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Week beginning 15.12.25
Headteacher's Welcome
Dear Families,
It has been a very busy, but exciting last week of term with so much happening as we made our final preparations for Christmas.
The week began with the Liturgical Team leading the last Advent assembly to the whole school. They showed an image of Jesus knocking on the door and explained to us all that it is time to let Jesus into our hearts...
And on Monday afternoon, we certainly did that as we hosted the Advent Carol Service in the church. Children from Year 3 and 4 led the congregation, packed full of children and parents, beautifully and prayerfully as they read and re-enacted the Nativity story. Well done to all of the actors and readers. And well done to the choir, who were in incredible voice and inspired everyone in attendance to sing along, which ensured that there was a jubilant atmosphere. I would like to thank all of the parents who attended - it was a risk moving the service to within the school day as we know that many of you have work commitments. So a massive thank you because we were blown away with how many of you turned up - you really contributed to making it feel so special. Thank you for all of your donations to the soup kitchen - it was very much appreciated by all in the parish community. I would also like to thank Mr Harding for organising and leading the Carol Service and to Ms Freitas and Mrs Edgar who supported him with all of the preparations and stage directions. I would also like to thank Mrs Pope for getting the choir to sound so wonderful, Miss Virasami for ensuring the rest of the children sang so well and to Mrs Connolly and Mr Ellington for supporting me with the music. It was a special afternoon and you can see some photos from the evening here: https://www.st-edmunds.enfield.sch.uk/gallery/?pid=3&gcatid=6&albumid=149
On Tuesday, the whole school were treated to the Pantomime - Agent Frostbite & The Search for Tinsel Tally - in the school hall and they had a very exciting morning singing and calling out all of the interactive lines - oh no they didn't! You can see photos on the following link: https://www.st-edmunds.enfield.sch.uk/gallery/?pid=3&gcatid=6&albumid=150
Wednesday was a whole host of festive fun as the children donned their Christmas jumpers, tucked into Christmas dinner and had a blast at their class Christmas parties! But the highlight of the day was the Rocksteady concert as all of the children who have been taking part in the Rocksteady lessons performed to their parents and the rest of the school. The children performed so confidently in their bands and, once again, I was amazed at what a talented bunch they are. To be able to play their instruments is one thing but to have the abilitiy to keep in time with their band is truly remarkable! Well done to all the performers - you are amazing. A special thank you to Gareth, their tutor, who does an incredible job getting the children to perform so well! You can see photos from the concert here: https://www.st-edmunds.enfield.sch.uk/gallery/?pid=3&gcatid=6&albumid=151
On Thursday it was our first ever School Council Christmas Disco! The children across the school had an absolute blast dancing the night away and tucking into the vast array of snacks and drinks. It was a brilliant night so thanks to all of the Student Council members for organising it and thinking hard about what the children would enjoy including the tuck shop, an arts and crafts table and a photo booth. Many thanks to Miss Temurci and Mrs Nkundo for their vision in organising the disco and making it look like the coolest club in town! Also, huge thanks to all of the staff that helped out by staying late and giving up their time to ensure that the children had lots of fun!
Today we had our final Advent reflection and a whole school Christmas singalong in the hall and after such a busy week, we are all ready for a Christmas break!
May I wish you all a very Merry Christmas - may it be filled with fun and laughter with your closest ones. Thank you for all your support this year and I look forward to welcoming you all back in 2026.
Mr Abrahams
Headteacher
News
St Edmund's Makes The Piccadilly Lights!
You may remember last year when the whole school participated in an art project in conjunction with Circa Pipeline celebrating the work of London artist Frank Bowling. They also funded the school so that each child could take home their own paint set. Well they were so impressed with the work of our children that they are going to showcase it next week on the Piccadilly screens in the West End!
They have included some of our children and their paintings in a display at Piccadilly Circus. It will be shown at 8.25pm every night until the end of December. WE ARE FAMOUS. If you are up in London we are sure the children would love to see it for themselves.
You can see some images of the light on the link below:
https://www.st-edmunds.enfield.sch.uk/news/?pid=3&nid=2&storyid=192
And you can watch the full film that was shown earlier this week here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oxd5BSb-R-E
Important - Applying for Reception next year:
For anyone who would like to join Reception in September 2026, you need to apply by the deadline of January 15th 2026. In order to apply, you need to collect an application pack from the school office which will need to be completed and returned with the relevant documents before the deadline. Please ensure that you hand in the original documents as they are copied and certified by school. You will also need to complete the Enfield registration on the following link: https://www.enfield.gov.uk/services/children-and-education/school-admissions-and-applications/admission-to-primary-school-september-2026
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the school office.
Good News All Round!:
I have been informed about more wonderful pieces of good news this week regarding individual achievements.
Well done to this Year 5 student who won a medal for finishing second in her gymnastics competition at Edmonton County. She won the medal for competitions in both floor and vault routines.
We also have more good news from Year 3 with children winning medals and certificates for their efforts in boxing and swimming (for swimming 5 metres!) respectively.
Well done all of you! What incredible achievements - we are so proud of you!
If there is anything that your child has done outside of school that you would like shared with our community, please let me know!
IG.pdfSt Edmund's Ready For Instagram Launch:
We are pleased to announce that St Edmund’s is going social and our official school Instagram account will be going live soon. Parents are encouraged to follow us by using the QR code provided to stay up to date with news, events and celebrations from across the school. Please be assured that pupils will not be identified by name in any posts, and tagging of pupils, parents or staff is not permitted. Let’s share, stay connected and celebrate life at St Edmund’s together.
