Our Value of the Week is Friendship — a perfect value for this time of year. Year 6 are reflecting on friendships built over many years, while also preparing to make new ones. Across the school, we are reminding children that being a good friend starts with treating others as we would like to be treated.

What a fantastic Sports Day! Thank you to everyone who came along to support, cheer, run and join in the fun. The weather was kind, the excitement was electric, and the team spirit was wonderful to see.

A special shout-out also goes to our cheerleading parents and their amazing banners. Do take a look at the Sports Day video on Instagram — and no, it has not been sped up. Coach Max and Mr Dav really do run that fast!

A huge thank you to Miss Evans, our PE Lead, for organising such a brilliant event. She is already planning how to make next year even better — so start limbering up now!

Speaking of Miss Evans, we have some very exciting news to share — she is getting married over the summer! She would be very grateful for our help. If you have a clean jar at home, please remove the label and bring it into Year 1. As the jars are glass, we would prefer younger children not to carry them into school themselves. Miss Evans needs around 180 jars for flowers on the day, so every jar will help. I will let you know when we have enough, but for now, please keep them coming. Thank you in advance!

We have lots of trips and visits planned over the next few weeks. Please speak to your child about behaviour expectations and staying safe when they are off site, so everyone can enjoy these experiences together.

Next up is the Summer Fete Football Match. Please sign up if you would like to take part. I will be playing too — well, it is the World Cup after all, so surely watching football counts as research!

Thank you also for the pupil feedback. The children shared thoughtful views and some great ideas for us to work on. Have a look below to see what they had to say.

Please note that the final day menu will be different from the published plan. Year 6 have chosen their favourite dishes and designed a special leavers’ menu — more details are in the newsletter.

One final point - please have a look at the hot weather poster below - the weather is expected to get warmer and warmer over the next couple of weeks. Please apply sun cream to your child before school and send your child in with a wide breamed hat - with their name on! As the weather wamrs up - jumpers come off - it is essential that your child's clothes are all named.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support and friendship.

Kind regards,
Mrs Peake
Headteacher

The Peake Post - A message from the Headteacher

A huge thank you to all the children who took part in our recent survey! We received 32 responses spanning from Nursery all the way to Year 6 . The feedback was incredibly positive, highlighting how much our pupils love their learning, trust our staff team, and feel safe in school . Take a look below at our celebratory highlights and the "You Said, We Did" steps we are taking next!

You Said, We Did!

Expanding Enrichment: We are rolling out a clear, termly clubs menu featuring expanded options for sports, arts, music, and STEM to match pupil requests next year.
Boosting Wellbeing: We are re-launching our ZUMOS portal routines to ensure mental health tools remain highly visible and easy for all age groups to use.
Sharpening Safety: We are refreshing student-facing routines regarding playground boundaries, gate access, lockdown and fire drills to ensure total confidence across all year groups.

❤️ A Final Note from Leadership:

Hearing directly from our pupils is the most valuable tool we have to ensure our school remains a happy, thriving place to grow. We want to thank every child for sharing their brilliant thoughts, and we look forward to bringing our new "You Said, We Did" initiatives to life next term!

Recapping the Remarkable

Click on the video to watch Sports Day.

WHOLE SCHOOL - SPORTS DAY 2026

A massive thank you to all our wonderful parents and carers for coming along, cheering, clapping and bringing the good vibes. The banners were absolutely brilliant — we loved them! 👏✨

Our children were total superstars, bringing energy, smiles, speed, determination and lots of team spirit. What an atmosphere! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️💨

The whole school picnic was a very welcome break and such a lovely chance to come together as a community. 🧺☀️

As one parent said, “Best Sports Day yet!” 💛

And a huge shout-out to the amazing Miss Evans for organising such a fantastic day.

What a success! Same time next year? 😄 #SportsDay #SchoolCommunity #teamspirit

Click on the videos to see what we did on School Journey... in the rain.

Year 5 and 6 PGL - school residential

Day 1 of school journey complete! 🌟
What a brilliant start — lots of excitement, new challenges, teamwork, and plenty of smiles. The children have thrown themselves into every activity with amazing energy and enthusiasm.
The day ended with some fantastic water balloon fun, which was definitely a highlight! 💦🎈
We can’t wait to see what Day 2 brings!

