News Atwood Primary School

This week, in amongst all of our lessons, we managed to find the time to stop and reflect with a two minutes silence on Tuesday.

Another fun week in Nursery!  On Tuesday, we had a visit from the Dentist.

The thematic learning this half term relates to ‘Our Amazing World’.  

This week in Nursery, we had some very special visitors! In follow up from reading the story ‘owl babies’ last term, we had a visit from the Kent owl academy.

Even though the first week back has only been four days, we’ve managed to pack in a lot. 

This week in Reception, the children did a great job settling back from the half term holiday.

The Winners! Well done to everybody who entered this year, the pumpkins looked amazing.

As we look forward to the half term break, we can reflect on a very busy first half term. 

This week in Nursery, we have been looking at celebrations. We started the week celebrating Diwali.

This week in Reception, the children have been busy finishing their first topic, ‘Marvellous Me!’.

Last Monday, Year 1 set off on an exciting walk to Sanderstead Recreation Ground to explore the human and physical features of their local area.

It is Black History Month, and the children have been learning about the importance of celebrating it.

This week, we have had children from Year 1 visiting the park, children from Year 5 visiting the Gurdwara and visits from Transport for London for Year 6. 

The Croydon Fire service are arranging a fantastic sensory event to celebrate Firework Night for children with SEND: Sunday, 2nd November 2025 5.30pm–8pm Firework-themed lighting display and sensory spaces.

Last Friday, the new Wellbeing Ambassadors for this year met for the first time.