News

Mr Veale’s welcome No sooner than I have put my finishing touches on last week’s newsletter than it’s time to write the next one. 

A little while ago, I promised that I would write a half termly article focusing on mental health and wellbeing as this aspect of our everyday lives is so important to us all leading a happy and rewarding life. 

Mr Veale’s welcome Shocking electricity prices This week, the children have experienced another cold snap. 

Mr Veale’s welcome My goodness, time is flying once again.  Who would have thought that this weekend marks the halfway stage of January?

Mr Veale’s welcome We all hope that you had a restful Christmas holiday and that you are gradually getting back to normal as we near the end of the first week of 2023.

Mr Veale’s welcome What week we have all had! With our eyes gazing out of our hopefully warm front rooms on Sunday afternoon, we wondered what would become of the snow. 

Atwood Artists Mrs McWhinnie leads a band of enthusiastic artists each week and as we enter the last week of the Autumn Term, the children of Art Club have used their Computing Skills to prepare a PowerPoint showcasing their learning in Art Club. 

Evie Smail, from 3M has been busy making Hama Bead Decorations for Smile Train Last week, I received a wonderful email from Evie’s mum about an amazing project Evie has been busy with which is supporting a great cause. 

Mr Veale’s welcome As we march towards the winter solstice on 21st December, it has become noticeably colder this week. 

Chess Wars Rage at Atwood Chess has been described as the closest that a human can go to war without physically harming anyone! 

Rocksteady Pop Up Concert Over the last few years, Atwood has partnered with Rocksteady Music School who have developed the musical skills of our children so much, that the children wanted to perform in a ‘pop up concert’.

Mr Veale’s welcome I am really enjoying how the new version of the newsletter is prompting Atwood families to write to me about their child’s achievements. 

Results from the previous Big Debate #4- Should we sweep leaves on our streets?

Mr Veale’s welcome Welcome to this week’s edition of the Atwood News.

Reading as the ‘golden thread’ Reading is often described as the ‘golden thread’ that must run through the entire school curriculum as reading not only unlocks a wealth of knowledge, it allows a child to access learning in all subjects and at all levels.