Dear parents

It's hard to believe we've reached the last day of term! This year has been filled with so many incredible highlights, and you should all be so very proud of your children. It's sad to say goodbye to our Year 6s today; their production of "The Greatest Showman" was truly phenomenal with incredible singing, dancing, acting, and even the unsung heroes of props, lighting, and sound making it all possible. What a spectacular way to end their time with us – goodbye and thank you, Year 6!

Our wonderful new school dog, Toffee, has settled right into the Grange Park family, bringing joy and a sense of calm to everyone she meets. She's looking forward to spending more time in school and with the children next year. We're also incredibly proud to announce Grange Park Primary has earned the Green Flag Award with distinction, thanks to Michael and our Eco Ambassadors' fantastic work tackling waste, cutting our carbon footprint, and saving water. We hope to continue this great work next year.

You would have received information regarding parent volunteers to support our Grange Park Primary School Parents Association (GPPSA). Your support is vital to ensure we can continue organising exciting events and fundraising activities that enrich our children's education and strengthen our school community, please click here to express your interest. You would also have received an important Arbor message about school attendance and penalty notices; regular attendance is crucial for your child's learning and development.  This is something we are required to send out annually to parents and we appreciate your continued support in this matter.

This is a great opportunity to say a massive thank you to all the staff who have worked tirelessly to give our children the best opportunities here at Grange Park. To those leaving us, we wish you all the very best. For those returning, we'll see you all on Wednesday 3 September. Wishing you all a fantastic summer! 

With my best wishes to you and your families. 

Tijen Hassan

Headteacher

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Our school attendance target is 97%. The overall attendance this year is 96%. Thank you to all those families who are working with us to prioritise their child’s learning. We appreciate you working with us to achieve the best outcomes for your child.

We are aware that some families take time off school around the summer holidays in order to go abroad. Taking your child out of school for a holiday during term time is not permitted and will not be authorised. We understand that families may wish to travel for various reasons, but it is your child’s statutory right to receive a full-time education. Unauthorised absences may result in formal consequences, including potential fines or further action. We ask that all families prioritise their child's education and plan holidays during designated school breaks.

We are also aware that families go abroad and call their child in as ‘off sick’. If we have reason to believe your child has been away from school due to a family holiday rather than illness, we will write to you and ask for evidence such as medication or a screen print from the GP. We believe that if your child is off school for a week, medical advice should have been sought at some point. 

Why is punctuality so important? 

It’s a GREAT START to the day, putting your child in a positive frame of mind to make the most of the day’s learning and activities. Punctuality is linked to good attendance, and as we know, good attenders have more opportunities, more support and therefore achieve more! 

ALSO… 

It helps your child make friends (in the playground) which leads to improved self-confidence and therefore SUCCESS. AND… 

It sets your child up for their future – whether it is college, work or university, they could lose their place or lose their job if they think it’s ok to be late!

This year we have a tie for first place! Well done to two of our families, Broomfield and Trent, you are the winners of overall attendance in the 2024 2025 academic year! A special well done to Trent family who were in fourth place last half term and have really put in the effort to rise to first place.

Two weeks ago, we held our third 'Brain School' assembly, continuing our journey of learning about how our brains work and how they help us manage emotions. We began with a flashback to what we’ve learned so far—focusing on the different parts of the brain, including the amygdala, and using the hand-brain model to understand how our brain can control our emotional responses.

In this session, we introduced the concept of the 'lizard brain'—a way of describing the primitive part of our brain responsible for basic survival instincts like fight, flight, or freeze. We talked about how our lizard brain kicks in when we feel threatened or overwhelmed, and how it can sometimes lead to strong emotional reactions.

Children reflected on times they might have experienced a 'lizard brain' moment and what it felt like. Most importantly, we explored calming strategies to help us move out of our lizard brain and into a more regulated, thoughtful state. Strategies such as deep breathing, grounding techniques, positive affirmations, and asking for help were shared and practised.

The children showed great insight and engagement throughout the assembly, and we are proud of how they continue to build their understanding of emotional regulation. ‘Brain School’ is helping us all learn how to recognise our feelings, name them, and respond in ways that are safe and helpful for ourselves and others.

It’s been a fantastic year for our School Parliament at Grange Park Primary! From campaigning for safer streets to raising money for important causes, our dedicated team of MPs and class councillors have been busy creating real change and representing the voices of their classmates. Here’s a look back at their inspiring achievements.

Target 1: Safer Streets and Road Awareness

One of the Parliament’s top priorities this year was to campaign for safer roads outside our school. In January and June, our MPs joined local police officers for Junior Roadwatch, where they helped use speed guns to check how fast cars were going near the school. It was an eye-opening experience that taught us all about road safety and gave us the chance to speak directly to drivers.

The team also delivered an assembly to raise awareness of road safety and mental health, reminding children and parents just how important it is to stay alert and safe outside the school gates.

Target 2: Supporting Mental Health and Wellbeing

Looking after our mental health is just as important as physical safety and our MPs knew it! This year, they set up a suggestion box to gather ideas from every class about how to improve wellbeing at school. They used these ideas to help write a letter to the Pantry, suggesting ways to improve the food options available to children.

