“Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts.”
Albert Einstein
We hope that your children have been sharing their learning with you, as well as their joy at being with their friends again. Class teachers have updated the class page/blog with the curriculum topics and focus for the rest of this term.
The Y6 pupil leadership team reminded us how wonderful it was to dress up last term, in spite of not being able to come together as a school. We have therefore allocated a ‘dress up as a rock star’ day on Wednesday 31st March. This will help us boost excitement for maths fluency and is related to a new maths programme we are using called, ‘Times Tables Rock Stars.’
Parent Questionnaire
Our parents have been such a support to the school and their children in what has been such a disjointed and unsettling year. Now that your children are at school, we are hoping that you will have a little time to share your thoughts about HTSS by completing the online questionnaire. We very much appreciate your honesty and value your contributions. We are never fixed in our thinking and are open to developments or ideas that you might have. We also want to hear the voice of every parent. Please would you complete the questionnaire by Monday 29th March.
Helping us to keep everyone safe
Please can we remind parents of how they can help to keep our school community as safe as possible:
- Maintain social distancing outside school at drop off and pick up;
- As per government guidelines, it is not obligatory for people to wear masks outside unless you cannot maintain the necessary distance;
- Parents/carers are unable to enter the school building or playgrounds and must drop off at/pick up from the allocated gate;
- It is recommended that only one parent/carer drops off and picks up;
- If parents/carers are attending a prearranged meeting in school and the necessary distance is not possible, masks will need to be worn.
We need your help!
It has come to our attention that a site in very close proximity to the school (under the railway arches on Hartland Road) has applied to Camden for a change of licence. This proposal has been pushed through without the necessary transparency required, including putting up notices of the proposed change of use. The business, Farmdrop, has applied to become a hub for deliveries to consumers via Deliveroo. This would result in a significant increase in traffic, especially mopeds, which as we have seen daily completely ignore the fact that they should not be driving through the bollards outside the school. We are very concerned about the risks this would pose to our children and families, both from a safety perspective as well as health. One of Camden’s reasons for putting up the bollards was to reduce the risk of pollution to our young children. Along with local residents, we have written to local councillors with our objections but the more voices that shout out, the greater the chance of success. If you would like to add your voice to ours, please email licensing@camden.gov.uk and make your objections known. You could also email local councillors Lazzaro.Pietragnoli@camden.gov.uk, Richard.Cotton@camden.gov.uk and Patricia.Callaghan@camden.gov.uk to ask for their support. Please follow this link for more information in the form of a template letter, which you can copy and use in your email if you wish.
Christian Value – Forgiveness
We want to instil the ability to forgive and let go in our children. There are times when we all struggle to forgive an injustice or a hurt. It is therefore important that we acknowledge that on occasion, we need time to forgive. We must remember that children learn from everyone around them. If we model forgiveness of others and ourselves, our children too will see the benefit of forgiveness to our wellbeing and to our relationships. This in turn will bring them peace in their lives and relationships.
Holding a grudge can be emotionally costly. Sometimes, forgiveness is the right thing to do, not because the other person deserves it, but because we deserve not to be weighed down with resentment.
“Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends.”
Proverbs 17:9
New Girls Football Development Class (with Coach Steve)
Where: Fleet Primary School, Agincourt Rd, NW3 2QT
When: Every Tuesday
Time: 5:30-6:30pm
Age: 6-10 year olds (Year 2 to Year 5)
Cost: First class is FREE (£6 per class thereafter)
For more info, please email Coach Steve – prorevolution.development@gmail.com
RE: ONLINE – Pupil Blog Competition
We would like our children to be able to share their views about the teaching of religious education. We are signposting the children to a competition where they are asked to write a 500-word blog about why Religion and Worldviews (or RE) matters to them as a school subject. Click on the link below for further information.
https://www.reonline.org.uk/news/pupil-blog-competition/
Food Bank Requests
Thank you to those that have delivered donations to school. Please do keep dropping food off as the need is still great. All non-perishables are welcome but there is a particular need for toiletries, loo paper, baby formula, chocolate treats and nappies in all sizes. Many thanks for your support.
BAME Helpline
Barnardos have a helpline for Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic children, young people and parents/carers, that are affected by Covid-19. They are available to hear about any worries, problems and stresses during this time, and can provide emotional support, practical advice and signposting to other organisations who can provide further help.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Wellbeing Tip of the Week – Managing anxiety about returning to school
The return to school after a second closure indicates some progress with Covid-19, and some of us may breathe a sigh of relief that the children are back. However, some of us might be quite anxious about the return to school. Whether we are anxious about safety, or concerned about how much has changed, or the impact this has had on our mental health (amongst other things), there are things we can do to manage some of our anxiety. Try to focus on the positives of returning back to ‘normal’, the safety measures put in place to keep everyone safe in school, how resilient you might have found yourself to be, and any skills and positive experiences you have gained from this. For example, spending quality time together as a family, finding more creative ways to keep busy and stay connected, and having more reflection time to think and grow from our experiences.
Camden Mental Health Support Team
Our school Mental Health Support Team (MHST) are running a series of free webinars for parents and carers, covering the following topics: parent/carer self-care; understanding and supporting your child with worries; routines; and parent/carer and child interactions. Please click here for more information about when they are and how to book a place via Eventbrite.
Camden Healthy Eating Support Team
Dear Parents/Carers,
Camden Learning are offering FREE virtual healthy eating sessions for families. The sessions cover a range of healthy eating support, including: eating well at home; fun breakfast ideas and hidden sugars; understanding labels and portion sizes; and strategies to raise healthy eaters. ‘Fussy eating’ strategies are discussed in each topic. You are welcome to attend one or all of the sessions. Times and contact details are listed on the flier here.
Royal Academy Young Artist Competition 2021
We have registered our school for this competition. Children can enter up to 3 artworks for a chance to be selected for the RA Young Artists’ show in the summer. Adults can enter their children’s work online (make sure you link to our school), send your artwork to l.stenmark@holytrinitynw1.camden.sch.uk or contact Ms Periton if you need help. This information has also been posted on all the class blogs and on the art blogs.
The closing date is 26 April 2021. For more information go to: https://youngartists.royalacademy.org.uk
Fundraising
Easyfundraising – While shopping online during lockdown, don’t forget you can keep raising money for the school via many major retailers. Please click on the link and sign up if you have not already done so.
Community News/Events
Children and Dental Hygiene Parent Advice
Parents may not be fully aware of the fact that dental surgeries are up and running. We urge you to ensure that you take your child to the dentist in order to prevent any unnecessary long term damage or ill health. See additional information and support from the Community Dental Service.
Music
All music lessons are now to face to face at school including:
- Individual and group lessons
- Class bands
- Class recorder
Term dates for 2020 – 2021
| First day of autumn term | Thursday 3rd September 2020 |
| Half term | Monday 26th – Friday 30th October |
| Last day of autumn term | Friday 18th December |
| First day of spring term | Monday 4th January 2021 |
| Half term | Monday 15th – Friday 19th February |
| Last day of spring term | Thursday 1st April |
| First day of summer term | Monday 19th April |
| Half term | Monday 31st May – Friday 4th June |
| Last day of summer term | Friday 16th July |
