Always remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.
Christopher Robin
Wonderful walking
In order to support our children to move safely around the school building, we have introduced a whole school routine and language of ‘wonderful walking.’ Wonderful walking means walking tall and proud, at a steady pace with eyes forward and voices off. It supports transitions to and from class to be safe and calm, especially on the stairs. Research shows that naming the behaviour we want to see supports all children and is more inclusive, i.e. ‘wonderful walking’ is a more effective reminder than saying ‘no running.’
Staff are all positively noticing children who are doing ‘wonderful walking’ around school; some of the older children are even supporting the younger ones! Please feel free to join in and positively notice our wonderful walkers, so as to support us whilst we embed this whole school visible consistency.
Infant Nativity & Junior Musical
Tickets for our wonderful Christmas shows will be on sale next Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th December before and after school.
Primary Shakespeare Company Gala
Our super Y6 class represented the school this week at Mercers’ Hall, in support of a fundraising event for the Primary Shakespeare Company, along with some well known celebrities! This charity was founded here at Holy Trinity and now works with over 50 London schools as well as a number of special schools. Their work inspires children and school staff into seeing the incredible impact of making Shakespeare’s plays accessible, but also teaches how to bring learning alive through drama. The company works tirelessly to fund its work with schools, but it is a constant challenge. If any parents are interested in finding out more or are able to make a donation to this charity, click on this link: primaryshakespearecompany.org
Autumn 2 – Sports Competition Round Up
Camden Schools Football League (5.11.2024)
A huge well done to our boys and girls football teams for getting off to a flying start in the Camden primary school football league.
The boys won their opening game 3-0 against Hawley (goalscorers: James, Max, Robert); they then played Kentish Town and won 9-0 (goalscorers: Zane x 4, Robert x 2, Blaise x 2 and Cassius x 1); they finished off with a close 2-1 win against Rhyl (goalscorers: James and Max).
The girls also had a fantastic start to the league. They won their first game 9-0 against Hawley (goalscorers: Kimberly x 6, Cali x 2 and Ariana x 1); then they won 8-0 against Kentish Town (goalscorers: Kimberly x 3, Cali x 2, Ariana x 1, Asinat x 1); they managed to win their final game 5-0 against Rhyl (goalscorers: Charlotte x 1, Kimberly x 3, Ariana x 1).
Boys Friendly Tournament (6.11.2024)
Well done to the boys in Year 5 and Year 6 that took part in a one-off indoor 6-a-side football tournament. The team played against six other Camden primary schools and really showed some excellent performances. A special mention goes to Johannes for his outstanding saves throughout the competition.
Girls Friendly Tournament (13.11.2024)
Congratulations to our Year 5 and Year 6 girls football team on their excellent performances in a one-off indoor football tournament. They worked extremely hard and displayed great sportsmanship skills throughout. The girls enjoyed the experience and are looking forward to the next one in the spring term. A special mention goes to Summer for the two amazing goals she scored.
London Youth Games Finals (16.11.2024)
We are super proud of our three Year 6 pupils (Ariana, Robert and Cali) that competed in the London Youth Games Cross-Country finals! They represented not only our school but also the Borough of Camden, and competed against 200+ other pupils from 33 London Boroughs.
Christmas Fair – Friday 6th December
Only two weeks to go until the Christmas Fair! Please look out for communication on class ‘What’s App’ groups from PiP reps on donations. There has been a call out this week for the following:
- Jolly Jars
- Raffle prizes
- Tombola prizes
Christmas Dates
- Infant nativity – Tuesday 10th Dec at 9.45am and 2.30pm
- Junior musical – Wednesday 11th Dec at 2.15pm and 6pm & Thursday 12th Dec at 9.30am
- Whole school Christmas lunch – Friday 6th Dec
- Christmas Fair – Friday 6th Dec – after school
- Christmas Jumper Day – Friday 6th Dec
Attendance and Punctuality
This week our school attendance remained at 96% – there are various illnesses flying around but hopefully all will be fully recovered for next week.
The attendance bears this week go to Y1 with 99% and Year 3 with 97.7%.
The early birds went to Reception and Y5.
Advent at Holy Trinity Church
Pop-up Christmas Stall – Crafts, Cakes. Knitted items, unique Christmas gifts!
- Friday 13th December 2.30pm – 4pm in Church
- Saturday 14th December 11am – 12 noon in Church
- Sunday 15th December 3pm onwards in Church
Christmas Carol Service featuring Holy Trinity Church Choir and Carols for all the Family!
- Sunday 15th December 4pm in Church.
Christian Vision
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
In collective worship this week, we have been thinking about the people that prepared the way for Jesus, one of whom was John the Baptist. We know that God sent the Angel Gabriel to Mary, to tell her that she was going to have God’s son. God also sent Gabriel to her cousin, Elizabeth, to tell her that, in spite of her old age, she too was to have a child called John and that he would prepare the way for Jesus.
Throughout his life, John knew that his mission was to prepare people’s hearts to receive Jesus, so that he could walk among them and live with them. He preached the importance of opening one’s heart and repenting of our errors, by asking for forgiveness from God and from those that have been wronged. This act of repentance is an acknowledgment of the need to change one’s actions which, in turn, will change our course and our future actions. This is what leads to the kind of heart that we should all strive to have.
Above all, keep loving one another earnestly, since love covers a multitude of sins.
1 Peter 4:8
Weekly collective worship
Our class-led collective worship will take place every Friday at 2.55pm in the church hall. Parents/carers are warmly invited to attend their child’s class-led collective worship; the dates for these are shown below.
| Friday 13th December | Awards |
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 helped 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.
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
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 |