They also played a key role in organising our amazing World Cultural Day, helping to promote diversity, inclusion and kindness across the school with a range of exciting activities with each class assigned a country.

Target 3: Charity and Fundraising Champions

The School Parliament has also had a big impact on supporting others. Here are just some of their incredible efforts:

• Joined the Shoeshare scheme, collecting shoes for those in need and informing families how to take part.

• Organised fun activities for Comic Relief, raising money with smiles and laughter.

• Helped sell poppies for Remembrance Day after contacting the Royal British Legion.

• Ran a delicious bake sale at the Christmas Fayre.#

• Took part in the Daily Mile challenge, raising funds for our very own school swimming pool project!

A Visit to the Houses of Parliament

As a special reward for all their hard work, the MPs had the incredible opportunity to visit the Houses of Parliament in London. They even got to meet our local MP, Bambos Charalambous, who shared how important it is for young people to be involved in democracy. During the visit, they saw the House of Lords, admired the thrones of King Charles and Queen Victoria, and got a behind-the-scenes look at how our government works.

A Year to Be Proud Of

This year, the School Parliament has shown just how much children can achieve when they come together with ideas, teamwork and determination.

From making our streets safer to improving school life and helping people in need, their impact has been incredible and there is no doubt they have made Grange Park a better place for everyone.

A huge well done to all our school MPs! We can’t wait to see what next year brings.

At the end of last half term we  celebrated our ‘Always Stars’. ‘Always Star’ children are children who ALWAYS show that they follow the Big 3, they are ALWAYS respectful, resilient and show responsibility and they ALWAYS try their very best, taking on challenges with a growth mindset and never giving  up. Here are the Always Stars’ for the second half of the summer term.

Congratulations, Year 6 Superstars!

Wow—what an absolutely spectacular performance of The Greatest Showman! Every one of you lit up the stage with your energy, confidence, and amazing teamwork. From your powerful vocals to those dazzling dance routines, you brought the story to life in a way that left the audience cheering for more.

Your hard work in rehearsals truly shone through:

• The harmony in your chorus numbers was spot-on.

• Your choreography was tight, enthusiastic, and full of flair.

• The way you supported one another onstage showed genuine camaraderie and spirit.

Thank you for sharing your talents, creativity, and dedication with all of us. You should all be incredibly proud of what you’ve achieved together. Here’s to many more curtain calls and unforgettable moments—keep shining bright!

Bravo, Year 6! 

Your proud teachers and staff

Farewell and Good Luck,Year 6!

It feels like only yesterday you were walking through our doors for your first day of Reception.  Now, you’re ready to embark on a new adventure in secondary school—and we couldn’t be prouder of how far you’ve come.

You’ve shown resilience, curiosity, and kindness in everything you do. Whether tackling tricky maths problems, cheering on your friends in sports, or bringing history lessons to life, you’ve done it all with heart and enthusiasm. As you step into this next chapter, remember the growth mindset you’ve practised here. Embrace new challenges, make friends, and never stop asking questions—you’re equipped to shine wherever you go. Goodbye for now, Year 6: we’ll be cheering you on every step of the way!

Please click here to read the first Pupil Parliament Newsletter.

Summer holidays are around the corner and we hope that all our Grange Park Primary students and their families make the time to decompress and celebrate all their achievements this past year.  

As we wrap up another wonderful term, we would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the incredible volunteers who have supported our school community over the past few months.

Your time, energy, and generosity have made a significant impact — from organizing events and supporting classroom activities to contributing to fundraising efforts. Thanks to your dedication, we have raised valuable funds this term, amounting to £5,500, that will directly benefit our students and enhance their learning experiences.

We are truly grateful for the spirit of collaboration and community you bring to our school. None of this would be possible without your involvement.

Looking ahead to the next academic term, we warmly invite more parents to get involved with the Grange Park Primary School Association (GPPSA). Whether you can spare a little time or a lot, your support is always welcome — and greatly appreciated.

We encourage everyone to attend our Annual General Meeting (AGM), where we’ll reflect on this past year, discuss plans for the future, and elect new committee members.  It’s a great way to learn more about what we do and how you can be part of it. There are numerous committee positions to be filled and you could be just the right person for these roles. 

📅 AGM Date: 29 September 2025 (Proposed)
🕕 Time: 7pm (Tentative)
📍 Location: Round Hall, Grange Park Primary School

We wish you and your families a joyful, restful, and safe holiday break. We look forward to reconnecting in the new term with renewed energy and more exciting events ahead.

Year 1 children used skills from Jackson Pollock and Peter Thorpe to create their artwork by exploring bold colours and exciting paint splatters like Pollock. They also looked at how Peter Thorpe used space themes and strong shapes. The children combined messy, expressive painting with bright, colourful designs to make their own creative space pictures.

Year 3 have been busy designing and building their Egyptian Keepsake boxes. This has consisted of deciding which ‘net’ to use (either a net with the lid attached or a stand alone lid), deciding the Egyptian images that will be used to decorate each side, investigating how to strengthen the box and eventually the best part…..making the boxes! 

Take a look at our designs ✏️

Year 4 children have truly shone in their art project, drawing wonderful inspiration from the captivating artwork of Giles Davies. It's been fantastic to see how they've taken his style and made it their own, especially when designing the layout of their final pieces. Well done on the excellent work!