Day 2 of school journey complete! 🌧️✨
Lots of rain, but even more fun! The children showed brilliant resilience and enthusiasm as they took on the zip wire, enjoyed a cosy campfire, and joined in with lots of fantastic singing. 🔥🎶
After such a busy, exciting day, we’re hoping for a good night’s sleep tonight! 😴

Day 3 of our school journey: climbing, survivor skills, making memories, fire-lighting and dancing our socks off! 🔥🧗‍♀️💃
So proud of the courage, teamwork and laughter on show today. What a brilliant adventure we’re having!

DAY 4 and that’s a wrap on our school journey! ☔️🚌✨

Despite a very soggy final day, the smiles never disappeared. From the big swing to archery skills, we’ve made memories that will last a lifetime.

A huge shout-out to all of the children for their impeccable behaviour, resilience and enthusiasm throughout the trip. You have been a credit to our school. 🌟

And a heartfelt thank you to the staff who gave up their weekend to make it all possible. Your energy, care and commitment ensured every child had an amazing experience. What a dream team! ❤️ Thank you Miss Foster, Miss Spinola, Miss Miller and Mrs Peake.

AND THE WINNERS ARE ......

Embracing Excellence: Celebrating

Good Behaviour for Learning

These children have been recognised for their incredible effort and excellence! They will receive a golden certificate, a big round of applause during the celebration assembly, and a coveted spot in the prestigious Gold Book. Well done to all our shining stars!

We are so proud of you!

YN - Maya and Mikelly

YR - Sylvia and Tajannay

Y1 - Haroon and Beydan

Y2 - Grace and Kenilah

Y3 - Mekeyah and Evangelina

Y4 - Duaa and Shiloh

Y5 - Yumna and Leon

Y6 - Akram and Maram

Today, our local MET police are on site delivering a Cyber Safe workshop with Years 5 and 6.

The children are learning important ways to stay safe online, make sensible choices and know what to do if something worries them.

Parents and carers — ask your child these 3 questions today:

What is one way you can keep yourself safe online?

Who should you speak to if something online makes you feel worried?

What did you learn today that you think every child should know?

A big thank you to our visiting MET Police officers for supporting our children with such an important topic. 💻👮‍♀️👮‍♂️

Maths and English

We have been enjoying sharing maths tips with you - have a look at these strange facts to discuss that mix up English and Maths - fascinatining!

1. The word “hundred” comes from the old Norse term, “hundrath”, which actually means 120 and not 100.

2. In a room of 23 people there’s a 50% chance that two people have the same birthday.

3. Most mathematical symbols weren’t invented until the 16th century. Before that, equations were written in words.

4. “Forty” is the only number that is spelt with letters arranged in alphabetical order.

5. “One” is the only number that is spelt with letters arranged in descending order.

6. From 0 to 1000, the only number that has the letter “a” in it is “one thousand”.

7. ‘Four’ is the only number in the English language that is spelt with the same number of letters as the number itself.

8. Every odd number has an “e” in it.

9. “Eleven plus two” is an anagram of “twelve plus one” which is pretty fitting as the answer to both equations is 13.

10. Also, there are 13 letters in both “eleven plus two” and “twelve plus one”.

Attendance Matters so give it 100%

STUDY BUGS

BIG NEWS - we are Studying Bugs with the attendance app - STUDY BUGS. Download the app to report absence and check your child's attendance.

This widget has been added to the homepage of the website - please click and use to report a child's absence. Thank you.

Attendance so far this term is 95.3% - this is on target!

A Reminder About Appointments and Holidays

We kindly ask that, wherever possible, parents arrange medical or personal appointments for their children outside of school hours. There are only 190 school days in the year, but a generous 175 non-school days available for holidays, family time, and events. By keeping appointments to these non-school days, we can work together to make sure every child enjoys the very best attendance and learning opportunities. Thank you for your support!

📢 Illness Reminder 📢

If your child is unwell at school, we will call you to collect them. Please ensure we have your up-to-date contact details.

Please remember to inform the school of your child's absence each day; even if the school knows they are home due to vomiting - this is to update school if new symptoms develop. The best way to do this is via Studybugs.
Currently, 70% of parents are using Studybugs—if you’re among the 30% who haven’t signed up yet, please do so as soon as possible!

Click here to find out what the NHS advise about 'Is my child too ill to go to school?'

Please download the STUDY BUGS app and support us in raising our attendance %.

Overall we are at 95.3% for this academic year. With your help we aim to maintain this to the end of the year. Please download the STUDY BUGS app and support us in raising our attendance %.

Please help your child achieve by ensuring they are in school when they are well enough to be here.

Medical Appointment Documentation

Please ensure all appointments are made outside of school hours.

