Term 2 2526 Herbert Morrison Newsletter Issue 57 Thursday 6th November 2025

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Dear Parents and Carers,

Thank you to everyone who completed our online consent survey — so far we have 118 responses and 86% have said yes.

Staying Connected

Many of you told us you would prefer updates via Instagram, and 75% of you said you would consent to photographs being used. However, we have only had around 55% of photo-consent forms returned, which means we cannot move forward yet.
👉 If you haven’t completed the consent form, please do so as soon as possible.

Keeping Children Safe

Next week, children will watch an age-appropriate rail safety video.
Please talk to your child about keeping themselves safe:
✅ Inside school
✅ Outside school
✅ Online
✅ In their mind (their feelings, worries and wellbeing)
These are the safeguarding areas we teach and revisit regularly.

Practical Reminders

Please ensure your child has a waterproof coat every day — especially for swimming and visits to the Oval Cricket Ground.
Birthday party bags: we do not give them out in class due to allergies and parental preference. If you hand them out after school, please stand back from the main door and check with parents before giving sweets.

Breakfast Club Update

Despite promoting the extended JAGs Breakfast Club, uptake has decreased, and the JAGs provision will close at the end of November. Parents who booked sessions have been emailed about refunds.
Our free 8:30am Breakfast Club continues and remains very well used.

Anti-Bullying Week

Next week is Anti Bullying Week, with activities across the school. Please discuss with your child what bullying means and reinforce that we are a telling school — we never keep worries secret.

Bullying is when someone is unkind or hurtful on purpose, and it happens again and again.

It can be with words, actions, leaving someone out, or online.
A one-off disagreement or accident is not bullying.

Celebrating Success

A big thank you to Miss Peel and Miss Evans for a fantastic phonics meeting this week — and well done to our brilliant Reception Hummingbirds for their confident demonstrations!
We also ended last term with a brilliant Good to be Green celebration — our highest number of children ever stayed green for the whole term. Congratulations! We hope to see even more children achieve this in Term 2.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support.

Kind regards,
Mrs Peake
Headteacher

The Peake Post - A message from the Headteacher

Recapping the Remarkable

year 6

maths

YEAR 4

SCIENCE WORKSHOP

Year 1

SCIENCE workshop

Year 1

writing

YEAR 4

MUSIC

Nursery

INTERNET SAFETY

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 - Spencer and Zatrai

YR - Maryam and Charlotte

Y1 - whole class for incredible letter writing to the Headteacher

Y2 - Emilia M and Grace

Y3 - Jazmin and Mekeyah

Y4 - Kyronne and Alice

Y5 - Rital and Sara

Y6 - Illyas and Sophie

Attendance Matters so give it 100%

STUDY BUGS

BIG NEWS - we are Studying Bugs with the 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 2 so far is 95.7%

A Reminder About Appointments

We kindly ask that, wherever possible, parents arrange medical or personal appointments for their children outside of school hours. There are only 190 school days in the year, but a generous 175 non-school days available for holidays, family time, and events. By keeping appointments to these non-school days, we can work together to make sure every child enjoys the very best attendance and learning opportunities. Thank you for your support!

📢 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.

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, 66% of parents are using Studybugs—if you’re among the 37% 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?'

Please download the STUDY BUGS app and support us in raising our attendance %.

We aim for 95% attendance - well done to Year 3, Year 4 and Year 6 for achieving this so far this term. Overall we are at 95% for this academic year. With your help we aim to maintain this to the end of the term. 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

We have a very and busy term ahead of us .... please make sure your child is in every day so they don't miss out!

TERM 2 DATES

10/11-14/11 Anti Bullying Week - Monday wear odd socks!

10/11 Invite only Yr6 - Maths Early Bird sessions start Mon-Wed 8am. Last session is Wed 10/12- letter sent

14/11 3.30-4.30 Big Draw - Parents invited - letter sent

14/11 SMILE for Individual and Sibling Photos

4/12 10am EYFS Festive Singalong

5/12 2.15pm Yr1+2 Nativity Show

5/12 Choir evening concert - letter to be sent

10/12 Christmas Lunch and Christmas Jumper Day - letter to be sent

12/12 2.15pm Festive songs with KS2

12/12 PTA Winter Disco

17/12 Class Parties - wear your party clothes to school

17/12 Parent/Carer Zumba - sign up in advance! - letter sent

19/12 End of Term 2 2pm close

2 WEEK DIARY

Please ensure your child comes into school wearing the full PE kit on their PE day.

