A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for the WWF Winter Wander today! The sun was shining, the company was fantastic, and our amazing Eco Warriors absolutely did us proud.

Together we raised £100 to support endangered animals and help maintain the protected habitats they rely on — a brilliant result for a winter walk!

It was wonderful to see so many people out enjoying nature while helping to protect it at the same time. Every step really does make a difference.

Our Language Ambassadors have been busy sharing games from around the world with pupils across the school. Through these activities, they have celebrated different cultures while helping others learn new languages and ways of playing together.

One of the games introduced was the strategic game Mancala, which is widely played across West Africa. Pupils enjoyed thinking carefully about their moves as they tried to outplay their opponents. Another activity was hopscotch using Roman numerals, where children practised recognising numerals while taking part in a familiar playground game.

The ambassadors also organised a competitive round of Pañuela, a lively game played using Spanish numbers, which brought lots of excitement and teamwork. Finally, everyone joined in with a well-loved jumping game popular in the UK –

“England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales…” – a playground favourite that had pupils laughing and cheering.

Our Language Ambassadors have worked incredibly hard to lead these activities. By sharing games from different parts of the world, they have helped celebrate culture, encourage curiosity, and show compassion within our school community.

Members of the GLC School Council recently visited the Mayor’s Parlour and the Council Chamber at Thurrock Council, gaining a valuable insight into local democracy in action.In the Mayor’s Parlour, students learned about the history of the borough and the role of the Mayor in serving the community.

In the Council Chamber, pupils took part in a lively debate on the proposal of a four-day school week. Sitting where real decisions are made, they confidently presented arguments for and against the motion, demonstrating thoughtful discussion, respect and maturity throughout.

We are incredibly proud of the engagement and professionalism shown by all involved.

The GLC Primary Careers Week was a truly inspiring week of aspiration, and we were overwhelmed by the incredible number of volunteers who gave their time to share their experiences with our pupils. Our head pupils worked hard to find out which volunteers the pupils were most interested in meeting and promoted the event in assembly to their peers. The children were a credit to their schools – they listened attentively, engaged fully with the visitors, and asked thoughtful, curious questions, showing real enthusiasm for learning about different careers and pathways for the future.

What an unforgettable experience! The GLC choir children had the most amazing time performing at Young Voices at The 02. From the buzz of the arena to singing their hearts out alongside thousands of other young voices, it was a day full of music, smiles and memories to last a lifetime. We are so incredibly proud of them.

The GLC Year 3 pupils stepped into the spotlight during Autumn 2 during a fantastic Nutcracker workshop with the Royal Ballet and Opera! The children took a virtual journey through the history of the company—from Covent Garden to our local community in Thurrock—and discovered the many 'behind-the-scenes' roles that bring a production to life. Highlights included dancing with professional performers and getting an up-close look at real costumes and pointe shoes. These first-hand experiences and performance clips provided wonderful inspiration for the children's writing projects.