Dear Parents and Carers,

I hope you have had a lovely week and enjoyed the beautiful weather. I have observed the children playing outside during lunch and playtimes, and they have been truly enjoying it, especially with the OPAL resources. We have reminded them to wear hats, drink plenty of water, and stay in the shade when possible. The sail shades really benefit us during weather like this.

Year 1 Lavender class performed a fantastic assembly about continents this week. They were exceptional. The microphone stopped working, but they continued like the true professionals they are. They spoke confidently and did an excellent job. We all learned a great deal about the different continents. Well done, Lavender class.

On Wednesday, 30th April, a group of Year 1 and 2 children participated in a tennis competition at Clissold Park. We played against Grazebrook, Woodberry Downs, Shacklewell, and Betty Layward, with Betty Layward emerging as the overall winner. Well done to all the children who took part. We are incredibly proud of you. Thank you to the parent volunteers who came and helped. It is heartwarming to see the children so proud of their achievements.

Year 5 Saffron went on an exciting trip to the Natural History Museum this week. They used their creativity to design, build, evaluate and share a solution to a real-world sustainability challenge using LEGO® bricks in a hands-on workshop. 

We have our Times Table Rock Star day on Tuesday. Your child is welcome to dress up as a rock star if they wish, and there will be plenty of fun maths activities for them throughout the day. We are genuinely looking forward to this. Please use clothing they already have at home. There is no need to buy anything new, and they do not need to wear school uniform.

We have discovered a local author, and we thought sharing some information about her and her book would be lovely. *Made of Magic* is written by local author and mother Annie Campbell. It is a joyful and empowering children’s book that affirms the value, beauty, and brilliance of Black and Brown boys while reminding every child that they are worthy, loved, and full of potential. This book celebrates self-esteem, confidence, and identity with vibrant illustrations and a heartfelt message. It is recommended for ages 6 – 11.

More info: www.madeofmagicbooks.com 

Instagram: @madeofmagicbooks 

Enjoy your bank holiday weekend, and we look forward to seeing you on Tuesday.

Jessica

Headteacher