• ​Donate raffle prizes – vouchers, gift cards or gifts for our fundraising draw.
• Sponsor a student – £775 covers one child’s place on the tour.
• Sponsor tour hoodies/t-shirts – £2,000, with your logo travelling across Europe.
• Become a Friend of S21 Music – individual £30/year, corporate £1,500/year, with updates, badges and event invitations: Sign up here
• Spread the word – share this message with friends, local organisations or anyone who might help.

If you can help or have fundraising ideas, please email [email protected]. Every contribution brings these students closer to this incredible opportunity. Thank you!

​Year 3 Songbook Project

Do you have a song that’s been handed down in your family – perhaps something sung as a lullaby, or a song that gets everyone joining in? Year 3 will be sharing special songs to add to our School 21 Songbook – these can be in any language, and simple is good as we’ll be trying to learn them. Can you record someone in your family singing the song during the holidays?

Write an Opera

Our Year 4 students are starting a project to write their own operas as a class. They have already chosen a theme and started creating a story. The performances will be in July, so watch this space!

We would love some help with costumes, set and lighting, and fundraising. If you’re interested in collaborating (through time, expertise, materials, or sponsorship), please email [email protected].

Y5 Band Project

Our Year 5 have been excited to choose and discover which instruments they will be playing in their class band. They have all started their whole-class lessons and will be beginning lessons with their tutors after half-term. They’re especially excited to take their instruments home and practise regularly, building confidence, improving technique and getting even better with every session.

​The music department at School21 fundraises throughout the year for a number of opportunities that go beyond the national curriculum expectations for music. This includes immersive, authentic and sustained instrumental learning through our unique Band Project programme, professionally supported musicals, international music tours and much more.

If you’d like to support us with our efforts and become the proud owner of our exclusive ‘friends of S21 music’ badge, please consider signing up to our scheme via the link below, and making a one off or annual contribution of £30 per year (or £50 for joint membership). We’ll keep you updated on our events & welcome you in for a special fundraising event later in the year, as well as name you on our website to thank you for your support. We also have an option for corporates/businesses who would like to support or sponsor us in a more substantial way.

More information here. Please spread far and wide so we can keep providing and expanding these fantastic opportunities for as many School21 students as possible! https://school21.org.uk/friends-of-the-music-department/

​Mrs Gumbeer recently interviewed Year 8 and Year 9 students who applied for the role of School21 Food Ambassadors. Following a competitive selection process, ten students were successfully appointed to the position.
The Year 9 Food Ambassadors are April, De-Lion, Leila, Maria, Serenity, Trinity and Violet. The Year 8 representatives are Anaika, Sameeha and Zayna.
As Food Ambassadors, these students will play an important role in promoting healthy eating across the school, as well as supporting community fundraising events.Picture 1: Group photo of the Food Ambassadors

Picture 2: Anaika and Zayna baking brownies for Year 11 Prom Bake sale

​Year 9 and Year 11 students were delighted to welcome Chef Harriet from Prept Kitchen, who delivered an engaging demonstration on cooking climate-conscious street food, focusing on bean tacos. During the session, students gained valuable insights into sustainable cooking and the importance of environmentally friendly food choices. They particularly enjoyed the hands-on experience, creating their own taco boxes and exploring new flavours and techniques.

​During the Spring term, Year 9 students took part in an “International Cooking” project, where they explored a variety of dishes from around the world. As the term progressed, they developed their skills and understanding of global cuisines. For their final task, students were challenged to design and prepare their own healthy main dish suitable for a teenager. The project resulted in an impressive range of creative and diverse dishes inspired by different cultures.

​A huge well done to Iqra and Ahmad from Year 8 for their fantastic achievement in the Sensory Star Grand Finale Competition, organised by Nutrition Kitchen in collaboration with Newham Council.

Despite being the youngest participants, they performed exceptionally well and secured an impressive third place, competing against a number of other schools across Newham. This is a remarkable accomplishment, and we are very proud of their success!

​Free for all students Monday to Friday! Enjoy warm bagels, cereals, milk, butter, jam, and now warm baked beans and fresh fruit. Start your day full and happy!

• Where to sign in: Main Reception
• Start time: 7:45 AM (except Wednesday – 8:00 AM)

Please do not bring children before the start time, as there will be no adults to supervise.

