Headteacher Message

Tomorrow our tag rugby team play in the knockout stages of the borough cup.  I am writing this on Thursday and will finish on Friday afternoon when I will share the result with you. They qualified having won two out of their three group matches.  This is big for us.  As a small school we are instantly at a disadvantage playing against bigger schools with two or three times the number of children to choose from.  Because of this we have run extra tag rugby training with an experienced coach and because of this and their hard work they have done really well. 

Sport offers so much to all.  I am really pleased that as a school we have extended our clubs offer to increase the number of sports available. Karate and netball two of the new kids on the block.  I remember a government initiative when I was younger called Sport for All and I really believe that this should be the case.  Exercise, fresh air, sociability. It has definitely helped me with my mental health.  I still play competitive cricket and will do it while I can still stand!.  Sport being for all is emphasised at my cricket club where we run 6 teams on a Saturday.  You basically need a pulse to get in the 6th team! This is not to denigrate but to be clear that ability and talent do not have to be the primary drivers when finding happiness through sport.   

I can now reveal the result of our cup match.  Our valiant team lost 8-2. Two of our key players were unavailable and both those who stepped in performed admirably.  We are also the first school to score against them this year. I am proud of each and everyone of them.  

I really wanted to share some lovely work from Year 1.  I was having a walk around the classes and I came across a child focussing on his writing in Year 1.  Mrs Hayward then informed me that he arrived at the school earlier in the year with little or no English.  To be able to now write independently like this speaks volumes for his commitment and effort and the quality of the teaching in Year 1. 

ECO Team Update 

We are launching a new Make a Difference project led by our ECO Team! Our goal is to reduce use of single use plastics by encouraging refilling of household hand soap, body wash and washing up liquid from 5L bulk containers.

Please follow the link to fill out the short questionnaire. 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8sK7N9trASwbu8bh48v2wHYnjVF8vS9ZonbqYskq8lCkjLA/viewform

Communications

Sent Home

• Reception - NHS Health Questionnaire

• SRP - London Aquarium Trip

• Selected SRP pupils - Rise Swimming Gal

• Whole School - Industrial Strike Action

• Whole School - Coronation Celebration  

Stars of the Week!

Early Years Star of the Week

Wonder Class

Krzysztof - for coming into class independently at the start of the day and for showing real enjoyment in his busy learning.

Peake Class

Daisy - for using her imagination to design and make a wonderful house. You were aspirational and showed enjoyment in your learning. Well done, Daisy!

Weir Class

Adam - for the kindness and care that he shows to everyone. You live our value of equality every day! Well done, Adam!

Walker Class

Zion - for staying after school and taking part in football club for the first time. Well done, Zion!

KS2 Star of the Week

Newton Class

Caleb - for settling in our new friend in Newton class and for being a good role model. Well done, Caleb!

Thunberg Class

Elise - for writing a creative and imaginative setting description. Elise is a responsible learner who always tries her best in class.

Darwin Class

Amelia & Nevaeh - showing great courage and bravery on our TYM residential. We are so proud of you for staying away from home for the first time and so pleased with how much you enjoyed yourself.

Attenborough Class

Arya - for the commitment to her maths learning, taking responsibility and making good progress as a result.

Parks Class

Oliver - for taking responsibility for his learning!