Grazebrook Primary School Bulletin
19th December 2023
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Message from Mrs Beecroft
Message from Mrs Beecroft
Dear Grazebrook Families
A huge thank you for the absolutely phenomenal attendance at our four Christmas Winter Sounds concerts over the last two weeks. The children performed brilliantly, showing confidence and enthusiasm. We were particularly impressed by those who read poems and told jokes to entertain their families. Well done to Mr Stevens and the class teachers who worked hard behind the scenes supporting the children to learn the songs and rehearse together.
We would also like to thank all the Grazebrook PSA and volunteers for putting on an incredible Winter Fair and to all of you who were able to attend and support the school. As a result of the PSA's very generous donation, we were all able to have a brilliant pantomime experience on the 6th of December with Years 1 to 6 watching Aladdin at Hackney Empire, and Nursery and Reception enjoying a performance of The Littlest Christmas Elf at Grazebrook. Please see below for a message from the PSA.
This has been a fantastic term at Grazebrook full of new learning for the children as well as a wide range of trips and events which have enriched our curriculum. The children and staff have worked incredibly hard and showcased all our Grazebrook values; I would like to take the opportunity to thank them all for their enthusiasm and energy. I would also like to thank you, our families, for your amazing support and positive feedback throughout the term.
The Grazebrook Team would like to wish you all a restful and enjoyable break with family and friends; we look forward to seeing you all again on Monday 8th January.
Key Dates
Key Dates
08/01 Children return to school at 8.55am
08/01 Breakfast Club, Afterschool Club, Wraparound Care and Our Space begin
Wk beg. 15/01 Instrumental and singing lessons resume
16/01 Nursery and Reception Come Learn With Me at 9.10am
16/01 Year 5 Trip to Salters' Hall for Wild City Launch
19/01 Year 5 Learning Celebration Assembly: 10.00am
22/01 Reception Recycling Workshop
25/01 Anxiety in Children Parent/Carer Workshop at 9.00am
25/01 Phonics Screening Check (PSC) Parent/Carer Information Session at 3.30pm
26/01 Nursery Family Friday at 8.50am
26/01 Reception Family Friday 3.00pm
29/01 Year 3 Virtual Mary Anning Workshop
29/01 1G Trip to the Southbank and River Thames
31/01 Reception and Year 1 Fluoride Varnish Programme
01/02 Year 6 Junior Citizenship Scheme Event
05/02 1B Trip to the Southbank and River Thames
07/02 Reception Trip to the Museum of the Home
12/02-16/02 Half Term - School Closed to Pupils
19/02 School Closed to Pupils - INSET day
21/02 Nursery and Reception Scooter Training
22/02 Understanding Neurodiversity Parent/Carer Workshop at 9.00am
23/02 Nursery Family Friday at 8.50am
23/02 Reception Family Friday at 3.00pm
29/02 Year 1 Maths Parent/Carer Workshop at 3.30pm
04/03-08/03 Year 6 Residential at Osmington Bay PGL
07/03 Year 2 Maths Parent/Carer Workshop at 3.30pm
14/03 Nursery Physical Development Parent/Carer Workshop at 9.00am in the Nursery
14/03 Reception Physical Development Parent/Carer Workshop at 3.30pm in Reception
22/03 Nursery Family Friday at 8.50am
22/03 Reception Family Friday at 3.00pm
28/03 Spring Term Finishes at 2.00pm
Thank you from the PSA!
Thank you from the PSA!
Your PSA would like to say a huge THANK YOU to everyone for helping to make the Winter Fair a resounding success. We are extremely grateful for all the volunteers, creations, donations and enthusiasm we received in the run up to the Fair, and for your valuable support on the day. Seeing so many people enjoying themselves on Saturday was brilliant. We would also like to extend our thanks to the Grazebrook staff, who also help make the events a great success.
Calculations are still in progress but it looks like our collective effort raised in excess of £5K for the school, which will help them continue to provide more of the great things that make a difference for our children! Here are some photos of the day showing the variety of stalls and activities we were lucky to have. The PSA will take a short break but will be back in full swing in the New Year, so stay tuned.
In the meantime we would like to wish you all a very healthy and happy Christmas.
Thanks Meryl (Nana's words) + PSA team
PSA Chirstmas Fair.mp4Seasonal Greetings from Grazebrook!
Seasonal Greetings from Grazebrook!
We are scientists!
We are scientists!
Each week, in Mrs Cabey's science club, the children have been conducting scientific enquiries to build their knowledge of the world around them. Last week, the children created and then explained the science behind their own lava lamps. They used: a container, water, cooking oil, food colouring and an Alka-Seltzer. Why don't you have a go yourself over the holiday? Here are some instructions to help you.
You might also want to start thinking about your entry to this year's science fair, which will take place as part of our British Science Week celebration in mid March. The theme this year is 'time'.
Nursery & Reception Applications
Nursery & Reception Applications
If your child is currently aged 3 or 4 and born between 1st September 2019 and 31st August 2020, you will need to apply online through eAdmissions for a place in Reception to start September 2024. The deadline for applications is 15th January 2024. All families must complete their application by this date, even if your child is already a pupil in our Nursery. For more information, please visit: https://education.hackney.gov.uk/content/primary-before-you-apply?guidebook=188
If you know anyone who would like to book a tour of the school to help inform their decision of which schools to apply to, please ask them to contact the school office to book a place.
My Child At School (MCAS)
My Child At School (MCAS)
As you will be aware from our previous letter and texts, from January we will be using the My Child At School (MCAS) app for school payments, as well as for booking parent consultation meetings and to share communications from the school.
Once you have downloaded the app, you will need to turn on the notifications as this will be the main way you will receive the school messages and letters. We will write to you in January with further details of how to get the most from the app, but in the meantime, if you have any queries regarding communications or making payments, please speak to a member of our office team.
Key Contacts
Key Contacts
If you have any queries regarding you child's learning, the first point of contact is your child's class teacher. You can speak to them at the end of the day or contact our school office to arrange a phone call or face-to-face meeting. At times, you may wish to contact the member of staff in charge of your child's year group. At Grazebrook, these are:
Nursery and Reception: Ms Kelly O'Callaghan (EYFS Leader)
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3: Ms Caireann Conlon or Ms Joanna Ichim (Assistant Headteachers)
Year 4, Year 5, Year 6: Ms Simone Bunbury (Assistant Headteacher)
SEND: Ms Caireann Conlon (Assistant Headteacher)
All email queries, including those for the attention of a class teacher or school leader, should be sent to gboffice@newwavefederation.co.uk in the first instance with the addressee and/or topic in the subject line. These will be forwarded to the relevant member of staff.
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