We’re delighted to announce that our school has achieved flagship status for the Inclusion Quality Mark, recognizing our commitment to inclusion and excellence. You can read the full report here.

This term, we’re focusing on building confidence in maths, starting with our “Talk Maths” Open Morning on Tuesday, 21st January, 9:00–10:00 AM. Join us to learn how we make maths fun and work alongside your child to explore strategies that build skills and confidence.

Health and Safety Reminders

No dogs in the playground: For the safety and comfort of all, please remember that dogs are not allowed on the school grounds.
Wrap up warmly: With the colder weather, it’s essential that children come to school dressed appropriately in coats, hats, scarves, and gloves. Please ensure all items are clearly named to avoid them getting lost.
Thank you for your vigilance in ensuring the playground is safe. Some areas are slippy in the morning so please be mindful. We appreciate you ensuring your children are not riding their scooters or bikes in the playground - thank you!

New Uniform Provider

We’re pleased to announce that uniform items can now be purchased online or in-store at our new provider in Norwood. More details can be found in the full newsletter.

JAGs Wrap Around Care

Thank you to all of you who have supported the new wrap around care service we have in school. The breakfast club is from 7.30am and the after school club is until 5.50pm. Thank you to the many parents who have collected on time - this is very helpful. as always with new adventures we are tweaking the routines and JAGs have updated the invoices to reflect the collection time of 5.50pm. Please ensure that children are collected promptly and no later than 5.50pm. See the school website for information on how to book the sessions.

There is a dedicated bell for JAGs by the main entrance door. If you need to call JAGs while your child is there please call 0757 03 776 89.

Whilst the after school care has proven very popular the Breakfast club has very low numbers of 2 or 3 on most days. Please note that if this continues this will not be a viable option and will be removed from the school offer. JAGs have agreed to continue Breakfast Club until the end of the term and to re-assess the numbers before a final decision is made.

Thank you for your continued support. Let’s make 2025 a year of growth, learning, and success for everyone!

Kind regards

Mrs Peake - Headteacher

Recapping the Remarkable

You will see that every class has been working hard during the OUTRIGHT CAMPAIGN week.

*What is The Outright Campaign? This is run by UNICEF UK and empowers children and young people to learn about and promote their rights as outlined in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). It focuses on amplifying young voices on important global and local issues, encouraging them to take action and make a positive difference in their communities. Through this campaign, children learn about their rights and how to advocate for them effectively.

Yr6

Outright Campaigning - Class elections - Mutual Respect

Yr5

Outright Campaigning - Manifestos - Mutual Respect

Yr3

Outright Campaigning about Road Safety - Rule of Law

Nursery

Outright Campaigning - Democracy

RECEPTION

Outright Campaigning - Individual Liberty

Yr2

Outright Campaigning - Tolerance

And in other news....

Yr 6

History Trip to Tower of London

The A Team

A is for Asthma!

Lunchtime Art Club

Uniform UPDATE - Let's Keep It Smart!

We’re excited to kick off the term with a refreshed focus on our uniform policy! Let’s work together to ensure our children look their best and feel ready to learn. Here’s everything you need to know:

🖤 Full Uniform Must Be Worn at All Times

PE Days: PE kit only on designated days, otherwise full uniform is required.
Footwear: Black shoes only, please—no trainers with the uniform.
Essentials: A school tie, a book bag and a water bottle are part of the uniform code.

🌟 Exciting News: New Uniform Provider!
Marks & Spencer are no longer providing a logoed uniform service, but we’re thrilled to announce WEAR ABOUTS is joining My Clothing as our approved providers for logoed items. This change ensures:

Choice: You have more options to suit your needs.
Affordability: Keeping costs down for families.
Convenience: Quick access to uniform pieces.

