School Opening Hours
| School Day | Reception | KS1 (Years 1 and 2) | KS2 (Years 3 - 6) |
| Start | 8:50am | 8:45am | 8:45am |
| End | 3:00pm | 3:10pm | 3:15pm |
| Hours per week | 30.5 | 31.25 | 32.5 |
03/06/25
🧑🎓 In Ash class, pupils have been engaged in a wide range of exciting learning across the curriculum. 📚 In English, they read and analysed the novel, 'Holes' by Louis Sachar, exploring its themes and characters. pic.twitter.com/SEh13oumbY
03/06/25
🧑🎓 In Ash class, pupils have been engaged in a wide range of exciting learning across the curriculum. 📚 In English, they read and analysed the novel, 'Holes' by Louis Sachar, exploring its themes and characters. pic.twitter.com/byBEil5P2q
15/05/25
✏ Year 4 conducted their research into the life of Sir David Attenborough, as part of their History work. 📂 They were given the task of independently researching Sir David to produce a fact file. pic.twitter.com/EsLUS4DhmV
09/05/25
🎾 Year 3 and 4 took to the courts in a primary aged competition. 🥉 Both teams played well and showed good team spirit. Team A managed to come 3rd place. Well done to all who took part. pic.twitter.com/cvB9cjrFnX
30/04/25
🏰 Year 6 visited Mountfitchet Castle to further their studies about the Normans. 👑 As part of their topic, pupils explored the historic site and brought their learning to life. pic.twitter.com/2EFexFf8ey
29/04/25
🏛 ⚔ Year 4 visited Colchester Castle, where they were given the opportunity to explore and discover more about the Roman period of History. pic.twitter.com/IzP8FpUgCm
01/04/25
🏑 Our hockey club took part in the Uttlesford Hockey Tournament at Joyce Franklin Academy. 🏆 Members of the team showed solid skills in stopping the opponent's attacks, making some key tackles and clearing the ball from our half with precision. pic.twitter.com/KGieJz3UIR
24/03/25
💃 Our Year 1 and Year 2 pupils had an amazing time at a dance festival last week. ⭐️ Their energy and creativity were truly inspiring. We couldn’t be prouder of their performances! pic.twitter.com/730U95QA9u
17/03/25
🦁 Pupils took part in a workshop based on the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe to support their learning and understanding of the book. 🎭 They took turns acting out parts of the novel and placing themselves in the shoes of various characters. pic.twitter.com/6jAmWyrtXW
06/03/25
📫 Our community book swap is here! 📚 Please come along to select and leave a book after school today.#worldbookday2025 pic.twitter.com/xNNsVRof29
05/03/25
🤫 Sneak preview! 📚 Our community book swap will be going live tomorrow! Please come along after school to select and leave a book. 🎫 We have a unit outside Willow class and near the main playground entrance. We are looking forward to seeing you there!#worldbookday2025 pic.twitter.com/FP0lUlPtYv
05/03/25
🥞 Our fantastic Year 6 students took the lead yesterday, spreading smiles and serving up delicious pancakes to all our pupils in celebration of Schrove Tuesday! pic.twitter.com/XD8HFJhGV7
04/03/25
🎩 In History, Year 1 pupils have been learning all about Isambard Kingdom Brunel. 👷 They were inspired by his engineering work on the Clifton Suspension Bridge and they designed their own out of Lego! pic.twitter.com/MEt7E3MFWG
26/02/25
🐉 Year 4 were busy making paper mache, the first part of their Chinese New Year Lantern construction 🏮 pic.twitter.com/1pxc1vGSBu
14/02/25
❤️ There were plenty of tasty #valentinesday themed treats for pupils to enjoy in the canteen today! pic.twitter.com/HqK5SzD36I
12/02/25
🐻 Forest School club went on a bear hunt! 🪵The children worked in small groups to collect materials for a den for their bear. 🛖 They then constructed the den, adding interesting features and then tested out their den prototypes. pic.twitter.com/U3VgiDCSyV
13/12/24
🎭 Pupils enjoyed their recent trip to @South_Mill_Arts to see a pantomime performance. pic.twitter.com/nHaILWrlJb
13/12/24
🎭 Pupils enjoyed their recent trip to @South_Mill_Arts to see a pantomime performance. pic.twitter.com/LA1aKMRk9e
05/12/24
🎄 The PTA's online hamper competition has gone live. You are now able to enter and have the chance of winning one of 8 amazing hampers! 🎁 All contributions have been generously donated by parents and carers of students. 🔔 To enter, follow this link - https://t.co/SqNOq5krXu pic.twitter.com/dLpt6xEUQ0
13/11/24
OPEN MORNING We're looking forward to welcoming prospective families to view our school on Thursday 14th November at 9:15am. To book onto a tour, please contact the school office: Telephone: 01279 703484 Email: reception@magnacartaacademy.org pic.twitter.com/0XUqHmJsw0
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| School Day | Reception | KS1 (Years 1 and 2) | KS2 (Years 3 - 6) |
| Start | 8:50am | 8:45am | 8:45am |
| End | 3:00pm | 3:10pm | 3:15pm |
| Hours per week | 30.5 | 31.25 | 32.5 |