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A few words from the Headteacher
Wellbeing is wonderful
The children use an online programme called ZUMOS to record how they are feeling everyday. They also tell us with their words and actions. Happiness and positive emotions create dopamine and serotonin. When these substances are released into the brain it has positive effects on our memory as well as our brain's ability to learn.
I hope this little video of Peacocks Class makes you smile today and helps you remember the important dates coming up as we approach the final fortnight of the first term of the academic year.
Mrs Peake - Headteacher
AWARDS
These children have been commended for impressive effort and excellence this week.
They receive a special certificate, a round of applause in the celebration assembly and an entry into the Gold Book! We are very proud.
N - Blaise and Chanse
R - Amelia C and Xyla-Rai
1 - Lisa and Sion
2 - Eden and Duaa
3 - Lily and Ishan
4 - Akram and Suraya
5 - Asmaa, Jose and Najla
6 - Leonard, Isabelle, O'Ratio
ATTENDANCE MATTERS
We are currently 95.8% for the whole school. Keep up the good work Herbert Morrison this is a great start to the year.
Time to talk Values
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What does BHM mean to you?
VALUE OF THE WEEK
RESPECT
We discuss the values and question of the week in assembly. Discuss these with your child at home.
THANK YOU YOUR FEEDBACK 👍
PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAILS EVERY THURSDAY FOR OUR WEEKLY COMMUNICATIONS.
Unfortunately we were not successful in this application. We are always looking out for exciting opportunities for our children and will continue to do so.
WATCH THIS SPACE!
Don't forget to sign in and sign up for your Parent/Carer conference slot with your child's class teacher.
Term 1 – 12/10 discuss your child’s targets for the year, how they have settled into class, behaviour and attitude
Term 4 – 07/03 discuss your child’s progress and next steps to ensure they reach their target
Term 6 – 09/07 discuss your child’s end of year report, progress and final attainment
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We are just finalising some potential funding for the School Journey - as soon as we know more we will let you know!
Dates for your diary
October is Black History month and Lambeth Libraries have an amazing line up of writers, artists, film makers and historians. The programme is headlined with soul legend P P Arnold discussing her life in music with writer Lloyd Bradley - a life that has included singing as an Ikette with Tina Turner in the 1960s through a major solo career and appearances with everyone from Rod Stewart, the Small Faces, Steel Pulse and Barry Gibb to name a few - a who's who of music greats. There are so many highlights including authors Alex Wheatle, Jacqueline Crooks and acclaimed actor Paterson Joseph, educationalist Gus John and historian Robin Walker. Do check out the brochure as there really is an unbelievable number of events for everyone.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH OPEN MORNING - COME AND JOIN US ON WEDNESDAY 9AM - 10AM AND LEARN WITH YOUR CHILD IN YOUR CHILD'S CLASSROOM
Your child can wear their own clothes as a FUN FUNDRAISER event on the last day of term - FRIDAY 20th OCTOBER 2023. Please bring in a £1 or £2 coin, or donate an amount to school fund. Your child's teacher will collect the money at the classroom door - FUNDamentally you are paying towards school FUND for your child to wear their own clothes. Thank you in advance. These funds are very needed in the school - we have a long wish list that we are sharing with external funders and our very own HM PTA.
PTA Events - for your diary
Harvest Festival Collection
The HM PTA is leading a Harvest Festival Collection for the Norwood and Brixton Food Bank, week 02 - 06 October.
Please bring your donations to school - FRIDAY 6th OCTOBER IS THE LAST DAY OF COLLECTION. The collection point is by the Pen, in the playground, at drop off and pick up.
Urgently Needed Items:
Toilet Roll (VERY URGENT). Tinned or Powdered Custard
Laundry Pods or Tablets. Washing up Liquid (not large bottles)
Tinned Veggie Meals - Curry, Chilli, Beans Tinned Rice Pudding
Macmillan Coffee Morning 2023
The HM PTA is taking part in the Macmillan Coffee Morning in association with Macmillan Cancer Support
WHEN 06 October 2023 (TOMORROW)
TIME 09.00
WHERE School Cabin in the Playground
You're welcome to bring a cake or something yummy to share (homemade or bought).
Donations can be made via justgiving or on the day
Donate - HM PTA Macmillan Coffee Morning via Justgiving
2 WEEK DIARY
Parent/Carer events are in blue
BFC = Breakfast Club / ASC = After School Care / BHLC = Ben Holioake Learning Centre at the Oval Cricket Ground
ONLINE SAFETY - Among US
The National Online Safety #WakeupWednesday is included on our X ( aka Twitter ) @HerbMorrPriSch
We follow the SMART with a HEART rules. Ask your child what they know about this. So far we are up to R!
GET INTO TEACHING
We work closely with London South Teaching Schools Hub, which runs Initial Teacher Training courses for postgraduates. We are currently recruiting for Primary and Secondary trainee teachers to start in September 2024. Training is based in schools and is accredited by University of Roehampton or Inspiring Future Teachers. If you are interested in training, please visit our website Initial Teacher Training (londonsouthtsh.org) for more details.
We will be at the Get into Teaching event at London Hilton Metropole on Saturday 18th November tickets can be booked at Get Into Teaching: London | Get Into Teaching GOV.UK (education.gov.uk)
We are holding an online information session on Wednesday 22nd November from 5-6pm. Places can be booked at London South Teaching School - Initial Teacher Training Information Evening Tickets, Wed 22 Nov 2023 at 17:00 | Eventbrite
Web links for above:
(1) https://www.londonsouthtsh.org/initial-teacher-training
(2) https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/events/231118-get-into-teaching-london-event
WE KNEAD YOU!
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