Headteacher's Message
In October we celebrate Black History Month. As school we ensure that we reflect the diversity of our community through our curriculum at all times in the year, but in October we highlight and talk to the children about why this is necessary.
This year the theme of Black History is “Saluting Our Sisters” a time to look at the accomplishments of Black woman through history and acknowledge and celebrate their achievements.
I spoke to the children in my assembly on Monday about the civil rights campaigner Rosa Parks, her life, and the incidents that led to the Montgomery Bus Boycott of 1955.
Some children already had an incredible knowledge about this and other significant events in the civil rights movement over the past century. Some of those events referred to as ‘history’, I realised were actually memories for me. Watching the news coming out of the USA in the early 1970’s and having my parents explain to me the importance of standing up for what is right.
Take time if you can, to talk with your children about their learning around Black History, at the end of this month.
Black History Celebrations
As part of our Black History celebrations, we will be learning about a number of influential Black women who have been awarded a Blue Plaque.
In order to support our learning, we would like your child to choose a Black woman who currently does not have a Blue Plaque, but deserves one. This person could be historical or living. Your child will need to research their chosen person and produce a piece about them to contribute to our Black History Gallery. Work should be returned to school by Friday 13th October.
You are invited to enjoy their work during Parents’ Evenings – 17th and 18th October 2023. Please see the school letter with more detailed information.
We look forward to seeing all of the amazing pieces our pupils create!
School Council
We decided that a community is a group of people who work together as a team, who help each other to make things better for everyone. We discussed the different communities that are within our school and also how our school is part of a community. This discussion led to us thinking about what communities do to help each other and our role in this. We decided that as a School Council that we want to make sure that things are working properly and make improvements to our school which will also make our school more sustainable and help the planet. We also want to make sure that we have strong links between different communities so that we can support and help each other.
ClubXtra Master Chefs
The children in ClubXtra have been busy cooking delicious delights with our very own Master Chef – Mrs Merzouki 👩🍳
They have really enjoyed working collaboratively, and showing off their creative recipes. 🍪
#Cooking involves important life skills, particularly patience, problem-solving, teamwork, reading, maths and let’s face it, lots of fun and afterwards we get to indulge and taste it! See more here
Coffee Morning
All donations, both baked and bought are welcome.
SCOPAY
More information can be found here.
Enrichment Clubs
Enrichment Clubs Autumn 2023
Our enrichment clubs returned on Monday 2nd October. Please see the letter detailing clubs available. We still have some club places available via your SCOPAY account in Trips and Events.
Clubs Timetable
Lost Property
Class News
Violet Class News
We have a had a wonderfully busy term so far in Violet class settling into the routines and expectations of Year 5. In maths this week
Coral Class News
Coral class have had a very positive start to the new academic year in Year 1. I am impressed with how the children have settled into
Jade Class News
We have had a great week of learning in Jade Class. In maths, we have been learning to make 100 in different ways on a number
Saffron Class News
We have had a great few weeks in Saffron Class. In English we’ve thoroughly enjoyed our book ‘Tadpole’s Promise’ and can recite a simple version of the story – with actions
Azure Class News
In Azure Class we have been watching The Lighthouse. It is a short animation film about the day in the life of a lighthouse keeper. On this day,
Cerise Class News
Over the last few weeks, we have welcomed the children into Reception. The children in Cerise class have had a fun time exploring all the provisions
Copper Class News
This week in Copper class we have been continuing to look at the text ‘The Rain Player’ and considering how to embed dialogue within a narrative.
Letters sent home
Black History Month
Azure Surrey Docks Farm
Cobalt Surrey Docks Farm
Turquoise Surrey Docks Farm
Cinnamon Class Parents’ Evening October 2023
Parents’ Evening October 2023
Reception Newsletter 29-09-2023
Enrichment Clubs – Autumn 2023
Grove School – New Members
Grove School Update – Returning members
Reception Newsletter 22-09-2023
Meningococcal Disease
Year 2 Trip to Horniman
Norovirus
Governors' and Friends News
the Governors
We held our first Full Governing Body meeting of the year last week. At this meeting we elected a new Chair and Vice Chair; Janine Green is now Chair of Governors and Bryan Strom takes up the post of Vice Chair.
