Dear Parents and Carers,

We have had a lovely week, and we hope you have too. Tuesday was a beautiful, sunny day with perfect conditions for running, and our pupils took part in the final cross-country race of the year. It was wonderful to see so many children giving their best effort, showing determination, resilience, and great sportsmanship throughout. A special well done goes to Mia for her fantastic 8th-place finish and to Aurora for her excellent performance competing against other schools in Hackney. We’d also like to congratulate Otto for finishing in the top 30 in the boys’ race, an impressive achievement. We are incredibly proud of all the participants who represented the school so brilliantly. Well done, everyone.

This week, Apricot class had a very special chance to help our local environment. They planted 70 trees in Clissold Park, which felt like a truly meaningful experience because we were contributing to nature and making a lasting difference for future generations. There are a total of 600 trees being planted, including Birch, Cherry, and Oak trees. This small woodland can be found near the start of the park, close to the zebra crossing by the Clissold Tavern if you would like to visit.

This week was Neurodiversity Celebration Week, a special occasion for us to recognise and celebrate the different ways our brains function. We held a special assembly where we discussed how everyone thinks, learns, and experiences the world in their own unique way, and why this diversity strengthens our school community. We are proud to promote kindness, understanding, and inclusion, ensuring every child feels valued and supported.  

Saturday, the 21st of March, is World Down Syndrome Day, which we celebrated in school today. It is an opportunity for us to raise awareness about Down Syndrome. The children have been learning about the importance of inclusion and recognising that everyone is unique and valued. We wore our bright, colourful socks to celebrate differences and show our support.

We have our Jumble Sale tomorrow and we look forward to seeing you there. Thank you for your very kind donations, and thank you if you are volunteering to help, as any help makes a massive difference. Thanks to the organisers. Events like this make a big difference to the school, especially as budgets are very tight.

Please ensure you have scheduled a parent/carer meeting for Tuesday next week. Years 1-6 will receive their child's report via email on Monday, so please watch out for these. If you would like to, you can discuss them during your meeting on Tuesday. Please remember that school closes at 1pm and the creche we provide is not for childcare. It is only available for the duration of your 10 minute meeting. Please make sure your child is collected at 1pm. If you require afternoon childcare, you can book this through Premier. We look forward to seeing you at your meeting.

Eid Mubarak, may this special day bring peace, happiness and prosperity to everyone. 

Have a lovely weekend and see you at the Jumble Sale,
Jessica
Headteacher