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Dear Parents and Carers
Dear Parents and Carers
We hope you are enjoying our series of open afternoons ("Celebration of Learning") as a chance to view your child's work and their classroom environment. It has been the turn of Nursery and Upper Phase parents this week and there are more dates scheduled for the rest of the school too - see below for further details.
We hope you are enjoying our series of open afternoons ("Celebration of Learning") as a chance to view your child's work and their classroom environment. It has been the turn of Nursery and Upper Phase parents this week and there are more dates scheduled for the rest of the school too - see below for further details.
There have been various sporting fixtures across the week involving some of the older children. Well done to all who have taken part.
There have been various sporting fixtures across the week involving some of the older children. Well done to all who have taken part.
On Wednesday Nursery had a visit from Zoo Lab! They met and learnt all about lots of different animals, including a tarantula and a snake. ....And did you know that a cockroach has two brains? One in their heads and one in their tummies?!
On Wednesday Nursery had a visit from Zoo Lab! They met and learnt all about lots of different animals, including a tarantula and a snake. ....And did you know that a cockroach has two brains? One in their heads and one in their tummies?!
Also, our Maths Workshops took place in school for parents yesterday which I do hope you found helpful. A link to the presentation is further down this update.
Also, our Maths Workshops took place in school for parents yesterday which I do hope you found helpful. A link to the presentation is further down this update.
Year 5 went to visit Saint Cecilia's this morning to have a taste of what they might expect at Secondary School.
Year 5 went to visit Saint Cecilia's this morning to have a taste of what they might expect at Secondary School.
Year 2 are also busy practising for their special assembly to parents which will be taking place on Thursday 12th May.
Year 2 are also busy practising for their special assembly to parents which will be taking place on Thursday 12th May.
Next Week:
Next Week:
Lest we forget - it's the May bank holiday on Monday so we will see you back here raring to go again on Tuesday!
Lest we forget - it's the May bank holiday on Monday so we will see you back here raring to go again on Tuesday!
On Tuesday Year 5 are taking part in a Romeo and Juliet Workshop as part of their Shakespeare topic.
On Tuesday Year 5 are taking part in a Romeo and Juliet Workshop as part of their Shakespeare topic.
Lucky 3H have their Tate Gallery visit on Wednesday and on Friday afternoon Year 5 are visiting the local allotments.
Lucky 3H have their Tate Gallery visit on Wednesday and on Friday afternoon Year 5 are visiting the local allotments.
Finally, wishing our Muslim friends a very Happy Eid on Monday.
Finally, wishing our Muslim friends a very Happy Eid on Monday.
In the meantime, best wishes to you all for the long weekend ahead.
In the meantime, best wishes to you all for the long weekend ahead.
AMG
AMG
Headteacher
Headteacher
Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee 2022
Her Majesty's Platinum Jubilee 2022
A letter will be sent out shortly outlining details of all our wonderful plans for Jubilee Week , w/c 23rd May.
A letter will be sent out shortly outlining details of all our wonderful plans for Jubilee Week , w/c 23rd May.
Below is a little taster of what is to follow.....
Below is a little taster of what is to follow.....
Time Capsule:
Time Capsule:
To mark the Platinum Jubilee we are planning on burying a time capsule on the grass behind the MUGA during our week of celebrations. (This is to add to the 8 other time capsules buried beneath our foundations!)
To mark the Platinum Jubilee we are planning on burying a time capsule on the grass behind the MUGA during our week of celebrations. (This is to add to the 8 other time capsules buried beneath our foundations!)
If you have anything you feel is particularly relevant to contribute to add to this please bring your item(s) into the School Office.
If you have anything you feel is particularly relevant to contribute to add to this please bring your item(s) into the School Office.
Art Exhibition:
Art Exhibition:
On Wednesday and Thursday 25th and 26th May we will be showcasing the children's amazing Jubilee Artwork.
On Wednesday and Thursday 25th and 26th May we will be showcasing the children's amazing Jubilee Artwork.
