Weekly Update from Mr Meehan

It was a great start to the week to see our Year 2s turning up to school in costume, ready for their Great Fire of London workshops. I know how much they enjoyed bringing their understanding of history alive in these workshops!

Monday also saw the ‘opening’ of our infant playground mud kitchen, as part of our OPAL developments. Miss Connolly, our infant play leader, has reported that the children have been enjoying themselves and remembering the rules we have outlined for this play activity. We will have further OPAL updates as the term goes on.

It was wonderful to welcome back Bob Hartman to the school yesterday at both the infants and juniors, with his energetic story telling style, bringing Bible stories alive with actions and songs. As the writer of the ‘Open the Book’ materials, which always forms the basis of our collective worship on Thursdays, it was great for Bob to see our volunteer ‘Open the Book’ actors in action as part of the day. 

A big well done also to Lynx class, who shared their class worship with us yesterday afternoon. It was the first class worship of 2025, and it was a creative one; the children entertained and educated us with confident enthusiasm. While visiting a car show in Salford we saw a human circuit being formed, and the several injuries that occurred were dealt with swiftly by the Lynx first responders, demonstrating their knowledge of first aid. 

Our Year 3 footballers took part in a football tournament on Wednesday, representing our school really well with some great football and sportsmanship.They played 3 tough games, lost 2 and won 1 but scored some amazing goals in every game. 

Thank you to those who joined us for our first tea and cake evening for parents of children with SEN this week. If you missed this one (or just want to come again!), we are holding our next one later in the term on 14th March, at the juniors.

Lime Grove traffic survey launch

We know that traffic around our school sites is an ongoing concern. Whilst this can be an issue at both sites, we are currently focusing on the Infant Site in Lime Grove. We are working with the council and residents to find possible solutions to ease traffic congestion. We would love to hear your views, particularly if you are a parent of an infant child, and this will really help our discussions with councillors and residents. Please access the survey being emailed today.

I do hope you and your family have a lovely weekend.

Our School Updates for Parents

Nursery Applications

For any parents making nursery applications for September 2025, please complete this form. The closing date for applications is Friday 7th March 2025.

Key School Dates

• Monday 20th January - Y1 Trip to Sealife London
• Monday 20th January - Y5 Rainbow Theatre Vikings Workshop (pm)
• Tuesday 21st January - Y6 SATs meeting for parents @ 6:00pm
• Thursday 23rd January - Nursery Tour for Prospective Parents @ 9:30am
• Tuesday 28th January - Y4 Rainbow Theatre Workshop (Romans) (pm)
• Thursday 30th January - Antelope Class Worship @ 2:40pm
• Thursday 30th January - Nourish Food Taster for all parents @ Juniors
• Friday 31st January - PTA Break the Rules Day
• Monday 3rd - Friday 7th February - Chums Week
• Tuesday 4th February - Safer Internet Day
• Wednesday 5th February - Y5 & 6 French Play ‘Au Musee Magique’
• Wednesday 5th February - Parents’ Evening @ 3:45 – 6:45pm
• Thursday 6th February - Parents’ Evening @ 2:45 - 5:45pm
• Monday 10th February - Y6 Kingston Junior Citizen 2025 (new)
• Tuesday 11th February - Charity Tuesday
• Monday 17th - Friday 21st February - Half Term
• Tuesday 25th February - Nursery Tour for Prospective Parents @ 9:30am
• Thursday 27th February - Eagle Class trip to Wimbledon Synagogue (am)
• Thursday 27th February - Hedgehog Class Worship @ 2:40pm
• Monday 3rd March - Y1 Zoolab Visit (pm)
• Wednesday 5th March - Y1 Insight Visit
• Thursday 6th March - World Book Day - Special Lunch Menu
• Thursday 6th March - Tiger Class Worship @ 2:40pm
• Thursday 6th March - Parrot Street Pop Up at the Juniors @ 3:00 – 3:45pm
• Tuesday 11th March - Year 3&4 Soloists Concert @ 9:00am (rearranged date)
• Wednesday 12th March - Junior Talent Show @ 6:30 - 8:00pm 
• Thursday 13th March - Macaw Class Trip to Wimbledon Synagogue (am)
• Thursday 13th March - Fox Class Worship @ 2:40pm (rearranged date)
• Monday 17th - Friday 21st March - Wellbeing Week
• Monday 17th - Friday 28th March - Y5 Bikeability
• Wednesday 19th March - Ross Montgomery Author Visit (pm)
• Thursday 20th March - Y4 Insight Visit (pm)
• Thursday 20th March - Owl Class Worship @ 2:40pm
• Friday 21st March - Reception Trip to Polka Theatre (am)
• Monday 24th - Friday 28th March - Chums Week
• Tuesday 25th March - Charity Tuesday
• Tuesday 25th March - Y6 National Child Measurement Programme (am)
• Wednesday 26th March - Y5 Easter Experience at The Baptist Church (am)
• Thursday 27th March - Learning Look - from pick up until 4:30pm 
• Thursday 27th March - Lion Class Worship @ 2:40pm
• Friday 28th March - PTA Break the Rules Day
• Tuesday 1st April - Cluster Choir Concert at Rose Theatre (pm)
• Wednesday 2nd April - Easter Bonnet Parade at Infants
• Thursday 3rd April - Y3 Trip to Butser Farm
• Friday 4th April - Easter Church Service @ 9:30am
• Friday 4th April - Term finishes early at 1.05pm (infants) and 1.20pm (juniors). Connect will finish at 5:15pm
• Monday 7th - Monday 21st April - Easter Holiday
• Tuesday 22nd April - Summer Term Starts