Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.
Mother Teresa
A selection of the wonderful artwork the children produced as part of Black History Month is now on display in the downstairs hall. Please come and admire the exhibition at drop-off or pick-up. Follow this link to our art page for more works of art!
Valerie Bloom Books
We are very excited about welcoming Valerie Bloom next Tuesday – following the reschedule due to her having COVID. Ahead of our visit, we will be selling some of her books that children can get signed on the day. We will sell them in the playground at drop-off and pick-up on Monday. There are three titles on offer: Stars with Flaming Tails (£8.00); Hot Like Fire (£8.00) and Fruits (£7.00). Cash only – please bring the correct amount. There are limited numbers, so it’s first come first served.
Christmas Dates
KS1 – Thursday 8th December at 2pm & Friday 9th December at 10am
KS2 – Tuesday 6th December at 6pm & Wednesday 7th December at 10am & 2pm
Christmas Fair- Friday 9th December
Christmas Jumper Day and Christmas Lunch- also Friday 9th December
Christmas Card Fundraiser
Christmas cards went home with children today. Follow the instructions on the card to order them online and make sure you return them to school by Monday 21 November, so that they can go to print. We cannot guarantee you will receive your order if you do not return your designs on time.
Christian Value of Service
This week collective worship has been reflecting on how the prophets in the Old Testament faced obstacles and perils in spreading the words and will of God. We heard that their service to God was riddled with challenges that would make most people give up. Elijah faced the wrath of the powerful King Ahab and Queen Jezebel and there were times that he felt like admitting defeat. It was however at these times that God came to him and gave him the courage to carry on with the help of others.
In our own lives there are occasions when things can feel insurmountable, but it is important that at these times we seek support from those around us or from God. It is the service of others that can give us the courage and self-belief to carry on and to truly believe that anything is possible.
All things are possible only for the one who believes! You need to have faith, and only when you hold on to it that even the ‘impossible’ turns out to be ‘possible’.
Mark 9:23
SEND Coffee Morning
Tuesday 29th November, 9.00-9.45am – Art room
A chance to meet other parents and carers of children with SEND in our school. Our school SENDCO, Ms Arnison, will be available to answer questions and will be joined by Rachel Dixon from the Camden Special Parents Forum. Coffee and croissants will be provided!
Musical Dates for your Diary
On Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th December (last week of term), we will be having a piano concert by Y1-4 pianists on the Wednesday and a concert by Y5-6 pianists on the Thursday, both in Holy Trinity Church and both 9.00-9.30. Parents/carers of the performers are very welcome to attend.
Also on Wednesday 14th, there will be a brass concert featuring our Y4, Y5 and Y6 class bands, again in the church, 3.10-3.30. Parents/carers are welcome to attend.
Sports News
Earlier this week, pupils from Year 5 competed in a 3v3 basketball competition at Talacre Sports Centre. The children played in a mini league against four other Camden primary schools and then went on to play three different schools in the following round. After playing a total of 7 competitive games, our girls team managed to finish in 4th place and our boys came in 3rd place. A huge well done to all the children that participated; they did themselves and our school extremely proud. We would like to give a special mention to Aaron and Anna for their excellent display of sportsmanship throughout the competition.
Attendance and Punctuality
We continued to improve our attendance this week with an excellent total of 98%! A particular well done to Reception class this week for 100% attendance and no lates!
Early Birds
Infants: Reception Juniors: Year 6
Attendance Bears
Infants: Reception – 100% Juniors: Year 5 – 99%
Community Activities/Events
Please see flyers below about support from Castlehaven. Click on links for further information.
Class Assemblies
Friday assemblies take place in the church hall, 2.55pm-3.25pm.
| Friday 18th November | Reception |
| Friday 25th November | Awards Assembly |
| Friday 2nd December | No assembly – rehearsals |
| Friday 9th December | Awards Assembly |
Free Counselling Service for Parents
We highly recommend the free counselling service for parents through Camden. You can find out more and register your interest via this leaflet.
CAMHS Open Minded Webinars
The school also recommends the “Open Minded” webinars. Find our more by clicking here.
“Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities” Courses
Camden Music Service
From Y1 onwards, you can sign your child up to learn an instrument in school. For more information and to download the Camden Music Service application form, please click here.
Term dates for 2022 – 2023
| First day of autumn term | Monday 5th September |
| Half term | Monday 24th – Friday 28th October |
| Last day of autumn term | Friday 16th December |
| First day of spring term | Wednesday 4th January 2022 |
| Half term | Monday 13th – Friday 17th February |
| Last day of spring term | Friday 31st March |
| First day of summer term | Monday 17th April |
| Half term | Monday 29th May – Friday 2nd June |
| Last day of summer term | Friday 21st July |
