Dear Parents and Carers,
It has been another few busy and exciting weeks at St Helen's and we are almost at the end of the first half term. Below we share with you some of those moments. Please click on the boxes to see highlights from across the school.
Open Week - Tuesday 1st - Friday 4th Nov 2022
Open Week Meetings are very important, this is a chance for the teachers to tell you about your child's progress so far this year and their targets for learning. This is also an opportunity for you to hear about how the year has started and how you can support your child. You will be able to book a time to see the teachers on the SchoolPing App or in the email from School. You only need to choose one appointment time per child. Once you select a time, the slot is reserved for you. If you are unable to attend any of the times, speak to please call the office or come in for support.
After School Clubs
During Open Week there will be no after school clubs. Only Breakfast Club and 6 O'Clock Club will take place during this week. Clubs will resume on Monday 7th Nov.
INSET Day - Monday 31st Oct 2022
Monday 31st Oct is an INSET day, school is closed to pupils. All pupils to return on Tuesday 1st Nov.
Important Reminders
Please remember to park safely and legally before and after school. You must not park in yellow zig-zag lines, the white zig-zag lines at the crossing or on double yellow lines. This is to keep everyone safe.
School starts at 8:50am. All children need to arrive before the bell rings at this time. Gates are open from 8:30am. (Preschool and Nursery sessions start at 8:30am.) Please try not to be late!
Stud earrings only are allowed in school - for health and safety reasons.
Children must wear black shoes to school. Boots and trainers are not permitted.
Please remember that you can also see updates on the school website News & Events page & Educational Visits Page
Miss Doherty xx
Important Information and dates -
Click here for Mass & Assembly Dates
Click here for the School Events List More dates will be added throughout the year
Click the boxes below to see our highlights
Message Board
Further Education Advice for Parents/Carers
Caroline Mcglynn would like to invite parents who are interested in furthering their learning at the University of East London. Many of the courses offered are vocational degrees in areas such as nursing or social work but there are a wide range of subjects.
UEL offer a large range of pre-entry courses and are really interested in working with the local community
If you are interested in hearing about the courses on offer or have any questions please join us at a coffee morning to be held in the school on Thursday 3rd November at 9:30am.
Newham & Essex Athletics Club for Children
Newham & Essex Beagles - Beagles Academy, will be running a nine week block athletics session restarting on Sunday 16th October 2022. See the Flyer for more details - click here
Updates from Olive Dining
Olive Dining Newsletter - click here