To help us accurately record absences, please email a copy of any medical appointment texts or appointment cards to the school office for confirmation when your child(ren) is absent for health-related reasons. This ensures their attendance records are kept up-to-date.

When making appointments please ask your doctors for a medical slip or appointment text to give to school.

Thank you for your cooperation and support.

Miss Nathalie can be contacted on 0207 720 3439 or via email on admin@herbertmorrison.lambeth.sch.uk

Miss Nathalie works with us 3 mornings a week.

Dates for your diary

Please note that all letters are available on the school website under NEWS - LATEST LETTER

TERM SIX DATES

Fri 19th June - Year 3 trip to the British Museum - letter sent

Tues 23rd and 24th Carbon Monoxide workshops in school

Wed 24th June - Science Forces Workshops in school

Wed 1st and Thurs 2nd July - No Greenhouse Sports

Mon 29th June Year 1 Library Visit

Mon 29th June Year 3 and Year 6 Kew Gardens Trip - letter sent

Tues 30th June Year 5 Lilian Bayliss Science and PE Visit

Wed 1st July Year 2 Library Visit

Thurs 2nd July - Dr Doolittle Theatre Show ( Thank you PTA)

Fri 3rd July - PTA Summer Fair - see PTA poster

Thurs 9th July - 10am Yr6 Graduation followed by a Yr6 family picnic - letter to be sent

Fri 10th July - Yr 5 poetry workshop at South Bank - letter sent - consent needed

Fri 10th July - End of Year Reports out to parents

Mon 13th - Fri 17th July - WELLBEING WEEK - Fun events every day including HERBERT MORRISON has got Talent Show, Good to be Green special Event and lots more!

Tues 14th July school finishes at 2pm - optional parents evening letter to be sent

Fri 17th July - school finishes at 2pm - end of term 6 - there is NO JAGs on this date

2 WEEK DIARY

Check if clubs are on, trips are coming up, events are happening - get excited about the many events for the next 2 weeks.

TERM 6 UPDATES

THERE ARE NO CHANGES TO PE FOR TERM 6

Year 3 and 5 will go to Ben Holioakes to play cricket at the Oval Cricket Ground every Monday.

Year 4 will go swimming every Tuesday morning. Year 5 will not be going swimming in the summer term.

Please ensure your child comes into school wearing the full PE kit on their PE day.

Year 4 will need their swimming kit; including a swim hat and goggles EVERY TUESDAY.

Trips off site - PLEASE ENSURE CHILDREN HAVE A WATERPROOF COAT INCASE IT IS RAINING FOR THE JOURNEY THERE OR BACK.

Water bottles must not be kept in the book bag to prevent book damage.

Trainers must ONLY be worn with PE kits and not with school uniform. Please support our school uniform policy. Thank you.

PTA - THANK YOU

Click here to go to the PTA page

Wrap around care 7.30am until 5.50pm

Please collect your child no later than 5.50pm

To drop off or collect your child please call the JAGs bell by the front door inside the school gate or call 07570 377 689

Discover a fun-filled daily schedule at Junior Adventures Group Breakfast & After School Clubs!

How Parents Book

Families can book wraparound care for the entire academic year using our new recurring booking model:

Bookings follow a regular weekly pattern (e.g., every Monday), secured for the full school year.
This system is similar to the existing instalment plan model that many families are familiar with.

We are making this change to:

Support demand management where waiting lists are common
Ensure fair access for families looking to secure consistent care
Enable earlier, more accurate staffing and programming plans

Rise then Shine

Rise then Shine Breakfast Club IS BACK from 7.30am on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

The FREE school Breakfast Club is still available for all pupils ( Reception Class to Year 6) from 8.30am.

This will be from 7.30am - please book now!

After School Clubs

JAG’s After School Clubs, called Stay And Play, offer fun, happy and safe places for children to play freely across age groups and take part in structured activities such as arts and crafts and active play. Providing an energising end to the school day, children can join group activities, enjoy a healthy snack, or chill out with toys and games that are all set up and ready for them to enjoy.

Find out more by clicking here - Click here to register and book

Try your new Stay And Play Club for free at Herbert Morrison Primary School!

Book your child's space now and claim a free session using code: TRYHERBERT

If you do have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to call the friendly JAG team on 0333 577 1533 or drop them an email at hello@junioradventuresgroup.co.uk.

The questions of the week are-

Is it harder to make a friend or to keep a friend?

Can you be friends with someone who has hurt your feelings?

Is a good friend someone who always agrees with you?

