Headteacher's Message
It has been a busy start to our final term.
Ofsted visited us in the first week back and although it takes a few weeks for their report to be published, they were able to recognise in those few days, lots of wonderful things about our children, our staff and our school community. The report will be sent home and published on the website as soon as it becomes available.
Teachers are finalising assessments and writing reports, so it remains an incredibly busy time.
Please note important dates: Our Summer Fair will be Friday 30th June after school. Please contact a member of the team if you are able to help out in any way.
Our Sports Days will be on Wednesday 12th, Thursday 13th and Friday 14th of July.
Reports will be sent home in the final week of term and Tuesday 18th July will give you an opportunity to come and view some of your childrens’ learning if you wish to do so.
The final day of term is Thursday 20th July and we will finish at 1.30 pm and there will be no ClubXtra.
Enjoy the sunny weather.
School Council
ClubXtra Art
In ClubXtra the children have been re using the little black tiles that were collected from the scrap store that Kelvin Grove is a member of.
The children at ClubXtra pride themselves on reusing recycled materials and upcycling them into something else.
To create their fantastic tiles, they first drew their designs on paper and then used POSCA pens while drawing their designs on to the tiles
Achievements
A huge congratulations to Lenny in Year 5 for winning three medals in a local swimming competition. He competed in the 50m front crawl, 100m backstroke and 50m butterfly.
Well done!
Lost Property
All lost property is stored in the Club Xtra cupboard. Alison Jupp, our Club Xtra Manager, will get the lost property out every couple of weeks for parents to look through and find anything they may have missing. Unnamed and uncollected items will be sent to the local charity shop. Alison will next display the lost property by the pod in the main playground on Friday 7th July from 3.15pm.
Ad Hoc Booking Process
ClubXtra & Breakfast Club Ad Hoc (non-contracted) Booking Process
We are only able to offer a limited number of ‘AD Hoc’ ClubXtra (£13.50 per child) and Breakfast Club (£4.50) places for family or childcare emergencies, this is due to staffing levels.
These places MUST be booked in ADVANCE by calling or emailing the school office admin@kelvingrove.lewisham.sch.uk Parents and carers should also make payments in advance (ideally on the day of the booking) via pay360 / Fees & Subs. Priority will be given to parents and carers who pre-book in advance.
Our ClubXtra contract states that you must collect your child/ren by 6.00pm, parents and carers who arrive after 6.00pm will be surcharged £6.00 for every fifteen minutes (or part of) that they arrive late for collection
Thank you for your cooperation in advance.
Records update
As we near the end of the summer term, we would like to check that we have the correct contact information for you.
Please register with SIMS Parent where you can access your child’s records and make any necessary changes as and when you need to. Even if you don’t need to make changes, we would greatly appreciate it if you could please still double check the details we have on record for your child, and confirm that no changes need to be made.
If you need help, you can read the instructions here: INSTRUCTIONS or contact the school office.
Class News
Jade Class News
The new half term began with our new topic launch ‘Windrush’ During our launch day, we learnt about the Empire Windrush’ journey from the Caribbean to
Violet Class News
In English this week, Violet Class have been reading ‘The Watertower’, a very ominous story which involves two protagonists entering forbidden territory – a derelict watertower!
