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Message from Rachel and Jo
It’s been a fantastic week in school and we are so grateful to all the families who joined us for our Sports Days. Your cheers, encouragement and enthusiasm meant the world to the children.
We’d also like to say a big thank you for supporting Wear it Blue for Diabetes Day. Thanks to your kindness and generosity, we raised £154.20 for Breakthrough T1D, helping to fund vital research into Type 1 diabetes.
We’re now looking ahead to more exciting events next week – and we’d love to see you there!
Thursday 19th June – Clean Air Day drop-in with the Hackney Sustainability team at 08:45am
Friday 20th June – Whole School Family Friday: ‘Great Science Share’ at 08:45am
Come and celebrate the children’s curiosity and creativity – all welcome!
Rachel and Jo
Next Week’s Trips and Community Events:
Wednesday 18th June: 3M Sir John Soane’s Museum trip
Thursday 19th June: 3S Sir John Soane’s Museum trip
Friday 20th June: Whole school Family Friday ‘Great Science Share’ 08:45 – all welcome
Here are all the events and workshops taking place next half term – please click on the images:
You Said, We Did: Responding to Your Feedback
Thank you to all parents and carers who took the time to share their views. Your feedback helps us improve every aspect of school life. Here’s what you’ve told us—and what we’re doing in response:
Wellbeing, Safety & Inclusion
You Said:
Children need to feel safe and settled before they can learn—especially new pupils. Bullying isn’t always dealt with effectively, and some children feel they aren’t heard.
We Did:
- New pupils receive buddy support, wellbeing check-ins, and targeted pastoral support.
- Staff trained by WAMHS on managing transitions and anxiety.
- Parents are signposted to wellbeing support services.
- Our behaviour approached are regularly reviewed, and all staff received refresher training.
- Pupil-led initiatives promote safe, respectful playground spaces.
- Regular inclusion meetings address concerns quickly and consistently.
Communication & Parent Involvement
You Said:
There could be more communication between home and school. Parents want more chances to give feedback and take part in school life.
We Did:
- Teachers now share updates regularly via Seesaw and social media.
- A half-termly events newsletter is shared in advance—and dates won’t change.
- We’re exploring new ways to collect parent feedback, including via social media.
- More workshops and events have been added, with varied days/times to help more parents attend.
- Our new PTA is helping shape community events.
- We’re strengthening our work with the Children’s Centre to reach more families.
Social & Emotional Development
You Said:
There’s sometimes too much focus on academic outcomes and not enough on social growth or friendships.
We Did:
- Parents now get more information about their child’s social development at parents’ evenings.
- Staff are receiving regular training on supporting peer relationships and emotional wellbeing.
- We continue to grow our pastoral team to support every child’s wellbeing and development.
Play & Lunchtime Improvements
You Said:
Some Year 4 children were seen playing unsafely. Children also said there wasn’t always enough food or choice at lunch.
We Did:
- Increased adult supervision in known playground hotspots.
- Safe play is part of our PSHE curriculum and reinforced in regular play assemblies.
- OPAL play ensures staff support children to manage their own risks safely.
- Lunchtime menus were reviewed with our caterer—now with daily vegetarian and salad options.
- A pupil-led “Taster Panel” will give feedback on meals.
- A consultant chef visited to review food quality and portion sizes.
And Finally…
You Said:
It’s a great school—and we want it to keep getting better!
We Did:
Thank you! Your continued support means the world. We’re committed to listening, improving, and working together to give every child the best possible experience.
Sustainability Squad
Our Sustainability Squad have been busy with Ms Irene this week. They have delivered new switch off lights posters and bin labels to each classroom. They explained to the children what dry recycling is and where to throw different waste.
They have also been busy preparing an assembly for next week, to mark clean air day. Our no idling banner has gone up, to remind all to switch off engines!
Headlice Help
As you may know we’ve had a few cases of headlice reported in school recently. While headlice are a common issue, we know they can be frustrating for families.
Our school nurse has shared this website – Bug Busters – as a source of useful information on how to tackle headlice and nits, including a video on effective wet-combing.