- Resources. The primary responsibilities on this committee are budgets, staffing, health & saftey and premises. The Chair is Shakera Rahman
- Achievement. This committee oversees results, progress, outcomes, data and curriculum. It is chaired by Eben Groenewald
- Pupils, Parents and Community. Wellbeing, behaviour, attendance, safeguarding and community engagement are covered on this committee. Janine Green is the Chair.
The KG Circle
Community News
Children's Centre
Children and Family Centre – Parent and Carer Survey
Lewisham Council are in the process of reviewing and developing services that support children and their families. This includes the current Children and Family Centres offer and our emerging Family Hubs offer. This Survey is for parents and carers to help us to develop and deliver the services our families deserve. Please do fill out the survey.
Comedy Special Saturday 14th October 2023 at Kelvin Grove Primary School to support the Community Supermarket
Tickets for the event can be purchased online here
and tickets for the raffle fundraiser can be purchased from the Sydenham Community
Supermarket. See the poster for all the prizes!
Babies & Crawlers at Eliot Bank CFC on Monday 10.00am – 11.30am
Snack & Chat at Eliot Bank CFC on Mondays 11.45am – 12.30am
Latino Bambino Toddlers 9.30am-10.15am & Latino Bambino Mum & Baby 10.15am – 11.00am at TNG on Tuesdays
Baby Massage at Eliot Bank CFC on Wednesdays 10.00am – 11.30am Fully booked
Adventure Time (soft play) at TNG on Wednesdays 10.00am – 11.30am
Parent and baby Yoga at Eliot Bank CFC on Wednesdays 10.00am – 11.30am see poster
Messy Play(soft play) at TNG on Thursdays 10.00am – 11.30am
Sydenham Community Supermarket at Kelvin Grove CFC on Thursdays 09.00am – 12.00pm and 1.00pm – 3.00pm
£3.50 membership fee per week
Health Visitor Clinic at Eliot Bank CFC on Thursdays 10.00am – 2.00pm by appointment only
Mini Chefs at Eliot Bank CFC on Thursdays 1.30pm – 2.30pm starts 18th October 2023
L.I.F.E. cooking sessions for mums aged 16-35 at Eliot Bank CFC on Fridays 11.00am – 1.15pm
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.
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
Little Ballers Saturdays
Little Ballers Football
Ages: 2 – 5
When: Saturday mornings
Time: 9am – 9.45am
and Little Ballers Basketball
Ages: 2 – 5
When: Saturday mornings
Time: 10am – 10.45am
Where: Sydenham School, Dartmouth Road, London, SE26 4RD
See the flyers for more info
To Book
Call: 0207 1013 652
Email: admin@ballerssportscoaching.com
Dance at Holy Trinity
Subsidised places available
You are welcome to come along for a free trial before signing up to the term.
If you have any questions please contact dance teacher, Miss Hannah, at dance@holytrinity.life.
Stagecoach Sydenham
Enrol online for a trial starting this week and up until the 7th of October.
See the flyer for how to enrol and check to the website for more details.
Ballers Half Term Camp
Ballers October Half Term Camp
Boys and girls of all abilities are invited to join 5 days full of multi-sports and fun!
Ages: 4 – 14
All of our coached are:
FA Qualified
DBS Checked
Child Safeguarding Trained
When: Monday 23rd October – Friday 27th October (Please note that your child can attend one or all dates)
Time: 9am- 4pm (Please provide your child with a packed lunch for the day)
Where: Sydenham School, Dartmouth Road, London, SE26 4RD
Price: £25 per day
To Book:
Discount is available for children in receipt of Free School Meals
Call: 0207 1013 652
Email: admin@ballerssportscoaching.com
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the national Sleep helpline
At any given time up to 40% of adults and 50% of children (this rises to 80% with a SEND diagnosis) have difficulties with their sleep. Yet in a recent survey, almost 60% of adults felt there was a lack of support for sleep issues. Sleep problems can leave people feeling isolated and lonely.
Our free helpline is run by trained sleep advisors, many of whom are specialists in working with SEND. We can talk to young people directly, or parents (we can also talk to adults, including older people, about their sleep issues).
The helpline is open five times a week, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday evenings 7.00 – 9.00pm, and Monday, Wednesday mornings 9.00 -11.00 am. The number is 03303 530 541.