All the world’s a stage and all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts.’
As You Like It, William Shakespeare
What an incredible week this has been and what a way to end a great year! To be able to share your children’s incredible talent through the Julius Caesar performances has been both inspirational and humbling – such young people showing us that anything is possible. We will keep you updated on the recordings of the performances, which should be ready next week – we will send you the links.
Please see that our ‘Art Page’ has been updated on our school website.
Governor Report to Parents 2024
We thank our school governors for all that they do to support and encourage us all. They are driven in supporting our wonderful staff to ensure the very best for every child in our school. Please click this link for the governors end of year report.
Summer Reading Challenge
We have someone coming from Kentish Town Library next week to tell children about the reading challenge and to get them excited too! You can still sign up by:
- going to your local library or
- signing up online: official Challenge website.
click here for further details.
Last few dates for the year:
- End of term concert – Monday 22nd July, 9.00am-10.00am – our wonderful guitarists, brass players and Y2/3 pianists
- Prize Day – Monday 22nd July – 2.30pm in Holy Trinity Church – parents of children receiving prizes have been notified by email
- Y6 Leavers Assembly – Tuesday 23rd at 2.45pm – Church Hall
- End of year service – 9.30am in Holy Trinity Church
School ends on Wednesday 24th July at 1.30pm.
We reopen for children on Wednesday 4th September from 8.40am. Wishing our all our families a wonderful summer holiday!
Sports Day
Well done to all our sports stars for their sportsmanship and enthusiasm at a very warm sports day! Thanks to Coach Steve for a great event and to staff and parents for their support.
Christian Vision
And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, by encouraging one another.
As the school year comes towards its end, we reflect on giving thanks for how well we have spurred one another on in love and good deeds. The shared encouragement that has enabled us to have the courage to face the daily challenges by not giving up has led to much success and achievement, academically, emotionally, socially and spiritually.
We now need to allow ourselves to pause, rewind, and reflect on everything that has been accomplished this year. In this time of reflection, we must also think about what we have learnt from the past and how we will use this for the future.
Let us keep Year 6 in our minds, in our hearts and in our prayers as they prepare for pastures new, taking with them all the care, courage and co-operation they have nurtured and grown at our school. We know they are amazing and will continue to spur one another on in love and good deeds – we know others will see that too!
“Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done. Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts”(Psalm 105:1-2).
Daily Supported Reading video goes live!
Watch our new Daily Supported Reading (DSR) video, starring some of our very own Year 1 readers and staff team. DSR is a key stage one reading programme that we have been successfully running for the past few years in school. It runs alongside our phonics programme, supporting our children to become independent, motivated readers and exposing them to at least 70 real books over the course of the programme! The video was created as part of our role as a DSR Hub school in London and was shown at this summer’s national DSR forum to share our practice with other schools.
Summer Activities in the local area
Click here for Summer HAF in Camden. Free Activities in our local area.
Secondary Transfer 2025 – A Date for your Diary
We will be holding a Meet the Parents event on Tuesday September 17th at 6pm. If you are thinking about where to send your child for secondary, this is an invaluable opportunity to ask questions from a friendly panel of families at our local state secondary schools. You can ask whatever you want and also chat to panellists afterwards. There’s been a lot of change in Camden in the last year – just as there may be within the independent school sector – and this is your chance to get up-to-date information rather than relying on gossip. Schools represented will be Acland Burghley, Camden School for Girls, Haverstock, Parliament Hill and William Ellis. Parents from all year groups are welcome, as are older children. You can find our more about Meet the Parents at www.meettheparents.info.
Our LabTech Sponsors
Please click here for a link to the Camden Market Events.
We are delighted to have a new partner onboard this year: LabTech. Through their Community Grants Programme, LabTech support a wide range of local initiatives to improve our neighbourhood and enhance Camden residents’ quality of life. LabTech’s funding is helping to financially support the 2024 Shakespeare Project, Julius Caesar. LabTech is a local organisation in the heart of Camden Market; find out more about LabTech by clicking the link below.
Attendance and Punctuality
Huge well done to the following children that have 100% attendance for this academic year – what an achievement!
| Reception | Sophia |
| Year 1 | Felix |
| Year 2 | Ted and Aurelian |
| Year 3 | Gleb and Freya |
| Year 4 | Isla G, Issa, Liam, Vinnie, Isla S |
| Year 5 | James |
| Year 6 | Aaron |
Free Counselling Service for Parents
Place2Be is a children’s mental health charity with many years of experience working with UK schools to improve children’s wellbeing and behaviour. The charity also supports parents and families and has a wealth of practical tips and advice on many areas of parenting, all of which can be accessed online, including: dealing with changes and endings; building resilience; separation anxiety; de-escalation techniques; positive body image; friendship issues; perfectionism; sleep; gaming habits; and many more. Click on the link here to access and explore the support
We highly recommend the free counselling service for parents through Camden. You can find out more and register your interest via this leaflet.
New Emotional Wellbeing Website for Young People and Families
A new NHS website, packed with emotional wellbeing and mental health information and resources, has been launched to help young people and families, as well as professionals working with them, to navigate support options.
NCL Waiting Room was produced with the help and input of young people, families and professionals. It aims to be a ‘one-stop shop’ for information on specialist mental health services, community groups, emotional wellbeing and self-care resources.
It allows young people and their parents or carers to search for, filter and share resources based on their needs and preferences.
NCL Waiting Room will continue to grow and develop, so watch this space for more details. You can visit the website here and try out the Support Hub resource navigation feature here.
If you have any feedback on the website, you can do this on the relevant pages of the site, or email rtown@tavi-port.nhs.uk
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.
Other Community Initiatives
Camden Library Activities
We highly recommend these. Click here for the catalogue.
Term dates for 2024 – 2025
| First day of autumn term 1 | Wednesday 4th September |
| Half term | Monday 28th – Friday 1st November 2025 |
| First day of autumn term 2 | Monday 4th November |
| Last day of autumn term 2 | Friday 20th December |
| INSET DAY | Monday 6th January 2025 |
| First day of spring term 1 | Tuesday 7th January |
| Half term | Monday 17th – Friday 21st February |
| First day of spring term 2 | Monday 24th February |
| Last day of spring term 2 | Friday 4th April |
| First day of summer term 1 | Tuesday 22nd April |
| Half term | Monday 26th May – Friday 30th May 2025 |
| First day of summer term 2 | Monday 2nd June |
| Last day of summer term 2 | Friday 18th July |
