Morningside NewsletterChristmas Nativities This week, we enjoyed the wonderful singing and performing from all of our classes. We were treated to three different nativities across the key stages. The children worked so hard on their singing and acting skills, so I was really pleased to see...
This week, we enjoyed the wonderful singing and performing from all of our classes. We were treated to three different nativities across the key stages. The children worked so hard on their singing and acting skills, so I was really pleased to see so many parents and families come along to enjoy the shows. They all looked brilliant too. Thank you for coming, and I think you will agree each performance was a huge success. Memories made for sure! A huge ‘thank you’ to all the children and staff, you were amazing.
On Wednesday, the children enjoyed Christmas lunch. It was absolutely delicious and everyone looked fabulous in their Christmas hats. A BIG thank you to the kitchen staff for preparing such a wonderful meal and all the staff who helped clear and set the dining tables. It was lovely to see the children and staff enjoying Christmas jokes and singing along to songs together whilst they ate.
On Monday 18th December, the children will be taking part in a ‘Reindeer Run’, to raise money for Homerton Hospital. The children will have the opportunity to run around the school twice with their classmates and teachers. A pair of reindeer antlers will be provided for each child.
Please send your child to school with a coin to put in the donation bucket, and ensure they are wearing appropriate footwear for the run.
As Wednesday is the last day of term, children can bring in a toy or game to share with their friends in class. Please make sure it is a toy or game they are happy to share. No electronic toys are allowed.
Children are expected to wear their school uniform to school.
On Thursday, the boys Key Stage 2 football team was back in action. They played with determination and confidence, showing resilience throughout the game. They ended up 3rd in the competition. Well done.
School finishes on Wednesday 20th at 1.30pm. There are no after school clubs or play centres.
School returns on Tuesday 9th January at 8.45am.
From everyone at Morningside we hope you have a wonderful Christmas break and Happy New Year. Wrap up warm and enjoy the break. We look forward to seeing you all in the new year.
Merry Christmas!
An email was sent out yesterday sharing club options.
The club allocations are on your Arbor account. Children will be allocated club places once payments are made in full. We only have a limited number of spaces per club, so place allocations will be made by whoever makes the payment first. If a club is oversubscribed, we will add names to a waiting list.
Payment in FULL is due by Monday 8th January at the latest. Clubs are now done on a first come first serve basis. If payment is not made by this date, your child may not be able to attend and the place may be given to another child.
Clubs start on Tuesday 9th January 2024 and finish on Wednesday 27th March 2024.
Breakfast club is available from Tuesday 9th January 2024 at 8am.
Play centre will also start 9th January 2024 at 3.30pm.
If you have any questions please speak with the office.
Hackney Education will be issuing Christmas holidays food vouchers to all eligible children in the week commencing 18 December 2023.
Children who are either in receipt of the two year old funding, eligible for the Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP) or eligible for free school meals will be receiving their food vouchers via the Edenred Portal.
Parents of all eligible children will be receiving an email from Hackney Family Information Service (FIS) advising them to claim their vouchers.
The vouchers hold a value of £35, so please encourage the families to redeem them when received.
Families who are eligible for free school meals (FSM) need to register to ensure they receive all the benefits they are entitled to. Apply here.
There are two community vaccination clinics running in December. If your child has missed the school Flu vaccination session and you would like to attend a clinic, please either email us at appointments@v-uk.co.uk or call on 02076138370
Come and meet other parents/ carers, discuss strategies which will support you and share experiences which may help someone else. The session is led by an experienced CAMHS clinician.
When: 23rd January 2024
Time: 9.00am -10.00am
Where: Morningside Primary School Meeting Room
Book a place by emailing or calling the school office.
From 2 January 2024, eligible working parents can apply for 15 hours of childcare for their two-year-old. Parents have until 31 March 2024 to apply for a code, with mid-January to the end of February being the optimum time to apply in case they need to provide further information to support their application.
To apply for a childcare code each parent needs to be working and earning the equivalent of 16 hours a week at national minimum/living wage and under £100,000 adjusted net income per year. This means that each parent needs to earn from just over £8,600 per year to be eligible for 15 hours a week of childcare during term time.
There is more information on the childcare support available to parents on the Childcare Choices website, where they can explore the early education entitlements and other government help with childcare costs.
If your child is aged 3 and 4 (born between 1 September 2019 and 31 August 2020), they will be eligible to start reception class at primary school in September 2024. All parents need to apply by 15 January 2024, even if your child is already in the nursery class.
To apply please click here
If you would like any help with this process, please speak with a member of the office team.
Children are expected to come to school in their uniform each day. This includes wearing navy jumpers and fleeces. Please make sure all items of school uniform are labelled with your child’s name.
PE kit – white t-shirt, black or navy tracksuit bottoms and school navy jumper/fleece on top.
Please note that we do not authorise holidays in term time under any circumstances. Parents & carers need to ensure that they do not book holidays or flights before term ends or after term has begun. Please check the website for our school term dates.
Parents/carers are asked to make every effort not to arrange appointments during the school day, except in emergencies. Please do not keep your child off school for the entire day unless absolutely necessary. If your child has a medical or dental appointment during school time, please inform the school office. You will be asked to provide a letter or appointment card.
Each week, we will share the class, who has the highest attendance. This week, we want to celebrate 6M, who achieved 97%. A huge well done and keep up the excellent work; it has a great impact on learning and progress. At the end of the half term, the class with the highest attendance will receive a special reward.
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