Dear Parents and Carers,

I hope you had a lovely week. It is wonderful to see everyone back. We have had a fantastic week, and there are a few things from last term I would like to mention, as there wasn’t a newsletter in the last week of term.

Blastonbury was brilliant. We all loved it, and we hope you did too. The children performed exceptionally well, and as the songs were not easy to sing, we were especially impressed. A big thank you to Zoe for her support and to all the staff for their hard work. We hope you enjoyed it. I hope the children are still singing some of the songs at home. We can’t wait for next year.

On the Tuesday before half term, Year 5 Buttercup visited the Natural History Museum, explored worldwide environmental issues, and attempted to solve them using Lego. We also explored coral reefs and created fantastic displays of LEGO solutions. It was great fun, and the whole of Buttercup class learned a lot, by Ryan and Hugo.

During the last week of term, Year 3 Emerald class performed a fantastic assembly on Ancient Greece. Emerald class raced across the world, demonstrating knowledge, supportive partnerships, and confidence. Their performance was a joy to watch, and it was clear they had worked incredibly hard. Well done, Emerald Class.

On Monday, Year 3 were lucky enough to explore the Barbican conservatory as part of our science topic, Plants. We had the venue exclusively for our school and could listen to those who care for the plants and ask lots of questions. We also enjoyed time in the space to be creative and draw what inspired us. We had a great day.

This week, Year 4 visited Gillespie Nature Park. Enjoying the sunny day, the children explored the meadows and learned about sustainability, particularly how to make more environmentally friendly choices in our everyday lives. Along the way, they spotted various animals in their natural habitats. They concluded the trip with a fun and educational scavenger hunt, answering questions about caring for our planet.  

Wishing our families a joyful and meaningful Eid. May this Eid mark the beginning of new hopes and beautiful memories. Eid Mubarak to all our families at Betty Layward. We have our Eid event after school on Wednesday in the playground. This is a lovely occasion featuring delicious food. We look forward to seeing you there.

This week, the children in OPAL have been enjoying the water station and bubbles in the playground. Much is planned for OPAL this term, and many new pieces of equipment will be available to the children.

This term, we will not be having a Parents/Carers evening. Instead, we will have an afternoon when you can come with your child and they can share all the work they have done this year. More information will be coming soon. We really want your children to celebrate all their hard work from this year with you.

I cannot believe that this is the last term of the academic year. Where is the time going? This is a busy term, so please keep an eye on the school calendar to ensure you have all the important dates. We are not having a parents' evening this term. Instead, we will invite you in with your child so they can share their work from the whole year with you, as they have done so well. More details about this will follow.

We have Sports Day on Friday, 4^th July. Nursery, Reception, and Key Stage 1 are in the morning, and Key Stage 2 is in the afternoon. This will take place in Clissold Park.

Eid Mubarak and have a lovely weekend,

Jessica

Headteacher