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‘Education is most important thing’ says Lord Sheikh
Date Added: 19/02/2019
A visit by a peer of the realm has inspired pupils to believe that one day they too could become a Member of Parliament or perhaps even the Prime Minster.… Read more >
Schools in harmony for Holocaust Memorial Day ceremony
Date Added: 30/01/2019
Pupils came together with a local school Jewish school to share a message of togetherness and hope to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day. Holocaust Memorial Day, held on 27 January each… Read more >
Sounds of Africa come to school with drumming workshop
Date Added: 09/01/2019
Children were encouraged to make a real racket in class – all in the name of learning about another culture. The school pupils were in an upbeat musical mood when… Read more >
Peter Pan flies into school
Date Added: 28/12/2018
Pupils enjoyed some festive fun and frivolity (“oh yes they did!”) as the school hall was transformed into a faraway island paradise for the tale of the boy who never… Read more >
Generous pupils spread festive cheer to hospice patients and homeless
Date Added: 27/12/2018
Charitable pupils are looking out for vulnerable people in the community this festive season by fundraising to help put a seasonal smile on their faces. The children held a charity… Read more >
Simon Marks 1 – 0 Olive School
Date Added: 16/04/2018
It was a thrilling game, with huge crowds from both sides. It was billed as a friendly, but the game was anything but. The first half was a rude awakening… Read more >
Author & illustrator brings characters to life at The Olive School
Date Added: 27/02/2018
Our pupils got in the mood for World Book Day with a visit from acclaimed author and illustrator Karin Littlewood. Karin visited our school, which just happens to be down… Read more >
School choirs in tune for Holocaust Memorial Day ceremony
Date Added: 24/01/2018
Our school choir is joining forces with a neighbouring school to share a message of hope at the London Borough of Hackney’s Holocaust Memorial Day Ceremony. We have been rehearsing… Read more >
The Olive School in top 3% nationally for phonics
Date Added: 06/12/2017
Pupils and staff are celebrating after our school was named among the top 3% of primary schools in England for performance in phonics tests. 98% of our pupils who took… Read more >
Olive School pupils enjoy wheely wonderful week!
Date Added: 19/06/2017
Our pupils and their parents had wheely wonderful week packed with cycling activities to mark Bike Week. We used last week (12-16 June) to help our pupils gain confidence on… Read more >