Headteacher's Message
October 1st marks the beginning of Black History month. Kelvin Grove is proud of its anti-racist stance, how it tackles racism in all forms and is proud of its curriculum, which throughout the year draws upon the rich cultural diversity of our community. Our curriculum is designed to challenge pupils so that they can go on to create and thrive in a diverse world where all races are equal.
Topics such as the slave trade, apartheid and anti-racism form discussion and debate. Literature, art, music, geography, history and science all reflect how people with African heritage have contributed to the world we now live in. We will ensure that Black History Month is celebrated here through assemblies, events, discussion and debate, but we will also ensure that anti-racism, tackling inequality and creating a more equal world in which our children will live remains a high priority throughout the year, every year.
“Proud to Be” is the theme for this year and we will be ensuring that all children are focussed on sharing what and who they are “Proud to Be”.
Achievements
Blake Faucher-Culver is fund raising for The Little Princess Trust. Blake will be donating his hair on Tuesday 19th October so that it can be made into a wig to help a child who is suffering from cancer.
You can donate to the Little Princess Trust through Blake’s JUST GIVING link.
Well done Blake from everyone at Kelvin Grove, we are very proud of you and you certainly have a lot of hair to donate.
Parent Governor Elections
We have two vacancies on our governing body for parent governors. We will be holding a coffee morning with Ian Hyde and our governors to meet you and answer any questions you may have about the role of a parent governor at Kelvin Grove. Come along and find out more on Friday 15th October at 8.45am in the Paxton Hall.
School Council
School Council is coming back.
Do you have a good idea about how we can better establish communities in our school and beyond? If so you might like to join the School Council. Over the next week, children will have the chance to share ideas with their class before discussions take place about who should become an initial member of the School Council this year.
Club News
Our clubs launched this week, with some exciting new activities on offer, as well as old favourites returning. New clubs include Drama (Mr Bates Y5 Y6), Environmental Awareness (Mrs Merzouki Y1 Y2) KG Choir (all years), plus the return of Friday Musical Theatre (Y1 Y2), Street Dance (Y1 Y2 Y3) and Mini Athletics (Y1 Y2).
Our striking range of Football and Multi-Sports clubs are overseen by Mr Bentz (EWTB Coaching) and our new club leader Mr Hattam. Jake Hattam is the Director of ABC Sports Stars, a local based sporting centre (Mountsfield Park) offering holiday camps, Saturday schools, training and events, and much more!
We still have some limited places available so don’t worry your child can still join in on the fun.
https://kelvingrove.lewisham.sch.uk/curriculum/enrichment-clubs/
Class News
Cobalt Class News
Cobalt Class have made a fantastic start to the new academic year and we are really enjoying our ‘Let There Be Light’ topic. In English,
Violet Class News
Violet class have had a busy week filled with learning. In English, after reading ‘The Lost Thing’ by Shaun Tan, we have started writing our
Orchid Class News
We are now all happy and settled in Orchid Class. We have made friends with each other and have been learning each others’ names. We
Amber Class News
The children have had a very positive start to the new academic year in Year 1. I am impressed with how the children have settled
Emerald Class News
Emerald Class have had a busy week of learning in out Lights, Camera, Action! learning journey. We have been using atlases to locate the names
Ochre Class News
This week, ochre class have been working on finding physical and human features of the arctic and London as part of our Pole to Pole
Green Class News
We have had a fantastic start to the year in Green Class! We have been busy getting to know each other and learning all about
Turquoise Class News
Yesterday, we continued planning our diary entry, based on the short film, ‘The Lighthouse’. We used our planning sheets, which included each main event, how
Indigo class News
The children are having a fantastic start to the term! Our week began with African drumming. The children have enjoyed learning how to play the
Letters sent home
Year 1 Newsletter – 01 10 2021
Reception Newsletter – 01 10 2021
Year 3 Curriculum Meeting Video
Reception Curriculum Meeting Video
Year 4 Curriculum Meeting Video
Year 1 Newsletter – 24 09 2021
Reception Newsletter – 24 09 2021
Reading at Home
Year 5 home learning project
Year 5 Nethercott Farm
Year 5 Curriculum Meeting Video
Year 2 Curriculum Meeting Video
KG Autumn Enrichment Clubs Return
Governors' News
From the Governors
We held our first Full Governing Body meeting earlier this week, welcoming our new Community Co-opted Governor; Sarah Cokayne. Sarah brings a wealth of experience from the corporate world and will be a valuable member of the Governing Body.
