P. E. Days for your class 

All children should come to school dressed in their correct P. E. uniform:

Year 1 -  Cedar class (Monday and Friday)               -  Hazel class (Monday and Friday) 
Year 2 -  Cherry class ( Tuesday and Thursday)       -  Elm class (Tuesday and Thursday)
Year 3 -  Maple class (Monday and Thursday)         -  Chestnut class (Tuesday and Wednesday)

Year 4 -  Poplar class (Monday and Wednesday)    -  Sycamore class (Wednesday and Thursday)

Year 5 -  Birch class (Tuesday and Friday)                -  Ash (Monday and Friday)

Year 6 -  Pine class (Wednesday and Friday             -  Oak (Wednesday and Friday)  

Reception to start P.E.  in January 2027 - Monday/Wednesday. 

What does Safeguarding Mean at Our School?

Welcome back! To start the year, a quick reminder of what "safeguarding" actually means at Wood End: it's simply about keeping your child safe, healthy and happy — at school, online, and at home.

Every member of staff has a responsibility to look out for children's wellbeing, and we work closely with families to make sure the right support is in place, whenever it's needed.

This year, national safeguarding guidance for schools (Keeping Children Safe in Education) has been updated, and we've reviewed our own policies and practice to reflect it. Nothing changes about our approach — safeguarding is everyone's job, and it works best as a partnership between school and home.

Each week, this space will share short, practical tips to support your child's safety and wellbeing. We're glad to have you with us.

Kind regards,

Chris Best

Early Years 

Welcome to a new year in EYFS!

A very warm welcome to all our new and returning EYFS families! The children have made a wonderful start to Nursery and Reception this week, and we are so proud of how well they have settled in.

The beginning of a new school year can bring lots of different emotions for both children and parents. Our priority is helping the children feel happy, safe and secure as they get to know their new adults, friends, classrooms and routines.

Don’t worry if your child comes home tired, emotional or doesn’t tell you much about their day just yet. There is a lot for little minds to take in, and settling in takes time.

Supporting your child: Keep routines calm and predictable, encourage plenty of sleep and talk positively about school.

A question to try: Instead of asking “What did you do today?”, try “What made you smile today?” or “Who did you play with?” — you might get a little more information!

Reminder: Please remember to send your child to school with their book bag and water bottle everyday. 

Inclusion 

Click on the link to access the Padlet: 

https://padlet.com/agohil5/the-wood-end-primary-school-inclusion-toolkit-b8sdiw0559h1jd1b

Welcome back to school! As we settle into daily routines, our focus remains on nurturing a warm, inclusive community where every child and family feels seen, valued, and supported. 

What does Inclusion mean?

In a school setting, Inclusion goes beyond shared physical classrooms; it means adapting teaching practices, removing learning barriers, and ensuring every child receives the tailored support they need to thrive alongside their peers. True inclusion recognises that every child learns differently and creates a school culture where diverse strengths are celebrated, individual needs are met, and every student feels they truly belong. 

Please find the Parent Workshops taking place next week below:

Wednesday, 16th September (9:30 AM – 10:30 AM): Raising Emotionally Secure Autistic Girls

• • Overview: A free, one-hour online workshop titled Anxiety, Exhaustion, and Masking: Raising Emotionally Secure Autistic Girls, presented by Una Archer MSc.

  • Focus: Explores how neurodivergent girls hide struggles through masking, why unmasking isn't the complete answer, and how to help your daughter feel safe to be herself.

  • How to Sign Up: Register online via the registration link https://mailchi.mp/helpyourchildthrive/e012ge56af 

Friday, 18th September (12:00 PM – 1:15 PM): Back to School (Primary Students)

• • Overview: An online workshop led by the Ealing Mental Health Support Team (MHST) for parents and carers of children attending school in Ealing.

  • Focus: Provides guidance and practical strategies to support primary school students with the transition back to school after the summer holidays.

  • How to Sign Up: Register using the Ealing MHST workshop sign-up link here https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=slTDN7CF9UeyIge0jXdO463wTTAWhVBJohQAGiRA965UQTRWTjFPRDZaNktXMDFSRUUyR0hJTVpXMCQlQCN0PWcu&origin=QRCode

FREE weekly English Classes!

📍 Where: West Ealing Community Library, Improve your English with our two specialised classes designed for adults whose first language is not English. Every Friday - ⏰ 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
What You’ll Learn:
✅ Basic pronunciation     ✅ Introductions and greetings     ✅ Weather, dates, and appointments
✅ Food, shopping, and restaurants  ✅ Money and numbers   ✅ Family and relationships  ✅ Places in London and the UK

The Felix project message

A billion good meals go to waste every year. We work with supermarkets, restaurants, wholesalers, manufacturers, farmers and charities to get surplus food where it’s needed most across all four nations of the UK. Felix is a charity was started in 2016 by Justin and Jane Byam Shaw in memory of their son Felix, who died suddenly from meningitis, aged just 14. It grew rapidly to become London’s largest food redistribution charity.
Food items will be delivered to Wood End Primary School every Thursday afternoon.  Save food from going to waste. 

Felix Project