Wood End Primary School Newsletter
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23rd October 2026
W/e 16th October 2026
ALL-HERE - ALL STARS
Gold Award to Beech Class 100%
Silver Award to Willow Class 98.8%
Bronze Award to Maple Class 98.5%
Amazing week of great attendance
ON TIME - ALL STARS
Oak, Chestnut, Cedar and Beech had 0 late children. Well done!
Your weekly round up of events
Dates For Your Diary - Events Coming Up Soon
Dates For Your Diary - Events Coming Up Soon
26th October to 30th October - Half Term School closed
4th November 2026 - Coffee Morning - Come along and met Helen from the Schools Counselling Service
6th November 2026 - Nasal Flu Immunisation - NHS will contact parents direct
10th November 2026 - Heights and Weights for Reception and Year 6
10th November 2026 - SEND Coffee Morning at 9am
11th November 2026 - Remembrance Day in school
11th and 12th November 2026 - Parent Consultations - 3.45pm to 6.45 pm (online and face to face)
17th November 2026 - Parent Workshop - Writing at 9am.
26th November 2026 - International Day - Celebrate our diversity with food!
18th December 2026 - End of Term 1 - School will close at 2pm
Nasal Flu
Nasal Flu
All students from Reception to Year 6 will be offered the nasal spray or the alternative intramuscular (gelatine-free) injection in November. Vaccination UK are sincerely grateful for your ongoing support in our immunisation programmes. All vaccines will be administered by qualified healthcare professionals in line with nationally established standards. There will be minimal disruption to the school day. The NHS will contact you direct for consent not the school. For FAQs about this vaccine please follow this link: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vaccinations/child-flu-vaccine-questions-and-answers/
Dodge ball with Greenwood
Dodge ball with Greenwood
A massive well done to our two Year 6 dodgeball teams who competed against Greenwood Primary this week! While we didn't take home the trophy this time, both teams played with incredible determination, team spirit, and sportsmanship. We couldn't be prouder of their hard work—fantastic effort, everyone!
Parent workshop with Helen Thorp – supporting your child’s emotional regulation.
My name is Helen Thorp, I am a child and adolescent psychotherapist and I the
Therapeutic Lead here at Wood End Primary school.
Come and join me on Wednesday 4th November 2026 at 9am for a relaxed 30-minute workshop on helping you and your child understand and manage big feelings. Together, we’ll explore what emotional regulation really means, how to recognise when your child is overwhelmed, and simple, practical ways to support calm and connection at home.
Outdoor Play in all weathers: Coats, Shoes and Wellies.
Outdoor Play in all weathers: Coats, Shoes and Wellies.
As part of our Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) programme and our Play Policy playtimes and lunchtimes at Wood End typically take place outdoors in all weathers. Playing outside every day is a vital part of children’s wellbeing, development and enjoyment of school, so it is important that everyone is dressed appropriately.
To help us with this, please ensure your child has:
a waterproof coat in school every day, even when the forecast looks dry
a change of shoes or wellies, kept in school, for playing on the grass areas of the playground
Each year group now has a clearly labelled bench in the playground for storing spare shoes and wellies. We will be showing the children where to find these. Please make sure all items are clearly named so they can be returned to their owners.
Indoor wet play will only be used in exceptionally wet weather. Staff will also be dressing for the weather, and we are talking with the children about why this matters.
Thank you for your continued support. If you have any questions, please speak to your child’s class teacher.
Black History Month
Black History Month
Last week we celebrated Black History Month by spending the whole day learning about the Empire Windrush and its significance for Britain. We discussed why people from the Caribbean might have wanted to migrate to Britain and how they were treated by some people when they arrived. This helped us reflect on the importance of equality and community how these values are foundational to Wood End's culture. All year groups created written work or art around the topic, including letters home, fact files and a wonderful ship from Reception. You will be able to see what your child has produced at parent's evening as we will have a special exhibition displaying their work.
Activity Passport
Activity Passport
Ms Brooks launched the activity passport initiative last week in school. You can purchase an Activity Passport in the school shop on Arbor week.
Chloe has received her's this week and will be filling it over half term.
Clever Writing
Clever Writing
Year 3 have been reading Mrs Armitage on Wheels in class. The children first write their sentences about an incident in the story on their whiteboards using their whiteboard pens, allowing them to make changes and edit their work easily.
Once they are happy with their writing, they carefully produce their final piece in their English books, using their best handwriting.
You will have the opportunity to see their wonderful English books during parent consultations in November!
Irock
Irock
Dear iRock parents, mark your calendars... your child’s iRock concert is coming up!
We are thrilled to let you know that we are hosting our end-of-term concert for Wood End Primary School on 7th December at 9:00 am.
Your child’s band will perform the song they have been working so hard on all term. This performance is a key part of the iRock experience; it’s a great opportunity for the children to showcase what they have been learning and celebrate their achievements in a supportive environment. Look forward to seeing you there!
IROCK TEAM
Attendance: A two-Way Conversation
Attendance: A two-Way Conversation
We all know that regular attendance helps children learn. It also helps us keep them safe. When a child is in school each day, we see how they are, notice small changes and can step in early if something isn’t right.
That’s why a pattern of absence matters to us, and why we’ll always get in touch with kindness rather than judgement. Sometimes there’s a practical reason behind it, such as illness, worries about school, or pressures at home, and we may be able to help.
