News Ecclesbourne Primary School

This week our Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 classes dazzled audiences with their Christmas variety show. 

This week EPS netball teams have had their first netball matches of the season against Norbury Manor and Winterbourne Against Norbury Manor, EPS first team, captained by Amiah, played very well -once they settled down and took at 2:0 lead. 

Thornton Heath Community Action Team invites “Thornton Heathers” to participate in our Festive Door Wreath Competition!

Whether it’s lacing up fresh trainers before a match, hearing the roar of the crowd as you step onto the pitch, nailing a perfect shot or celebrating a last-minute win with your teammates — how would you describe the ultimate sports moment?

On Thursday, Year 5 were visited by the Vikings.  The children enjoyed dressing up, taking part in role play and learning lots about Viking history. 

This week at EPS, Year 4 had the first of their cooking lessons with Chef Dan.

On Friday 21st November, primary and secondary schools across Croydon have joined together to fundraise for The Hurricane Melissa Appeal.

Did you hear the out-of-this-world news? Year 1 went to the moon!

We have been celebrating Friendship Week at EPS and exploring the theme for this year, ‘Power for Good’. 

On Wednesday, Jupiter Class visited the ‘Petrie Museum of Egyptian and Sudanese Archaeology’ as part of their thematic studies. 

In our Year 2 classes—Satellites and Shuttles—we’ve been diving into Roald Dahl’s hilarious and grossly entertaining book, The Twits.

This week in Asteroids and Meteors class we had a splendid time at our Victorian tea party.

In Year 4 at Ecclesbourne, we have been learning about Deepavali or Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights.

We have been celebrating Black History Month, with a key focus on recognising and celebrating the invaluable contributions and achievements of Black men and women through history.

On Tuesday Year 4 were treated to a Roman invasion! To support the children’s learning in our thematic curriculum, Year 4 spent the day with a Roman solider who led a brilliant history workshop.