Morningside NewsletterSports Days This week, all the children participated in sports day activities linking to Olympic sports. It was lovely to see them having fun and displaying excellent resilience and sportsmanship skills. All the children participated brilliantly in the different activities and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Thank...
This week, all the children participated in sports day activities linking to Olympic sports. It was lovely to see them having fun and displaying excellent resilience and sportsmanship skills. All the children participated brilliantly in the different activities and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Thank you to all the families that came to London Fields to support the children. You all contributed to the lovely atmosphere created on both days. The parents’ races were a fitting way to end the day and highly competitive! A massive thank you to Miss Cala and Coach Kash for organising the days.
This week, several classes participated in the Hackney music festival. This has been an opportunity for children to engage in dancing, and singing performances. All the children involved have showcased their musical skills.
We will be hosting our Summer Fête on Friday 12th July from 3.30 – 4.30pm. We would love to see you all there. There will be a tombola, bouncy castle, face painting, book sale, cake stall, food, ice lollies, hair braiding, a raffle and much more.
We need your support to make it a great success. We are seeking donations for tombola prizes. On Friday, 5th July, we will be hosting a non-uniform day. In exchange for wearing their favourite clothes, we kindly ask each child to bring a prize for the tombola. Suggested items include candles, chocolates, a bottle of something, or any other desirable prize. Simply send your child to school with their donation. Thank you for your help!
Thank you to the parents who came to our uniform consultation session. It is always great to have parent feedback in decisions; your views and feedback were incredibly valuable. From September, we will be narrowing down the choice of colours the children are able to wear to school. Children are expected to wear:
Wearing a uniform fosters a sense of belonging and unity among children. It helps build school spirit and pride, contributing to a positive school culture.
Click here to see our new uniform expectations.
The PTA will be holding our first AGM meeting on the 12th of July.
We are seeking parents, carers, and staff who may be interested in running for one of the elected positions. These roles can be shared, allowing you to split the time and responsibilities with someone else.
Please see the link below for more information on the roles available.
We cannot run the PTA without your support.
If you could offer your time in any way to help us raise money for our children it would be greatly appreciated.
https://www.parentkind.org.uk/about-us/news-and-blogs/blog/quick-guide-to-pta-roles
When: Friday 12th July
Time: 9.15am
Where: meeting room in front office
What: electing roles so we can have a PTA
In the playground this week, children have loved playing in the sunshine. We have introduced Badminton rackets and shuttlecocks which the children have enjoyed playing with as well as a new small ball play area. During this hot weather, children have been having a great time creating their own shelters. We continue to need donations of small parts for playtime such as cardboard boxes, old buggies, crates, pots and pans, and dressing up. Thank you to those parents who have donated this week.
On Friday the 5th July, come to school dressed in non uniform. In return we are asking that you bring in an item we can use as a tombola prize for the summer fête. Suggested item: biscuits, sweets, wine, candles, incense holders, chocolate etc
When: Friday 5th July
What: Bring in a tombola prize
As we come towards the end of the school year, we begin to think about what will happen next and preparing children for their next phase of education. Some children have big changes such as going to secondary school, starting reception but we recognise that any change and moving to a new class is significant for children. Over the remaining weeks of term, Magdalena from CAMHS will run transition sessions for parents and carers. These sessions will be an opportunity to find out about how to support your child with transitions and ask any questions you may have. Pia, our pastoral manager, will also be in the sessions to help with any questions. The dates and times of the sessions are:
18th June 9-9:45am
2nd July 2:45-3:30pm
16th July 9-9:45am
From next Friday we will be selling ice lollies in the front playground. All money raised goes towards the school.
When: Friday afternoons (unless it is raining)
Where: Front playground
What: Ice lollies
How much: £1.00
Apex has been delivering Holiday Activities & Food Programmes (HAF) in Hackney since 2020.
We are pleased to attach our latest flyer and include in this email the link to register. The Holiday Club is open to all pupils from any school in Hackney.
As a trusted and experienced provider, we are proud to have delivered our activities to hundreds of young people in the borough.
As always, spaces are free for pupils eligible for means tested free school meals. The Holiday Club will include education, dance, music, arts, drama, sports and much much more. There will also be a provision of hot food. We will also be arranging trips during the summer and Apex attendees will be given priority.
If you’re interested in attending please complete the link below, ASAP, spaces are limited.
The registration link can be found here https://forms.gle/C8ugLXvrKBkFT94HA
Would you and your family like to try out camping this summer?
Worried you can’t afford to get away? Outdoor Family Camping helps Hackney families enjoy a week-long holiday in the countryside…
For the last ten years, Outdoor People have taken families from Hackney to spend a week under canvas on a working farm in Kent. These camping trips take place in August. You’ll join other families and learn how to pitch a tent, help feed the farm animals, pick fresh vegetables for dinner, toast marshmallows over an open fire and sleep under canvas.
If you’ve never been camping before but are willing to try, contact Outdoor People to find out more.
They will supply all the kit; all you need to bring is a sense of adventure!
As a social enterprise, they have a number of places available to families on very low incomes.
To apply, fill out this application form: https://forms.gle/XeGR6YTguBxd6T669
You could also send an email to: bethan@outdoorpeople.org.uk, call/text Tom on 07930 017 123
Click here for more information.
Good school attendance is one of the main factors in determining your child’s future opportunities in life. Children who are absent from school regularly do less well in achieving their academic potential and have fewer career choices. Hackney education authority aims for all pupils to attend at least 95% of the school year. An attendance rate of 95% is generally considered good; this allows for children to miss 9.5 days across the school year. If your child’s attendance falls below 95% due to sickness, no further absences will be authorised, unless you provide medical documentation.
Classes of The Week: 5S 98%
The winning class is rewarded with a delicious fruit platter. Help your child’s class win by making sure your child is at school everyday next week.
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