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ARBOR Parent App
ARBOR Parent App
Our brand new parent engagement app is now live, thank you for taking the time to set up your new account and if you had any difficulty accessing the app or linking siblings to your account, we hope we have been able to resolve this for you already.
If you haven't already, please do take some time to familiarise yourself with the app ahead of our parent consultation bookings opening at the end of next week. If you cannot log in, the DOB of your child is rejected at app set up or if you can only see one of your children's profiles, please do email info@st-stephens.richmond.sch.uk for help.
Supporting guidance
Supporting guidance
Arbor have loads of articles for parents and guardians on The Help Centre -
Loads more resources here: Parent Portal and the Parent App as a parent
Parents can also access this section of the Help Centre by clicking Help in their Parent Portal or Parent App!
STEM Week 2026: Curiosity – What’s Your Question?
STEM Week 2026: Curiosity – What’s Your Question?
Get ready to spark some big ideas! We are thrilled to announce that Monday 9th March to Friday 13th March is STEM Week at our school.
What is STEM?
What is STEM?
For those who might be wondering, STEM stands for:
Science
Technology
Engineering
Mathematics
STEM is all about solving problems, testing ideas, and understanding how the world works. This year, our theme is "Curiosity: What’s your question?"
Calling All STEM superstars!
Calling All STEM superstars!
We know that many of our parents and carers work in fascinating industries related to STEM. Whether you are a coder, a doctor, an architect, a research scientist, a mechanic, or a data analyst, we need you!
Nothing inspires children quite like hearing from real-world experts. If you work in a STEM-related field and would be willing to come in and give a short, age-appropriate talk about what you do, please get in touch. Showing our students where their learning can take them is the best way to inspire the next generation of innovators.
If you’d like to volunteer, please contact Sonia Chahil, our Science lead, via the Year 3 inbox.
A Very Warm Welcome Back, Mrs Cotton!
A Very Warm Welcome Back, Mrs Cotton!
We are absolutely delighted to welcome a very familiar face back to our teaching team this week!
After being away for the last year on maternity leave, Mrs Cotton officially rejoins us. We hope she enjoyed her special time away with her family, but we are so glad to have her back.
Mrs Cotton will be heading into Year 4 to teach in Rashford Class, where she will be working together with Mr Woodcock. We know that their combined experience and enthusiasm will make them a fantastic team, and we are sure the children in Rashford are excited to have two such brilliant teachers guiding them.
Message about Measles Cases from Achieving for Children
Message about Measles Cases from Achieving for Children
There has been an increase in measles in London recently and we have a small number of confirmed cases in young children in Kingston. This is of concern given the rising number of cases across London. The London outbreak has led to some children having to be hospitalised.
Measles spreads very easily between people who are not vaccinated. Measles can be prevented by vaccination. All parents and carers want what is best for their child – if your child has missed any of their doses or you’re unsure, get in touch with your GP surgery. It’s never too late to catch up.
See: NHS vaccinations and when to have them
For more information about measles, see the nhs.uk website https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/measles/.
Message about Measles Cases from Achieving for Children
Message about Measles Cases from Achieving for Children
There has been an increase in measles in London recently and we have a small number of confirmed cases in young children in Kingston. This is of concern given the rising number of cases across London. The London outbreak has led to some children having to be hospitalised.
Measles spreads very easily between people who are not vaccinated. Measles can be prevented by vaccination. All parents and carers want what is best for their child – if your child has missed any of their doses or you’re unsure, get in touch with your GP surgery. It’s never too late to catch up.
See: NHS vaccinations and when to have them
For more information about measles, see the nhs.uk website https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/measles/.
Craft Club’s Bookmark Bonanza!
Craft Club’s Bookmark Bonanza!
Our creative Year 4-6 Craft Club members have been busy as bees lately, channeling their inner artists to prepare for the upcoming Book Week!
For the past few weeks, the club has been designing and handcrafting a stunning range of unique bookmarks. Whether you’re looking for something bright and bold or a intricate pattern to mark your page, our students have created something for every type of reader.
The Bookmark Sale
The Bookmark Sale
To celebrate Book Week and support the Craft Club, we will be holding a special sale:
When: Wednesday 4th March
Time: After school
Where: In the playground
These one-of-a-kind creations are the perfect accessory for your new Book Week reads. Come along, support our talented Year 4–6 crafters, and get your new bookmark here!
STARS - Equipment Needed
STARS - Equipment Needed
We are looking for donations of outdoor games to play in STARS. Do you have any of the following items that you would be able to donate to our STARS?
Cricket bat/set (no hard balls please)
Tennis rackets/other rackets
Skipping ropes
Other outdoor games
STARS Spring 2 Update:
STARS Spring 2 Update:
CHANGES - The deadline for STARS changes for after EASTER is TODAY Friday 27th February. Please email stars@st-stephens.richmond.sch.uk
PAYMENTS – Please make sure you have settled any outstanding payments on ParentPay, or transfer Childcare Vouchers
CHILDCARE VOUCHERS - Please email finance@st-stephens.richmond.sch.uk with confirmation of childcare payments and the allocation required for each child/session
STARS CLOSED - Please note we will not be running our afterschool session on Thursday 26th March due to school finishing at 2:15pm
Quick access to consent forms
Quick access to consent forms
Do you need to update your child's permission to walk home? Or request permission for your child to bring a phone to school? You can do these things as well as give your child permission to have medicine and update the list of other adults who can collect your child from school by selecting 'quick links' from the menu on the school website home page. From there you can find these forms as well as other frequently accessed information like term dates and the school lunch menu.
Trip Payments
Trip Payments
Please check ParentPay for upcoming trip payments due, if you haven't already made your payments please do log into ParentPay online today:
Upcoming Payments Due:
Year 2 - Online Workshop - The Great Fire of London - due by Thursday 5th March
Trip Payments Overdue:
Year 1 - Turner's House visit
Year 4 – PGL Marchant's Hill
Year 6 – Black Cultural Archives
ARE YOU FOLLOWING US?
ARE YOU FOLLOWING US?
For regular updates on all the exciting things we are getting up to in school, you'll need to follow us on Instagram @ststephens.cofe
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