Morningside NewsletterSchool Streets We would like to remind you about the Hackney School Streets scheme, which is in place around Morningside Primary School. This initiative, introduced by Hackney Council, aims to create safer, cleaner, and healthier environments for our children as they arrive at and leave...
We would like to remind you about the Hackney School Streets scheme, which is in place around Morningside Primary School. This initiative, introduced by Hackney Council, aims to create safer, cleaner, and healthier environments for our children as they arrive at and leave school.
During key drop-off and pick-up times, School Streets restrict traffic on roads directly surrounding the school. Only pedestrians and cyclists are allowed during these times, with exceptions for residents and blue badge holders. The goal is to reduce the number of cars outside the school gates, improving air quality, and reducing congestion, making the area safer for our children to walk or cycle.
Here’s why it’s important for parents and carers to avoid driving down the street during the allocated times:
We understand that some parents may have specific needs when it comes to driving, but we urge everyone to respect the restrictions and help make Morningside a safer place for all. Your cooperation is crucial to the success of this scheme and the well-being of our children.
School streets is in operation from 8.30am – 9.30am and 3.00 – 4.00pm
On Friday 25th October, we have our first ‘Break the Rules Day’. This is to raise money for our school through the PTA. The rules the children are allowed to break have been shared with the children in assembly. They are:
For each rule the children choose to break they should bring 50p into school. The PTA will be collecting the money on the gates in the morning.
All children are expected to come into school wearing school uniform.
Next Friday, 25th October, the PTA will be hosting their first bake sale of the year. All money raised will go towards the school. We need your help to make this a huge success. If you could either bake and buy something sweet and delicious that we could sell we would be incredibly grateful. Remember we are a nut free school. If you can volunteer your time to help sell cakes please arrive at the school for 2.30pm.
When: Friday 25th October
Time: 3.30 – 4.00pm
Where: Bottom Hall
We are delighted to share the fantastic success of today’s Bikers’ Breakfast event! It was wonderful to see so many of our children cycling to school and enjoying a healthy breakfast together.
The turnout was amazing, showing a great commitment to active travel and healthier lifestyles. Events like this not only encourage physical activity but also help reduce traffic around the school and contribute to cleaner air in our community. All bikes have been checked and any repairs fixed.
A huge thank you to the Hackney cycle team who repaired all the bikes and ensured they are all safe and ready for the road. We hope this event has inspired more families to consider cycling to school regularly and to make the most of Hackney’s cycle-friendly streets.
The Morningside Reading Champions attended the launch event for Hackney Reading Champions at the Town Hall. They had a fantastic time discussing and planning all the different ways they hope to promote a love of reading and inspire more children to read at Morningside Primary School. It was a brilliant opportunity to think about what initiatives they want to introduce and how they would like to support readers in and around the school. The children had many fantastic ideas. The launch was a great chance to meet other Reading Champions from across the borough and share book recommendations.
After half term we launch our next small parts bingo. We need your help with donations of the items on the bingo card each week please for the playground. Each child will come home with a bingo card next week. Bring your items in in the morning to receive a stamp on the gate or at the main office. Collect all 6 stamps to be entered into a prize draw to win a voucher.
We would like to inform you of some important changes to the upcoming Parents’ Evening. This year, Parents’ Evening will begin earlier, starting at 2:00pm and finishing at 6:30pm.
What this means for you:
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with these adjustments. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the school office. Bookings will be through the Arbor app as usual. We will let you know when you can book a time slot.
Hackney Church is hosting their annual Hackney Light Party.
The event will be on the 28th of October 4:30 – 6:30 at Hackney Church (St.John at Hackney).
It will be such a fun night of games, activities, crafts, bouncy castles, food and more.
This is the link to sign up.
https://saint.churchsuite.com/events/mmqarf77
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 2M who have 98%. 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.
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