
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11th - 13th February 2026

Year R - Fire Brigade Visit - Friday 13th February 2026 13th Feb 2026
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Year R had a special visit from the Fire Brigade today. They were able to sit inside the fire engine, listen to the siren, use the water hose and look at some of the specialist equipment onboard. They thoroughly enjoyed it.

Holcaust Memorial Day - January 2026 27th Jan 2026
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Some of the School Council braved the wet weather and attended a ceremony at George’s Church for Holocaust Memorial Day. The Memorial Day is held on Tuesday 27th January, as this is the anniversary of the liberation of the largest Nazi concentration camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau. It is a day to reflect, remember and learn vital lessons from the past. This year’s theme was, ‘Bridging the Generations’. The school council worked with Mrs Goodey and read a poem called, ‘Never Shall I forget’. The message that the children took from this poem was that when bad things happen, the worst thing anyone can do, is to do nothing. The children wrote some thoughtful poems and created charcoal images of ways that they would remember what happened in the past. Most importantly they also thought about using their voice for good in the future to speak out, voice concerns and create a better, safer world. The children were a credit to the school and represented Hornbeam in a very respectful way.

Winter Woodland Walk - December 2025 19th Dec 2025
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The woodland area was transformed to create a festive walk for the children. The classes searched for clues to find the mystery word hidden in the scenes. The children enjoyed exploring and spotting things in the woodland and connected with the outside space for this activity.

Hornbeam Football 18th Dec 2025
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Various photos of our football teams at Hornbeam

Rugby Day at Hornbeam - November 2025 14th Nov 2025
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Deal and Betteshanger Rugby Club hosted a Rugby Day on the field at Hornbeam. The child had a wonderful day learning all about teamwork and important skills needed to enjoy the game of Rugby.

Year R Outdoor Learning - November 2025 12th Nov 2025
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For outside learning day the children in year R went on a bear hunt in the Outdoor Learning Area. They followed the instructions from the story ?We?re Going on a Bear Hunt? and eventually found the bear!

Year 6 Outdoor Learning - November 2025 12th Nov 2025
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Year 6 went to investigate how plants and animals have adapted over time. We then carried out some ground maintenance in the allotment area.

Outdoor Learning - Year 2 12th Nov 2025
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For outdoor learning day Year 2 went outside to look more closely at our Hornbeam tree. We then sketched our own versions of the tree in the style of Vincent Van Gogh. In Science the children were discussing what animals need to survive. We agreed that animals need water, air, food and shelter. The children then created their own animal shelters in Forest school.

Remembrance Day Service - November 2025 11th Nov 2025
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We took a group of Year 6 and Year 5 children to the Royal British Legion Act of Remembrance at the Hamilton Road Cemetery, where they laid a wreath which represented Hornbeam School.

Year 6 Grand Day Out to Chatham Snow Centre 16th Jul 2025
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15th July 2025

Year 2 History Dress Up Day - July 2025 11th Jul 2025
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Teddy Bears Picnic - Years R & 1 - 26th June 2025 26th Jun 2025
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Year R and 1 had a wonderful time at their Teddy Bear's Picnic. Lots of happy faces and well-loved Teddy Bears.

Year 6 Betteshanger Mining Trip - June 2025 3rd Jun 2025
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Year 6 had a fantastic day at Betteshanger to start their mining topic. They met a miner, investigated the life of a miner, visited the museum and solved an escape room puzzle and created art about unity and pride.

STEM Workshop - Year 5 & 6 - May 2025 16th May 2025
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Year 5 and 6 had an exciting workshop led by the RAF, the focus was on STEM (Science, technology, engineering and maths). The children had to write an algorithm for a robot to allow it to move along a path.

Year 2 Trip to Walmer Castle - March 2025 5th Mar 2025
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On Wednesday 5th March Year 2 took a trip to Walmer Castle. As part of their topic this term they were learning about The Duke oF Wellington. They went into the castle and discovered the life of the Duke, looked at portraits and importnat artefacts. Then went into the gardens to look at different tyes of flowers and plants that grew there. Fun day had by all. .

Bowles Residential Trip 2025 14th Feb 2025
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Year 5 - 12th - 13th February

Year R Trip to the Walmer LIfeboat Station - February 2025 6th Feb 2025
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6th February 2025

Year R - Fire Brigade Visit - 30th January 2025 30th Jan 2025
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30th January 2025

Chinese New Year 2025 29th Jan 2025
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In Year R the children have been celebrating Chinese New Year.  We have had a dress up day themed on the animals from the Chinese Zodiac, found where China is on a map, explored using chop sticks to pick up rice and created our own Chinese lanterns and dragons. During PE we took part in a dragon dance and then we had our very own Chinese food tasting!

Q Catering Christmas Card Competition December 2024 20th Dec 2024
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Every year the suppliers for Whole School Meals, Q Catering, hold a Christmas car competition. Over 40 schools entered. We are delighted to announce there were 3 winners from Hornbeam, with fantastic artwork. Not only have they won a prize for themselves but also a prize for the school.

Fencing Day 25th Nov 2024
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The whole school enjoyed a day of fencing.

Opening of the new IT Suite 22nd Nov 2024
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Today we had a very special guest; The Mayor of Deal, who officially opened our new ICT suite. The children have been very excited this term and have been given lots of opportunities to use their ICT skills. The suite has a workstation for each child with individual screens and keyboards. This has allowed for the curriculum to be taught at a higher standard and will pave the way for a future filled with important computing skills.