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My clothing - order online support@myclothing.com or call 0800 059 0594

Wearabouts - admin@wearaboutsonline.com order online or visit their store -

Wearabouts Norwood
358 Norwood Road, London, SE27 9AA

Mon - Sat: 9:30am - 5:30pm

Sunday: Closed

(We are closed on Fridays between 12:45pm -2:15pm)

Please go to the respective website for more details on delivery co

👏 A Big Thank You to Jill!
Special thanks to Jill, one of our incredible parents, for researching the best deals and creating a handy infographic to help you navigate your options. 💡

📌 Where to Buy
Logo items are available from WEAR ABOUTS and My Clothing, but remember, all non-logo items can be purchased from any retailer, including these two providers.

For full details, visit the Uniform section on our school website. Let’s make this term a stylish one!

Together, we’ve got this! 💪

* Please note that we do not have the space for ruck-sacks to be stored in the classroom. The cloak room areas in each class are limited in space. Book bags fit inside the pupil trays and so do not take up any classroom space. If you have a particular need to bring a larger bag for days other than swimming please speak to a member of the Senior Leadership Team. If we have too many requests we will have to decline so please only bring it a larger bag if you really need to. Thank you in advance.

AND THE WINNERS ARE ......

Embracing Excellence: Celebrating

Good Behaviour for Learning

These children have been recognised for their incredible effort and excellence! They will receive a golden certificate, a big round of applause during the celebration assembly, and a coveted spot in the prestigious Gold Book. Well done to all our shining stars!

We are so proud of you!!

YN - Amiyah-Reece and Taijahnay

YR - Whole Class for acknowledging their rights

Y1 - Jayden and Amelia C

Y2 - Umaiza and Xander

Y3 - Whole Class for dedication to the Outright Campaign

Y4 - Mahmoud and Yonus

Y5 - Kyrel, Ling and Esther

Y6 - Xamse and Nana

JUST FOR FUN: -

Ask your child to

a) Rap the World Values to you (they used to be known as British Values but we agreed they are world wide values)

b) Sing and dance the 'Get up Stand up, Stand up for your Rights' song.

Attendance Matters so give it 100%

STUDY BUGS

BIG NEWS - we are Studying Bugs with the new attendance app - STUDY BUGS. Download the app to report absence and check your child's attendance.

This widget has been added to the homepage of the website - please click and use to report a child's absence. Thank you.

Attendance for Term 3 ... so far

We aim for 95% attendance - we are above this for most classes for Term 3 so far. Come on Year 2, Year 5 and Year 6 - you can do it! Overall we are 95.2% for this term and just below at 94.9% for the academic year to date! With a positive term we could happily tipple over into 95%! Please download the STUDY BUGS app and support us in raising our attendance %.

Please help your child achieve by ensuring they are in school when they are well enough to be here.

Medical Appointment Documentation

Please ensure all appointments are made outside of school hours.

To help us accurately record absences, please email a copy of any medical appointment texts or appointment cards to the school office for confirmation when your child(ren) is absent for health-related reasons. This ensures their attendance records are kept up-to-date.

When making appointments please ask your doctors for a medical slip or appointment text to give to school.

Thank you for your cooperation and support.

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.

Dates for your diary

The PTA have a page linked to our website with PTA dates - we hope you can make the next PTA meeting - click here to go to the web page with more information

TALK MATHS - you are invited NEXT WEEK!

Click here for some ideas to discuss at home with your child - TALK MATHS!

2 WEEK DIARY

PE day timetable is below. Please ensure your child is wearing a school fleece or jumper with their PE kit - colour hoodies are not part of the uniform. Trainers must ONLY be worn with a PE kit. Thank you.

Wrap around care 7.30am until 5.50pm

Please collect your child no later than 5.50pm

Discover a fun-filled daily schedule at Junior Adventures Group Breakfast & After School Clubs!

Unforgettable sessions for 4-11 year olds delivered here every day throughout the academic year!

Junior Adventures Group (JAG) is the UK’s leading provider of Breakfast and After School Clubs offering fun and affordable childcare delivered in a safe and supervised environment. Their staff are expertly trained, DBS-checked to an enhanced level, first aid qualified, experienced and passionate about the activities they offer.

