9th April 2025
Eight of our very keen Year 5 maths enthusiasts made their way by train to Christ’s Hospital in Horsham recently to take part in an exciting maths challenge. We were very pleased and proud that two of our Prospect House pairs finished in first and third position overall, out of fifteen attending schools.
The competition format was designed for teams to work in pairs. The problems included challenging number calculation tasks which required the children to methodically employ their mental maths skills. There were a number of spatial challenges that allowed the children to make great use of the spatial visualisation skills, which they have worked hard to develop and exercise over the past number of years. There was also a very large problem solving element throughout and communication between pairs was, no doubt, a very important factor throughout the challenge.
All eight of the children acquitted themselves in exemplary fashion demonstrating impressive ambition, effort, focus and manners. Afterwards the team all agreed that they were already looking forward to making the most of further competitive maths opportunities, many of which are already in the pipeline. The exhilarating mathematical adventure of discovery continues in earnest!
20th May 2025
1S recently performed their class assembly all about their topic of Space! The narrators told a story of three aliens trying to find their new home, and the game show hosted to help them find their perfect planet. The children worked really hard to learn...
19th May 2025
Year 3 had an amazing week at the Gordon Brown Outdoor Centre, packed with nature, adventure, and fun! From archery and the thrilling death drop to feeding farm animals and bonding over blindfold trails and friendship bracelets, they’re already missing it! Best of all, the...
Year 4 had a brilliant time at Hindleap Warren! They have really embraced the great outdoors, taking part in a range of outdoor activities that have developed their problem solving skills, teamwork, resilience and independence. These included muddy obstacles, survival skills, shelter building, a climbing...
16th May 2025
Year 5 enjoyed their trip to the Science Museum, where they witnessed a variety of shows, including practical demonstrations of sound, light and force, at one point even seeing how sound waves could be represented by flames! There were a number of chances for them...
Eight of our Year 5 maths enthusiasts recently made their way by minibus to Hampton School where they took part in an exciting maths challenge involving 28 schools in all. The competition consisted of five rounds and included cross numbers, consecutive number challenges and many...
15th May 2025
Some of our athletes descended upon Tooting Bec Athletics track for the inaugural South London Athletics championships. The team performed admirably across track and field disciplines that ranged from discus throwing to 1500m. With 40 events to medal in, the team did exceptionally well to...