Attendance Classes of The Week
This week, we want to celebrate 4S who have 100% attendance. A HUGE congratulations and keep up the excellent work, it has a great impact on learning and progress. You can help your child’s class win the weekly fruit platter by making sure they are at school everyday.
Our next group of 100% attendance winners were very happy to receive their prizes today.
Class Attendance this week
| RM | 98.9% | RS | 97.7% |
| 1M | 96.9% | 1S | 94.6% |
| 2M | 88.7% | 2S | 97.2% |
| 3M | 99.2% | 3S | 90.6% |
| 4M | 98.2% | 4S | 100% |
| 5M | 96.8% | 5S | 88.0% |
| 6M | 87.9% | 6S | 94.8% |
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Dates to Note
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”newsletter-events”]Tuesday 17th June: Year 6 Mentivation workshops – in school
Wednesday 18th June: 3M Sir John Soane’s Museum trip
Thursday 19th June: Clean Air Day Family drop in – 08:45am
Thursday 19th June: 3S Sir John Soane’s Museum trip
Thursday 19th June: Year 6 transition workshops in school
Friday 20th June: Whole school Family Friday ‘Great Science Share’ 08:45 – all welcome
Friday 20th June: Year 6 Fencing session – in school
Monday 23rd June: Books, Biscuits and Brilliant Readers family workshop 08:45am
Tuesday 24th June: Year 6 Mentivation workshops
Wednesday 25th June: Year 2 Hackney Singing Festival at the Round Chapel 10:45am – families welcome
Wednesday 25th June: Year 4 Hackney Singing Festival at the Round Chapel 4:15pm – families welcome
Friday 27th June: Non-uniform day -bring a prize for the tombola
Friday 27th June: Reception Hackney Singing Festival at the Round Chapel 10:00am – families welcome
Friday 27th June: Year 6 fencing session in school
Monday 30th June: Year 5 trip to the British Museum
Tuesday 1st July: Magdalena (WAMHS) in school – transition session for parents
Tuesday 1st July: 6M trip to the Garden Classroom
Tuesday 1st July: 4M trip to the London Archives
Wednesday 2nd July: Year 3 trip to St Augustine’s Tower
Wednesday 2nd July: 6S trip to the Garden Classroom
Thursday 3rd July: Year 6 Secondary transition day
Thursday 3rd July: Morningside transition morning
Thursday 3rd July: Year 1 parents transition meeting 2:45pm
Friday 4th July: OPaL Family Friday – all welcome
Friday 4th July: Year 6 Fencing session in school
Friday 4th July: Summer Fete 3:30-4:30pm
Monday 7th July: Year 5 Sharing assembly 9:10am – families welcome
Monday 7th July: Year 3 Sharing assembly 3:00pm – families welcome
Tuesday 8th July: Year 4 Sharing assembly 9:10am – families welcome
Tuesday 8th July: 1M trip to Hackney City Farm
Tuesday 8th July: Year 6 Show – 2:00pm – families welcome
Wednesday 9th July: 1S trip to Hackney City Farm
Wednesday 9th July: 4S trip to London Archives
Wednesday 9th July: Year 6 trip to Hampstead Heath
Wednesday 9th July: Year 2 Sharing assembly 3:00pm – families welcome
Thursday 10th July: Reception 2025 starters welcome meeting 9:30am
Thursday 10th July: Year 1 Sharing assembly 9:10am – families welcome
Thursday 10th July: Reception sharing assembly 3:00pm
Friday 11th July: Nursery 2025 starters welcome meeting 9:30am
Friday 11th July: Nursery Celebration with families 9:00am and 3:00pm
Monday 14th July: Holiday Art and Activities family workshop 8:45am
Monday 14th July: Meet the new teacher 3:45pm
Tuesday 15th July: Magdalena (WAMHS) in school
Tuesday 15th July: Transition SENDCo drop in 8:45am
Tuesday 15th July: Year 6 Leavers Festival 2:00pm
Thursday 16th July: Rainbow Nursery Celebration 8:45am and 12:30pm
Friday 18th July: Break the rules day
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