Our staff and students enjoyed a hugely productive Easter break, as the gallery below clearly shows. Whether it was baking, gardening, needlework, unicycling, dog training, poetry, writing or model making - their efforts demonstrate just how hugely talented, resilient and creative the Weald school community is.
Elephant1
Year 7 Amelia crafted this wonderful elephant
20200712_163503.jpg169Elephant1Year 7 Amelia crafted this wonderful elephantElephant2
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20200712_163445.jpg167Elephant3Thinking Bug
Year 7 student Mimi made this excellent bug box.
actual bug box 2.png166Thinking BugYear 7 student Mimi made this excellent bug box.Slam dunk
Maisie in Year 8 made these donuts
donuts.jpg165Slam dunkMaisie in Year 8 made these donutsHandiwork
Year 12 student Sebastian was instrumental in helping Slade Primary School's virtual choir feature on BBC News. He used his editing skills to synchronise the voices of staff at the school. Well done Sebastian.
editing seb.png164HandiworkYear 12 student Sebastian was instrumental in helping Slade Primary School's virtual choir feature on BBC News. He used his editing skills to synchronise the voices of staff at the school. Well done Sebastian.Winging it
This family of geese obviously hadn't heard that Weald is temporarily closed and somehow got into the main building at Tonbridge over the Easter break. Maybe they're just taking a gander?
geese.jpg154Winging itThis family of geese obviously hadn't heard that Weald is temporarily closed and somehow got into the main building at Tonbridge over the Easter break. Maybe they're just taking a gander?NHS support
Holly in Year 8 made this cake during lockdown in support of brilliant NHS staff.
Holly Year 8.jpg163NHS supportHolly in Year 8 made this cake during lockdown in support of brilliant NHS staff.Stepping Stones
Hannah in Year 8 helped to make these mosaic stepping stones.
hannah year 8.jpg162Stepping StonesHannah in Year 8 helped to make these mosaic stepping stones.Pond visitor
A camera postioned near Weald's pond in Tonbridge has captured images of this Easter visitor.
pond visitors 2.JPG161Pond visitorA camera postioned near Weald's pond in Tonbridge has captured images of this Easter visitor.Easter treat
Hannah in Year 8 made this Easter Cake.
hannah Year 8.png160Easter treatHannah in Year 8 made this Easter Cake.Appreciation cake
Amelia in Year 13 made this wonderful rainbow cake for her sister's birthday!
Amelia rainbow cake 13f.jpg159Appreciation cakeAmelia in Year 13 made this wonderful rainbow cake for her sister's birthday!In the pink
Evie (Year 7) made this cake for her family at Easter. Lucky family!
Evie cake.jpg158In the pinkEvie (Year 7) made this cake for her family at Easter. Lucky family!Freya cookies
Cookies by baker extraordinnaire Freya (Year 7)
freya cookies.jpg157Freya cookiesCookies by baker extraordinnaire Freya (Year 7)Flour power
Bread by Freya too (Year 7)
Freya bread.jpg156Flour powerBread by Freya too (Year 7)Cake by Mrs Bone
Cake by Mrs Bone.jpg155Cake by Mrs BoneDelicious
By Eowyn (Year 19)
tart.png110DeliciousBy Eowyn (Year 19)Simply the Brest
A Paris-Brest, also by Eowyn
paris brest.png109Simply the BrestA Paris-Brest, also by EowynPolly and Libby's fund-raiser
Year 8 student Polly, along with classmate Libby (pictured inset), managed to raise more than £1,000 for NHS Charities Together. The tireless twosome completed 19 hours of exercise in two days. Well done girls!
Polly fundraiser(1).jpg105Polly and Libby's fund-raiserYear 8 student Polly, along with classmate Libby (pictured inset), managed to raise more than £1,000 for NHS Charities Together. The tireless twosome completed 19 hours of exercise in two days. Well done girls!Cat's entertainment
A stunning Czech brioche somehow arouses the suspicion of Year 7 Freya's cat.
cat brioche.jpg37Cat's entertainmentA stunning Czech brioche somehow arouses the suspicion of Year 7 Freya's cat.Yum-Yum M&Ms
A stunning M&M cake/sculpture by Clemence (Year 10).
