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Mini Chefs

Date Added: 04/02/2016

Reception children from Ibn Umar class had a fun-packed morning being mini chefs.  Not only did the children make delicious Magherita pizzas using fresh ingredients, but they also learnt how… Read more >


British Museum Trip

Date Added: 02/02/2016

Our Year 3 children were excited to visit the British Museum as part of their History topic on ancient Greece and Literacy topic on Greek myths. The visit was a… Read more >


World Interfaith Harmony Week

Date Added: 02/02/2016

The Olive School Hackney is marking the World Interfaith Harmony Week by reinforcing with our children and staff the message of ‘Love of the Good, and Love of the Neighbour’.… Read more >


Let’s Get Sugar Smart!

Date Added: 29/01/2016

Our KS 1 children were delighted to receive free information packs on the harms of too much sugar in our diet. Children are learning about the harmful fats that can… Read more >


99.7% Attendance Today!

Date Added: 28/01/2016

A huge well done to our amazing children, parents/carers and staff for achieving 99.7% attendance today. This is a huge achievement and in line with an improvement in attendance overall… Read more >


Holocaust Memorial Day

Date Added: 27/01/2016

The Olive School Hackney marked Holocaust Memorial Day today by releasing white balloons with messages from children including ‘peace’, ‘love’, ‘mercy’, ‘forgiveness’, and ‘hope.’ Deputy Principal, Mrs Ramjan lead an… Read more >


Democracy In Action!

Date Added: 25/01/2016

Our School Councillors worked very hard to canvass support for our proposed new school site (shown below). Over 150 beautifully written letters of support were penned by our children. A… Read more >


Class Play on 3 Faiths Forum

Date Added: 14/01/2016

Congratulations to Year 3 class Ibn Sa’d on a delightful assembly on their 3 Faiths Forum project with Simon Marks Jewish Primary School. They re-enacted how the project was conceived,… Read more >


Pizza-Making Workshop!

Date Added: 12/01/2016

Reception children from Ibn Zubayr class were mini-chefs for the day as they met a pizzaiolo (pizza chef) who taught them how to make a classic Margherita pizza. The children… Read more >



The Olive School, Hackney The Olive School, Hackney

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Olive School pupils perform at historic Downing Street receptions

Two Star primary schools performed at the home of the Prime Minister in historic events celebrating the Muslim community’s contribution to British society.

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Pupils’ love of reading aided by book scheme

Young pupils at a Hackney primary school are discovering the joy of reading thanks to a unique collaboration with a local independent bookshop.

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