We were so impressed by all the entries to our Grazebrook Science Fair. Over 100 children created and shared their projects and all children from Year 1 to Year 6 showcased excellent knowledge of the science learnt so far this year at their investigation stations. The children showed real expertise in being able to generate questions to test and research about the world around them demonstrating their ability to connect knowledge within science and between science and other subjects such as geography and maths. We would like to thank Dr Simon Brawley for judging the entries – an incredibly tough job! Also, thanks to Mrs Cabey for organising the event.

Huge congratulations go to all the children who took part in the event. A special mention to the three runners up for their incredible effort: Maksim in 5G for his 'Circuit of Flags' project; Mina in 1G for her 'Why Only Toilet Paper in the Loo?' project and Sophia in 4G for her project entitled, 'The Triangle - The Strongest Connection'. 

Well done to our winners: in third place, Otis in 3B for his 'Bacteria' project; in second place, Eva in 5G for her 'What is an Earthquake?' project and in first place, Lara in 4B for her hydraulic 'Tower Bridge' project. 

We would also like to say a big thank you to all our scientist parents and carers who shared their expertise through their science workshops. A special mention goes to: Elena Mezzogori, Fahd Choudhry, Julia Harris, Nadine Cowan, Sara Young, Ayse Tekagac and Cristina Nunes-Fonseca. 

Last week, our English Hub held a showcase for teachers from other schools to visit Grazebrook and experience our fantastic Reception and Nursery classes. They learnt about how we use interaction techniques to develop children's vocabulary and were able to see how we support our children to develop their early language. Our visitors were absolutely blown away by how confidently and articulately our children spoke to each other and to them and by their amazing learning. 

As part of their history learning, Year 4 spent a day with an Anglo Saxon! They explored a range of artefacts, played games, learnt battle skills and were told traditional stories. 

Across the school, the children have been growing plants and learning about the seasons and the weather. Reception created weather dials and Year 2 researched the best plants to grow inside and outside in March. We can't wait to harvest our produce. 

Year 3 went on a trip to the British Museum to explore the Ancient Egyptian artefacts. The children especially loved the mummies and sarcophagi. This week they even had a go at mummifying each other! 

A selection of children in Years 5 and 6 celebrated Shakespeare Week with Ms Nandhra by exploring powerful themes in some of the speeches from Henry V.  A selection of children from Reception to Year 6 visited Stoke Newington Book Shop to collect their free World Book Day books and members of Year 4 and 5 collaborated with pupils from Woodberry Down Primary School to rehearse and perform a song from Matilda the Musical.

Thank you to those families who have contacted Hackney Council to express their concerns about the provision of cameras to enforce our School Street. The school has also contacted the council regarding this matter to try to reduce the number of cars driving into the School Street at drop off and pick up. Drivers with permits are allowed to use the street during School Street hours; therefore, we will continue to remind children to follow the rules of the green cross code to keep safe. 

Hackney Council has recently reminded schools that dogs are prohibited from being on all school grounds which includes dogs being carried and tied up within the school boundaries. From the start of the summer term, please could you support us to ensure we adhere to this rule and avoid bringing dogs onto the grounds – thank you! 

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 with them. 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 Hasina Khan (Deputy Headteacher)

Year 1 and Year 2: Ms Niamh McLaughlin (Lead Teacher)

Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6: Mr Joshua Middleton (Assistant Headteacher) 

SEND: Ms Hasina Khan (Deputy Headteacher) 

All email queries including those for the attention of Mrs Beecroft or Mrs Reid 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.