Rise then Shine

JAG’s Breakfast Clubs, called Rise Then Shine, prepare children’s minds and bodies for a busy school day! A healthy, nutritious breakfast keeps them energised throughout the morning, while the focus on an active start stimulates brain activity and concentration, ensuring children get the most out of their day.

Find out more at: https://www.junioradventuresgroup.co.uk/term-time/breakfast-club

After School Clubs

JAG’s After School Clubs, called Stay And Play, offer fun, happy and safe places for children to play freely across age groups and take part in structured activities such as arts and crafts and active play. Providing an energising end to the school day, children can join group activities, enjoy a healthy snack, or chill out with toys and games that are all set up and ready for them to enjoy.

Find out more at: https://www.junioradventuresgroup.co.uk/term-time/after-school-club/

Try your new Rise Then Shine or Stay And Play Club for free at Herbert Morrison Primary School!

Book your child's space now and claim a free session using code: TRYHERBERT

If you do have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to call the friendly JAG team on 0333 577 1533 or drop them an email at hello@junioradventuresgroup.co.uk.

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

Imagine your school became the most peaceful place in the world—what would it sound like, look like, and feel like?

In our school, we call them World Values. Do you know the 5 values? 🧐 They are Democracy, Rule of Law, Individual Liberty, Mutual Respect, and Tolerance of Different Faiths and Beliefs. 🌍🇬🇧 #ValuesMatter

Promoting PEACE through RRSA

Promoting Peace Through RRSA

Teaching peace through the Rights Respecting Schools Award (RRSA) involves fostering an understanding of key rights and encouraging children to develop the values, attitudes, and skills needed to live peacefully with others. Here’s how we teach peace through RRSA principles:

Relevant Articles

Article 12: Respecting the views of others by promoting active listening and dialogue.
Article 19: Understanding the importance of safety and protection, creating a secure environment for all.
Article 29: Developing respect for human rights, cultures, and diversity to build peaceful communities.

Parents - join our free ONLINE SAFETY webinar

The UK's leading Online Safety Organisation Internet Matters, are inviting parents to attend a free webinar all about keeping neurodivergent children safe when playing games online. The webinar is being hosted in partnership with Roblox and Ambitious About Autism.

The webinar is taking place on Wednesday 29th January at 7:30pm, and will cover a range of important topics, such as understanding life online for neurodivergent children and young people, practical tools and resources to support them in the online gaming world and general online safety tips. The session will be interactive, with time set aside for questions.

Feel free to share this invitation with other parents.

REGISTER FOR THE WEBINAR by clicking here on by scanning the QR code

Together, we've got this.

Well Being - Supporting Children to Return to Routine

For some children, the return to education at the end of the school holidays can be a difficult time for a variety of reasons. The start of the new term comes with plenty of challenges, from social worries to the stress of ensuring they’re entirely ready for upcoming lessons and learning.

Of course, these youngsters don’t have to weather these burdens alone, and as parents and educators, we should do all we can to support the children in our care as they head back to school. This free guide offers you expert advice on how you can be there for children and young people as they transition back into their school’s routine.

Sources

https://www.sleepfoundation.org

https://www.nutrition.org.uk

https://www.childmind.org

LUNCH MENU

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 on the rare occasion there may be a slight change on offer - this is usually due to delivery delays.

VAUXHALL CITY FARM: Welcome to Camp Green Horizon (see flyer attached)

A free initiative which aims to inspire, educate and empower young people outside of the classroom by providing them with the tools to become champions of the natural world. Running throughout the half term week, Camp Green Horizon will be a fun and exciting experience full of activities, including time with our animals!

Location: Vauxhall City Farm

Date: Tuesday, 18th February – Friday, 21st February, 9.30am – 2pm daily

Age: 8 -14 years

Participants can attend the whole camp or select days, sign up here!

OUT OF SCHOOL IDEAS

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.

Click on Herbert Morrison for the School Website or X to go to the school X page.

Please support the PTA to support the school with this easy and helpful fundraising tip - https://www.herbertmorrisonprimaryschool.co.uk/PTA-Fundraising/

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