As a Governing Body we have a strategic view of the whole school. There is lots to get involved in, but we have identified six areas of focus for the coming year. These are:
- Race Equality
- Digital (as part of the wider curriculum)
- Wellbeing
- Parental Engagement
- SEND provision and Inclusion
- Financial resilience
We will report back regularly as to progress in these areas.
Finally, we would like to invite all parents and carers to a coffee morning on 15th October. This will enable people to find out how to get more involved in the school, whether that be through the PTA, Parent Reps or as a Governor. We will be looking for 2 new Parent Governors this term and we would particularly like to welcome parents in BAME groups and of SEND children onto our Governing Body so that it better reflects the diversity of Kelvin Grove. However anyone with the enthusiasm to help develop the school would find this a fulfilling role. Please come along to find out more or email us on governors@kelvingrove.lewisham.sch.uk
Community News
Children's Centre
* Christmas Toy Drop – click HERE to read more
*Babies & Crawlers at Eliot Bank on Mondays 10.00- 11.30
*Mama & Papa workout with Ng on Mondays 11.00-12.00 at TNG and then on Thursdays ONLINE 7.20-8.00 via Zoom from the comfort of your home for £15 per calendar month. Book your session HERE.
*Latino Bambino Toddlers9.30-10.15 & Latino Bambino Babies 10.15-11.00 at TNG on Tuesdays
*Adventure Time (soft play) at TNG on Wednesday 13/10/2021 @ 10.00-11.30
*Messy Play at TNG on Wednesday 6/10/2021 @ 10.00-11.30
*KGEB Community Supermarket at Kelvin Grove on Thursdays 9.00-13.00 & 14.00-16.00, £3.50 membership fee per week
*Cooking Healthy Food on a budget with toddlers (age 2-5) Ref WFJIP25, 07/10/21-04/11/21 @13.00-15.00
*Vegan cooking delights with toddlers (age 2-5) Ref WFJlP26EB, 18/11/21-16/12/21 @13.00-15.00, Cost £10 full, £5 Reduced, £5 Concession, Free for all those on benefits, call 020 8314 6959 or 0208 314 7775 quote reference number.
*Family Support Advice at Kelvin Grove on Tuesdays 10.00-12.00
*Employment & Training at Kelvin Grove on Thursdays 10.00-12.00
*Free Legal Advice to book an appointment call 0208 325 4600. Telephone call consultation.
Our fundraiser link is
https://www.gofundme.com/kgeb-community-supermarket-support
We would also appreciate any food donations to help families in need
*Family Support Advice at Kelvin Grove on Tuesdays 10.00-12.00
*Employment & Training at Kelvin Grove on Thursdays 10.00-12.00
*Free Legal Advice to book an appointment call 0208 325 4600. Telephone call consultation.
Half Term Activities - with Global Camps
If you are looking for something to keep the children busy over half term – look no further than Global Camps. Half term camp is running at Kelvin Grove School from Monday 25th October to Friday 29th October.
To find out more information or sign up, visit the Global Camps website here:
Lewisham Parent and Carers Forum
If you are a parent/carer of a child with additional needs and disabilities, check out the newsletter below where you will find events and information about joining the forum.One Tree Hill Choir
We are a friendly, inclusive choir (we do not audition) under the conductorship of Ben Vonberg Clark https://www.benvonberg-clark.com/ we have a varied programme.