Hitcham's Blog

The day I floated over Framlingham

2026-04-24T12:21:00.000+01:00

We had a real treat in assembly today! As part of our literacy‑based curriculum, every class across the school has contributed a chapter to our very own school book, The Day I Floated Over Framlingham. We listened as each teacher proudly read their class’s chapter, and it was wonderful to see the excitement and joy on the children’s faces as they realised they had become authors themselves.

(PS - if anyone knows of anyone who could help us print an illustrated version - please get in touch - it would be so exciting for the children to see their work published).

Hooray for Spring!

2026-03-20T17:02:00.000+00:00

Key Stage 1 had a wonderful morning supporting each other in their poetry competition today.

Each class performed a spring themed poem beautifully, with admirable confidence, clarity and obvious enjoyment.

Well done to our winners, Class MB. We are very proud of you all!

Chicks at SRH

2026-03-06T15:02:00.004+00:00

What a busy few days we've had. SRH have welcomed nine beautiful chicks. The children across the school have been fortunate enough to watch the chicks hatch and observe them as they have dried out and fluffed up. They have been mesmerised ever since. As scientists, it has been the perfect opportunity to discuss life cycles, understand how to take care of animals and what they need to thrive.

How EGG-citing!

2026-03-03T16:11:00.000+00:00

To celebrate our upcoming book 'The Odd Egg', Key Stage 1 have welcomed some egg-cellent visitors. Watch this space for some egg-ceptionally cute updates. Thank you to The Friends for providing us with this egg-citing opportunity. 😀🥚🐣🐤

Wonderful Nativity Week

2025-12-12T12:00:00.011+00:00

What a delight we have had all week, with every Foundation & Key Stage 1 class performing their individual Nativities, not just once but twice! Each afternoon we have had the dress rehearsals to the other children and then each morning the parents & grandparents have come along to watch.

Here is a snapshot of a few photos from each Nativity, but do take a look on our website gallery page to see some more: Framlingham Sir Robert Hitcham's CEVA Primary School - Photo Galleries

Stars shine out in the church

2025-12-09T14:38:00.004+00:00

Every class contributed to the wonderful display of stars in the church. We all enjoyed making one and they look stunning.... do check them out when you visit the church to see our beautiful tree that our eco club decorated too.

Children in need sale

2025-11-18T14:47:00.008+00:00

School council and Eco council did an amazing job with the toy and book sale in aid of Children in Need. We were grateful for the toys, books, jigsaws, boxed games, dressing up toys and soft toys which we received.

Thank you to everyone for your donations and for those of you bought toys and made donations to a very well worth cause. We raised £259.72.

KS1 Seasonal Activities

2025-11-14T14:30:00.000+00:00

KS1 have been keen scientists learning about the seasons and displaying their knowledge through art. As artists, they have used printing, painting, drawing and collage skills to create images to depict spring, summer, autumn and winter. Some of the Year 2 children used seasonal vegetables to make pumpkin soup which all of the children enjoyed tasting.

Wow...what a performance!

2025-11-07T12:45:00.001+00:00

We were given a wonderful treat by our musicians from all year groups in our music assembly. The children from across the school performed solos and in groups and it was so lovely to see some of the older children playing their instruments so eloquently and seeing how much progress they have made whilst they have been learning their instruments. Many children have continued with music lessons following the class music lessons and are playing their instruments fluently.

We listened to recorders, clarinet, piano, guitar, boom-wackers and violins. We also heard some lovely singing from the year 5 and 6 choir under the direction of Mrs Johnson; the year 4 who are off to Snape to sing soon, and some duets and solos from other KS2 children.

It truly was so wonderful to see the confidence shown and shared by all the performers.

DR - Worm Experiment

2025-11-06T21:11:00.007+00:00

This week, Class DR transformed into brilliant scientists. We gathered the materials to create 6 different habitats. Then we searched long and hard to find 30 wiggly worms. We put the worms into the middle of the tray and made predictions about which habitat the worms would prefer. We left the worms over night. The next morning we discovered the worms had all chosen their favourite habitat. Ask your child about what we discovered...

Lego Creations in MB

2025-10-22T08:20:00.002+01:00

On Monday morning, Class MB had a creative morning making 100 Lego models for the Hitcham's Hundreds. The class worked as a team to complete the task. The children thoroughly enjoyed using their imagination and building skills to create some very detailed and complex models. Well done MB and thank you to all the families that have sponsored their child.

Hitcham's Hundreds - 100 pieces of Art

2025-10-21T16:54:00.004+01:00

Class JT have really enjoyed being artists and taking part in all the activities.

Creativity is at the heart of our learning, and we hope you enjoy looking at what we have created.

Hitcham's Hundreds in Class DR

2025-10-20T16:43:00.005+01:00

Today, Class DR completed their 'Hitcham's Hundreds' challenge by throwing 100 bean bags into hoops. The children thoroughly enjoyed this activity and were so excited to reach 100! Well done Class DR and thank you for collecting lots of sponsors.

