Black History Month

We had a really great dat on Friday with our classes learning all about significant black people from history. 

Grasshoppers were learning about Floella Benjamin, who travelled to England as part of the Windrush Generation and learnt about her experiences of racism at the time. 

Hedgehogs were learning all about Alma Thomas, a famous African-American artist who created brilliantly colored and richly patterned works of abstract art.

Foxes were learning about Mary Seacole. She was a contemporary of Florence Nightingale as a nurse in the Crimean War, but lost to history for most of the last century and only now credited for the work that she did.

Otters were finding out about Barack Obama, the first black President of the USA and learnt about the historical issues or slavery and civil rights that set the backdrop to him becoming the leader of the US.

And Woodpeckers were learning all about Rosa Parks and her significant stand against discrimination that played such a key part in the civil rights movement.

Baptism and Aqiqah 

Not only did we have the Reverend Rachel come and see Grasshoppers to talk about Baptism, But Miss Allouche also popped down from Hedgehogs to share some parts of the islamic Aqiqah ceremony to celebrate a child's birth. We thank them both for giving up their time to share with us all about these special events in a child's life.

Harvest Collection

Thank you to everyone who donated to our harvest collection. The foodbank came on Thursday and wanted me to express their thanks to all our families.

Parent Consultations

Our Parent Consultations are next week on Wednesday and Thursday after school. Please see your child's teacher or another member of the class team at drop-off / pick-up to sign up for a time. 

Mrs Jandu will be carrying out all of the Year 3 parent consultations but does not work on a Wednesday. Therefore we will be offering appointments during the afternoon right through to the evening. If you are able to make an afternoon appointment, please choose one of these times to leave the evening sessions available for those unable to come into school during the day.

Makaton - Sings of the week

Diary Dates

October - Black History Month

Wednesday 17th October - Priory Open Evening for Year 4s

Wednesday 23rd October - Parent Consultation Evening

Thursday 24th October - Parent Consultation Evening

Friday 25th October - Golden Apple Assembly

                                               - Class Dojo Treat

                                                - Last day of half term

Week beginning 28th October - Half term holiday

Monday 4th November - Return to school