Cinnamon Class News
Cinnamon Class have really enjoyed the start to the new topic, ‘Near and Far’. This term Year 2 will be discovering the similarities and differences between
Copper Class News
It’s been a busy term already in Copper class. This term for English, we have been writing our very own biographies about a significant person in
Cobalt Class News
This week in Cobalt class we have been continuing our learning of fractions in maths. We have been learning how to find a fraction of an
Lavender Class News
Lavender Class have had a fantastic start of term. During our launch, we got to enjoy three different activities based on our topic this term, ‘Out
Orchid Class News
What a fantastic start to the term we have had in Orchid class! This half term our topic is ‘We Are Paleontologists.’ In English we have
Ochre Class News
Ochre Class were so excited to be back at school after their break, and really threw themselves into our topic launch day! Our new topic is ‘Near and
Amber Class News
Amber have come back enthusiastic and refreshed after the half term break. The children were so excited to meet 3 cute bears sitting on Mrs Daniel’s
Letters sent home
Reception Weekly Newsletter 16-06-2023
KG Summer Fair – Volunteers
Own clothes day: Friday 23rd June 2023
Special Windrush Caribbean Menu 22 – 06 – 2023
Oral Health Session
Y5 Lavender Trip to Greenwich Planetarium – 13th July 2023
Y5 Indigo Trip to Greenwich Planetarium
Reception Weekly Newsletter 09-06-2023
Year 3 Curriculum – Summer 2 2023: Windrush
Book fair and talk: Nursery, Reception and Year 1
Book fair and talk: Year 4, 5 and 6
Book fair and talk: Year 2 and 3
Year 3 Home Learning – Summer 2 Windrush
Ofsted message from Mr. Hyde
Governors' and Friends' News
the Governors
It’s been a busy start to the term with Ofsted visiting last week. The Governors would like to thank all staff; office staff, SLT, teachers, TA’s, premises and everyone involved in the school, for all of their hard work and extra effort over the course of the visit – we know it’s an incredibly busy and stressful time! Thank you also to the parents who filled in the OFSTED parent questionnaire and encouraged their children to fill in the student questionnaire.
The remainder of this term is a busy one, with lots of events to look forward to, such as the summer fair and sports days. The Governors have their final meetings of the year, where we will assess this year and prepare for the next academic year.
the KG Circle (PTA)
Your school PTA needs you!
Summer Fair – Friday 30th June 3.15-5pm
Only 2 weeks until our annual Summer Fair, we’re so excited to welcome the community for another afternoon of fun and fundraising for our children and the school! This year at our Summer Fair we will be celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Windrush – join us in a Kelvin Grove carnival celebration of our shared history – expect lots of extra fun on the day.
Please sign up to help in whatever capacity you can- all help is greatly appreciated – https://wp.me/pbnXlb-bNq
- £200 Sainsbury’s Vouchers
- £100 Smyths Toy Shop Voucher
- Soultown Family Festival x4 Tickets
- BILLINGS Vouchers
- Everyman Cinema Vouchers
- Stage Coach Vouchers
Own Clothes Day
‘Own Clothes Day’ on Friday 23rd June children are invited to come to school wearing their own clothes, in exchange for making a donation for the Summer Fair. We’re looking for donations for both adults and kids tombolas, as well as jolly jam jars (empty and filled).
We look forward to seeing you all on 30th June for some summer fun!
Jenni, Sam, Becky, Wei, Emily & Einat
Community News
Children's Centre
Westbrook Bay Seaside trip 17th August 2023 You can purchase tickets at Kelvin Grove CFC Monday- Thursday 9.00 – 15.30
Comedy Special Saturday 29th July 2023
Fundraising event for the Community Supermarket
Tickets can be purchased online here
Babies & Crawlers at Eliot Bank CFC on Monday 10.00-11.30
Snack & Chat at Eliot Bank CFC on Mondays 11.45-12.30
Latino Bambino Toddlers 9.30-10.15 & Latino Bambino Mum & Baby 10.15 -11.00 at TNG on Tuesdays
Baby Massage at Eliot Bank CFC on Wednesdays 10.00-11.30 starts 21st June 2023
Giant Messy Play or Adventure Time (soft play) alternates at TNG on Thursdays 10.00-11.00
Sydenham Community Supermarket at Kelvin Grove CFC on Thursdays 09.00-14.00 £3.50 membership fee per week
Mini Chefs at Eliot Bank CFC on Thursdays 13.30-14.00
L.I.F.E. cooking sessions for mums aged 16-35 at Eliot Bank CFC on Fridays 11.00 – 13.15
Free Legal Advice Duncan Lewis via phone call 0208 613 0172 for appointment
All sessions held at TNG will be charged @ £2 per adult.
