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Community Coffee Morning
Thank you to everyone that came along to the community coffee morning. It was lovely to see so many parents/carers finding out about all the services you can access in Hackney. Feedback has been overwhelmingly positive. We will try to organise another community sharing session later in the school year.
Family Friday
It is always lovely seeing parents in class on Fridays joining in the learning with their children. Some parents have been asking if we will be having some whole school family Fridays. The answer is yes. We are planning on hosting a whole school family Friday once a term. More information will be shared soon.
When: Every Friday
Where: In your child’s classroom (Nursery to year 3 only)
Time: 8.45am – 9.15am
Parents Helpline at YoungMinds
YoungMinds is the UK’s leading charity fighting for children and young people’s mental health.
Their Parents Helpline is a free, national service which parents or carers who are concerned about a child or young person can reach by telephone, webchat and email. It is for parents with children aged up to 25 who may be struggling with their mental health and wellbeing and is free and confidential. We have lots of practical advice for parents from encouraging conversations to finding the right support. We provide translation services in over 200 languages and comprehensive resources on the Parent and Carer section of our website:
https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-helpline/
Phonics and early reading workshop
Reception and year 1 parents and carers are invited to a phonics and early reading workshop. Parents will get an insight into how early reading is taught at Morningside and how you can support your child at home developing their reading skills. You will walk away with lots of practical tips and ideas.
Date: Friday 4th October
Time: 9.15 to 10am
Where: Meeting Room in the front office
Auditions for the new Harry Potter
If your child is aged between 9 – 11, they may have a chance to be in the latest Harry Potter series.
Click here for further details.
Free tennis lessons for girls 5-12!
Tennis enthusiast Fab Mendes is offering free tennis sessions for girls aged 5-12 on Saturdays from 14 September onwards. These sessions provide an opportunity for girls to get active, learn new skills, and enjoy the game of tennis under the guidance of qualified coaches at Eastway, E9. To register interest please email polly.mann@wickaward.co.uk
Free Dance Classes for children age 5-11 years
NuFlow Dance Culture are running free Dance Classes every Wednesday from 18th September 4.30-6.30pm.
Parents/carers of Autistic Children support group
This group is run by Magdalena Wydra, Morningside’s WAMHS clinician. This is an opportunity to meet other parents of autistic children, talk through strategies to support you and your child and share your own experiences to help others.
When: Tuesday 1st October
Time: 9.00am
Where: Morningside Primary School, meeting room
Book your place by calling or visiting the school office.
Attendance Class of The Week
This week, we want to celebrate 2M who have 100%. 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.
Secondary School Open Events: September 2025
Children going to secondary school in 2025, please click below to see times and dates for secondary open events starting in September 2024.
Hackney Secondary School Open Events
communication between teachers and parents, and provides parents with a clear understanding of what their children are learning in school. Seesaw is used as a record of children’s progress over time. New families will receive a joining code next week; for all other families, the codes will remain the same. If you would like a new copy, please contact the school.
Flu immunisation for pupils in school years Reception – Year 6
The nasal flu vaccine is painless, quick, and side effects are uncommon and generally mild.
A letter was sent out this week with information regarding the flu vaccination, the two different options for the vaccination and also the link for parents to use to complete the online form. You must complete the form if you want your child to have the vaccination and also if you don’t want your child to have the vaccination.
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Dates to Note
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Y3 British Museum workshop – 4th October at 10.00am – 11.15am
World Mental Health Day – 10th October
Recycle Week – 14th – 18th October
Y6 Kench Hill parent meeting – 17th October at 9.00am
Bikers Breakfast – 18th October at 8.00am
Eco Swap – 18th October at 3.30pm – 4.00pm
Break the rules day – 25th October – all day
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Useful Links
Current School Menu
Current Pre School Menu
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