Other Destinations

from The Columban 2020

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A Spectacular Prep School

Science Week

Prep 6 displayed their work at the Science Fair, the pupils saw the stars in an observatory, took part in workshops and walked the catwalk in a recycled fashion show.

Community and Spirituality

The Columban community has supported the charities Open Door and REDS4VEDS. We also celebrated Masses in school and virtually over the year with Brother Nelson.

Competition Success

There was success for pupils at the Science, General Knowledge and Maths Quiz Club competitions!

Columban Fayre

Pupils helped to run the stalls at another successful Columban Fayre, and Becket House were the winners in the Prep.

Creative Arts Week

The Prep School got stuck into beatboxing, dancing, graffiti art and creating a wonderful mural during Creative Arts Week.

Football Champions!

The Colts A football team won the Wix 7-a-Side Cup final!

Vibrant Virtual World

Pupils adapted brilliantly to a successful remote learning programme, and then began to return safely back to school.

Christmas Productions

Christmas saw the Lower and Upper Prep Nativity productions, pupils singing carols in the community, and Christmas Jumper Day in support of Home Start Herts.

Inter-House Cycling

Pupils in school and at home took part in an Inter-House Cycling Competition, cycling the distance

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Bringing Learning Alive

Learning comes to life in workshops and visits, including from the author of the Jamie Johnson football novels, Dan Freedman.

FOREST FRIDAY

PASTORAL CARE HIGH QUALITY

SPECIALIST FRENCH, IT AND MUSIC LESSONS

GREAT OUTDOOR LEARNING BREAKFAST CLUB FROM 7.30AM

STREAMED PHONICS WEEKLY SWIMMING LESSONS

Above and Beyond

Prep 1 read ‘Bear Snores On’, which inspired them to write their own stories, researched endangered animals and made smoothies based off instructions they had created! Weekly trips to the forest enrich their classroom maths learning, and activities include making patterns, counting, matching and number stories.

Prep 2 designed and made their own Viking longships, learnt about the Great Fire of London and visited St Albans Abbey.

In Science, pupils enjoyed learning about plants, wildlife, their own skeleton, the mysteries behind forces and became soil and rock detectives!

Prep 4 learnt about the digestive system, electricity, habitats, teeth (keeping them clean and what drinks are harmful!), sound pollution and made their own soundproof headphones! Prep 4 visited the Mitsubishi plant to learn about sustainability and also learnt about the Egyptians through workshops.

Prep 5 became ‘BBC News’ correspondents and used green screens and creative scripting to produce stories, including how St Albans City FC won the FA Cup! Prep 5 also developed their coding skills and created their own games. Prep 5 studied a wide range of books that have developed their analytical skills. Pupils also enjoyed creating their own imaginary lands, turning them into real books!

Alongside the curriculum, Prep 6 have taken part in cool maths games including designing theme parks and ‘Murder Mystery Maths’. In the DC Beagle Maths Challenge, Prep 6 came 1st out of 59 schools! Prep 6 have learnt new skills, including: music producing, video editing, coding and creating trainers, clothing and collages. Prep 6 are well equipped to show anyone how to do many things on a computer!