National guidance now refers to this kind of early support as “Family Help”: getting the right help to families sooner, before difficulties grow.
If attendance is becoming hard for your family, please talk to us. We’d much rather work it out together.
Kind Regards
Chris Best
Early Years
Early Years
Little Steps, Big Changes – Coming Soon!
Little Steps, Big Changes – Coming Soon!
We are excited to be launching our new Little Steps, Big Changes initiative across Nursery and Reception after half term!
This initiative will focus on helping our youngest children develop independence, confidence and important everyday life skills. Every two weeks, we will introduce a new focus, encouraging children to practise small but important skills both at school and at home.
We will also be introducing EYFS Parent Coffee Mornings, providing opportunities to share practical tips, discuss common challenges and work together to support our children.
We want to hear from you! Our coffee mornings will be shaped by the questions, concerns and topics that matter most to our families. We will be introducing parent comment and question boxes, where you can share suggestions or ask questions anonymously. Your feedback will help us plan sessions that are relevant and useful to you.
Watch this space! We will be sharing more information very soon about how you can get involved and help make little steps lead to big changes!
P. E. Days - Reception🤾
P. E. Days - Reception🤾
After half term Willow Class will have P.E. days on Monday, and Beech Class will have P.E. on Wednesday. Children should come to school in their P.E. Kits. House T-shirts are available from Kevins Uniform in Greenford Broadway. https://kevins-schoolwear.co.uk/greenford-store/
Northala - Green, Wapole - Red, Lammas - Blue, Alexandra- yellow.
Inclusion
Inclusion
Click on the link to access the Padlet:
https://padlet.com/agohil5/the-wood-end-primary-school-inclusion-toolkit-b8sdiw0559h1jd1b
As we approach half term, please be safe when crossing roads, keep warm, and enjoy a restful break. Be ready to start the new half term on the 2nd of November! In the meantime, here is a list of fun activities that you may wish to join and enjoy over the holidays.
October Half Term Family Activities
Week Commencing 26th October 2026 (Half Term)
Horsenden Hill & Horsenden Farm (Greenford / Northolt)
Activities: Free - Explore the Gruffalo play trail, nature reserve, sensory garden, pirate ship play area, and family walking paths.
Location: Horsenden Lane North, Greenford (UB6 7PQ)
How to join: Open daily; no booking required. Simply turn up and explore.
Northala Fields & Playgrounds (Northolt)
Activities: Climb the four mounds, enjoy the extensive adventure playgrounds, walk around the fishing lakes, or download free nature trail activity sheets.
Cost: Free Location: Kensington Road, Northolt (UB5 6UR)
How to join: Open daily; drop in anytime. Download self-guided activity sheets online via the Ealing Parks Foundation.
Ealing Libraries Half-Term Sessions (Northolt)
Activities: Free autumn craft drop-ins, Lego building clubs, and children's storytime sessions.
Cost: Free Location: Church Road, Northolt (UB5 5AS) and local library branches
How to join: Check session times directly at your local library branch or online via the Ealing Library Services portal; drop-in attendance.
Pitzhanger Manor & Walpole Park (Ealing Broadway)
Activities: Explore the historic manor house, participate in child-led art/play drop-ins, and follow the Walpole Park nature trails.
Cost: Free admission for Ealing residents on Wednesdays (all day) and Sundays (10:00 AM – 2:30 PM).
Location: Mattock Lane, Ealing (W5 5EQ)
How to join: Bring proof of address (e.g., council tax bill or driving licence) to access free entry at the front desk.
Gunnersbury Park & Museum
Activities: Visit the historic museum, engage with interactive Victorian displays, and participate in autumn family craft sessions.
Cost: Free entry to the museum; small fee (£2–£5) for select guided craft workshops. Location: Popes Lane, London (W5 4NH)
How to join: Walk-ins welcome for the museum; pre-book specific craft sessions on the Gunnersbury Park website.
Hiring our school halls
Hiring our school halls
If you would like to hire one of our halls or field for an special occasion like a birthday party or family gatherig, please use this link: SHARESY 🎂
Calendar of Events
Scan the QR code or click HERE to view the SCHOOL CALENDAR. This is on our school website to keep you updated with our range of events at school. We will do our best to inform parents and carers well in advance of any changes.
Wood End Primary School Lottery! Join now
Wood End Primary School Lottery! Join now
Get involved and make a difference! Our new school lottery is a fantastic opportunity for our whole community—parents, carers and teachers alike—to come together and give back. All funds raised go directly into enriching our children’s school experience, from improved facilities to dynamic extracurricular programs in sport, music, and art.
Thank you to all the parents who have already registered Good Luck!
Ealing Family Support Network e-Bulletin https://padlet.com/EalingFSN/ealing-family-support-network-uz3amlajn58f8lg5
Free Second-hand Uniform for Families
The uniform project is now ONLINE
Families and professionals can now order free branded and generic uniform via the Uniformd website and choose a local pick up point for collection. website link here: Uniformd
Southall Uniform Event 31st October
Last Saturday of the month at Southall Manor House. Link: Southall Uniform Event October
All things uniform
Don’t forget you can find details of all upcoming free uniform news on the Act for Ealing website including here families can donate unwanted, good quality uniform. Visit the website here.
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