Horsenden Primary School
Horsenden Primary School
Message from the Headteacher
This week has provided another reminder of the many opportunities our children embrace both within and beyond the classroom.
I would like to congratulate our girls' football team, who have reached the final of the Ealing Girls' Cup after an impressive penalty shootout victory over North Ealing. Their success reflects not only their footballing ability, but also the teamwork, resilience and determination they have shown throughout the competition.
We are also delighted that two of our swimmers represented Horsenden at the London Swimming Gala Finals. While there were no medals this time, reaching a London final is a significant achievement and they represented our school with great pride.
Alongside these sporting successes, children across the school have enjoyed a range of trips, visits and class sharing assemblies. These experiences play an important role in helping children develop confidence, broaden their understanding of the world and celebrate their learning with others.
I hope you enjoy reading more about these experiences throughout the rest of the newsletter.
See the bottom of the 'Updates' page for more details about upcoming diary events!
Horsenden Leading the Way
At Horsenden, we are proud to play an active role in supporting school improvement across Ealing.
Recently, we were awarded an Ealing Learning Partnership AI Pioneer Award in recognition of our innovative work exploring the use of artificial intelligence in education. As part of the award, staff completed a research project and shared their findings with colleagues from schools across the borough.
We were also delighted to fascilitate the Cluster 2 Inclusion Conference, bringing together Headteachers, SENCOs and Inclusion Leaders to share successful approaches to inclusion and ensuring every child feels a sense of belonging at school.
These opportunities reflect Horsenden's commitment to collaboration, innovation and excellence. We are proud that our staff are helping to shape educational practice beyond our own school and contributing to positive outcomes for children across Ealing.
2H Class Sharing Assembly
We were delighted to welcome families to 2H's fantastic class sharing assembly today. The children proudly showcased their learning in Science, sharing their knowledge and understanding of the life cycles of a butterfly, frog and chick.
The class spoke confidently about the different stages of each life cycle, explaining how these animals grow and change over time. They impressed everyone with their excellent oracy skills, speaking clearly, enthusiastically and with great confidence. The children also entertained the audience with two fantastic songs, bringing so much energy, enthusiasm and joy to the stage. Their singing was full of expression and helped to make the assembly both engaging and memorable.
We are incredibly proud of every member of 2H for their hard work, confidence and commitment. They represented their class brilliantly and demonstrated just how much they have learned. Thank you to all the families who joined us to celebrate their achievements and support this special occasion.
Girls Football Team get through to the Final!
Girls Cup Semi-Final Match Report
Horsenden Girls 0-0 North Ealing (Horsenden win 2-1 on penalties)
What a fantastic performance from the Horsenden girls as they booked their place in the Girls Cup Final with a dramatic 2-1 victory on penalties against North Ealing after a hard-fought 0-0 draw in normal time.
The girls battled tirelessly from the first whistle to the last, showing tremendous determination, resilience and teamwork throughout the match. Against a strong North Ealing side, Horsenden defended superbly and worked relentlessly for one another, refusing to give anything away.
With neither team able to find a breakthrough in normal time, the semi-final was decided by the tension of a penalty shootout. Seerat made two excellent saves in the shootout to give Horsenden the advantage and keep their dreams of reaching the final alive.
With nerves of steel, Layla and Fareeha both confidently converted their penalties to secure a memorable 2-1 shootout victory and spark celebrations among the players. Every single member of the squad played their part in this incredible achievement, demonstrating a fantastic attitude and never giving up.
Congratulations to the Horsenden girls on a well-deserved victory. Attention now turns to the final, where they will face Holy Family Primary as they look to complete an unforgettable cup run. Congratulations to the team! We are so proud of your achievement.
Outstanding Success at the London Schools Swimming Finals
We are delighted to celebrate the achievements of Jiya and Heer, who represented our school at the London Schools Swimming Finals.
The event featured competitors from 27 schools across London, with our school being the only state school represented. In each event, only the top 12 swimmers qualified to compete in the finals.
Despite the strong competition, Jiya achieved an outstanding Top 5 finish London in the 25m Freestyle event, while Heer secured a fantastic Top 10 finish in London in the 25m Breaststroke event.
To qualify for the finals was an exceptional achievement, and to place among the very best swimmers in London is a testament to their hard work, dedication, and talent.
We are incredibly proud of both girls for representing our school so brilliantly and congratulate them on their remarkable success.
We are looking forward to welcoming families to Sports Day 2026!
Tue 7th July - Specialist Classes (at Horsenden Primary MUGA)
1:30pm to 3:00pm
Please read your specific email sent toady regarding arrangements
Fri 10 July – EYFS (at Horsenden Primary MUGA)
Nursery AM & Full-Time: 9:00–9:45am
Reception: 2:00–3:00pm
Tue 14 July – Berkeley Fields, UB6 0NX
Years 1 & 2: 9:15–10:15am
Years 5 & 6: 1:45–3:00pm
Wed 15 July – Berkeley Fields, UB6 0NX
Years 3 & 4: 9:15–10:30am
Remember: Children must come to school in their PE kit and trainers. A sun hat, labelled water bottle and sun cream is required. No jewellery, studs or football boots.
Parents should meet directly at the event venue and remain in designated spectator areas. Limited parking is available at Berkeley Fields. Please see your email for further info.
Children will return to school after the events and be dismissed as usual at 3:15pm.
Reception are currently collecting clean egg cartons and plastic bottle caps for an exciting project they are working on. If you have any spare items at home that you would be happy to donate, please hand them to one of the Reception teachers.
Thank you for your support – your donations are greatly appreciated!
As many of you will have noticed, the weather has become considerably warmer this week and forecasts suggest that temperatures will continue to rise next week.
We will be adapting some aspects of the school day to help children stay comfortable and safe, including reducing some higher-energy activities and providing additional opportunities for calm, shaded and indoor learning where appropriate.
Please can we ask for your support by ensuring that your child brings a water bottle to school every day and arrives having had sunscreen applied before leaving home.
We would also encourage children to wear clothing appropriate for the weather. Although many children like to bring hoodies or coats to school because they are concerned about misplacing them, these are often unnecessary on very warm days and can make children uncomfortable.
Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe during the hotter weather.
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