School Newsletter : 28 March 2025

Thank you to everyone who entered our Get Snapped Reading & WIN a £5 Book Fair voucher! reading competition and submitted photos.  The winners of a £5 book token are:

• EYFS: Darine & Rayna
• KS1: Arlo & Rayna
• KS2: Suranne

Our annual book fair will take place from Monday 31st March to Thursday 3rd April.

The book fair will be set up in the main playground at the beginning and end of the school day from Monday 31st March until Thursday 3rd April.

You will be able to pay by card or cash for all purchases that you wish to make.

We’re really looking forward to welcoming you to our Easter Fair next Wednesday 2nd April.

The fair will take place in the main school playground, so parents & carers, kindly note that you will need to collect your children at the very top end of the playground, near the school garden.

The weather is forecast to be perfectly🌼Spring like (18 degrees & sunny☀️) so it should be a wonderful afternoon of food, fun and chocolate!

All Easter Bonnets and Spring Term Class Projects will be on display for everyone to view. Please ensure you bring them into school by lunchtime on Tuesday 1st April.

Judging of the Easter Bonnet entries will take place on Tuesday afternoon, with winners announced on Wednesday 2nd April.

Spring has sprung! 

Although it has been cooler this week, the🌼daffodils are blooming and the cherry blossoms 🌸 🌺  are looking lovely around our streets and parks. Although maybe not so much fun if you suffer from hayfever!

Our Easter Bonnet competition is launching on Monday, so fire up your imagination and get crafting.

Parents, please only provide essential assistance to your child’s Easter Bonnet design. As before there will be a Parent Entry table again, so please feel free to join in with the fun, by submitting your own Easter Bonnet so you can work along side your child.

Happy Crafting 🙂 🐣

A HUGE thank you to everyone for supporting this important fundraising event, we raised an amazing £300.00! Congratulations to all our winners for the day’s competitions!

Pin the Nose on Biscuit (winning a packet of Maltesers each)

• Preschool – Teddy
• Nursery – Millie
• Reception – Jesse
• Year 1 – Amira
• Year 2 – Or
• Year 3 – Kason
• Year 4 – Thea
• Year 5 – Max
• Year 6 – Taha

How Many Sweets in the Jar:

• EYFS (180 sweets) – Brian who guessed 200
• Years 1 – 3 (196 sweets) – Robyn who guessed 200
• Years 4 – 6 (187 sweets) – Sabaya who guessed 173

Friday 21st March: Year 5 Trip to Ealing Gurdwara
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to the Ealing Gurdwara. The class were so respectful, and used their knowledge from the last half term to answer many questions the staff gave us. The children also asked great questions to further their knowledge and we ended our trip with a traditional langar.

Our next Parents Evening will take place on Thursday 1st May.

Parents & carers, you will be able to sign up via the Arbor App from Monday 31st March.

A reminder email will be sent from the school office on Friday afternoon (28th March).

Early Years Foundation Stage:

Early Years embraced the spirit of Science Week with an exciting hands-on investigation into materials and change. Inspired by our core text, Bog Baby by Jeanne Willis, the children explored the magical world of slime—just like the mysterious blue creature from our story.

Through mixing and experimenting with different ingredients, we discovered how liquids and solids can combine to create something completely new. The children observed the way slime stretched, oozed, and changed shape, sparking conversations about textures, transformations, and even habitats – just like how Bog Baby needed the right environment to thrive.

Our scientific exploration didn’t stop there. We made connections to the natural world, discussing how insects and creatures in real-life ponds rely on their surroundings, much like Bog Baby. The children loved getting hands-on with their learning, and their curiosity led to fantastic discussions about nature, materials, and the wonders of science.

Science isn’t just about experiments – it’s about curiosity, discovery, and asking “What happens if…?” This week, our young scientists certainly embodied that spirit!

Key Stage 1:

Year 1 and 2 worked together to explore how animals adapt to their habitats. They designed their habitats and their own unique creatures, thinking carefully about how they would survive in environments such as the Arctic, ocean, rainforest, desert and savanna. It was fantastic to see both year groups collaborating – helping each other, sharing ideas and working as a team. From animals with thick fur to keep warm in the Arctic to creatures with clever ways to stay cool in the desert, the children showed amazing creativity, curiosity and scientific thinking.

Key Stage 2:

The theme of this year’s Science Week was Adaptation and Change.  Years 5 and 6  came together to explore the changing role of technology throughout time. We explored the different technological advancements, ranging from medicine and transport  to the changes in electrical appliances within our homes. The children then chose an area which interested them, researched and presented their findings as they wished. They worked well in their groups, and it was lovely to see them working collaboratively and productively, confidently sharing their learning.

We are thrilled to announce that once again, we have registered to participate in Run Kids Run on Sunday 8th June in Battersea Park. Run Kids Run is a registered charity helping primary school communities connect with long term corporate benefactors, through a fun running event that promotes a healthy body and mind, while fundraising for our school!

How does it work?
All pupils from Nursery to Year 6 can register to compete in this fundraising event. Nursery & Reception will complete a 1km run, with a parent, and Years 1 – 6 will complete a 2km run. Older siblings can also take part, making it a fun day for all the family.

Then get training and fundraising! After the Easter Break, we will offer an in-school (for pupils only) running club as part of the Summer Term Extended School Day Menu of options. A Just Giving page will also be set up, making donations and sponsorships easy for everyone.

Then on Sunday 8th June, bring your child/ren to Battersea Park from 2 – 4pm. The children will run their races and on completion, will receive an exclusive medal and healthy snack.

You can seek sponsorship from as many friends, family & neighbours as possible, as every donation will go towards raising funds for our school.

Official registration forms will be online following the Easter Break but in the meantime, a preliminary sign-up sheet will be in school office from Monday 24th March. This is for parents/pupils to indicate their intention to participate, as well as to let us know how many are attending the running club after the Easter Break.

Our Corporate Sponsor:
In 2024, when we were selected to join this wonderful initiative, we were partnered with OPLM (Old Park Lane Management).

Like us, they are excited to be working in collaboration with our school community to bring about positive changes, through a vibrant and ambitious partnership for the benefit of the young people and wider groups who live in our local community.

OPLM will be supporting us with various whole-school projects, starting with School Council visits to their Millbank construction site, and a collaborative art project to design images for the hoarding, plus other opportunities for our pupils’ artwork to take centre stage!

Their representatives will be leading a whole-school assembly before the Easter break, where they will introduce themselves, their roles, industry and the construction project they’re currently working. We will keep you updated, as projects and visits develop and take place.

Year 2 have been learning about Mother’s Day and how it is celebrated around the world. We discussed how this special day is a time to show appreciation for the people who love and care for us. While for many, this is their mother or grandmother, we also acknowledged that some children may celebrate foster parents, siblings or other special figures in their lives who support and cherish them. To express their gratitude, the children decorated beautiful tote bags as a heartfelt gift for their mums. They also shared their favourite memories – going on park walks, baking together, watching movies or simply spending quality time – and reflected on the importance of having someone who loves and values them unconditionally.