Autumn 1 , Week 1: Friday 4th September 2026
Remember- All newsletters can be found on our school website, which includes links to archived newsletters.
Headteacher's Comment
School Uniform
PE Days
Good To Be Green
Meet the Teacher
#WakeUpWednesday - What's Real Online
Weekly Awards
Attendance and Punctuality
Safeguarding
+ our regularly updated Diary Dates, Term Dates, and TT Rockstars MVPs.
Welcome Back
Welcome back to a new term. We hope everyone has had a safe and restful break. Our fortnightly school newsletter will return next week, packed with updates and highlights from each class. For now, this edition includes a few helpful reminders to support a smooth start to the term. Wishing all our families a safe and happy weekend.
Please ensure that your child/children wear school colours (with or without logo):
Navy blue sweatshirts/cardigans
Grey skirts/trousers
White polo shirts/shirts
Black school shoes NOT trainers
Tie and shirt (Year 5 & 6 only)
In addition, your child/children needs to wear school colours as part of their P.E kit (with or without logo).
Navy blue shorts/joggers
Navy blue t-shirts/hoodies
Navy/black trainers
For health and safety reasons only small studs no hoops or dangly earrings and no necklaces.
To help us return any misplaced items quickly, please make sure your child’s clothing is clearly labelled with their name and year group. We’re already seeing a number of jumpers and cardigans in lost property, and clear labels make it much easier for us to reunite them with their owners. Thank you for your support in keeping belongings safe and easy to identify.
A quick reminder to parents and carers to check your child’s PE day and ensure they come to school in the correct PE kit on the relevant day. Please make sure all kit is clearly labelled with your child’s name. Thank you for your continued support!
Years 1,2,3 & 4 - 3 verbal warnings before your card is turned
Years 5 & 6 - a single warning before your card is turned
Changes to the GTBG system - Yrs 1-4
Our Meet the Class Teacher sessions will take place next week. This is a great opportunity to meet your child’s teacher, hear about the plans and expectations for the year ahead, and ask any questions. Please see the dates and times below for your child’s class. We look forward to seeing you!
The 'WakeUpWednesday' guides empower and equip parents, carers and educators with the confidence and practical skills to be able to have informed and age-appropriate conversations with children about online safety, mental health and well-being, and climate change.
Each week we will post a relevant guide to support our school community's knowledge and understanding of how to keep safe online and new things to be aware of.
This week's online safety focus is 'What's Real Online'. Please click on the PDF to enlarge it.
Let’s give a big cheer for this week’s Rights Respecting Award winners!
Our Rights Respecting Award winners have shown fantastic positive attitudes and a real commitment to making a difference. You’ve demonstrated what it means to be a Rights Respecting member of our school community. Keep leading by example and inspiring those around you!
Right Respecting Award Recipients 10.7.26
Next week, we’ll be celebrating our first ‘Going for Gold’ champions of the academic year! Keep up the fantastic effort, determination and hard work – you could be our next Gold superstar!
Times Table Rock Stars Update!
Next week, we’ll be celebrating our first Times Table Rock Stars MVPs of the academic year! Keep practising, keep challenging yourself and get ready to see who will be crowned our first MVPs!
We follow the latest statutory safeguarding guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2026, to ensure:
All staff receive regular safeguarding training and understand their responsibilities
Children are kept safe every day through vigilant supervision and supportive relationships
We work closely with parents, carers and external agencies to protect children
Our safeguarding policies and procedures are regularly reviewed and updated
Mobile phones: We operate as a mobile phone-free environment during the school day to keep children safe and focused on learning.
Online safety: We have robust filtering and monitoring systems in place, which are reviewed at least once every academic year by our Senior Leadership Team and DSL.
If you have any concerns about a child's safety or wellbeing, please contact our Designated Safeguarding Lead or any member of the senior leadership team (listed below) via the school office: office@vauxhallprimary.org.uk
It's always better to share a concern, even if you're unsure. Early conversations can make all the difference in keeping children safe.
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL):
Miss Bennett
Deputy DSLs:
Mrs Henry,
Mrs Coombs
📋 Our Child Protection Policy: Click here
💻 Online safety curriculum: View our SMART online safety overview
If you need support or have concerns outside school hours:
NSPCC: 0808 800 5000
Childline: 0800 1111
🤝Meet the Teacher - Monday 7th September - Friday 11th September
🎨Sip and Paint Parent Session -Tuesday 15th September 2026
📖Stay and Learn -Monday 5th October 2026
💬Parent/Carers' Evening -Thursday 15th October 2026
Oval Learning supports as many people as they can within their school communities including children, young people, parents and carers. Click here to find out more and for low cost no cost family activities this weekend
Article 31 (leisure, play and culture) Every child has the right to relax, play and take part in a wide range of cultural and artistic activities.
Vauxhall Primary School, Vauxhall Street , London, SE11 5LG
Call us: 020 7735 4535
Email us: office@vauxhallprimary.org.uk
Website: https://www.vauxhallprimary.org.uk/
Instagram: @vauxhallprimary
Any queries should be directed to the School Administrator
Any queries related to SEND please contact Mrs Coombs, school SENCO.