Term 1 2425 Herbert Morrison Newsletter Issue 35 Thursday 19th September 2024
Dear Parents and Carers,
It has been wonderful to see the children return with such enthusiasm and positivity, setting the tone for a fantastic year ahead. In assemblies this term, we are focusing on moods and attitudes, helping our students understand how self-regulation can put them in the best mindset for learning. We believe that by exploring these themes, we can support each child in developing the skills they need to succeed, not only in their studies but in all areas of life.
Have a look at the photos taken of the displays in the assembly hall and ask your child to tell you about them.
The Young Minds (https://youngminds.org.uk) website provides excellent resources for understanding children's mental health, including managing emotions and attitudes to support learning and well-being.
We're delighted to see the children making a strong start to the year, and we are already witnessing some great progress in their learning. Thank you to all our parents and guardians for your continued support and for working with us to ensure the best outcomes for your children. Together, we can achieve great things!
Looking forward to a fantastic year ahead.
Mrs Peake - Headteacher
IT donation from Surrey Cricket
RE in Year 6
Parent Meeting in Year 1
Online Safety in Year 4
Year 3 making good use of the library
These children have been honoured for their remarkable effort and excellence! They'll receive a golden certificate, a huge round of applause at the celebration assembly and a place in the prestigious Gold Book.
We couldn’t be prouder!
YN - Taijahnay and Gloria
YR - O'Shayon and Amari
Y1 - Emilia A and Jake
Y2 - Noah and Elliot
Y3 - Carlton and Micheala
Y4 - Ines and Perla
Y5 - The whole class for being mature and welcoming to their Teacher
Y6 - James and Ritaj
Thank you to Miss Evelyn for making this special gold book for us. Can you find your animal?
We aim for 95% attendance - we are below this target for the start of term. Please help your child achieve but ensuring they are in school when they are well enough to be here.
To help us do just this I would like to formally welcome Miss Nathalie - our new Family Support Worker.
Miss Nathalie is based in the admin office with Miss Sylvia to help ensure children attend and are at school, on time, in line with the latest guidance. More details of that are below and are also on the school website. Come and say hello or give the office a call if you need support or advise.
Miss Nathalie can be contacted on 0207 720 3439 or via email on admin@herbertmorrison.lambeth.sch.uk
Miss Nathalie works with us 3 mornings a week.
TERM 1 DATES
Mon 7th Oct - Flu vaccine for yrs R-6 ( opt in )
Wed 9th Oct - 9-10am Black History Open Morning
Thurs 10th Oct - Parents Evening - children collected at 2pm
Thurs 10th Oct - No After School CARE at Wyvil
Fri 11th Oct - INSET - School Closed to Children
Thurs 17th Oct - No After School CARE at Wyvil
Fri 25th Oct - Own Clothes Fundraising day
Fri 25th Oct - Last day of Term 1 - school closes at 3.30pm No After School CARE at Wyvil
ADVANCE NOTICE
Wyvil School has informed us there there is no After School CARE Club on some dates throughout the year. Please see the letter sent to you by email today. This is also available on the school website - Latest Letters. The letter is called School Closing Times and Dates Term 1 2425. This letter also outlines when Herbert Morrison closes at 2pm so you can plan ahead.
2 WEEK DIARY
Please note that there has been a slight PE day change for Year 2 and Reception Class as below. All other classes remain the same.
We discuss the values and question of the week in assembly. Discuss these with your child at home.
Can you respect someone and disagree with them?
The National Online Safety #WakeupWednesday is included on our X ( aka Twitter ) @HerbMorrPriSch.
As children go through life, they will inevitably come into conflict sooner or later. These disagreements can range from seemingly minor squabbles to far more serious disputes, and dealing with them in an effective, mature manner is an absolutely vital skill – one that takes some time and effort to cultivate.
In children and young people’s formative years, it’s incredibly important for parents and educators to know how to teach them conflict resolution, as well being able to model this skill effectively. This free guide offers expert advice on helping youngsters avoid unnecessary conflict and supporting them in finding solutions when clashes arise.
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The lunch menus are on a 3 week rota - please find the Monday date at the top to know what will be on offer for the week. There are 3 menus to see below. Yum!
Please note that there has been a change to the Friday Fish vs Fish fingers following a democratic vote led by the children. Fish will be for 2 weeks and Fish fingers will be for 1 week out of the 3 as 30% votes for the fish fingers and 60% votes for fish!
More information and a weekly update of these low cost suggestions can be found on the Oval Learning Cluster Website - Families Page. Our School works in Partnership with the Oval Learning Cluster.
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Find out more about the school on the school website or visit our online X page.
Please support the PTA to support the school with this easy and helpful fundraising tip - https://www.herbertmorrisonprimaryschool.co.uk/PTA-Fundraising/