Headteacher’s News 28/03/24

Music is a moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and charm and gaiety to life and to everything.

Plato

We enjoyed two musical recitals this week, with choir performing at the Primary Choir Festival on Monday evening and a range of talented pianists, recorder players and brass instrumentalists performing at our concert for Miss Natalia on Thursday. It was fantastic to be reminded of just how much dedication and hard work (from parents, staff and most of all pupils) goes into such inspiring performances, and we hope that the younger children were spurred on to enjoy instrumental music when they get to Key Stage 2.

It was wonderful to see the super creations that have been entered for the Royal Academy Young Artists Summer Show; thank you for supporting your children in using their artistic skills beyond school.

We hope that our families have a lovely Easter break; we look forward to welcoming you back on Monday 15th April from 8.40am.

Christian Vision

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, by encouraging one another.

Hebrews 10:24-25

As we move through Holy Week, having begun last Sunday, Palm Sunday, and ending on Easter Day, we are reminded that the death and resurrection of Jesus was the final part of God’s plan to overcome the bad things that trouble all humanity – they are the root cause of all that is wrong in our world.

As Christians, we believe that, through Jesus’ death and resurrection, a way opened up for us as individuals to have a relationship with God and begin to tackle the wrongs in our world. We believe that Jesus’ death and resurrection makes a difference to both ourselves and society. That is why Holy Week is so important – it is the week when everything changed! This time of year is so important in reminding us of what Jesus went through for us and of how much he loves us. This should always spur us on to encourage one another and to show love and good deeds in all we do and say.

For I know that my redeemer lives, and at the last he will stand upon the earth.

Job 19:25

The Big Listen – Ofsted

Some of you might already know about this but Ofsted are going through a period of consultation and there is a questionnaire to complete following this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/ofsted-big-listen

The closing date is 31^st May.

Coach Steve’s Easter Camp

Attendance and Punctuality

This week our attendance dropped this week to 94% which was disappointing. We look forward to increasing this percentage after a nice break.

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 support parents and families and have 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

Term dates for 2023 – 2024

First day of autumn term	Wednesday 6th September
Half term	Monday 23rd – Friday 27th October
INSET DAY	Monday 30th October
Last day of autumn term	Friday 22nd December
INSET DAY	Monday 8th January 2024
First day of spring term	Tuesday 9th January
Half term	Monday 12th – Friday 16th February
Last day of spring term	Thursday 28th March
First day of summer term	Monday 15th April
Half term	Monday 29th May – Friday 2nd June
INSET DAY	Monday 3rd June
Last day of summer term	Wednesday 24th July