Watch this space for timings of when you will be invited in to school to view their masterpieces...
Watch this space for timings of when you will be invited in to school to view their masterpieces...
Fleur Anderson:
Fleur Anderson:
We have been invited to contribute some of our Jubilee Artwork creations to a special book that our local MP is planning on taking to her forthcoming meeting with Her Majesty the Queen at Buckingham Palace.
We have been invited to contribute some of our Jubilee Artwork creations to a special book that our local MP is planning on taking to her forthcoming meeting with Her Majesty the Queen at Buckingham Palace.
The book will form part of a collection of pieces from all the local primary schools to celebrate her Majesty's 70th year of reign.
The book will form part of a collection of pieces from all the local primary schools to celebrate her Majesty's 70th year of reign.
News, Notices And Reminders:
News, Notices And Reminders:
Maths Workshop:
Maths Workshop:
Here is the link to the presentation from yesterday's parent workshop:
Here is the link to the presentation from yesterday's parent workshop:
Celebration of Learning:
Celebration of Learning:
You will by now have received a letter inviting you in on a specific day and the children will ‘host’ the event - showcasing their books, classroom and Phase area.
You will by now have received a letter inviting you in on a specific day and the children will ‘host’ the event - showcasing their books, classroom and Phase area.
The dates for these events are as follows:
The dates for these events are as follows:
- Wednesday 4/5 Middle Phase (excluding 3H)
- Thursday 5/5 3H only
- Wednesday 11/5 Lower Phase
- Wednesday 18/5 Reception
The Celebration of Learning begins at 2:30pm through to 2:55pm.
The Celebration of Learning begins at 2:30pm through to 2:55pm.
The children are so excited to showcase their work, their class and their school.
The children are so excited to showcase their work, their class and their school.
Number Day 2022:
Number Day 2022:
We have been sent a new total figure of the money we raised for the NSPCC with our fun Numbers Day last term.
We have been sent a new total figure of the money we raised for the NSPCC with our fun Numbers Day last term.
£350.43
£350.43
... and all whilst at the same time having lots of fun with numbers!
... and all whilst at the same time having lots of fun with numbers!
Thank you for your generosity.
Thank you for your generosity.
Learn To Love to Read:
Learn To Love to Read:
Would you be able to help a child at school learn to love to read?
Would you be able to help a child at school learn to love to read?
Learn to Love to Read are looking for parents who might be interested in joining their team of volunteers from September.
Learn to Love to Read are looking for parents who might be interested in joining their team of volunteers from September.
No experience needed, and you will be given lots of training and support. The commitment is just one hour a week.
No experience needed, and you will be given lots of training and support. The commitment is just one hour a week.
Come and find out more and meet other volunteers on Friday 6 May, 10.30-12.00 at Brathway Hall, Brathway Road, Southfields, SW18 4BE
Come and find out more and meet other volunteers on Friday 6 May, 10.30-12.00 at Brathway Hall, Brathway Road, Southfields, SW18 4BE
or email matilda@l2l2r.org for more information.
or email matilda@l2l2r.org for more information.
Royal Academy of Dance,
Royal Academy of Dance,
York Road:
York Road:
FREE OPEN DAY:
FREE OPEN DAY:
"We are hosting a full day of free events to mark the opening of our new home for dance on York Road, and would love to see you there.
"We are hosting a full day of free events to mark the opening of our new home for dance on York Road, and would love to see you there.
Pop in between 10:00 and 16:00 to explore the building, try some taster workshops, watch performances and take part in our dance-inspired arts and crafts.
Pop in between 10:00 and 16:00 to explore the building, try some taster workshops, watch performances and take part in our dance-inspired arts and crafts.
You will even have the opportunity to see a display of some of the artwork from the RAD Primary Schools Art Competition 2021.
You will even have the opportunity to see a display of some of the artwork from the RAD Primary Schools Art Competition 2021.
We’re also hosting an open audition on our open day which will allow up to three local, budding dancers to have free dance tuition at our new state of the art facilities for one year, as well as covering the cost of uniform.