M and M cake.png62Yum-Yum M&MsA stunning M&M cake/sculpture by Clemence (Year 10).Wheelie saying something
Year 7 Betsy has been learning the unicycle.
unicycle.jpg39Wheelie saying somethingYear 7 Betsy has been learning the unicycle.Unique horn
A work-in-progress unicorn by Mrs Thurstans. When finished, it will be framed to take pride of place in her daughter's bedroom.
unicorn.jpg56Unique hornA work-in-progress unicorn by Mrs Thurstans. When finished, it will be framed to take pride of place in her daughter's bedroom.Modelling clay monsters
Modelling clay monsters by Mrs Thurstans and family.
models.jpg64Modelling clay monstersModelling clay monsters by Mrs Thurstans and family.The art of the meal
Garlic and Rosemary focaccia, by Mrs Thurstans.
Thurstan brioche.jpg63The art of the mealGarlic and Rosemary focaccia, by Mrs Thurstans.Farewell Olaf
Frozen's Olaf by Mollie in Year 11.
olaf.jpg61Farewell OlafFrozen's Olaf by Mollie in Year 11.My art will go on
Mrs Cope (and family) spent time doing the Getty Museum Challenge, where participants recreate famous art works using props you'd find at home. First off, here's a lockdown reimagining of Ophelia by John Everett Millais, featuring Mrs Cope.
art challenge 3.jpg54My art will go onMrs Cope (and family) spent time doing the Getty Museum Challenge, where participants recreate famous art works using props you'd find at home. First off, here's a lockdown reimagining of Ophelia by John Everett Millais, featuring Mrs Cope.Life imitates art
And here's a hilarious take on American Gothic by Grant Wood, reimagined by Mrs Cope's children.
art challenge 1.jpg53Life imitates artAnd here's a hilarious take on American Gothic by Grant Wood, reimagined by Mrs Cope's children.Miss Watford's handiwork
Miss Watford created this patchwork quilt after learning that she is soon to become an auntie to a new nephew/niece. Miss Watford's dog Jock has given the quilt his seal of approval.
Georgie Watson's patchwork quilt.jpg52Miss Watford's handiworkMiss Watford created this patchwork quilt after learning that she is soon to become an auntie to a new nephew/niece. Miss Watford's dog Jock has given the quilt his seal of approval.River
River, a poem by Year 8's Emily.
river poem(1).png55RiverRiver, a poem by Year 8's Emily.British Weather
British Weather, a poem by Year 8 student Neve.
weather poem(2).png57British WeatherBritish Weather, a poem by Year 8 student Neve.Fraggle rocks
Mrs Jenning's dog Fraggle shows great restraint here during a spot of training. Notice the tempting treats on either paw.
20200421_134750.jpg50Fraggle rocksMrs Jenning's dog Fraggle shows great restraint here during a spot of training. Notice the tempting treats on either paw.Starlight
Part 1 of a short story based on a YouTube video seen by Louise (Year 7).
starlight.png58StarlightPart 1 of a short story based on a YouTube video seen by Louise (Year 7).Starlight 2
Part 2 of a short story based on a YouTube video seen by Louise (Year 7).
starlight2.png59Starlight 2Part 2 of a short story based on a YouTube video seen by Louise (Year 7).Starlight 3
Part 3 of a short story based on a YouTube video seen by Louise (Year 7).
starlight3.png60Starlight 3Part 3 of a short story based on a YouTube video seen by Louise (Year 7).Rising to the occasion
This impressive 'dome' bread was baked by Year 7 Maia.
dome.jpg51Rising to the occasionThis impressive 'dome' bread was baked by Year 7 Maia.Baked Rainbow
Perhaps in tribute to the tireless NHS workers, Year 7 Imogen baked this rainbow cake.
Baked rainbow.jpg49Baked RainbowPerhaps in tribute to the tireless NHS workers, Year 7 Imogen baked this rainbow cake.Needlework bunny
A knitted rabbit by Mrs Fricker.
knitting.jpg48Needlework bunnyA knitted rabbit by Mrs Fricker.Interior decoration
A wall mural created by Rose (Year 12).
Wall mural.jpg47Interior decorationA wall mural created by Rose (Year 12).Bug box
Bug box by Alexa (Year 7).
birdhouse.jpg46Bug boxBug box by Alexa (Year 7).Painted Stones
Painted Stones by Alexa.