Year 5 will need their swimming kit; including a swim hat and goggles EVERY TUESDAY. PLEASE ENSURE CHILDREN HAVE A WATERPROOF COAT INCASE IT IS RAINING FOR THE JOURNEY THERE OR BACK.

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. Thank you.

PTA - THANK YOU

Click here to go to the PTA page

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)

Wrap around care 8.30am until 5.50pm

JAGs Breakfast Club

YOU ASKED - WE ACTIONED

We asked if you needed the Breakfast Club to start before 8.30am (PAID sessions) and you said yes!

Unfortunately, uptake was low and did not increase — in fact, numbers declined over Term 1 — and as a result, JAGs will be stopping the extended provision at the end of November. An email has been sent directly to all parents who are currently signed up.

We hope to relaunch this offer next September, and we will continue to keep you updated.

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!

How Parents Book

Families can 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

Rise then Shine Breakfast Club will re-start in September from 7.30am.

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

This will be from 7.30am - please book now!

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.

✨ Back to School, Back to JAG! 📚🎉

👤 Login or Create an Account | 🗓️ Already Have an Account? Book Now

Our Breakfast & After School Wraparound Clubs are back this year — and we can’t wait to welcome children for another year of fun, learning, and adventure.

At JAG, our Ofsted-registered Wraparound Care is more than just childcare. It’s where play finds potential through:

⚽ Active games and teamwork that build confidence
🎨 Creative activities that spark imagination
🤝 Screen-free fun that helps children connect and grow

With flexible booking options — from locking in your days for the full school year to ad-hoc sessions when you need them — we make Wraparound Care simple, stress-free, and affordable for families.

Book now at

💷 Don’t forget, you can also save with Tax-Free Childcare and other funding support to make it even easier!

🔒 Secure Your Days for the Year (Recurring Bookings)

Lock in your regular days for the academic year, spread the cost monthly, and guarantee your child’s place before clubs fill up.

📅 Book as You Go (Ad-Hoc Bookings)

Stay flexible by booking up to 8 weeks in advance — ideal if your schedule changes often. Subject to availability!

✅ Helpful Links

✨ JAG Wraparound Clubs are here to keep children active, happy, and thriving — while making life easier for parents too.

👉 Book Now

#BackToSchool #WherePlayFindsPotential #WraparoundCare #AfterSchoolCare #BeforeSchoolCare #AdventureProgramme

The question of the week is -

How can our actions help others feel safe and valued at school? How can we help ourselves feel safe and valued?

Value and Question of the Week

We discuss the values and question of the week in assembly. Discuss these with your child at home.

The value of the week is: RESPECT

Well Being -Speak up against Bullying

Using digital at primary school

Tips to build good digital habits early

For children starting back at primary school this year, there are new opportunities and new challenges.

Help them get the most out of the technology around them by building good online safety habits now.

Click here or on the button below for more information

Bullying continues to affect far too many children, both in and out of school – but adults can play a crucial role in helping young people speak up and support one another. This week’s guide is packed with practical strategies to foster confidence, kindness, and connection in the face of unkind behaviour.

From encouraging inclusivity to spotting signs of distress, the guide highlights how small, everyday actions by young people and the adults around them can make a big difference. With tips on nurturing empathy, teaching allyship and validating children’s experiences, it’s a timely reminder that empowering young voices is key to positive change.

Sources:

https://educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/education-evidence/leadership-and-planning/supporting-a…

LUNCH MENU

SPECIAL DIETRY REQUIREMENTS

If your child has an allergy please scan this code and ensure that you complete the new caters online information. We have passed over the information we have and it is all going digital now. Please feel free to speak to a member of staff if you need any support with this.

All allergy referals must be accompanied by medical evidence.

Thank you.

The lunch menus are on a 3 week rota -Yum!

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

Well Being for Parents

OUT OF SCHOOL IDEAS

Please sign up to the Term 2 clubs - there are a few places left so hurry so you dont miss out!

LEARNING AT HOME

📚✨ Homework Heroes!

There are lots of great online homework support sites your class teacher will share with you. The most important homework of all is daily reading and times tables practice – little and often makes a big difference! 💡

We’d love to hear how your child (and you!) are getting on – let us know and celebrate those learning wins together! 🎉

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.

For information on how to sign up to Term 2 Clubs at HM see the clubs letter on the website.

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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