Light is the task where many share the toil.
Homer
It is wonderful to welcome you all back after Easter with the spring sunshine lifting us out of the chillier months of the year. That said, as a school, the warm weather also brings some trepidation about very hot classrooms and limited ventilation – not conducive to maximised learning, especially in the older classes.
PiP have kindly taken on the mission to solve this problem and support us in installing cooling systems for the classrooms but as ever, we need everyone to play some part in making this happen.
PiP are organising an online and live auction on Thursday 22nd May and the target is £30K.
Thank you to those that have already contributed in any way but there is still more to that needs to be done.
Please keep an eye out for further information from school and from PiP about this exciting and very worthwhile fundraiser!
Moving on to secondary school
This is a very useful resource for parents of children in Year 4 and Year 5. Click here to see the upcoming secondary school events.
Art Blog
Enjoy seeing the incredible art your children have been creating on our art blog by clicking here.
Attendance and Punctuality
Our attendance is strong this week at 97% this week. Let’s keep it high!
The attendance bears this week go to Year 1 with 100% and Year 5 with 99.5%.
The early birds went to Rec and Year 6.
Christian Vision
At the heart of Holy Trinity & S. Silas School are high expectations and depth in faith that inspire our children to grow, flourish and work together to achieve their full potential. It is our intention for all children to develop their fullest sense of self, both individually and collectively.
Strong in our faith in God, let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, by encouraging one another.
Hebrews 10: 23-25
We began the term by reflecting on Easter, the time when we remember the highlight of the story of Jesus, God’s own Son. We remember how Jesus, after sharing his love and teaching us so much, died on the cross but then rose again. This event is full of hope and shows us that even in the darkest of times, there is always the possibility of a wonderful new beginning, a fresh start filled with light and promise.
We also began to think about a very important prayer that Jesus himself taught his friends, the Lord’s Prayer. The words of the Lord’s Prayer are filled with profound meaning that beautifully connects with the central message of Easter. This prayer reminds us of God’s unwavering love, the importance of forgiveness, the hope for a better world, and God’s ultimate power – all of which were powerfully demonstrated through Jesus’s life, death, and glorious resurrection. It is important to reflect on the hope that Easter brings and how we can strive to live out the teachings within the Lord’s Prayer in our own lives each and every day.
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.
Romans 15:13
Support for Parents
As part of our work with the PINs project (Partnership in Neurodiversity in Schools), we are excited to share an excellent resource for parents of neuro divergent children. Click on the link below to access a wealth of information, created by parents for parents:
Supporting your neuro diverse child
Behaviour Book Club
When the Parents Change Book – Buy Here
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
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 |
