Year 1

Year 1 has had another busy and engaging week, showing lots of curiosity and enthusiasm across their learning.

In English, we have continued exploring our core text, 'My Shadow is Pink'. The children have been developing their vocabulary by exploring adjectives to describe nouns and using these to build sentences. They have also been identifying and acting out action verbs before using them to create their own sentences.

In Maths, our focus has been on comparing and ordering numbers. The children have been using the greater than, less than and equal to symbols, alongside practical resources such as ten frames and number lines, to compare numbers and order them from smallest to greatest.

In History, we have been investigating how toys have changed over time through advances in technology. The children compared traditional clockwork toys with modern electronic toys and worked collaboratively to sort different examples into groups. They enjoyed discussing how each toy works and using their reasoning skills to explain their choices.

In Science, the children have been investigating different materials and their properties, using vocabulary such as rough, shiny, stretchy and absorbent. Through practical exploration, they tested materials and discussed which were most suitable for different purposes.

Year 2

In English, we stepped into the shoes of a brilliant inventor, just like Izzy Gizmo! We had an immersive experience creating and constructing our own amazing gadgets and gizmos. We spent time planning and making things like a true inventor would, using our imagination and problem-solving skills to build fantastic creations. Take a look at our creative ideas and the fantastic inventions we built! It was also during this time that we revisited the use of past tense, adverbs and used these to write our own diaries following Izzy’s ideas.

In Maths, we have been focusing on place value and counting accurately up to100. We used a mixture of concrete resources such as base 10, counters and number lines. We explored different ways to understand numbers. For some, using the tens frame and the number lines was exciting as we could use counters and do 5 jumps on a numberline when counting in five.

In Science, we began by classifying different materials especially linked to our inventor ‘Izzy Gizmo’, using concrete materials as well as abstract to compare the strengths and the grips. We got to talk about the new vocabulary in science and been using words such as rigid and flexible.

During our PSHE session, we have been looking at relationships, families and building friendships in and outside our own classrooms. We also reflected on how we show manners during family dinner times, with our peers and when we are out and about.

It has been a wonderful term so far and we look forward to seeing the children continue to grow in confidence.

Year 2 Team

HAF is coming to October Half Term!

For the first time, Croydon’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme will be running during the October half-term holiday, offering eligible children and young people in Years 1 to 11 free activities and a nutritious meal.

Bookings opened at 4pm on Thursday 8th October.

The previous supermarket holiday voucher scheme has now ended following the end of the Household Support Fund. Families experiencing financial hardship can apply for support through Croydon’s Crisis and Resilience Fund

From future HAF programmes, eligibility will change and will be linked to Targeted Free School Meals. Families who may be eligible should make sure they have completed the appropriate registration with the school.

Transfer to Secondary School September 2027

If your child’s date of birth is between 1st September 2015 - 31st August 2016, they will be due to start Secondary school in September 2027.

Reminder!!! The deadline for applications is 31st October 2026.

It is recommended that you submit your application no later than 16th October 2026 (Friday before half-term) 

Late applications will be processed after those received on time, which could severely reduce your child’s chances of being offered a place

at your preferred school.

Applications are made online through eAdmissions which can be accessed through Croydon Councils website - click on the link below; 

Apply for a secondary school place: step by step | Croydon Council. 

You will also find information on local Secondary schools and step-by-step guidance to help you through the application process.

If you are familiar with the application process, you can apply straight away here; www.eadmissions.org.uk 

Click here for the  Link to Croydon Secondary Schools Prospectus;

Croydon-Secondary-school-admissions-prospectus-2027

Follow this link for the Transfer to Secondary Schools open days / evenings;

 Find out about open days and evenings  

 If you missed an open day/evening for a particular school, please contact the individual school - most will be happy to accommodate you at another time.

For any parents and carers who need help understanding the school admissions process or need support making an application, please make an appointment to see Mrs Georgiades (Family Support Officer) who will be happy to help you complete the application. You will need your council tax reference number to make an application.

Monday 12th Oct - Parents Evening KS2 3:30-5:30

Tuesday 13th Oct - Y5 & Y6 Parents in to Read

Tuesday 13th Oct - Parents Evening KS1/KS2 3:30-5:30 & EYFS 3:30-7:00

Wednesday 14th Oct - Parents Evening KS1/KS2 3:30-7:00 & EYFS 3:30-5:30

Thursday 15th Oct - Y6 Sharing Assembly 9:10

Friday 16th Oct - End of Half Term

Monday 2nd Nov - School Open, Autumn Term 2