Low income families are free
Please join our Facebook page: Eliot and Kelvin for the latest updates.
We are pleased to announce the launch of The Clothes Tree – the upcycled uniform shop will be returning alongside a clothes bank. We will be bringing this out at the Summer Fair on Friday 30th June. Please come and find us, grab a bag & fill it up! All clothes are FREE and we will be accepting donations on the day. Please see the attached poster for more information on clothes that we do and do not accept. We look forward to seeing you there!
Please check out our noticeboard in the main playground for all the latest news, updates and ways to help.
Thank you
Simone Daniels
#KST #GIVEBACK #TCT
Our gofundme page, with all donations going directly to the Kelvin Grove Community Centre is here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/kids-support-tree
Instagram: @kidsupportree
Twitter: @kidsupportree
Facebook: Kid’s Support Tree
Lewisham Education Arts Network
A borough-wide and nationwide activity will celebrate this important moment in time.
The arrival of the Empire Windrush is a symbolic event, filmed, recorded and reported in the newspaper on its arrival at Tilbury on 22nd June 1948. A story with the Caribbean community at its centre and the wonderful symbolic beginning of a story changing Britain to the diverse country we live in today – a Britain shaped by the Windrush story.
Barbara Gray, Development Lead at Kinaraa writes: ‘Windrush 75 an important moment in time for Lewisham’
Lewisham has lots of activity planned across the borough to celebrate 75 years since the arrival of the Empire Windrush at Tilbury, with many still to be announced. For a full listing of Lewisham events click here.
You can also find a wealth of resources at the Windrush Foundation website.
Free Summer Holiday Camp
Starting in July, Lewisham Borough are hosting free Summer Camps which are available for four weeks, Monday to Thursday from 10am – 2pm.
The camp is FREE for all those who qualify for Benefit related free school meals. We also have paid spaces available at the camp for those who are not eligible for free school meals.
Venue:
St Marks Downham, Baudwin Road, Catford, SE6 1RN
Dates:
Week 1: 24th – 27th July
Week 2: 31st – 3rd August
Week 3: 7th – 10th August
Week 4: 14th – 17th August
For bookings:
https://form.jotform.com/231635873399369
Contact:
02081389663 or 07756826105 Email
Ballers SE
Open trails season 23/24
Ballers SE are holding open trials to add players to their teams for 23/24 season.
Every Saturday and Sunday in JUNE & JULY
10.30am – 11.30am
Age groups from Year 2 – Year 7
Location:
Kangley Bridge Road
Lower Sydenham
London
SE26 5AG
Contact:
info@ballerssportscoaching.com
0207 1013 652
Website
@BALLERSSPORTSCOACHING
Lewisham Inclusive Sports Festival
Registration for the Lewisham Inclusive Sports Festival 2023 is now open!
The festival is a community event showcasing and celebrating pan-disability inclusive sport and activities taking place in Lewisham. This follows the success of the Lewisham Inclusive Sports Festival last year.
The festival is a ‘Have a Go’ day where all sport clubs will be running sessions for two hours.
More information below and in the flyer:
When: Saturday 24th June 2023
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Where: Ladywell Fields Tennis Courts, London, SE13 7XD
Sessions will be taking place outside on the Ladywell Fields tennis courts, the grass next to the tennis courts, and at The Ladywell Centre Sports Hall.
Who: For deaf, disabled, and neurodivergent young people and their families/friends/carers
Ages: 5 – 17 years old
Cost: Free
Activities include:
Athletics, Cycling, Dance, Hula Hooping, Multisport, Netball, Rugby, Taekwondo, and
Tennis
For more information, please contact
Email: Joe.Hawkins@AccessSport.org.uk
Call: 020 7993 9883
Register here: https://bit.ly/LewishamInclusiveSports2023