Value and Question of the Week

We discuss the values and question of the week in assembly. Discuss these with your child at home.

The value of the week is: FRIENDSHIP

AGE RESTRICTIONS FOR SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS

Please ALWAYS check and follow the age restrictions for all social media platforms. Just like age ratings on films, books and games, these restrictions are in place to help keep children safe. It is your responsibility to enforce these at home and ensure your child is using online platforms safely.

Keeping Teenagers Safe Online - Bit Defender

Online safety guidance tends to group all under-18s together, which means it's often too broad to be genuinely useful, especially with teenagers.

Younger children may accept boundaries set by adults without much pushback. Adolescents are different. As they develop their own sense of agency, well-intentioned advice from parents and teachers can quickly become background noise. Getting teenagers to follow online safety guidance is one challenge; getting them to internalise it is quite another.

Bitdefender has published some practical thinking on how to approach this with teenagers specifically. Find out more by following the link below:

CLICK HERE to go to the WEBSITE

As part of this, please consider the following safety checks:

Do you know your child’s passwords for the apps and platforms they use?

Do you regularly check their browsing history, messages, and online activity?

Do you supervise the amount of time your child spends online and what they are accessing?

Do you have parental controls or safety settings in place on ALL devices and apps?

LUNCH MENU

SPECIAL DIETRY REQUIREMENTS

If your child has an allergy please scan this code and ensure that you complete the new caters online information. We have passed over the information we have and it is all going digital now. Please feel free to speak to a member of staff if you need any support with this.

All allergy referals must be accompanied by medical evidence.

Thank you.

Miss Marie M has been working with ABM to allow our yr6 leavers to select their favourite

lunch options as part of them leaving us on the last day of term 17/07/26.

The pupils have now selected the following menu which has all been agreed

and they are all very excited!!.

The lunch menus are on a 3 week rota -Yum! All meat dishes are offered as halal and non-halal options.

Please note that on the rare occasion there may be a slight change on offer - this is usually due to delivery delays.

Selected choices for the last day:

Main Meal: Chicken Pizza

Vegetarian: Cheese and Tomato Pizza

Vegetables: Oven Chips, Peas, Baked Beans

Dessert: Chocolate Cake and Chocolate Custard

More Pupil Voice Request - from the Children's Commisioner

As Children’s Commissioner, I am writing because I have not yet heard from any children or young people at your school as part of my national survey, The Big Future.

I am asking for your support in ensuring children and young people from your school take part here: http://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/thebigfuture.

It is crucial that I hear from children in every school and college, in every community, across the country. Without hearing from your students, their experiences, views and aspirations risk being missing from the national picture that will help shape future policy.

At a time of significant change for children and young people, it is more important than ever that their views are reflected in policy making. Through this survey, I can take the voices of your students directly to the centre of government.

I am asking you to share the survey directly with pupils through your school or college email systems, as well as with parents and carers across your wider school community.

I know that many schools have successfully encouraged participation by completing the survey during form time, tutor periods or assemblies. To make this as easy as possible, I have created a slide pack which can be found here.

Well Being for Parents

OUT OF SCHOOL IDEAS

LEARNING AT HOME - TEACH YOUR CHILD ABOUT MONEY - HANDLE IT, COUNT IT, WORK OUT THE CHANGE. MONOPOLY AND PLAYING SHOPS IS GREAT FUN!

More information and a weekly update of these low cost suggestions can be found on the Oval Learning Cluster Website - Families Page. Our School works in Partnership with the Oval Learning Cluster.

For information on how to sign up to Terms 5 and 6 Clubs at HM see the clubs letter on the website.

Please note that club payments are non-refundable. If your child is not behaving in the club they may lose their place. Thank you for your support.

🌟 The Value of Extra-Curricular Activities

Extra-curricular activities are a vital part of school life, supporting pupils’ confidence, wellbeing and personal development. We value the importance of a broad and balanced education that helps pupils thrive beyond the classroom.

Through our extra-curricular offer, pupils are able to:

Explore interests and talents beyond the curriculum
Build key life skills such as teamwork, leadership and resilience
Strengthen wellbeing through sport, creativity and positive experiences
Develop character and confidence to support future success

We are proud to offer a wide range of opportunities that enrich learning and support the whole child.

Click on Herbert Morrison for the School Website or X to go to the school X page or the INSTAGRAM logo to go to our NEW social media site

Please support the PTA to support the school with this easy and helpful fundraising tip - https://www.herbertmorrisonprimaryschool.co.uk/PTA-Fundraising/

Page updated

Report abuse