News Year 5

Year 5 Right Track Programme Groups of year 5 children have been taking part in workshops focused on emotional wellbeing, building resilience, and developing self-esteem and confidence.

A huge thank you to everyone who has donated Easter eggs and bought raffle tickets this week!

The Boys’ Football Team played Gresham on St Patrick’s Day. This was a stunning away match, but it is fair to say that Atwood struggled against a stronger Gresham side. 

LionPod Episode 2 is ready to air Join Kariss and Sofiah as they talk about their recent Year 5 residential trip to Carroty Wood. 

This term in science, the children used daffodils to explore the different parts of a flower. 

Tired but elated Year 5 (and staff) return from Carroty Wood I know parents of Year 5 will have been keeping up with developments ‘in the field’ over the last few days, but I thought that I would make a news story about the Year 5 residential.

Last week, our young gardeners worked really hard to clear the rainwater from the holes that had previously been dug and prepared the area for planting.

Today, we celebrated Red Nose Day here at Whitehorse Manor Juniors.

Year 5 had a fantastic start to the week as they got to experience a poetry workshop with, one of Cypress’ favourite authors and storytellers – Margaret Bateson-Hill.

Today EPS enjoyed a 2-0 away win at Elmwood in windy conditions, displaying excellent teamwork skills.

Key Stage 2 Record 4 Songs We love singing at Atwood. 

World Maths Day, hosted by our online maths program Mathletics, has now ended and the results are in!

The Whitgift Primary Project As mentioned in this week’s main Newsletter, here is a more in-depth report from this wonderful experience. 

Congratulations to all the parents who completed the Ecclesbourne Family Learning (ESOL) Course run by CALAT. 

Mathletics (our Key Stage 2 online maths program) are hosting their own World Maths Day this week and here at Ecclesbourne the children are limbering up for the big day!