Category: year 5

UK Bebras Challenge

20th November 2024

The Bebras Challenge introduces computational thinking to students worldwide. At Prospect House last week, a group of children aged 7 – 11 took part as part of their computing enrichment programme. In previous years, over 3 million pupils from more than 80 countries participated! The...

Poetry Together Event

18th November 2024

As part of their English extension programme, some of our Year 5 and 6 pupils got the chance to attend the Poetry Together launch event in Westminster run by Dukes Education. The children fully immersed themselves in the experience and relished everything about the day,...

House Photography Competition

15th November 2024

Over half term we held our annual House Photography Competition. This year we encouraged the children to dive into nature and think about images which were a little bit different, perhaps taken from an interesting angle or of something a little unusual. A big thank you...

Cross Country Competition at Epsom College

13th November 2024

It was an extraordinary and incredibly successful effort by the athletes of Prospect House at the Epsom College Cross Country Competition. With around 25 schools and over 150 athletes per race, the 1.8 mile course proved tricky in its terrain but only seemed to inspire...

World Mental Health Day

10th October 2024

For World Mental Health Day on Thursday, Years 4 and 6 enjoyed a Wellbeing Walk to spend some time together whilst getting some fresh air and exercise. The highlight was definitely running around in the woods, collecting sticks, exploring dens and getting quite muddy! Year...

Celebrating Harvest

4th October 2024

In the Lower School, there was much excitement this morning as the children brought in their donations and helped Mr Truswell load them into his van. In assembly, they learnt about the history of the Harvest Festival and talked about how some foods are grown...

Family Bike Ride

28th September 2024

On Saturday, a Prospect House event took place in Richmond Park where parents, children and staff enjoyed a wonderful cycle ride together. The good weather, amazing views and lively atmosphere made the day truly unforgettable!

Cardboard Creations

25th September 2024

Many thanks to all the adults who got involved in Cardboard Creations with Year 5. The groups were challenged to create their own artistic representation of a famous London landmark. With the help of family and friends, the children demonstrated great teamwork, communication skills and...

Music Ensembles at the Upper School

20th September 2024

Musical sounds have been filling the corridors of the Upper School all week. There have been rehearsals for the brass ensemble, clarinet ensemble, guitar ensemble, Year 6 string quartet and the 27-strong PHS orchestra, who are currently learning Oom-Pah-Pah from ‘Oliver!’