We’re also hosting an open audition on our open day which will allow up to three local, budding dancers to have free dance tuition at our new state of the art facilities for one year, as well as covering the cost of uniform.
Young people aged between 4 and 17 from Wandsworth are invited to take part in an open audition, in front of a panel of dance professionals led by RAD President, Dame Darcey Bussell."
Young people aged between 4 and 17 from Wandsworth are invited to take part in an open audition, in front of a panel of dance professionals led by RAD President, Dame Darcey Bussell."
Sun Cream Advice:
Sun Cream Advice:
Please remember to put any sun lotion on your child BEFORE they come into school as the staff are not able to administer it when they are here.
Please remember to put any sun lotion on your child BEFORE they come into school as the staff are not able to administer it when they are here.
(Please also be advised that Nivea have changed their ingredients and it now contains almond oil)
(Please also be advised that Nivea have changed their ingredients and it now contains almond oil)
Clubs:
Clubs:
There are still spaces available on a number of clubs so please check parentmail for details.
There are still spaces available on a number of clubs so please check parentmail for details.
Eco Club:
Eco Club:
The members of Miss Weller's Eco Club have been collecting litter from the playground.
The members of Miss Weller's Eco Club have been collecting litter from the playground.
What a great job they are doing to keep our school clean!
What a great job they are doing to keep our school clean!
Ofsted Parent View link
Ofsted Parent View link
Ofsted Parent View gives you the chance to tell Ofsted what you think of your child’s school, including:
Ofsted Parent View gives you the chance to tell Ofsted what you think of your child’s school, including:
- how happy your child is at the school
- how happy your child is at the school
- how the school manages bullying or challenging behaviour
- how the school manages bullying or challenging behaviour
If your child has special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), we will ask how well the school supports them.
If your child has special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), we will ask how well the school supports them.
The questionnaire can be completed at any time - you don’t have to wait until the school is being inspected.
The questionnaire can be completed at any time - you don’t have to wait until the school is being inspected.
We really value our parent partnership so please follow the link to have your say:
We really value our parent partnership so please follow the link to have your say:
Our Inclusion:
Our Inclusion:
"Pupils are comfortable as the person God made them to be"
"Pupils are comfortable as the person God made them to be"
(SIAMS Inspection Report: February 2019)
"Everyone is different, everyone is special"
"Everyone is different, everyone is special"
Garratt Park School
Garratt Park School
Open Morning
Open Morning
Tuesday 3rd May
Tuesday 3rd May
9.30 to 11.00am
9.30 to 11.00am
"We are a mixed special school for children whose EHCP identifies Moderate Learning Difficulties, Speech, Language and Communication Difficulties and Autism.
"We are a mixed special school for children whose EHCP identifies Moderate Learning Difficulties, Speech, Language and Communication Difficulties and Autism.
We would like to invite you to come along to find out about the work we do here."
We would like to invite you to come along to find out about the work we do here."
Waldron Rd, London SW18 3TB
Waldron Rd, London SW18 3TB
Care For The Family:
Care For The Family:
Thursday May 26, 2022
Thursday May 26, 2022
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
St Barnabas Church, Northside Clapham Common SW4 9SW
St Barnabas Church, Northside Clapham Common SW4 9SW
Open to parents, grandparents or anyone wanting to help children build strong emotional wellbeing.
Open to parents, grandparents or anyone wanting to help children build strong emotional wellbeing.
Tickets available via this link:
Tickets available via this link:
This event is full of practical tools that have already made a real difference for families, one parent said:
This event is full of practical tools that have already made a real difference for families, one parent said:
"We’ve had some real successes this weekend with one of our children who really struggles. We’ve been able to intervene to guide him to better ways of thinking."
"We’ve had some real successes this weekend with one of our children who really struggles. We’ve been able to intervene to guide him to better ways of thinking."
