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WELCOME PEACOCK CLASS 

We have had a joyous start to the Autumn Term. Welcome to Peacock Class, our new Reception children, who have settled in so well. We have a number of new staff and more new children joining the rest of the school too. We are pleased that Herbert Morrison is such a popular school. The Friends of Herbert Morrison will be holding a welcome morning event on Friday 15th September at 9am. Please come and join us to welcome new Friends to the Herbert Morrison Family.  

Thank you to all the staff, parents and children who have given me such a warm welcome back.  Mrs Peake  - Headteacher 

SCHOOL UNIFORM

Thank you for making sure your children are smart and ready for learning by following the school uniform guidance.

Please note your child's PE day; they must come into school wearing the school uniform of the logo golden polo shirt and black shorts/leggings/joggers. Children can wear trainers to school ONLY on PE days.

Year 5 are going swimming this term. Please note that all children MUST wear a swimhat.  Please ensure your child has goggles if they need them.

PE DAYS FOR THIS TERM 

WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK 👍

PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAILS EVERY THURSDAY FOR OUR WEEKLY COMMUNICATIONS. 

FOR ALL PARENTS WITH CHILDREN IN YEARS 4, 5 + 6

THE LION KING THEATRE OFFER FOR NOVEMBER  - CLICK HERE TO READ MORE  OR COMPLETE THE SURVEY AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS NEWSLETTER

FOR ALL PARENTS WITH CHILDREN IN YEARS 2, 3, 4, 5, + 6 

NEW CLUB SURVEY - ONLINE TUITION WITH GOLDEN BRAIN ACADEMY - CLICK HERE TO READ MORE OR COMPLETE THE SURVEY AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS NEWSLETTER

Thank you for your time - we will let you know the outcome! 


CLASS PARENT MEETINGS NEXT WEEK 

AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS START AGAIN ON MONDAY 11TH SEPTEMBER. 

PLEASE SEE THE LETTER AND TEXT SENT TO YOU DIRECTLY  FOR MORE DETAILS OR FOLLOW THIS LINK https://www.herbertmorrisonprimaryschool.co.uk/Extra-Curricular-Provision-Termly-Offer/

Term 1 for your diary

YOU ARE ALSO INVITED INTO SCHOOL FOR THE EVENTS IN BLUE BELOW 

Friday 15th September 9am in the hall – New Parent welcome meeting (Friends of HM)

 Wed 11th October – Black History Month Open Morning 9am-10am – come and learn alongside your child in you’re the classroom

Thursday 12th October Parents Teacher Conference  Meetings - school closes at 2pm. Book an appointment to see your class teacher.

Friday 20th October last day of Term 1. OWN CLOTHES DAY School closes at 3.30pm

Monday 30th October – Start of Term 2 – Safer Internet Week

CONCRETE NEWS 

We have received this information from Lambeth regarding RAAC.


'Following alerts that Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) has been found in school buildings across the country Lambeth Council is continuing to work with local schools to assess the scale of the issue in our borough and ensure necessary steps are taken to ensure pupil safety.

 

In response to the recent news article relating to the use of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC). Lambeth Council has reviewed the asset information held for Herbert Morrison Primary School against the Dfe guidance, and it has been concluded that your school does not meet the criteria as outlined within stage 1a. Therefore there is no requirement to carry out a survey at this time.'

ATTENDANCE MATTERS 

Please call the school office on 0207 720 3439 at 8.30am if your child is going to be absent so the reason can be recorded on the register and their class teacher can be made aware. 

STAY SMART ONLINE 

Ask your child what SMART means for online safety. In assembly we started to look at this and we will focus on one letter a week. Next week is S. Please speak to your child about online safety and this poster is a good starting point. Find out what they already know about staying safe online - you will be impressed! 

Year 1 told me what personal information was and Year 6 told me to beware of fake news.

GAME ON  - TV FILMING 

Contact directly if you are interested but please do let me know so I can watch out for you on TV! 

TERM DATES 

BREAKFAST CLUB Please drop your child off at 8.30am. This is a free offer.

Your child can enter the classroom from 8.50am and must be in class before 9am for registration.

Usual school closing is 3.30pm except for end of term 2, 4, 6 and Parents evenings. 

2pm closing on last day of term 21/12, 28/03 and 19/07 and Parents Evenings: dates 12/10, 07/03, 09/07

Please make sure you do not book holidays in term times and make appointments during holiday breaks or after school. 

Bank and public holidays:

Lion King theatre trip survey

Online tuition request survey