Headteacher's Message
Recent rain unfortunately left the ground completely swamped in the area we do our sports in. Thank you for your understanding.
We did manage to have our Summer Fair which was a really successful event, both in raising money and bringing our community together. Thank you to all who helped organise and stay late to tidy away.
These last few days continue to be busy in school. Staff are working on reports and transition to next year. This past week children met their new class teachers and visited their classrooms for the next academic year. You will have received letters confirming classes Friday.
I have met with all teachers over the past few weeks to look at children’s progress and achievements. On the whole it has been really pleasing – with children making good gains, especially in Reading, Writing and Maths.
It is becoming more apparent to me the impact that lateness and absence from school is having. Children who should have reached the expected standard are more likely to fall behind if their attendance is lower than 90% or they are repeatedly late.
Reports for children will be sent home today, Monday 22nd July. Year 6 SATs results will be included as usual with their school reports.
Let’s hope we have a sunny, “run in” to the end of term.
Sports Days 2024
Well done to all the children for giving their all in our alternative sports days. All classes managed so well with last moment changes due to the bad weather and had an excellent time. New records were set and we are pleased to announce the winning teams in Year 3 – Year 5 as:
Year 3: 1st place White Team, 2nd place Green Team and 3rd place Red Team
Year 4: 1st place Azure Class, with both Cobalt and Turquoise coming in joint 2nd place
Year 5: Our closest call with Violet Class winning against Lavender Class by just 2 points!
Congratulations all! 
We would like to thank Mr Gibbs and Mr Djavit for all their planning and running the activities!
Keep an eye out for texts from the office next week with links to more photos from your child’s year group.
School Council
School Council have been planning our Day of Play. We will be holding our Day of Play on Monday 22nd July. Playgrounds will be set up in different ways and children will have an additional playtime playing in a play space which they wouldn’t normally play in. We have now received the funding from International Day of Play and School Council have decided how we would spend the money. We have purchased kits for den building, water play equipment, large construction equipment and play boxes including balls, bean bags, skipping ropes.
Look out for posts on the schools social media on Monday celebrating the KG Day of Play activities!Year 6 Enterprise
Year 6 has been buzzing with excitement this week as they worked on their Enterprise project! Our young entrepreneurs have designed and created a fantastic array of products to raise funds for their much-anticipated Leavers’ Prom. From key chains, bracelets, and bookmarks to sweet cones and healthy snacks, there’s something for everyone, all priced under £2.00! Brass class had an amazing success, selling out their products on Thursday and Friday after school. Don’t miss your chance to support Bronze and Copper classes today after school in the Main Playground. Come and grab some great deals while supporting our talented Year 6 students!
Lost Property
This helps us to return any lost and found items quickly to their rightful owner/s.
Unnamed lost property will be displayed by the pod in the main playground from 8.30 am – 8.45 am and again at 3.15 pm – 3.30 pm on a regular basis. All unclaimed items will be sent to the local charity shop to benefit our wider school community.
Pre-loved school uniform is also available from Kids Support Tree – in addition to our official school uniform provider Wearabouts in Sydenham.Achievements
Congratulations to Duy Anh in Year 3, who has been named one the best 5 tennis players in Kent County team and to his team who have won the National Champion April 2024 for 9U!! Duy Anh is an enthusiastic and superb tennis player.
He also plays Junior National tour and has won the award “Variation King”, this award recognises the player’s ability to vary their shots. It highlights their creativity and versatility in hitting with different speeds, spins and heights to keep their opponents guessing and forcing them off balance.
Congratulations again Duy Anh, everyone at KG is so proud of your achievements!
The Great KG Bake Off!
Thank you to all the children who baked and decorated such wonderful, fruity and fabulous cakes for the Great KG Bake Off 2024! We were blown away by all the cakes and it was incredibly hard to make a decision for the winner. Thank you also to all the parents and carers for helping and lending their expertise to our young bakers. The winner of our KG Bake Off this year is … Iris (Year 3 Mint). Huge congratulations Iris!!
And well done to everyone for raising a whopping £292.00 and we will use the money to do even more baking in school.
Attendance
Congratulations to Y2 Saffron and Y2 Ochre for the highest attendance at 95.5%, closely followed by Y5 Lavender at 95.4%.
Let’s see if we can beat this next year with even higher attendance %!
Class Photos
A reminder that any enquiries about the class photos taken early in the term should now be sent to the photographers directly. You can contact them at myschoolpics.co.uk. Please include the school name and your child’s class.
SEN Parents Group
Calling all SEN Parents at KG, please see the attached flyer about a parents whatsapp group. You’ll know Simone from running the amazing Kid’s Support Tree.
Scan the QR code to join!
SCOPAY and Club Services
SCOPAY and Club Services
We ask that you make full payment prior to the start of the new school year (5th September 2024), any accounts with Breakfast Club or ClubXtra arrears will not be able to access our childcare services come September.