Parent Survey:
Parent Survey:
In January 2022, as part of a review and reflection on the term ‘special educational needs’ we invited all parents from the school to complete a short survey which included questions about a potential name change and how Inclusion communicates with parents.
In January 2022, as part of a review and reflection on the term ‘special educational needs’ we invited all parents from the school to complete a short survey which included questions about a potential name change and how Inclusion communicates with parents.
The majority of the parents that responded to the survey, which included the majority of parents who have children with SEND, support the change from ‘Special Educational Needs’ to ‘Additional Educational Needs’.
The majority of the parents that responded to the survey, which included the majority of parents who have children with SEND, support the change from ‘Special Educational Needs’ to ‘Additional Educational Needs’.
Our Church School:
Our Church School:
"Pupils are inspired by RE and recognise it as a challenging but safe space to explore their own and others' religious, spiritual and philosophical convictions critically and responsibly"
"Pupils are inspired by RE and recognise it as a challenging but safe space to explore their own and others' religious, spiritual and philosophical convictions critically and responsibly"
(SIAMS Inspection Report: February 2019)
Prayer and Reflection:
Prayer and Reflection:
Next week's Gospel Value:
Next week's Gospel Value:
Service:
Service:
A Prayer To Love And Serve:
A Prayer To Love And Serve:
Lord Jesus,
Lord Jesus,
In your call to love and serve
In your call to love and serve
Help us respond
Help us respond
May we extend our hearts with love
May we extend our hearts with love
And our hands and feet to serve.
And our hands and feet to serve.
Let your example be Lord Jesus
Let your example be Lord Jesus
IN our hearts , mind and soul be abled
IN our hearts , mind and soul be abled
As we come in love and service
As we come in love and service
We pray Lord
We pray Lord
That You be blessed and exalted.
That You be blessed and exalted.
Amen
Amen
Almighty Father,
Almighty Father,
We thank You for Your beloved Son, Lord Jesus Christ, who came into this world as a living sacrifice.
We thank You for Your beloved Son, Lord Jesus Christ, who came into this world as a living sacrifice.
In all His time on earth, He laid His life upon Your will, to love and serve the world.
In all His time on earth, He laid His life upon Your will, to love and serve the world.
We pray Father, that we become great examples of our Lord Jesus.
We pray Father, that we become great examples of our Lord Jesus.
May we love and serve those around us who need our services and offerings of love.
May we love and serve those around us who need our services and offerings of love.
Lord Jesus Christ, we praise You and we glorify You.
Lord Jesus Christ, we praise You and we glorify You.
In Your great love, You saved us from sin and condemnation, and we thank You
In Your great love, You saved us from sin and condemnation, and we thank You
Amen
Amen
Supporting the Ukraine:
Supporting the Ukraine:
The school community continues to find ways to support the people affected by the events in the Ukraine...
The school community continues to find ways to support the people affected by the events in the Ukraine...
We love this beautiful poster created by a Year 6 pupil in support of the people of the Ukraine:
We love this beautiful poster created by a Year 6 pupil in support of the people of the Ukraine:
Collecting for the people of the Ukraine:
Collecting for the people of the Ukraine:
From 13th March:
From 13th March:
Everyday Church, Southfields, will be collecting donations for the people of the Ukraine.
Everyday Church, Southfields, will be collecting donations for the people of the Ukraine.
225 Wimbledon Park Road
225 Wimbledon Park Road
12:30-2:30pm every Sunday
12:30-2:30pm every Sunday
Mustard Seed Relief Mission Appeal:
Mustard Seed Relief Mission Appeal:
The organisation behind the Love In A Box initiative has asked us to share this information to our school community
The organisation behind the Love In A Box initiative has asked us to share this information to our school community
PE News:
PE News:
Practice at home
Practice at home
We have been working on underarm and overarm bowling for cricket this week. Please try and fit in some time to let the children show you their learning and help develop their technique. Use youtube tutorials or your own knowledge to support their learning. Please also continue to practice throwing and catching.
