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Mrs Peake - Headteacher's Highlights
the Radiance of Learning and Celebration
Welcome to our festive newsletter! 🎄 As the magic of Christmas, Diwali, and Hanukkah converge, our school is abuzz with excitement. Our children are joyously preparing to showcase their talents, singing and performing in our heartwarming Christmas Show Assemblies. But amidst the celebrations, learning continues to shine! Year 6's Hayward Gallery takeover and Year 5's upcoming Football tournament await. Please respond with your child's participation slip if they're part of the team. Let the magic of the season and learning continue!
I'm thrilled to announce the tremendous success of our recent book fair, all thanks to our incredible HM PTA. Their dedication is commendable! As we gear up for the Winter Disco on the 15th, we're seeking volunteers to make this event just as spectacular. If you're available to lend a hand, please reach out to your class representative. Your support truly makes a difference in creating these memorable experiences for our children.
I'd like to emphasise that safeguarding continues to be our top priority. Thank you for acknowledging the recent letters regarding this matter. As a gentle reminder, we kindly ask that parents and carers refrain from entering classrooms or the breakfast club hall. However, should you need to visit the office, please use the entrance via Hartington Road. Your ongoing cooperation and support are greatly appreciated. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe environment for all.
Mrs Peake - Headteacher
Recapping the Remarkable: Event Reporting and Highlights
With Sincere Thanks To .... We couldn't do it without you - HM PTA
Book Fair has been a big conversation point over the past few days. Seeing the enthusiasm for reading for pleasure is a pleasure! 'The more you read the better you write,' a Year 5 child told me.
Lots of Year 4 agreed and are inspired to be an author when they are grown up - but I say why wait? Write a book right now!
If anyone knows any authors who would be willing to visit and inspire the children please speak to Mrs Peake. Thank you in advance.
A huge congratulations to our talented winners of the HM PTA Poster competition!
Vivienne and Eden from KS1
|Dareen and Ritaj from KS2
Their fantastic Book Fair Posters have adorned our school walls. Winners, your envelopes hold vouchers for the Book Fair! Enjoy your shopping spree!
Dates for your diary
Please note that for all performance doors open at 2.30pm - excluding EYFS who will sing out at 10am in the morning. Please join us after each performance for a cup of tea and a mince pie.
Reception and Nursery invite their parents and carers to ....
Year 1 and Year 6 invite their parents and carers to ....
Year 2 and Year 3 invite their parents and carers to ....
Year 4 and Year 5 invite their parents and carers to ....
Diary points to note
All performances - doors open at 2.30pm except EYFS which starts at 10am on Wednesday 13th December.
Fri 15th Dec - All children wear their own clothes all day.
Please see the HM PTA info posters around the school for the Winter Disco 3.30-5.30
After school clubs have a final session the week commencing 11th December - excluding after school CARE at Wyvil and the 8-9am Greenhouse sports session for year 4-6 on a Thursday morning.
Mon 18th Dec - CLASS PARTIES.
All children can wear their party clothes all day. Years 3+4 have PE that morning - please can they wear their PE kits and BRING their party clothes in a named bag to change into.
All children are invited to bring in party food/drink to share - individually wrapped things work well, juice boxes, small packets of crisps, cupcakes. (Thank you in advance)
Wed 20th Dec - optional Christmas Jumper day - children are invited to wear a Christmas themed jumper with their school uniform.
Wed 20th Dec - School Christmas Lunch - if your child is packed lunch and would like to join in on this day please call the office 0207 720 3439 and let them know by 4pm Monday 11th Dec.
Thurs 21st Dec - School finishes at 2pm. All children must be collected at 2pm.
Pop any key dates in your diary.
Remember - the last day of term is 2pm on Thursday 21st December.
School starts again at 8.50am on Tuesday 9th January 2024. Breakfast Club will be open at 8.30am
Embracing Excellence: Celebrating Good Behaviour for Learning
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 - Hala and Shahiem
R - Manha and Orlando
1 - Amelia and Henry
2 - Tait and Brooke
3 - Ines and Chloe
4 - Anna and Rema
5 - Kiyana and James
6 - Samra and Kate
In Harmony - Ameera
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.
- We aim for all children to have at least 96% attendance. Breakfast Club entry is 8.30am.
- 10 to 9 is on time!
- It is equally important that children are collected promptly by 3.30pm at the end of the day. Please ensure you call the school before 3pm for any end of the day messages to be shared with the Teacher. If you have arranged for someone else to collect your child please inform the office in advance.
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Values
We discuss the values and question of the week in assembly. Discuss these with your child at home.
VALUE OF THE WEEK
QUESTION OF THE WEEK
What is the best praise you can receive?
THANK YOU YOUR FEEDBACK 👍
PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAILS EVERY THURSDAY FOR OUR WEEKLY COMMUNICATIONS.
Good news! After a comprehensive 10-day inspection, the professional confirmed that there are no bugs in our classrooms. They suggested that the few reported bites might be from family pets or grass, possibly linked to foxes in the park. Thank you for your patience.
Leaf it out! You asked and we actioned! The leaves around the school at this time of year are keeping us on our toes. You may have seen we have had additional help to keep the leaves at bay in the playground and to prevent slips and trips. Whilst we are lucky to be surrounded by nature and so many leaves they do pose a problem with the cold icy weather. Please remind your children not to play on the leaves, and to admire the beautiful colours.
Family Well Being
In every edition of the Newsletter we will share 1 of the 5 ways to better wellbeing for you and your family to try.
ONLINE SAFETY - DISNEY +
The National Online Safety #WakeupWednesday is included on our X ( aka Twitter ) @HerbMorrPriSch.
More than 150 million subscribers worldwide Disney+ has enjoyed a steady rise in popularity since launching four years ago: the platform’s deep library of treasured old-school animated favourites, modern classics and original series means that it can offer a rich seam of engrossing content that caters for young and not-so-young users alike
Of course, a consequence of this approach is the presence of the sort of age-inappropriate material one might not expect to find on the platform, given Disney’s fabled status as a purveyor of family entertainment. There’s useful advice in avoiding this pitfall (and more besides) in this week’s #WakeUpWednesday guide, as Disney+ comes under the microscope.
The Big Ambition
Thank you so much for your incredible efforts in completing ‘The Big Ambition’ survey with your children.
The Children's Commisioner has been in touch with us ....
'We have had an amazing response from nursery, primary and secondary schools across England and as a result I’ve decided to extend the closing date to Friday 19th January 2024 to allow even more children the chance to have their say.
This will give schools, children and young people an extra month over the festive season to take part in ‘The Big Ambition’.
Children and parents can complete the survey here: www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/thebigambition
It only takes 5-10 minutes. Please share this flyer with parents and children to complete at home.
‘The Big Ambition’ provides a much-needed opportunity for the children of England to tell policy makers what is important to them ahead of the General Election.
Let's make sure that the children and young people of Lambeth are represented in the results.
Thank you again and Merry Christmas!
Very best,
Dame Rachel De Souza
Children’s Commissioner for England
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