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Last Friday we were all singing in the rain as Sports Day continued despite the Summer showers. 

Who knows all about invertebrates and where to find them? The answer – Year 2, of course.

For the past five weeks the Junior Choir has visited the Clarendon Nursing Home opposite the school to sing for residents and staff. 

Last week, we were treated to bittersweet productions from our Year 2 classes – Lilac and Indigo.

Ahoy there landlubbers! Year 2 had a wonderful Pirates Day on Friday.

Many of you may be aware that Theo has leukaemia.  In this inspiring video, Theo the Hero describes what  leukaemia is and what it is like living with the condition. 

Year 6 (main site) gave a modern twist to ‘the Scottish play’ when they trod the boards to present ‘Macbeth’ to parents as their leavers’ production. 

Mr Veale’s Welcome ‘Spectacular, spectacular!’ What a week- how are we all keeping up? 

On Wednesday evening, Year 6 proudly presented Robin Hood to a packed audience.

Croydon is London’s Borough of Culture this year. To celebrate this our wonderful choir were invited to take part in the CR Talent Show, where many young people from Croydon’s schools were showcasing the musical opportunities available for them.

This week at Atwood, Reception have been engaged in lots of Christmas activities. 

At Cypress Primary School, our ‘Reading Tree’ rewards celebrate children who read regularly. 

Yesterday, children enjoyed playing in the snow.  Snowmen were made, snowballs were thrown and fun was had by all!

Dear Cypress community, What a busy term it has been! Congratulations and welcome to the new Members of the Academy Council, Stuart Reid (new appointed parent MAC), Fatma Guerry and Afjana Khatun (new staff MACs).

Whilst there was much excitement this morning when the children arrived to see the snow-clad field, there was also disappointment for the choir when it became clear that the treacherous conditions outside, and the knock on effect of these on the bus service, would mean their planned visit to the Whitgift Centre to sing carols could not go ahead.