We have been working on underarm and overarm bowling for cricket this week. Please try and fit in some time to let the children show you their learning and help develop their technique. Use youtube tutorials or your own knowledge to support their learning. Please also continue to practice throwing and catching.
Sitting Volleyball at Southfields Academy
Sitting Volleyball at Southfields Academy
6 of our year 6 children attended another amazing event organised by Wandsworth School Games. They won the gold medal for the event and had lots of fun.
6 of our year 6 children attended another amazing event organised by Wandsworth School Games. They won the gold medal for the event and had lots of fun.
“I enjoyed the event because you couldn’t get off your bottom and it was challenging. I didn’t enjoy the refereeing because they weren’t as strict on the rules but it wasn’t a big deal because we still won”
“I enjoyed the event because you couldn’t get off your bottom and it was challenging. I didn’t enjoy the refereeing because they weren’t as strict on the rules but it wasn’t a big deal because we still won”
Ben 6K
Ben 6K
CARL ROCHFORD
For any information on the PTA and what special events are going on, please follow the link:
For any information on the PTA and what special events are going on, please follow the link:
Our PTA News:
Our PTA News:
We hope everyone has had a great week!
We hope everyone has had a great week!
Thank you to everyone who donated, bought and helped sort and sell our secondhand uniform today. We really appreciate all the support both from a fundraising perspective but more importantly, to be able to offer preloved uniform at such great prices. This was our last playground sale of the year but we will be selling uniform at this years summer fete so you can restock ahead of the summer break.
Thank you to everyone who donated, bought and helped sort and sell our secondhand uniform today. We really appreciate all the support both from a fundraising perspective but more importantly, to be able to offer preloved uniform at such great prices. This was our last playground sale of the year but we will be selling uniform at this years summer fete so you can restock ahead of the summer break.
We are also looking for someone to run the uniform sales for next year. There are three a year, typically the second Friday of a new term, and all that is needed is for you to lead the sorting, selling and packing up of the uniform (supporting volunteers will help with this too). If you think this is the perfect way you can hep the PTA, please let us know! Thank you!
We are also looking for someone to run the uniform sales for next year. There are three a year, typically the second Friday of a new term, and all that is needed is for you to lead the sorting, selling and packing up of the uniform (supporting volunteers will help with this too). If you think this is the perfect way you can hep the PTA, please let us know! Thank you!
Next week is our half termly PTA meeting. Please join us on Tuesday night to hear all about our plans for the summer fete and a recap of our Spring social events. We will be on zoom from 7:30pm and call details will be circulated via the reps on Monday night.
Next week is our half termly PTA meeting. Please join us on Tuesday night to hear all about our plans for the summer fete and a recap of our Spring social events. We will be on zoom from 7:30pm and call details will be circulated via the reps on Monday night.
Bad Dads are also having their monthly meet up in the Park Tavern next Thursday night. No need to register or book (yay!), just turn up at the Park Tavern any time from 8pm. It's for all the men folk involved in our school in any way and you're also welcome to bring a mate if you'd like. The more the merrier!
Bad Dads are also having their monthly meet up in the Park Tavern next Thursday night. No need to register or book (yay!), just turn up at the Park Tavern any time from 8pm. It's for all the men folk involved in our school in any way and you're also welcome to bring a mate if you'd like. The more the merrier!
This week we also started welcoming lots of new reception families via our reception WhatsApp group. Please let the PTA know if you would like to join or know of anyone who has a child joining our Red and Green classes in September.
This week we also started welcoming lots of new reception families via our reception WhatsApp group. Please let the PTA know if you would like to join or know of anyone who has a child joining our Red and Green classes in September.
Finally, and very excitingly, we are also planning to share some fete news next week so keep an eye out for that!
Finally, and very excitingly, we are also planning to share some fete news next week so keep an eye out for that!
Enjoy the long weekend and see you next week at our meeting!
Enjoy the long weekend and see you next week at our meeting!
Rachel, Naomi & the PTA Committee.
Rachel, Naomi & the PTA Committee.
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