Morningside NewsletterReminders Healthy snacks only to be brought in for after school clubs No toys or objects from home to be brought into school Black shoes should be worn, no crocs Navy jumpers/ cardigans only to be worn to school Long hair to be tied up...
This week, our Year 6 children had an unforgettable experience at the Kench Hill residential trip. This annual adventure gave them a chance to explore new surroundings, build friendships, and learn outside of the classroom in a beautiful rural setting.
Throughout the week, the children engaged in a variety of exciting activities aimed at building confidence, fostering teamwork, and learning new skills. They embarked on refreshing woodland walks during the day and evening, where they explored local wildlife, practised navigation skills, and enjoyed a lively disco to show off their dance moves. Highlights included bread-making, a trip to the beach, bonfire building, and go-karting. Evenings were spent gathered around a campfire, playing games, singing songs, and dancing together.
During our trip to Rye Harbour beach, the kids had a fantastic time playing in the sand, sculpting, flying kites, and trying their hand at French cricket. They even learned a new dance—the June Jump! Other exciting activities included archery, which added to the adventure of an unforgettable week.
The trip was a brilliant opportunity for Year 6 to develop independence, gain confidence, and make memories together. A huge thank you to all the staff who made this trip possible.
This week, our school dedicated time and activities to Anti-Bullying Week, raising awareness about kindness, inclusion, and the impact of bullying. Each day brought new opportunities for children and staff to engage in important discussions and meaningful actions to promote a positive school environment. Throughout the week all classes engaged in a workshop, odd sock day activities, kindness challenges and assemblies.
Thank you to everyone who came to school dressed in their pyjamas and helped raise money for BBC Children in Need! It was fantastic to see so many children and staff showing their support by coming in the PJs for such a great cause. Together, we raised an impressive total of £226!
Your generous contributions will go a long way in supporting children and young people across the UK, helping provide essential funding for mental health services, educational resources, and community projects. This event really highlighted the caring spirit of our school, and we are so proud of everyone’s involvement.
At Morningside Primary School, we strive to arrive on time every day, as arriving late can negatively impact your child’s attendance.
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
5 minutes late each day = 3 days lost! 10 minutes late each day = 6.5 days lost! 15 minutes late each day 10 days lost!
Our school day starts at 8.45am and the school gate closes at 9.00am. Give your child the best opportunity to achieve and ensure they arrive at school ready for learning.
We have had a great week in our playground this week. Children have loved exploring the new toys that have been donated. Thank you so much to those parents that have donated. If you have a clear out of toys or any of the other items we mention on the bingo card, please donate to the school even if we haven’t specifically asked for them at that particular time; we are always grateful. Children have also been making dens and exploring building their own hiding spaces. We have had a focus on ensuring we are always playing safely. Please talk to your children about what safe play looks like and their favourite places to play in the playground.
The Family Coach Service now has some dates for the Spring term which I have attached a poster for.
This training is open to ALL Hackney parents. To sign up you just need to email: familycoach@hackney.gov.uk
If your child is aged between 3 and 4 (born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021), they will be starting reception class at primary school in September 2025.
All parents need to apply by 15 January 2025, even if your child is already at Morningside nursery.
You will need to apply online. If you would like any support to do so, please call the school office.
This week, we want to celebrate 6S who have 100%. A HUGE congratulations and keep up the excellent work, it has a great impact on learning and progress. You can help your child’s class win the weekly fruit platter by making sure they are at school everyday.
This week, the Year 6 group who stayed at school had a fantastic time participating in a range of exciting activities. One of the highlights was a thrilling kayaking session at the Laburnum Boat Club, where the children did brilliantly paddling along the canal and......
As part of Inspire Week, Year 5 had an exciting visit to the Kesslers Ltd office, where they had the unique opportunity to step into the world of business and creativity. Throughout the week, the children worked hard in teams to develop their own business......
This week in reading, Year 4 have been developing their skills with partner reading to improve fluency. Working in pairs, the children took turns reading aloud and listening carefully, practising reading with clear expression, smooth pacing, and attention to punctuation. Partner reading has allowed them......
This week in maths, Year 3 took on a fun and challenging problem-solving activity to deepen their understanding of place value and number formation. Using counters, they worked to create the largest possible three-digit number, exploring different combinations and discussing strategies with their classmates. This......
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This week, Year 1 have been learning how to paint using computers, exploring the basics of digital art. Today, the children practised using different tools in a paint app to create self-portraits. From experimenting with brush sizes to selecting colours and shapes, they enjoyed discovering......
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This week, Nursery children set out on an exciting nature walk, exploring the beauty of autumn all around them. As they wandered through the outdoor spaces, the children eagerly collected a variety of colourful leaves, acorns, conkers, and pine cones. They were fascinated by the......