Friday 28 November 2025Arrival of New Musical InstrumentsWe are delighted to announce that on Friday 28th November 2025, Norbury Manor Primary School received a fantastic delivery of new ukuleles, drums, and tambourines from Croydon's Arts and Music department. These instruments will be used during music lessons to inspire our young musicians and enhance our creative curriculum.
Thursday 27 November 2025Celebrating Anti-Bullying Week and Children In NeedDuring the week beginning Monday 10th November 2025, Norbury Manor Primary School proudly took part in Anti-Bullying Week. We kicked off the festivities with Odd Socks Day, embracing this year's empowering theme, ‘Power for Good.' Our pupils were thoroughly engaged in live BBC Lessons and a variety of dynamic activities.
Friday 24 October 20252025 We Are Norbury Challenge Week!On the week beginning Monday 20th October 2025, Norbury Manor Primary school was buzzing with excitement during our 'We Are Norbury Challenge Week'! This vibrant event was a fantastic opportunity for our pupils to delve into the rich tapestry of cultures that make up our school community. Children explored different languages, art, crafts, music, and traditional dance, and learned the meaning behind various flags. Parents and carers were actively involved, sharing their own cultures with the classes, and the children wore traditional customs or flag colours for a spectacular display. The event culminated in a wonderful feast.
Wednesday 1 October 20252025 Grandparent EventIt was a joy to host our recent Grandparent Event on September 30th and October 1st, where we celebrated the wonderful role grandparents play in our pupils' lives! Grandparents and pupils shared heartwarming moments through arts, crafts, and games, with delicious treats and drinks enjoyed by all. This event truly embodied our school value of Community. We aim to help our children develop a responsible and caring attitude towards their school, local community, and the wider world, and seeing generations connect so positively was a beautiful testament to this.
Wednesday 17 September 2025Year 6 Victorian Workshop: A Journey Back in Time!Norbury Manor Primary School is thrilled to share the success of the Year 6 Victorian Workshop on Wednesday 17th September 2025! Our pupils had an incredible day immersing themselves in what life was like for a Victorian child at school. This exciting, cross-curricular event allowed the children to explore history in a hands-on, engaging way, linking directly to their current topic on the Victorians. This kind of enriching experience helps our pupils embody the value of Scholarship, which aims to "develop lively enquiring minds, the ability to question and argue rationally and to think for themselves".
Monday 15 September 2025Year 6 Engages with Transport for LondonWe are thrilled to share that our Year 6 pupils recently participated in an insightful Transport for London (TfL) Workshop on 15th September 2025. This fantastic session was designed to promote safe, active, and responsible travel, covering essential topics like road safety, active transport (walking, cycling, scooting), and secure use of public transport. The workshop is a key part of our commitment to preparing our children for future, independent travel and supports their development beyond the classroom. It directly links to our school's core value of Community , as it encourages our pupils to develop a responsible and caring attitude toward the local community and the wider world.
Thursday 11 September 2025Roald Dahl DayAt Norbury Manor Primary School, we believe in providing a rich and engaging calendar of events to bring learning to life and strengthen our school community. This September, we celebrated Roald Dahl Day in support of Roald Dahl's Marvellous Children's Charity, which funds specialised nurses for seriously ill children across the UK. This embodies our core value of Empathy—developing the ability to work with sensitivity to the needs of others.
Friday 18 July 2025End of Year Awards Celebration at Norbury Manor Primary SchoolAs we approach the close of another successful academic year at Norbury Manor Primary School, we are delighted to share the highlights of our End of Year Awards celebration. This special event is a cherished tradition that recognises the hard work, resilience, and achievements of our pupils across all year groups. It is a moment to reflect on the values that guide us—resilience, empathy, scholarship, peace, excellence, community, and thankfulness—as we celebrate the learners today who are becoming the leaders of tomorrow.
Wednesday 16 July 2025Healthy Schools Challenge Week and Sports Day at Norbury Manor Primary SchoolWe are committed to nurturing resilient, empathetic, and excellent learners who embrace every moment as an opportunity to grow. Our recent Healthy Schools Challenge Week and Sports Day beautifully exemplify our school values in action, promoting wellbeing, teamwork, and community spirit among our pupils and families.
Tuesday 15 July 2025Summer Rainbow Event: Tie-Dye Fun for Exemplary BehaviourThis summer, we celebrated a very special Rainbow event for pupils who stayed on the Rainbow for the entire summer term. The Rainbow is our positive behaviour initiative that recognises and rewards pupils for demonstrating the values that make Norbury Manor a warm and welcoming place to learn.
Friday 4 July 2025Nursery Trip to the Sea Life Aquarium in LondonAs part of our Nursery curriculum focus on water, our youngest pupils recently enjoyed an exciting trip to the Sea Life Aquarium in London. This visit offered a wonderful opportunity for our pupils to explore and engage with the fascinating world beneath the waves.
Monday 30 June 2025Reception Trip to Godstone FarmOn 30th June 2025, our Reception pupils from Norbury Manor Primary School had an exciting and educational trip to Godstone Farm as part of their topic on animals and creatures. This memorable visit provided our young learners with a wonderful opportunity to engage directly with nature and develop their understanding of the animal world.
