As we wrap up Term 5, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible attitude shown by our children—particularly Platypus Class, who have truly shone. Their positive mindset and resilience have been outstanding. All the values we’ve focused on this term—kindness, responsibility, respect, courage and, of course, hope—were clearly demonstrated in their approach to learning.

Last week, Platypus Class tackled their SATs with such enthusiasm that several children even asked to take the reading paper home because they enjoyed it so much! Let’s HOPE their results reflect their dedication and passion. However, it’s important to remember that SATs only capture a small part of what makes our children so special. They do not measure their humour, creativity, compassion or character—all of which they have in abundance.

Thank you to all families who joined us for the Wellbeing Open Morning. It was a joy to see so many of you exploring the five ways to wellbeing alongside your children. We hope you've taken away a few new strategies to support your own mental health too!

Looking ahead to Term 6, we have a calendar full of events and adventures: school journey, the summer fair, class trips, Sports Day, and of course, our Graduation Ceremony for Year 6. There will be plenty of smiles as we celebrate our children's achievements and milestones.

Please see the Dates for your Diary section so you don’t miss out, and we kindly suggest that parents start warming up for the Sports Day race now—trainers at the ready!

Talking of trainers ....

Please ensure that trainers are only worn with a PE kit and not with the full uniform. Please support our uniform policy. As the weather is warming up ( on some days ) children remove their jumpers, it is essential that all clothing is labelled with their name. We have an increasing amount of lost property - please have a look through for any lost items. As previoiusly shared this is periodically thrown away as we do not have the storage space to keep it. We will be disposing of the lost property on Friday 6th June.

🎉 And finally… this marks our 50th newsletter in this format! Happy milestone, newsletter! Thank you for reading, engaging and staying connected—here’s to many more!

Wishing you a restful half term, full of sunshine and shared moments.

Kind regards,

Mrs Peake - Headteacher

The Peake Post - A message from the Headteacher

Recapping the Remarkable

WELL BEING OPEN MORNING

Thank you to everyone who came along to our Wellbeing Open Morning 🌟 A brilliant turnout, lots of smiles 😊 and a great reminder of how important wellbeing is – all year round! 💚

Let’s keep embracing the 5 Ways to Wellbeing:

✨ Connect

✨ Be active

✨ Take notice

✨ Keep learning

✨ Give

Wombats first ever class assembly

We are very impressed with Wombat's loud and proud speaking and singing!

Proud of Platypus Class

Year 6 SATs – A Week of Positivity and Pride!

We are incredibly proud of our Year 6 pupils for the fantastic attitude, resilience and positivity they showed throughout SATs week. Each morning began with a calm, sociable breakfast that set the right tone for the day – a great way to start with a smile and full stomach!

Their determination and focus were truly impressive, and they supported each other every step of the way. Well done, Year 6 – you’ve done yourselves and our school proud! 🌟👏

Year 5

Oval BHLC Sports Day

YEAR 1

Writing

YEAR 4

Writing

PSHE

Cycle Confident

YEAR 3

National Numeracy Day

Food AMBASSADORS

Training Session with Nourish

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 - Gloria and Muhammad

YR - The whole class for a great 1st Class Assembly

Y1 - Debora and Lucy

Y2 - Vivienne and Ayyob

Y3 - Tariq and Michaela

Y4 - Clara and Samuel

Y5 - Anna and Shantai

Y6 - Miss Miller and the whole class for their determination and positivity during SATs week

We achieved bronze for Rail Safe - we are (of course) now going for GOLD!

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 5 so far is 96.3% - WOW

📢 Illness Reminder 📢

If your child is unwell at school, we will call you to collect them. Please ensure we have your up-to-date contact details.

⚠ If your child has vomited, we follow UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) guidance ("Health protection in schools and other childcare facilities," updated October 2023) and NHS guidance:
✔ They should go home and stay off school for at least 48 hours after the last episode of vomiting or diarrhea.

Please remember to inform the school of your child's absence each day; even if the school knows they are home due to vomiting - this is to update school if new symptoms develop. The best way to do this is via Studybugs.
Currently, 62% of parents are using Studybugs—if you’re among the 38% who haven’t signed up yet, please do so as soon as possible!

Click here to find out what the NHS advise about 'Is my child too ill to go to school?'

We aim for 95% attendance - well done to Reception Class, Year 1, Year 3, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 for achieving this so far this term. Overall (so far this year) we are nearly 95% . We are so very very close the 95% target and with your help we could still achieve this by the end of the year. 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

Please note that all letters are available on the school website under NEWS - LATEST LETTER

Term 5 dates for your diary

Fri 23rd May - Last day of Term 5 - 3.30pm finish

We have a very busy Term 6 ahead of us .... please check and note the dates for your diary in advance so you and your child do not miss out on a thing!

