International Schools Award
International Schools Award
St Philip's is proud to have acquired International Schools status since 2012. This award, which is assigned by the British Council, celebrates our school's commitment to encapsulating an international awareness and understanding among the whole school community. Over the years, international activities have become embedded across the school curriculum and the children regularly correspond with our international partner schools. Gaining International Schools status provides numerous opportunities for the children to learn about their role within a global society.
Sanctuary - Refugee charity visits our school
As part of a mini project examining the challenges for refugees and human displacement around our globe, Year 6 had a visit from Sanctuary, a charity based in Chichester, which offers support to refugees. The children had a talk from Waleed, a refugee from Iraq, who shared his inspirational story of difficulty and success. It was an invaluable experience for Year 6 to have the opportunity to hear first-hand, the life changing events experienced by many refugees around the world.
South African Cricket Team Visits Arundel
On Monday 2nd June, twenty children from St. Philip's Primary School, had a cricketing experience they will never forget! For an hour the outfield of the Arundel Castle cricket ground was home to four small games involving the children and the South African cricket team who are over here preparing for the ICC Test final v Australia starting at Lords next week. In a wonderfully relaxed and fun filled atmosphere, the children batted and bowled alongside some of the greats of the game like Kagiso Rabada, Aiden Markram and Keshav Maharaj. Mr. Caws from St. Philip?s said, ?The children blossomed in confidence as the South African players encouraged and celebrated their cricket skills.? He added, ?A big thank you must go to Arundel Castle Cricket Foundation who organized the event as well as the South African team.? The children were given t shirts which were then signed by all the players and provided with lunch from the Cricket Club canteen.
Year 2 'Amazing Africa Topic
During their topic 'Amazing Africa', Year 2 studied different aspects of African culture, including: making traditional tribal masks, investigating physical and human geographical features of Tanzania and creating fact files about a variety of African animals.
Year R have been learning about the Lunar New Year - The Year of the Snake.
The children have been making life-size dragon puppets, watching videos of parades, decorating snakes, painting Chinese numbers and learning about Chinese food through role play.
Madagascar School
We were delighted to receive these pictures from the school in Madagascar. All the donated school uniform was greatly received by the children and we think they look great!
Christmas Around the World
Reception class have explored how Christmas is celebrated in different countries around the world including a special Serbian tradition, where the adults cluck like chickens and the children pick up treats from the straw. They learnt about 'The Day of Little Candles' in Columbia, 'The Simbang Gabi' festival in the Philippines and 'Las Posadas' in Mexico, where people act out the story of Mary and Joseph looking for a place to stay.
Year 6 French Pen pals
Having written to their French pen pals, in French, Year 6 recently received replies. They were particularly impressed with the French style of handwriting!
They are looking forward to future correspondence.
Year 5 Spanish Pen pals
Year 5 received letters from their Spanish pen pals and could not wait to respond.