You can access the link on the flyer above.
Invite from Bishop Douglass Secondary School:
Bishop Douglass School will be hosting students from across North London for a careers and university fair on Thursday, 12th February, from 4.30 pm - 6.30 pm. You can register for the event here.
nhs should i keep my child off of school (1).pdf
Students of the Week
There was no Awards Assembly this week and so no students of the week were given.
St Edmund's Way Certificate
The St Edmund's Way Certificate is an award that can be presented to anyone in the school community who embodies the school motto of Love, Care, Share or has done something well above the call of duty to help others.
This week, there were no winners.
Wednesday Word:
Here is the Christmas Holiday bumper edition of the Wednesday Word, which covers the Christmas period. The readings tell the story of Christ's birth in a manger in Bethlehem. Enjoy sharing with your families.
Please share the Gospel with your child each Sunday and, if possible, please print off and share with your children so that they can complete the wordsearch and colouring activities.
Christmas-Holiday-Special.pdfThought of the Week:
The thought of the week has no words - just the image of Jesus knocking at a door. What does this mean to you?
Remember to let Jesus in this Christmas...
#WakeUpWednesday
Each week, we will share a guide from the National College, which will give you advice about how you can keep your children healthy and safe at home including online.
This week, we are sharing festive tips for a screen-free Christmas. This online safety guide aims to help families enjoy a calmer, more connected and creatively screen-free Christmas through simple activities and shared moments.
NO NUTS OR SEEDS
Please remember we are a NO NUT SCHOOL. This is also extended to seeds. Some members of our school community have severe allergies to nuts and seeds, and food products containing them.
Your child must not bring in any products containing nuts and seeds as a snack or as part of their packed lunch. This includes seeded bread, hummus (which contains sesame), pesto (which contains pine nuts), peanut butter and chocolate spread (which often contains nuts).
PACKED LUNCH
Please be reminded that packed lunches and after school club snacks MUST be healthy as we are a healthy eating school. Some ideas of snacks children could bring to school are below:
fruit vegetables bread sticks
cereal bars & rice cakes (make sure these don't contain nuts)
yoghurt tubes
There should be no chocolate, crisps or sweets)
DINNER MENU
We are delighted to reveal the new dinner menu for after half term. This menu will last until February 2026.
St Edmunds Stir Primary AW 25 - 26 Menu CORE.pptx (2).pdfFamily Support
Enfield offer a range of parenting and family support in a range of different areas. Please see the range of flyers below if there is anything that may help you. You can also see everything Enfield has to offer on the following link: https://enfielddirectory4all.co.uk/
SFSC Stronger Relationships parent flyer (Enfield).pptx.pdfSFSC Stronger Relationships how to register flyer (Enfield).pptx.pdfSFSC Parenting Course - Information for Parents (Enfield).pptx.pdfSFSC Parenting Course - How to Register (Enfield).pptx.pdfParenting Directory Leaflet.Hub.pdf1-Enfield-General-PRINT.pdf8-Enfield-Relationships-PRINT.pdf
Please see the following link from the NSPCC about family conflict and advice for managing family tension and children's anger at home.
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/support-for-parents/arguments-conflict-family-tension
Therapy for Under-5s
Please see the flyer below if you have children below 5 years old. This is a local service that provides therapy including occupational, physio and speech and language. Scan the link in the flyer below for more information.
Universal Poster With Clickable Link.pdfFamily First Aid
Reminder - We are now a SmartPhone Free School:
Back in May, we sent out a letter explaining that St Edmund's has joined many of the other schools in Enfield to become a Smartphone free school.
I know that some of you are concerned about your child travelling to and from school but holding a phone only makes them more of a target. Alternative options to smartphones are provided in the attached letter, as are links to research explaining why this decision has been made.
Please support us in our decision by adhering to the rule and use it as an opportunity to educate your child on the pros and cons of smartphones.
Mental Health Support
111 Mental Health Support Poster.pdfDyslexia - Information
Dyslexia (3).pdfEnfield's Parenting Directory:
Enfield’s Parenting Directory is now LIVE!!
In response to the council's review of parenting support in the borough, Enfield have developed a well needed digital Parenting Directory which is now live and ready for you to explore.
This Parenting Directory focuses only on parenting and is a central place to look for parenting groups/programmes. It will save you time and effort when searching for the right programme for parents and carers in Enfield.
Now, you can explore the directory together with parents and carers and together choose the right provision at the right time.
Click this link https://enfieldparentingdirectory.co.uk to open up the directory and explore!
Directory of Services:
Enfield Council have launched an Early Help Directory for all. They have put together a directory of community services and organisations for children, families, community members and professionals to enable you to access information you need in one place, at your fingertips. The directory is categorised under simple headings to help you find what you're looking for. The directory can be accessed in a variety of languages. You can access the directory here: https://enfielddirectory4all.co.uk/
Housing Support:
Shelter is a UK charity dedicated to supporting people who are struggling with housing issues or are at risk of homelessness. They can offer one to one, personalised advice online and by telephone and free legal advice and support with court attendances should it be required.
"We (Shelter) exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything"
The link to there website is here: https://www.shelter.org.uk/
If you need advice relating to benefits, housing or debt issues Citizens Advice may be able to help. You can find them here:
https://www.citizensadviceenfield.org.uk/
If you need a translator to access the advice that these services offer, just ask the person who answers the phone. Or use Google Translate to make an initial contact online, explaining that you require translation services.
Ponders End Youth & Family Hub:
Ponders End Youth and Family Hub Flyer.pdfPage updated
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