Rubbish Snooker - October 2024 9th Oct 2024
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On Tuesday 8th October, Year 5 took part in an art and Geography workshop. The workshop consists of a presentation about plastics and sustainability which touches on healthy eating, a Q&A, and an activity where pupils get the opportunity to create their own mosaics on green cloths.

Go Ape - Year 6 - July 2024 15th Jul 2024
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Year 6 went to Go Ape as part of their leavers events. So much fun had by all.

DEALT Swiming Gala - July 2024 11th Jul 2024
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The annual DEALT swimming Gala. A spectacular perfomance this morning and we went on to win. Not only are we thrilled with the result but the exemplary sportsmanly conduct from our team. A apecial thanks to Mrs Harris for organising this wonderful event.

Year 6 Kent Police Open Day in Maidstone - July 2024 1st Jul 2024
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As part of the Year 6 leavers events the children were invited to go to the Kent Police Open Day in Maidstone. Activities included a gaming bus, dog show, police tactics for arrest, prison vans and they even spent time in custody cell. the day was enjoyed by all.

Maths Week - June 2024 21st Jun 2024
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What a wonderful way to conclude Maths week with our dress up day. We have seen some wonderfully creative costumes. Calculators, number sentences, clocks and more. Well done to everyone for all your hard work, a fantastic week of learning!

Maths Week - Year 6 - 17th June - 21st June 2024 19th Jun 2024
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Year 6 guessed world records in athletic events and Year 2 measured a giraffe.

Betteshanger Story Writing - April 2024 8th Apr 2024
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A group of year 6 children attended a writing workshop day at Betteshanger Country Park, they were tasked with producing a story about mouse who lived in a mine, the story was then turned into a book with stories from children in schools in Deal. The book also includes original illustrations by an artist and illustrations by the children. The children were presented with a copy for the school in a special assembly and told that their story had been voted for as the best by the illustrator himself. He gifted the school a signed illustration which includes a hornbeam tree.

Year 6 - Trip to the St Nicholas Church 2024 26th Mar 2024
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Year 6 have enjoyed a full day of RE activities, The morning was spent in school investigating the Easter story, symbols and Christianity. Followed by an exciting afternoon at St Nicholas Church who organised a variety of craft activities which the children thoroughly enjoyed.

Year R - Fire Service Visit 2024 25th Mar 2024
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Year R thoroughly enged a visit form the Fire Services. They were given a demonstration on using a water hose, explained how the fire service help the community and shown the protective clothing. Enjoyed by all.

Walmer Lifeboat and RNLI station - Year R - 2024 8th Mar 2024
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Year R went to visit the RNLI station on Friday 8th March. Jenny and Nic, volunteers and part of the Lifeboat crew told us lots of information about how they keep people safe in the water. We saw the lifeboat and looked at what they have to wear.

World Book Day 2024 7th Mar 2024
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All the children enjoyed World Book Day today. The costumes were fantastic. There was also a wooden spoon competition and a winner from each class was selected as well as a KS1 and KS2 overall winner.

Bowles Residential Trip - February 2024 9th Feb 2024
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Year 5 thoroughly enjoyed their time at Bowles Rock this term. Activities included skiing, rock climbing, archery, low ropes, orienteering, and pool rafting.

Anti-Bullying Workshop 2024 1st Feb 2024
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The school welcomed Open View Education today to deliver a workshop around bullying awareness and kindness. Children in Years R, 1,2,3 & 4 watched a performance and the older classes took part in a workshop.

Santa Visit - December 2023 14th Dec 2023
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Hornbeam had a very special visitor today.

Christmas Fair December 2023 8th Dec 2023
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Much fun was had at the Hornbeam Christmas Fair. Thank you to parents, carers and staff for all your help and support.

Hornbeam Coin Trail 2023 31st Oct 2023
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The coin trail was a huge success. The children made a trail in the hall measuring a whopping 57 metres in length! The coins were counted by Year 6 and we raised £430 for the school.

Restart A Heart - Year 6 19th Oct 2023
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Year 6 were lucky enough to complete Restart a Heart training. They learned about healthy hearts and how to help in an emergency. They practised putting someone in the recovery position and how to do basic CPR.

Year 6 Rocket Day 22nd Jun 2023
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A wonderful unique opportunity for the year 6 children to get creative and inventive during their rocket day.

RNLI Day 2023 15th Jun 2023
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The children were visited by volunteers from the RNLI and coastguard to learn about water safety and the incredible work carried out by these local volunteers. Every class had a workshop, special assembly and a chance to meet the crew and see some of the kit and equipment used.

Betteshanger - Year 6 June 2023 14th Jun 2023
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Year 6 enjoyed a fantastic day at Betteshanger Mining Museum. They got a private tour of the museum where they were able to dress up as miners, they handled mining artefacts, experienced what it would have been like in a mine lift cage and mine tunnel, thought about pride and unity by creating banners and travelled as a miner would have as they migrated to Deal. The highlight of the day was the talk from the 2 Jims who worked at Betteshanger Colliery.

Coronation Picnic - May 2023 5th May 2023
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A celebration picnic was enjoyed by all at Hornbeam Primary School to mark the King's Coronation. The children all made crowns to wear to the occasion and we were delighted to have the sun come out and join them. To add to the fun parent volunteers supported the school by creating the 'Head in the hole' artwork. This has helped the children create wonderful memories. A fabulous afternoon to be treasured.

World Book Day & Diorama's 3rd Mar 2023
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3rd March 2023

Year 5 - Bowles Trip - February 2023 8th Feb 2023
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February 2023

Year 6 - Woodland day 9th Jan 2023
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We used whatever we could find in the woodland area to make an assault course; we then used our communication skills to share the course with the rest of the class.