Dear parents

Today, it was wonderful to see the children dressed in their pyjamas to support our fundraising efforts. Thank you to everyone for your enthusiastic participation and generosity in helping raise money for our school

This week, we were delighted by the Year 1 singing concert. The children put on a fantastic performance, showcasing their hard work and talent. It was wonderful to see their enthusiasm and the joy they brought to the audience. 

A huge well done to the children in Year 6 who worked so hard on their SATs tests last week. They have shown incredible dedication and resilience. Now, they are channeling their energy into practicing for their end-of-year performance, which promises to be an exciting and memorable event! 

You should have received my letter about requesting volunteers for the GPPSA.  We urgently need parents to step forward and join the committee.  The GPPSA is instrumental in organising a variety of social events that build our school community and raise much-needed funds.  If you are interested in becoming a member of the GPPSA, please click here.  There will be a meeting on Tuesday 18 June at 6:30pm at the school to meet with the current committee and discuss what the roles involve and key information.  

Make sure you have Sunday, 7th July in your diary for our Summer Fayre. The children in Years 1 through 6 will also be performing in the Dance Showcase, adding to the festivities of the day!

Hope you have a wonderful half term holiday and see you all back at school on Monday 3 June.

With my very best wishes

Tijen Hassan

Headteacher 

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Celebrating our family’s attendance:

Last week, our school participated in Mental Health Awareness Week 2024, a time dedicated to fostering understanding and support for mental health among our young learners. This year, the theme was "Movement: Moving for your mental health" which emphasises the importance of physical activity for our mental health and wellbeing. Regular exercise helps reduce symptoms of anxiety and depressions, enhances mood, and boosts self-esteem. It promotes better sleep, improves focus and academic performance, and fosters social skills through team sports and group activities. Encouraging physical activity from a young age establishes healthy habits that can lead to lifelong benefits for both our mental and physical health.

The children were then challenged to move for at least one hour everyday. To help them, we set extra activities on the playgrounds each day such as dancing, team games and garden yoga and ended each lunchtime with a daily mile.

Here are some tips to support you with talking to your child about mental health

Click here to view the video 'Talking Mental Health'

It has been another great term of sport at Grange Park! Our boys' football team has progressed to the final of the Boys' Cup. The Year 3/4 tennis team won the Borough Tennis Tournament and will now represent Enfield at the London Youth Games. Additionally, our Year 3/4 footballers have been training and playing at Tottenham Hotspur's state-of-the-art training ground. Lastly, Grange Park hosted the first Enfield Borough Table Tennis Tournament, where we finished in first place. Well done to all the children!

Grange Park celebrated Walk to school week w/c 20.5.2024. The week started with an assembly to the whole school on the benefits of walking to school and walking to school in an eco-friendly way. We discussed different ways to use active travel to Walk to School, staying healthy and reasons why walking to school is better for the environment.

Year 6’s  were on their bicycles for Bikeability.  Some of our year 6’s were given the excellent opportunity to do the Bikeability training, a nationally recognised cycle training programme, at Level 2. This safe, structured and standardised programme is designed to make our children more competent cyclists and prepare them for cycling on the road, and it did just that. We are so proud of those who completed the training, they were a credit to themselves and Grange Park.

Looking ahead to the Summer term -  the Summer Fayre will be on Sunday 7th July and we really do need as many volunteers as possible.  Please do let your class reps know that you can help.  All we do is for the children so we need as many hands on deck please!

In addition Alexia and Sarah will be stepping down from their positions as Co-Chairs at the AGM in October 2024 and we will be looking to recruit their replacements and new members of the GPPSA in order to continue with our successful fundraising. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you would like to know more about the committee. Our email is gppsa@hotmail.co.uk.

Thank you for your continued support.

GPPSA

Please also bare in mind the initiatives that are available year round:

• School lotto:  www.yourschoollottery.co.uk/lottery/school/grange-park-primary-school-association 

• Donate page - http://easydonate.org/HTDT007

Acorn class have continued to explore our topic ‘The World Around Us.’ They’ve shown lots of interest in looking for insects and bugs. Using magnifying glasses the children have looked carefully at how the insects move and how to care for them.