Modelled stones.jpg65Painted StonesPainted Stones by Alexa.Cheese treats
Year 7 Amy's cheese muffins.
muffins.jpg44Cheese treatsYear 7 Amy's cheese muffins.An eye for art
A few pieces of Year 8 Millie's artwork.
art.jpg43An eye for artA few pieces of Year 8 Millie's artwork.An eye for art
A few pieces of Year 8 Millie's artwork.
artwork2.jpg104An eye for artA few pieces of Year 8 Millie's artwork.Going for gold
"Sid the Snail" by Miss Hardman, a work-in-progress created using the goldwork embroidery skills that Miss Hardman learned last year at the Royal School of Needlework in Hampton Court Palace.
IMG_8627.JPG42Going for gold"Sid the Snail" by Miss Hardman, a work-in-progress created using the goldwork embroidery skills that Miss Hardman learned last year at the Royal School of Needlework in Hampton Court Palace.Worthwhile handiwork
Thoughtful Design and Technology teacher Mrs Tomlins was busy over the break using her textile skills to make PPE from new fabric and donated bedding. She's part of a volunteer group that's been making gowns and scrubs for NHS workers and care homes throughout Kent.
Gowns.jpg45Worthwhile handiworkThoughtful Design and Technology teacher Mrs Tomlins was busy over the break using her textile skills to make PPE from new fabric and donated bedding. She's part of a volunteer group that's been making gowns and scrubs for NHS workers and care homes throughout Kent.Life on the hedge
Year 7 student Francesca's hedgehog horror cake.
horror cake Francesca Lane 7I.jpg38Life on the hedgeYear 7 student Francesca's hedgehog horror cake.Dig it
Mrs Hewett has been digging up her lawn to create a new vegetable patch. So far, there are four x 1.5mx3m beds excavated so far.
sarah hewett garden.jpg36Dig itMrs Hewett has been digging up her lawn to create a new vegetable patch. So far, there are four x 1.5mx3m beds excavated so far.Marblellous
Year 8 student Maria's marvellous marble cake.
marble cake maria hunt.JPG35MarblellousYear 8 student Maria's marvellous marble cake.Fly photography
Patient photographer Eve (Year 7) carefully recorded the emergence, from its larva, of this stunning Damselfly.
danzle fly 2.jpg40Fly photographyPatient photographer Eve (Year 7) carefully recorded the emergence, from its larva, of this stunning Damselfly.Fly photography 2
Patient photographer Eve (Year 7) carefully recorded the emergence, from its larva, of this stunning Damselfly.
Damselfly emerges 1.jpg66Fly photography 2Patient photographer Eve (Year 7) carefully recorded the emergence, from its larva, of this stunning Damselfly.Drawing challenge
Library assistant Mrs Carter (and her family) joined in with a drawing challenge, including writer Rob Biddulph, over the Easter break.
Mrs Carter's drawing challenge.jpg41Drawing challengeLibrary assistant Mrs Carter (and her family) joined in with a drawing challenge, including writer Rob Biddulph, over the Easter break.Easter Geography Competition winners: River basin
Year 7 student Louise was the winner (in her year) of a Geography competition. Here, Louise did a lovely painting of a river basin, complete with labelling and a great perspective.
Easter Geog comp Year 7.png106Easter Geography Competition winners: River basinYear 7 student Louise was the winner (in her year) of a Geography competition. Here, Louise did a lovely painting of a river basin, complete with labelling and a great perspective.Easter Geography Competition winners: River basin
Year 8 winner (and overall winner) was Gracie with this well-labelled volcano model which shows pyrocastic flow (hot gas and ash).
geog comp overall winner.png108Easter Geography Competition winners: River basinYear 8 winner (and overall winner) was Gracie with this well-labelled volcano model which shows pyrocastic flow (hot gas and ash).Easter Geography Competition winners: Coastal features
Year 9 winner in the Easter Geography Competition, was Megan with this model of a classic Geography coastal feature.
Easter Geog comp year 8.png107Easter Geography Competition winners: Coastal featuresYear 9 winner in the Easter Geography Competition, was Megan with this model of a classic Geography coastal feature.