In our assemblies this afternoon, we celebrated all the acts of kindness around the school this week, as well as those children who are role models for our values. Well done to all these wonderful children, they should be deservedly proud!

We are also saying goodbye to Ms Victoria P. We wish her well and thank her for the support she has given the children in EY and KS1 over the past two years. Mr Zack will be joining Frida Kahlo Class after half-term. 

The spotlight has definitely been on Year 6 this week, with the incredible playground designs they have created. The pictures speak for themselves - what an incredibly creative and intuitive group they are. So proud too, to show them off in an exihibition to some of the other classes.

Oci from Let's Go Zero, a charity supporting schools to be more environmental, came in to speak to Eco School! She inspired us to think BIG and come up with action plan ideas of what our school could do better in order to help the environment! We focused on discussions and we will present our best ideas to the school after half term.

Oci also spent time with Ms Celeste, Mr Donncha (parent/carer eco representatives), Chef Lindsey, Mr Alex (maintenance lead), Ms Natalie (Eco Lead) and Mr Patrick to support the school in creating a realistic action plan to be more ecofriendly!

KS1 Perform Workshops:  KS1 were lucky to be transported to ancient times to a mysterious castle to find a magical sword!!!They became butterflies, dragons and many other mysterious creatures along the adventure and quest. They managed to defeat the dragon and Morgan the Fay!

Some reviews from Year 1 below: 

Caspar 'I liked the bit where we sneaked into the castle.' 

Dheeraj 'I loved when we got to play the opposite game.' 

David 'I liked when we sneaked up to try and get the sword.' 

Freddie ' I loved the dragon.' 

Kaia 'I liked when she turned into a witch!'

Inspired by Astro Girl by Ken Wilson-Max, Year 1 have also been thinking about our dream jobs and why we think we want to pursue those careers. They discussed how Astrid, in Astro Girl, dreams to be an astronaut because she is fascinated by stars!  They discussed how some of us want to be scientists because we want to discover new things that could help people get better, some of us wrote that inventors were the best job - others disagreed and wrote that they wish to be in the sporting industry!

As part of our Black History Month celebrations, Year 6 have been learning about the Windrush Generation and the important contributions they made to life in Britain. We have explored the text 'Windrush child' and transported ourselves into the role of Leonard – the main character in our story. We wrote letters to our 'dad' who has moved to England after being invited 

Please do say hello if you see me around school, or get in touch if you’d like a chat about your child’s support.  Over the next few weeks in November, I’m planning to have one-to-ones with parents of children on the SEN register first. Just now though I’m getting familiar with all the children, staff, parents and professionals working as part of the SEND team here (internal and external). I look forward to partnering with you and to helping make sure every child with additional needs has what they need to thrive.

Best wishes,
Beverley
SENDCo

Black History Month: 1st - 31st October

Year 6 Bikeability - KH Class                                                             w/c 3rd November  

Parent/Carer workshop: parenting and ADHD (Southwark NEST) 9:15am Tuesday 4th November

Parent/Carer Y1 Phonics Screening Check (PSC) workshop  9am Wednesday 5^th November

Anti-Racism: Self Esteem & Belonging Workshop for Years 3 & 4 - 12th/ 19th November

Anti-Racism: The Power of Unity & Solidarity for Years 5 & 6 - 26th/27th November

Anti-Racism: Racial Identity Awareness - workshops for parents/carers, staff and children - dates TBC

Sankt Martin Parade                                                      4:30pm Friday 14th November

Year 6 Trip To Black Cultural Archives                                   Monday 17th November

Year 1 visit to London Transport Museum                      Wednesday 19th November

Rock Steady Concerts   Wednesday 10th (am/pm), Thursday 11th December (am)

NEST Parent coffee morning - Mental Health Toolkits: Everday habits for your and your child - 9am Monday 8th December

The NEST pupil workshops - Growing healthy relationships through conflict and connection - Monday 8th December 

EYFS Christmas Performances -

9:30am Reception/ 2:30pm Nursery                                         Tuesday 9th December

KS1 Christmas Production                                                        Tuesday 16th December

Winter Wonderland Morning                                                      Friday 19th December 

Autumn Term ends                                                        2pm Friday 19th December

More term dates are on our website.