Reception have been exploring the fascinating life cycle of a butterfly. We started with tiny caterpillars that the children carefully nurtured and fed until they more than doubled in size. Once fully grown, the children watched in awe as the caterpillars hung upside down and formed chrysalises. With great patience, they observed the butterflies emerging over the next week. This hands-on experience introduced the children to new vocabulary such as "metamorphosis" and inspired some fantastic writing.

Recently Year 1 had the pleasure of attending forest school. Year 1 took part in different activities such as bug hunting, building shelters and leaf painting.

‘’My favourite part of forest school was making mud cakes for all of my friends’’ - Butterfly class     

“I liked making things with mud, it was so fun” - Dragonfly class

“I enjoyed being outside and made a den” - Grasshopper class

“I loved going on a tour through the cave with my friends!" - Ladybird class 

As part of our geography topic, Year 2 students had an adventurous day out at Trent Park! Armed with compasses, they became keen explorers navigating the cardinal directions of north, south, east, and west. They explored the local area with great enthusiasm, learning valuable navigation skills.

As part of our history topic, Year 3 went back in time to 1922, when archaeologist Howard Carter and his team entered Tutankhamun’s tomb! Our classrooms became dimly lit secret passageway through the pharaoh’s final resting place. We learnt about the unrivalled treasures found inside. We used our observational skills and drew sketches and made notes about the objects, just like Carter did. Finally, we considered what the artefacts told us about ancient Egyptian life.

In religion and worldviews, Year 4 has been looking at the rules that are followed by religious and non- religious people. The children looked at what religious stories tell us about temptation, focusing on the story of Adam and Eve and also the temptation that Jesus faced. They learnt that Jesus faced three temptations when he was in the wilderness.  After learning about these temptations, children worked in  groups to think about what Jesus may have been thinking during the time he was being tempted.

Year 4 thought about times when they may have been tempted in their own lives. They had great discussions about the challenge of always doing the right thing, that we all make mistakes at times and that we have rules to help us know how to live, but it is not always easy to keep them.

I am thrilled to share with you the discoveries from our recent science expedition around the school grounds.It was like a treasure hunt, but for science buffs!  We spotted all kinds of plant life doing its thing. There were fruits packed with seeds just waiting to sprout, seeds of all shapes and sizes gearing up for their next adventure, and plants that were in the middle of their seed dispersal phase (nature’s way of hitting the refresh button).  It was super interesting to see all the different ways plants spread their seeds and make sure their legacy lives on. It’s kind of inspiring, isn’t it?  Let’s keep our eyes open for more of nature’s wonders – there’s always something new to learn right under our noses.

To our year 6 superstars,

We hope this message finds you all beaming with pride and excitement, for we have the pleasure of congratulating each and every one of you on your incredible efforts in the build-up to and during the tests. The dedication, perseverance and hard work you have displayed is truly commendable!

In the weeks and months leading up to the tests, you showed immense resilience and determination. You have tackled challenging concepts, studied diligently and pushed yourselves to new heights of understanding. Your commitment to your education and the progress you have made is truly remarkable, and you should be immensely proud of yourselves.

Now, as we await the results, we want to emphasise something very important: regardless of the outcome, you are all extraordinary individuals. These tests are just one way of assessing your academic progress, but they do not define your intelligence, character or worth. Your efforts and growth throughout this journey are what truly matter.

Remember, you are so much more than numbers on a test paper. Your talents, skills, creativity, and unique qualities extend far beyond any assessment. The experiences you've had, the friendships you've forged, and the lessons you've learned are what shape you into the remarkable individuals you are becoming.

Each one of you has demonstrated a willingness to learn, a thirst for knowledge, and the courage to face challenges head-on. These qualities will continue to serve you well in all aspects of life, not just in education. Your ability to think critically, solve problems, and persevere in the face of adversity is what will truly make a difference as you move forward.

So, when the results arrive, I urge you not to worry or let them define your worth. Celebrate your efforts, your growth, and the progress you have made. Reflect on the journey you have embarked upon, the friendships you have fostered, and the knowledge you have gained. Those are the true measures of success.

We are immensely proud of each and every one of you. Your efforts and commitment have not gone unnoticed, and they will continue to shape your future successes. So, celebrate your achievements, embrace your uniqueness, and never stop believing in your abilities.

With heartfelt admiration,

Year 6 teachers