News Year 6

The gardening club at WHJUN has been out in force this week, picking up litter, weeding and planting daffodil bulbs on the edge of the field for us all to enjoy in the Spring. 

As part of our continued commitment to reading and phonics, we were delighted to take delivery this week of even more books to support the delivery of our Little Wandle Phonics programme. 

Year 5’s Akai stunned his rivals with a famous victory at Croydon’s prestigious interschool cross country competition. 

Ecclesbourne boys’ football team stormed to an overwhelming victory last week against Chestnut Park School. 

Thank you to all the parents and carers who attended the meeting last night all about our residential camping trip to Cuffley!

As you are hopefully aware, the deadline for applying for a secondary school for your child to attend in September 2024 is fast approaching. 

The JTA’s (Junior Travel Ambassadors) are encouraging all staff, pupils and carers to dispense with their cars on Friday 29th September and explore other modes of transportation to and from school that day. 

On Friday, Ms Nwosu had the pleasure of taking a small group of girl athletes to a ‘Gifted and Talented’ sports event hosted by Croydon High School. 

It was a lovely to hear our potential House and Vice House Captains give their election speeches last Friday. 

This week, Year 6 have been on a fantastic adventure.  They set off on Monday to Stubbers Adventure Centre for a week of activities and fun. 

Welcome back! What a lovely week to start the term and my time at Atwood. 

It’s always an emotional last day when we say goodbye to our Year 6 classes. 

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. 

The Wizard of Oz simply sparkled This week has seen the children in Years 5 and 6 perform their rendition of the ever popular, Wizard of Oz. 

EPS’s athletes put in excellent performances at last week’s prestigious Croydon Interschool Athletics Competition.