Category: year 5

Throughout this year, the children in the gardening club have spent a busy time creating new planting areas in the school playground. As the weather gets better, the garden will hopefully be a riot of colour. They have learnt how to care for plants, sowed...

A truly inspirational day was had by our 40 mini marathon runners who completed either the final 1 mile or the final 2.6km of the route of the full London Marathon. With over 18,000 children running, true grit, determination and perseverance was shown as they...

Class 5S were excited to perform their class assembly, which focused on the themes of space and exploration. Packed with facts about our solar system, the assembly saw the children take a journey into space, where they not only taught their audience about science, but...

As school traditions go, this has to be one of our favourites! At the end of each spring term, the children are encouraged to ‘get cracking’ on their decorated Easter egg dioramas. As usual, the standard was incredibly high and there were some extremely runny, sorry,...

Building on our success in the UK Bebras Challenge in December, a group of children in Years 5 and 6 have been preparing for the invitation-only UK Coding Challenge which is aimed at 10 – 19 year olds. The focus of the 45-minute coding challenge...

The Art Pathway’s double exhibition took place towards the end of term in the Upper School. Encompassing two themes, Time and Abandonment, guests (and pupils) were treated to a wonderful array of contemporary art. The exhibition showcased incredible creativity, and pieces included ceramics, installations and...

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...

Children and staff in the Upper School were treated to three superb informal concerts towards the end of the spring term. Performances were both polished and wide-ranging in terms of instruments and genres. Well done to all concerned and keep practising, everyone!  

Prospect House has taken its first steps along the pathway which will lead to us becoming a UNICEF Rights Respecting School. This exciting initiative is being spearheaded by Mr O’Sullivan, Head of Maths, and Mr Jones, Head of Lower School Music. In assembly, the children...