School Newsletter : 04 April 2025

A HUGE thank you to all the parents, carers and visitors who attended our Easter Fete on Wednesday this week. The event was a great success, with the sun was shining, although a very chilly breeze – just to remind us we are not yet in Summer ☀️🙂

We had such amazing feedback from all who attended. Thanks to your generous support, together we have raised an amazing £895.00!

I would like to extend a special ‘thank you’ to all the parents, staff and other family member helpers, who assisted in the setup, pack up and preparation of this event. Your help and support is very much appreciated and you are all superstars!

Please keep an eye on future editions of our newsletter for FOBC meeting dates and key events planned for the Summer term.

Well done to everyone who entered our Easter Bonnet Competition this year. Both children and adults showed unbelievable creativity and we had the most amazing submissions. They were truly wonderful!

It’s so lovely seeing all the beautiful displays on the bonnets, especially given how different each of them are. It’s been a really tough task judging them – it was so hard to choose – but in the end our judges were able to arrive at a decision.

Congratulations to all our winners, and well done once again to everyone who entered. We hope you have the opportunity to show off your wonderful bonnets over the Easter weekend.

Preschool:

• 1st Place: Santiago
• 2nd Place: Magda

Nursery:

• 1st Place: Pippa
• 2nd Place: Ren
• 3rd Place: River

Reception:

• 1st Place: Lawrence
• 2nd Place: Oliver
• 3rd Place: Aneleia

Year 1:

• 1st Place: Mateo
• 2nd Place: Jeongyeon
• 3rd Place: Alice

Year 2:

• 1st Place: Simon
• 2nd Place: Theo
• 3rd Place: Tahlia

Year 3:

• 1st Place: Amira
• 2nd Place: Nina
• 3rd Place: Rayna

Year 4:

• 1st Place: Suranne
• 2nd Place: Jason
• 3rd Place: Thea

Year 5 and Year 6:

• 1st Place Year 5: Jun
• 1st Place Year 6: Grace

And last but not least, 1st place to Arlo’s Mum (Year 1) for her Chocoholics Dream Bonnet entry!

Tuesday 1st April: Year 2 Trip to London Zoo
As part of our Science unit, Animals (Including Humans), and our Geography topic, Around the World in 80 Days: Kenya, Year 2 embarked on an exciting trip to London Zoo. Taking bus 88, the children eagerly anticipated the adventure ahead. At the zoo, we were fascinated by the incredible animals we encountered. We watched a hippo enjoying a soak in its bathtub and learnt about the giraffe’s unique spots – not only do they provide camouflage, but they also help regulate body temperature by acting as thermal windows! The children were amazed to see monkeys leaping from place to place, the majestic tigers prowling and the three one year old lions resting in the sun. A highlight of the day was hearing the powerful roar of the male lion echoing through the zoo.

We also saw vultures spreading their wings, penguins gracefully swimming and diving at Penguin Beach and playful otters scurrying around their enclosure. One of the most magical moments was walking through Butterfly Paradise, where beautiful butterflies flew freely around us, sometimes fluttering so close we could almost touch them! At lunchtime, we enjoyed a sunny picnic together, sharing laughs and our favourite moments of the day. After lunch, we had an exciting close-up encounter with a curious Komodo dragon, who seemed just as interested in us as we were in him! Throughout the trip, the children demonstrated excellent behavior, showing kindness, curiosity and respect for the animals, staff and each other.

Tuesday 1st April: Year 5 Trip to Regents Park
On Tuesday Year 5 spent the day at Regent’s Park completing a menu of outdoor learning activities. We looked into renewable energy and then had to observe and document an appropriate area in Regent’s Park that would have the least disruption. The children used a variety of equipment to record wind speed, amount of light and wind direction. A very enjoyable day in the sun and lots of learning too!

Wednesday 2nd April: Year 4 Trip to The Natural History Museum
Year 4 had a terrific day out at the Natural History Museum, where they explored a variety of fascinating exhibits. Students learnt about the forces of nature, from volcanic eruptions to earthquakes, and discovered the incredible history of extinct birds and mammals. The highlight of the day was the engaging workshop where they used screen microscopes to examine real arthropods (creepy crawlies!) up close. It was an educational and fun-filled trip that I’m sure the children will remember.

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).

KS2 SATs exams for Year 6 pupils will begin on Monday 12th May.

To support our pupils as they prepare for this crucial public exam, we request the attendance of all Year 6 parents & carers at an important meeting on Tuesday 29th April at 09:00 in the Ground Floor Hall.

The meeting will cover essential information for both you and your child, including the process & timings during exam week, how best to support your child during this time etc. The meeting will last approximately 30 minutes.

Thank you in advance for your attendance.

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.

This term, Year 2 have taken on the role of Geographers, exploring the diverse landscapes, wildlife and culture of Kenya. They have studied the country’s human and physical features, using maps, atlases, photos and digital tools like Google Earth to enhance their understanding. As part of their learning, the children discovered Kenya’s key geographical features, from its vast savannahs and national parks, to its incredible wildlife. They learnt about the Maasai Tribe and compared their way of life to life in the UK. To showcase their knowledge, they created detailed lapbooks filled with facts, pictures and maps, and designed their own national parks or wildlife reserves, while considering how to protect animals and nature.