Creativity takes courage.
Henri Matisse
What a superb week of performances by the infants in ‘The Nativity’ and the juniors in ‘Rhino Bongo’! Our thanks to parents that donated towards the cost of the filming – we will send out the links to families next week.
Thank you to PiP and all parents for a super Christmas Fair. It was a wonderful whole school community event. Congratulations to Y1 for winning the raffle and earning a non uniform day!
Friday 19th December at 9:15am – Whole school service and final awards in Holy Trinity Church. All are welcome.
Christmas at Holy Trinity & S. Silas Churches
CHRISTMAS CRAFT AND BOOK FAIR AT HOLY TRINITY This will take place at Holy Trinity on Saturday 13 December from 11am – 2pm and Sunday 14 December from 2pm – 4pm. Please display posters where possible.
CAROL SERVICE AT HOLY TRINITY Holy Trinity Choir will sing at the at the Holy Trinity Carol Service on Sunday 14 November at 4pm, followed by mulled wine and mince pies.
CHRISTMAS CRIB EXHIBITION AT HOLY TRINITY A display of Christmas Cribs from around the world will be on display at Holy Trinity from Sunday 14 December until Sunday 23 December. Details of when church is open are on posters on the noticeboards. Do come along and see this wonderful display!
OPAL update
Our OPAL lunchtimes continue to be full of joy as the children enjoy playing, creating and building in our playground. Our ‘Mix-up Mondays’ and ‘Freedom Fridays’ see children of all ages playing together and demonstrating our Three Cs in action. Thank you to those who have donated to the project, we are very close to being able to purchase more construction blocks, having raised £590 towards our £1000 target.
If you would like to/are able to contribute to the project, however big or small, please click on the link here to donate.
Please send your child in with warm, waterproof outer wear for playtimes. We also suggest popping some spare clothes, including socks, in their bag. Please feel free to send in waterproof trousers too and/or wellies.
The Holy Trinity Way
Behaviour Tip: Do the photo audit
Our homes are usually full of pictures that make us feel proud of our children, but it can be useful to think about how the pictures we put in pride of place make our children feel about themselves. How can you change up your photo spaces so that children remember feeling brilliant when they tidied their room or the first time that they braved the big swing?
Occasional Places
On occasion we have spaces in which to welcome new children and families to our school. You are the ones that know us best, so if you know of any family looking for a school place, please do advise them to contact the school office to find out if we have any places. They are also very welcome to visit.
Christian Vision
At the heart of our school are high expectations and depth in faith that inspire us to grow, flourish and work together to achieve our full potential. It is our intention that we all develop our fullest sense of self, both individually and collectively.
Toward love and good deeds.
Hebrews 10: 24
The ‘O Antiphon’ we learnt about this week was ‘O Rex Gentium’ meaning, ‘King of Nations.’ This prompts us to think about our school, where we are all different. We come from different backgrounds, have our own unique talents and interests, but we all come together, as one school community. The idea of the ‘King of the Nations’ is exactly like that, but on a much bigger scale. It means that, regardless of where we come from, what we look like, or what we believe, we are all part of one huge, global family under a leader who wishes us all happiness and safety.
‘O Rex Gentium’ is also a call for peace and asks the King to come and save us. It is asking for a world where everyone can live happily and safely, without fighting or unkindness. The Christmas story shows us that this King came as a humble baby, not a mighty warrior, demonstrating that the strongest leadership comes through love and service. We need to ensure that we live out this peace through the care we show others, the courage we find to forgive, and the cooperation we share when working together.
Attendance and Punctuality
Our attendance is at 98% this week.
The attendance bears go to Y2 and to Y3, Y4, Y5 & Y6 who were at a tie with an outstanding 100%. Incredible work!
Well done to Y2 & Y3 for winning the early birds for punctuality.
Class Led Collective Worship
| Friday 19th December | Last day of term; children finish at 1:30pm |
Class Pages
Class teachers regularly update class pages and blogs with information and photos of recent learning. Link to your child’s class below:
- Reception – parents, look out for information from Ms See about accessing Tapestry.
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
- Year 4
- Year 5
- Year 6
Cool the School Fundraiser – An update on Cool The School
Our thanks again to parents and carers for their generous donations for the school air cooling system. Our total fund now stands at a whopping £28,038!
We are in the process of sourcing some further quotes, scoping the ancillary works and looking into planning permission to make sure we can start the project as soon as we can.
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.
Support for parents
Parenting Programmes available in Camden
SFSC: Parenting Programme
Practical tools and age-specific guidance to help parents raise confident, emotionally secure, well-regulated children.
Parents learn how to:
- establish calmer routines
- respond to behaviour more effectively
- support children’s emotional well-being
- create more positive home learning environments
Register here
SFSC: Stronger Relationships
For co-parents (together or separated) who want to reduce conflict and improve communication.
Parents learn how to:
- de-escalate arguments and manage stress
- communicate with clarity and empathy
- keep children out of adult disagreements
- build steadier, more supportive home environments
Register here
Why this matters, now more than ever.
Children who experience tension or conflict at home often struggle more with:
- concentration and learning
- emotional regulation
- peer relationships
- attendance and engagement
By strengthening parenting skills and reducing conflict early, we help children feel safer, calmer and better equipped to thrive both at home and at school.
We highly recommend the free counselling service for parents through Camden. You can find out more and register your interest via this leaflet.
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
Supporting your neuro diverse child
Emotional Wellbeing Website for Young People and Families
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.
You can visit the website here and try out the Support Hub resource navigation feature here.
Other Community Initiatives
Workout with Wendy
Looking for an online fitness class? Join Wendy’s workouts! Contact: wendyroberts2@icloud.com
Learn to cycle this term: https://www.bikeability.org.uk/
Camden Library
Camden Library Activities
We highly recommend these. Click here for the catalogue.
Term dates for 2025 – 2026
| First day of autumn term 1 | Wednesday 3rd September |
| Half term | Monday 27th October to Friday 31st October |
| First day of autumn term 2 | Monday 3rd November |
| Last day of autumn term 2 | Friday 19th December |
| INSET DAY | Monday 5th January 2026 |
| First day of spring term 1 | Tuesday 6th January |
| Half term | Monday 16th – Friday 20th February |
| First day of spring term 2 | Monday 23rd February |
| Last day of spring term 2 | Friday 27th March |
| First day of summer term 1 | Tuesday 13th April |
| Half term | Monday 25th May – Friday 29th May 2025 |
| INSET DAY | Monday 1st June |
| First day of summer term 2 | Tuesday 2nd June |
| Last day of summer term 2 | Friday 17th July |