Mon 2nd June START of Term 6
w/c 2nd June - Multiplication Test Check week for Year 4
w/c 2nd June - Safer Internet Week
Wed 4th June St Giles workshop in Yrs 5+6 letter sent
Thurs 5th June Yr1 to Science Museum letter sent
Fri 6th June - Yr5+6 Sch Journey leave
Fri 6th June Mosaic workshop starts with yr 6
w/c 9th June Phonics Test Week for Year 1
Mon 9th June - Yr5+6 School Journey return
Tues 10th June New Reception Class Mtg
Fri 13th June Sports Day letter to be sent
Fri 13th June Eid Fair 3.30-5.30
Mon 16th June Yr5+6 Parents - St Giles Parent Workshop 3.30-5pm in the hall letter to be sent
Tues 17th June - Final World Heart Beat session for Year 4
Mon 23rd June Yr5 to Botanical Gardens letter sent
Mon 23rd June Yr6 to National History Museum letter to be sent

Tues 24th June TRICS travel survey outside school - preparation for safer streets work starting in August
Wed 25th June Year 3 and 4 to the British Museum letter to be sent
Fri 27th June -Food Zone Parent workshops with Yumna from Nourish ( Book a place via Nathalie -Family Support Worker) in the office letter sent
Monday 30th June - Schools Day at Kia Oval with Vauxhall City Farm - Classes to be agreed letter to be sent
Fri 4th July PTA Summer Fair
Thurs 10th July - report packs out to parents
Fri 11th July Year 6 Graduation letter to be sent
w/c 14th July - WELLBEING WEEK - see the timetable - an exciting event is happening EVERY DAY!
Tue 15th July - optional parents evening - visit your current class teacher and meet your new class teacher
Thurs 16th July - final JAGs after school for this academic year
Fri 18th July - School Closes at 2pm - END OF TERM 6

Please follow this link to record your expression of interest and Nathalie (Family Support Worker) will be in touch!

2 WEEK DIARY

There is no change for PE days for classes for Term 6.

Year 4 will need their swimming kit; including a swim hat and goggles EVERY TUESDAY.

Please support the School Uniform Policy. Trainers must ONLY be worn with a PE kit.

Water bottles must not be kept in the book bag to prevent book damage.

Trainers must ONLY be worn with PE kits and not with school uniform. Please support our school uniform policy.

Greenhouse after school club is now by invite only. Thank you.

PTA - FUND RAISING - THANK YOU

The PTA need your help! We need ideas on how to spend the funds that you and the PTA have raised for the school and children. Please come along to share your thoughts. Alternatively you can submit ideas by clicking here or email the PTA (hmpsfriends@gmail.com)

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

Wrap around care 8.30am until 5.50pm

Please collect your child no later than 5.50pm

To drop off or collect your child please call the JAGs bell by the front door inside the school gate or call 07570 377 689

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

Changes to How Parents Book

From Tuesday 6th May 2025 at 7am, families will be able to book wraparound care for the entire 2025/26 academic year using our new recurring booking model:

Bookings follow a regular weekly pattern (e.g., every Monday), secured for the full school year.
This system is similar to the existing instalment plan model that many families are familiar with.

We are making this change to:

Support demand management where waiting lists are common
Ensure fair access for families looking to secure consistent care
Enable earlier, more accurate staffing and programming plans

Rise then Shine

We are expecting the Rise then Shine Breakfast Club from 7.30am to start again in September when we have a new class of children to join and hopefully top up the numbers.

The FREE school Breakfast Club is still available for all pupils ( Reception Class to Year 6) from 8.30am.

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 by clicking here - Click here to register and book

Try your new 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

Do you have to be human to cry?

Can you think of a time when someone else’s hope inspired you?

What small actions can you take each day to help build hope for yourself and others?

🎵 "Hope is in Our Hearts" 🎵

(To the tune of "You Are My Sunshine")

Verse 1:
Hope is a rainbow after the rain,
A little light when we feel pain.
It’s in our hearts, it helps us try,
To reach our dreams and aim so high.

Chorus:
🌟 Hope is strong, it helps us grow,
Even when the winds may blow.
With kind hands and hopeful eyes,
We can soar and touch the skies!

Verse 2:
When things are tough and skies are grey,
Hope will help us find our way.
A smile, a friend, a helping hand,
Together strong, we’ll always stand.

Promoting HOPE through RRSA

Teaching HOPE Through RRSA (Rights Respecting Schools Award)

🌈✨ At Herbert Morrison Primary School, we believe that hope is a powerful force that helps children and families look to the future with confidence and optimism. When we nurture hope, we support every child’s belief in their potential and the possibility of a brighter tomorrow.

🔹 🌍🌟 Aiming High with Optimism (Article 29) – Every child has the right to develop their personality, talents and abilities to the fullest. We encourage children to stay hopeful about their learning journey. Whether preparing for a club or a challenge, believing in what’s possible keeps spirits high and minds open.

🔹 🌍🌟 Positive Partnerships (Article 12) – Hope grows stronger when families and schools work together. Our communications about opportunities, like after-school clubs, help families and children plan ahead. When we stay connected, children feel uplifted and secure.

🔹 🌍🌟 Nurturing Belief in Ourselves and Others (Article 3) – Arriving on time and ready to learn or participate helps children feel prepared and valued. These small acts build trust, self-esteem, and a sense of calm – key ingredients for hopeful thinking.

At Herbert Morrison, hope means believing that challenges can be overcome, that progress is possible, and that each child has the strength and support to reach their goals. Thank you for fostering this hopeful mindset with us, every step of the way.

ON LINE SAFETY - VIOLENT CONTENT ONLINE

With around 70% of teens reporting they've seen violent real-life content on social media in the past year, this guide shines a light on a disturbing – and increasingly common – aspect of young people’s digital lives. From shocking videos to hate speech, many children don’t go looking for this material, it finds them via algorithms or peer sharing.

The guide outlines key concerns, including the mental toll of repeated exposure, shifts in behaviour, and the worrying normalisation of harmful ideologies. It also explains how such content can escalate from screen to street, and why some young people may feel pressured to share or even create violent media themselves.

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.

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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