The Bear and the Piano - Class DR

2025-10-13T16:30:00.003+01:00

A new text and another fabulous WOW moment for Class DR. The children created their own theatre tickets, ready for a very special show. We swapped our tickets for some delicious popcorn and found our seats in the theatre. Class DR were inspired as we watched a very clever bear playing a piano. We can't wait to find out more about 'The Bear and the Piano'.

Harvest assemblies

2025-10-10T16:34:00.000+01:00

We celebrated our harvest festival at St Michaels' s Church. Every class contributed by sharing either a poem, a song or facts about the Waveney food bank. Many of the classes focused particularly on sharing - a message which Reverend Chris reinforced in his blessing. Our donations were being shared with local families through the Waveney Food Bank. Matthew shared some interesting facts and information about the charity at both Key Stage services. The worship team shared prayers about Harvest. Nursery and Reception children held their special assembly at school.

The worship team helped load up the van with not only our school donations but also the donations from the service at St Michael's Church last Sunday.

Thank you to everyone for the donations and we know that there will be families in our local community who will be benefiting from all of these donations.

Thank you also to the parents who kindly offered to help walk the children to and from the church and those that came to join in the harvest celebrations at the church.

The Bear & the Piano Special Menu on Thursday

2025-09-30T16:20:00.001+01:00

We're looking forward to our special menu on Thursday celebrating our new book that Year 1 & 2 are reading 'The Bear & the Piano'.

Fantastic 'Journey'

2025-09-25T08:15:00.003+01:00

What a fantastic ‘JOURNEY’ we have been on throughout the first few weeks of term. The whole school has been inspired by our book by Aaron Becker and our new curriculum. Be sure to ask the children about the stories they are writing this week. Here’s a sneak peek of some work the children shared in assembly.

Don’t forget you can find out all about the new curriculum on Wednesday 1^st October at 2pm.

Road Safety

2025-09-19T15:06:00.000+01:00

On Wednesday, Class DR were visited by Mrs Hill, our School Crossing Patrol Office. Mrs Hill taught the children how to cross the road safely and turned us all into Crossing Patrol Officers. Thank you for continuing to keep us safe Mrs Hill. THINK, STOP, LOOK, LISTEN and LOOK again.

First assembly of the year in church

2025-09-05T10:48:00.005+01:00

On a glorious sunny day Mrs Cann and Reverend Chris led our first church assembly of the year. The theme this term is "responsibility". We shared ideas about what this meant and we look forward to showing how we can be responsible both at school and also at home.

Chris said a blessing for us for the start of the year to all the staff, children and parents/carers.

Thank you so much to all the parents who so kindly volunteered to walk to the church - it really is appreciated.

Arts Festival 2025

2025-07-17T14:24:00.002+01:00

What a truly splendid afternoon we had last Friday showcasing our talented children to a delighted audience on the back playground.

From singing and dancing, to poetry and Shakespeare, our classes displayed some wonderful work. With music played by our cellist, guitarists and recorder players, as well as some fabulous Maypole dancing, it really was a special afternoon, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all the parents.

Sporting Day

2025-07-17T14:14:00.008+01:00

On Wednesday 16th July Sir Robert Hitchams took part in a whole school sporting day. The day started off with an assembly on high standards in sport and for the rest of the day the school was on a rotation of sports which was Handball, Tennis, Dance and Playground games. The children came dressed as their sporting heroes and really did make the school proud with their positive attitude and stamina throughout the day.

I personally wanted to say a big well done to all the children for their PE over the 2 years I have been at the school.

Brushing up on good dentistry!

2025-07-03T13:15:00.002+01:00

Sarah from the Dentaid Charity and Brightbites visited the school today to deliver workshops about keeping your teeth healthy. She visited Nursery, Years 1, 2, 3 and 4 to talk to the children about cleaning teeth; naming teeth, advice on toothbrushing, exploring sugar awareness and the importance of visiting a dentist regularly. They learnt songs too to help sing when looking after the teeth and they were all given a toothbrush and toothpaste. The children all listened really well and had some great questions that Sarah was able to answer.

Class DR - Weaving and Wet Feet

2025-07-01T16:11:00.007+01:00

Look at our fabulous artwork, created by weaving the materials we found around Robin Wood.

It was very warm, so we kept ourselves cool by dipping our feet into the cold water. Just what we needed!

Music for Schools

2025-06-23T10:45:00.007+01:00

Tony from the 'Music for Schools Foundation' introduced and shared with us several instruments from the woodwind and brass sections of a band. He played the flute, clarinet, trumpet and saxophone. Children will be coming home with letters today about how to enrol and enjoy learning an instrument whilst at school.

See Music for Schools – Music for Schools Foundation for further information.

KS1 Trip to Jimmy's Farm

2025-06-09T15:52:00.002+01:00

On Friday KS1 enjoyed a visit to Jimmy’s Farm. On a wet arrival, we were met by our Rangers, who talked to us about various habitats and animals throughout the farm. As it brightened up, we were able to explore the farm and all it had to offer. We had a lovely picnic in the sunshine before discovering the rest of the surroundings. We looked closely at the plants in each habitat which provided links to our current topic ‘Scented Garden’. The children particularly enjoyed seeing the brown bears and polar bears, as well as walking through the butterfly house. Thank you to all the helpers that made this day possible!