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✨ This Week at Morningside ✨
As we come to the end of term, we would like to wish all our families a happy and restful break, and a very happy Christmas to those who celebrate.
It has been a fantastic final couple of weeks at Morningside. Our EYFS, KS1 and KS2 Nativities were wonderful, with fabulous acting and singing from the children. They performed with such confidence and joy. A huge thank you to the staff who worked so hard to prepare the performances, and to the many families who came to watch. We have never seen so many parents and carers in the hall, and your support really does mean a great deal.
We also enjoyed a lovely Christmas Lunch, with children proudly wearing their party hats and sharing a festive meal together. Thank you to our brilliant kitchen team for making it such a special occasion.
Last weej’s Christmas Bazaar was a great success. Thank you to the PTA and staff for organising and running the stalls, and to all the families who helped or came along to support. It was lovely to see the school so busy and full of festive spirit.
It really is a privilege to be part of such a supportive, inclusive and caring community, and we are very grateful to everyone who helps make Morningside such a special place.
A reminder that school reopens on Tuesday 6th January 2026. We hope the children enjoy a well-earned rest over the holidays. Please remember to encourage them to read regularly during the break — a little reading each day makes a big difference.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back in the New Year.
Rachel and Jo
What’s on in the week beginning 5th January 2026:
Monday 5th January INSET Day – school closed to pupils
Tuesday 6th January Spring Term starts – school opens at the usual time
Wednesday 7th January Book Party 8:45am and 3:30pm – all welcome
Holiday Safeguarding
If you are worried about a child over the Christmas break, please contact Hackney Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH).
E-mail: MASH@hackney.gov.uk
Telephone: 020 8356 5500
Out of hours: 0208 356 2710
OPaL Play Bingo
As we look ahead to the new year, we’re excited to let you know that we will be running OPaL Bingo with the children. The bingo cards will be given to students in the new year, once we’re all back together.
We’re sharing the list of items that can be collected ahead of time simply to help families be mindful over the break, if you’d like to start collecting items casually while you’re out and about. There’s absolutely no pressure to begin now.
OPaL Bingo supports active, creative play and helps children build healthy habits in a fun and inclusive way. The donated items help enrich our lunchtimes and playtimes, making them even more enjoyable for everyone.
Spring 1 Events
Click below to see all the events happening next half term.
Attendance Classes of The Week
This week, we want to celebrate 3M 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.
Whole School attendance this week: 91.4%
Our school target is 97% attendance this year.
Class attendance this week
| RM | 93.5% | RS | 88.5% |
| 1M | 91.5% | 1S | 95.1% |
| 2M | 91.3% | 2S | 91.4% |
| 3M | 100% | 3S | 90.5% |
| 4M | 94% | 4S | 93% |
| 5M | 85.8% | 5S | 87.4% |
| 6M | 92.9% | 6S | 91.7% |
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Tuesday 6th January School reopens to pupils at the usual time
Wednesday 7th January Book Party 8:45am and 3:30pm
Tuesday 13th January Workshop Setting Boundaries and Sticking to Them 9:00am
Wednesday 14th January Workshop Mastering Number workshop for EYFS families 2:15pm
Wednesday 21st January Workshop Mastering Number workshop for EYFS families 2:15pm
Thursday 22nd January Workshop Supporting Good Attendance 8:45am
Tuesday 27th January Workshop Managing Screen Time 2:30pm
Wednesday 28th January Workshop Mastering Number workshop for Year 1 families 2:15pm
Wednesday 4th February Workshop Mastering Number workshop for Year 1 families 2:15pm
Thursday 5th February Workshop Same Goal, Different Roles 8:45am
Wednesday 11th February Workshop Smart Phone Free Childhood 8:45am
Wednesday 11th February Workshop Mastering Number workshop for Year 2 families 2:15pm
Wednesday 11th February PTA Tuck Shop 3:30pm
Thursday 12th February Workshop Mastering Number workshop for Year 2 families 2:15pm
Friday 13th February Family Friday Crafting Special 8:45am
Friday 13th February End of Spring 1 Half Term – 3:30pm (clubs as usual)
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