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The theme for this year’s British Science Week was “Connections”. Our year 7 and 8 students made models of different organ systems to show connections in the body with some of the best models showcased at our Science Fair. The winners for this year’s year 7 competition were Faith (7.5) and Josh (7.5) for their […]

The theme for this year’s British Science Week was “Connections”. Our year 7 and 8 students made models of different organ systems to show connections in the body with some of the best models showcased at our Science Fair. The winners for this year’s year 7 competition were Faith (7.5) and Josh (7.5) for their […]

On Friday 10th of February, a group of 34 students, two PGL leaders and four teachers set off in a coach waved off by anxious parents and beloved teachers for a two-hour trip to Dover. Once in Dover, we met our drivers for the week, George and Jacko, who kept us safe and well entertained […]

Fab to see our Y1/2 parents at Dr Parker’s maths workshop today. Parents were shown fun ways to support their child’s mathematical understanding before joining their children in class to work alongside them. Thank you to all for your engagement #aspiration

Fab to see our Y1/2 parents at Dr Parker’s maths workshop today. Parents were shown fun ways to support their child’s mathematical understanding before joining their children in class to work alongside them. Thank you to all for your engagement #aspiration

World Book Day Well done to everyone for your amazing effort in celebration of World Book Day. We had a huge array of characters from all sorts of different books. Prizes were awarded in assembly for the most imaginative and creative costumes. We also had some excellent entries for the ‘Book in a Jar competition’.

On Wednesday 1st March, Year 7 and 8 students were treated to a roadshow delivered in partnership with BAE Systems, the Royal Airforce, and Royal Navy to celebrate STEM and the links made between the curriculum and job roles within the 3 organisations. The topic this year was ‘From the depths of the oceans to outer […]

Every child at Courtwood has been working hard with Mrs McCormack and Mrs Worboys to remind us of a really important message. Inspired by Marcus Rashford and his wonderful book, children worked together to create a brilliant piece of art work to display! We had a very special reveal during our Merit Assembly last week.

Day One  A bracing Thursday morning, we set our scene. The time is 2:30am and 3 rather chilly History teachers are kerbside in front of the school await our merry band of travelling companions’ arrival. Without a hitch we set off for Gatwick with our group; destination – Munich. A short flight, a brief coach […]

On the weekend of the 4th & 5th February, a targeted cohort of Year 11 students were given the opportunity to undertake a focused, yet fun, revision weekend at Marchant Hill Activity Centre. With sessions delivered by subject specialist Quest staff, students were taken through core subject skills, with of course an additional smattering of History. […]

Year 6 had a fantastic time this week watching the matinee performance of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, performed by a wonderfully talented cast of Riddlesdown students. Congratulations to all involved for such an incredible production #excellence

Some of our children represented the school in the Croydon Sports Panathlon event this week. We were very proud when they returned having placed third and won bronze medals! Congratulations to all of the children involved. #aspiration