Thank you for helping us keep all children safe.

Our World Book Day celebrations brought stories to life and the day was packed with adventure! Each class went to the forest school area where students turned into detectives, trekking through the woods to solve clever book-themed clues hidden among the trees. The spirit of community continued as we welcomed older students from Secondary for shared reading sessions, creating a wonderful bridge between our younger and older learners. To top it all off, the school was a sea of color and creativity as everyone shared their costumes, showcasing a fantastic range of characters from beloved classics to modern favorites. It was a brilliant day dedicated to the joy of discovery and a shared love of books.​

​Year 6 enjoyed their trip to the Imperial War musuem to meet Jess and Ken (people who were alive during WW2). This is part of their WW2 project, where we have explored: rationing, the blitz, evacuation, D-Day and V-E Day.

​We were thrilled to welcome the award-winning author Chitra Soundar to our school recently for an inspiring day of storytelling and creativity. The day kicked off with an engaging whole-school assembly, where Chitra captivated us with tales of her childhood in India and shared the sparking moments that led her to become a writer. Following the assembly, our Year 1 and Year 2 students enjoyed hands-on workshops, diving deeper into Chitra’s wonderful books and exploring the magic of her characters. It was a fantastic opportunity for our young readers to see how real-life experiences can be transformed into enchanting stories!

This term, our playground has some student play leads, supporting adult playworkers in tidying up, watering plants, and capturing quality play moments from the children's perspective! The students went through a selection process of job application, screening by student council then awarded student play team hi vis with badge to support teachers on the playground and assisting other children in need of help.

​We have been loving our cooking project in Year 3! We have been learning about savoury meals from around the world, and enjoyed cooking a fiery Mexican chilli and a rich Italian pasta sauce. At the end of the project, we invited in our families to enjoy our delicious Italian pasta meal together. Buon appetito!

​This term the Year 1Saffron got up to some amazing things! The children dressed to impress on World Book Day and worked as a team on Winter sports day. During this terms project the students used their cooking skills to make delicious fruit kebabs!

This term, Year 4 have been very busy. During assessment week, they completed their tests and worked hard to show what they have learned. In history, pupils explored the Anglo-Saxons. To consolidate their learning, they visited the British Museum and took part in a workshop on Sutton Hoo. They also enjoyed Winter Games, where they tried a range of activities including rowing, football, dance, karate and more.

​As part of the Alternative Pathways RE curriculum, the pupils visited St John’s Church in Stratford. During the visit, they met Reverend Young Lee, who has been leading the church for the past three years. The children were given a tour of the church and had the opportunity to hear the organ being played live, which was a special experience for everyone. It was a very enjoyable and informative visit, and the children learned a great deal from the experience.

​We are thrilled to share some exciting updates from our latest youth provisions. Ambition Aspire Achieve (AAA) mission is to provide every child with the space to grow, the confidence to explore, and the opportunity to succeed.

After School Club @ The Abbey Hub E15 2RN

*Every Thrusday and Friday from 4pm to 6pm This club is designed to be a "home away from home," offering a safe, inclusive environment where young people can unwind after the school day while engaging in structured, high-energy activities.

* Creative Workshops: From mixed-media art to DIY crafts.

* Sports & Play: Team games that build coordination and sportsmanship.

* Homework Support: A quiet space for those who want to get a head start on their studies.

* Life Skills: Interactive sessions focused on confidence and communication. Woodlands Club @ Kevin Jenkins OBE Outdoor Learning Centre E15 2RG *Every Tuesday from 4pm to 6pm For those who prefer the rustle of leaves to the classroom walls, our Woodlands Club is the perfect escape. Hosted at our flagship outdoor centre, this club focuses on the magic of "learning by doing" in the great outdoors.

* Bushcraft Skills: Learning the basics of shelter building and nature navigation.

* Environmental Awareness: Discovering local wildlife and the importance of conservation.

* Physical Challenge: Outdoor play that encourages physical literacy and resilience.

* Wellbeing: Using the therapeutic power of nature to reduce stress and boost mental health. How to Join?

Register your child or learn more about our upcoming schedules, please reach out to our dedicated coordinators: Email Marie at [email protected] for Abbey Hub Email Candy at [email protected] Outdoor Learning