News Whitehorse Manor – Brigstock Site

Year 6 recently visited the Natural History Museum to develop their knowledge of their science topic ‘Evolution and Inheritance.’ 

This week, the year 3 children from Brigstock, Whitehorse Manor Junior and Ecclesbourne schools went on a trip to the Crystal Palace park.

We are fully in the swing of Christmas here at Brigstock!   

Last week, as part of our RE learning about Hinduism, Year 4 visited the Sakthy Ghanapathy Temple in Thornton Heath.

Our Trust Staff Meeting at Cypress on Handwriting in the Early Years, for our Early Years and Year 1 practitioners, was a fantastic opportunity for the adults to have some fun, as well as learning some important pedagogy and practical ideas to teach this crucial life skill.

It is my pleasure to introduce you all to our newest Brigstock recruit- Our lovely garden scarecrow.

To culminate the end of our science topic, Evolution and Inheritance, Year 6 have spent a fantastic day at the Natural History Museum!  

Year 3 have been really enjoying learning about dinosaurs in reading, literacy and thematic. 

Wow, what a lovely week we have had at Brigstock. The children have been busily working on their BHM art work, in preparation for Mrs Stephenson-Tye’s display.

I can’t believe how quickly this half term has gone. The Reception children in Willow class have settled so well and are fully into the swing of their new routines.

On Friday morning, we opened the doors for our McMillan Coffee Morning.

Curriculum meetings from Nursery to Year 2 have now all taken place. 

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. 

EPS and Brigstock clashed in their opening football match this week, with both teams showing fantastic potential.