We hope to launch our Autumn 2024 Enrichment Clubs later this month, so please look out for details of our programme and how to pre-book clubs on SCOPAY.
FSM Holiday Vouchers
Free School Meals Holiday Vouchers
Lewisham Council (Household Support Fund) will once again be issuing parents with children eligible for free school meals (means tested) with a £90 meal voucher via Evouchers.
Eligible families will receive the email invitation by the end of next week.
Please see this guide to accessing your voucher
If you haven’t already applied for free school meals (means tested) then please make an application over the summer, as the school will receive much needed extra funding and you will not have to pay for meals for your child when the universal free school meal funding ends.
Apply for free school meals online via this link or contact Lewisham pupil support 020 8314 6221.
Class News
Year 1 Puppets!
In Year 1 we have been busy having a D.T. day wrapping up our puppet project, and are so excited to show off our awesome hand
The Great KG Bake Off 2024
We were blown away by all the beautiful cakes you designed.It was not an easy theme but you smashed it! The jury (including the school chef
Coral Class News
Year 1 has embarked on an exciting Design and Technology project this week, diving into the wonderful world of puppets! The first step of their project
Year 6 News
Year 6 has been buzzing with excitement this week! It’s the last few days of being in Year 6 and everything is in full swing for
Cobalt Class News
Cobalt have had a wonderful term. In English, we have been reading our new text “How the stars came to be”. We have all been memorised
Mint Class News
Wow, what a whirlwind these past few weeks have been in Year 3! We can hardly believe that the end of the school year is just
Rainbow Class News
In Rainbow class, the children are having fun with their ‘Friends and Family’ topic by exploring the story of The Three Little Pigs. They have been
Year 5 Class News
This week has been super busy for us in Year 5! We recently went on an amazing trip to the Greenwich Observatory. We had a fantastic
Jade Class News
Jade Class have been super busy this term. In Science, we’ve been learning all about Forces – did you know forces are pushes and pulls in
Turquoise Class News
This week, Turquoise Class delved into the fascinating world of art by studying the renowned artist and illustrator Dave McKean. They explored his unique drawing style
Azure Class News
We are having a blast in Azure Class reading Varjak Paw by SF Said. Exploring the lives of cats, both pets and strays, has been so
Shared writing!
Writing and sharing our work at school is such a great experience for us as young writers. We feel proud when we get to share our
Ochre Class News
We had to say good bye to the lovely Ms Bodagarma this week which was very sad. She had been a great teacher in our class
Amber Class News
We have had a great few weeks in the run up to the end of term here at Amber! We have been working so hard at
Letters sent home
Enrichment Clubs Autumn 2024
Incident in Wells Park 24 07 2024
Lewisham Summer Programme
Y6 End of Year Party (Prom) – 23 07 2024
Y6 Leavers Assembly – 24 07 2024
Year 6 Bronze Class
Year 6 Copper Class
Year 6 Brass Class
Year 5 Lilac Class
Year 5 Violet Class
Year 5 Lavender Class
Year 4 Turquoise Class
Year 4 Azure Class
Year 4 Cobalt Class
Year 3 Jade Class
Year 3 Emerald Class
Year 3 Mint Class
Year 2 Saffron Class
Year 2 Cinnamon Class
Year 1 Amber Class
Year 1 Apricot Class
Year 1 Coral Class
Governors' and Friends News
the Governors
We had our final full governing body meeting of the year this week. We looked at results from assessments, reflected on the school year as a whole, and our priorities for 2024/25. If you have anything you would like to raise with the Governors please contact us on governors@kelvingrove.lewisham.sch.uk
A final thank-you goes out to Kirsty Gibbs. Kirsty does an incredible amount of work behind the scenes and is a great support for Governors and keeping us organised.
The KG Circle
Thank you to all of you who attended the Summer Fair on Friday. It was great to see the school community out in the summer sun. We raised over £2,500 for The KG Circle which will be utilised to improve the school playground.We really appreciate all the support we received from local businesses, parents and teachers. Remember, if you would like to see a wider range of activities at these events, we require more hands to help – none of this can happen without volunteers.
Congratulations to Mya in Year 6 Copper who has won the Thank You Card competition and her design will be used to thank all local businesses who supported the Summer Fair.
That’s all from us for this term, but you can still continue to support The KG Circle via easyfundraising over the summer.
If you are interested in helping The KG Circle or have any feedback in regards to the Summer Fair, then please don’t hesitate to get in touch: pta@kelvingrove.lewisham.sch.ukThank you for your continued support. If you have any questions then please don’t hesitate to get in touch (pta@kelvingrove.lewisham.sch.uk)
Jenni, Wei, Einat, Kerrin, Sara, Sam, Emily & The KG Circle
Community News
Children's Centre
Please join our Facebook page: Eliot and Kelvin for the latest updates or join our WhatsApp Channel ‘Kelvin Grove and Eliot Bank Children and Family Centre
Our timetable is also available here
For enquiries please call us on: 0208 613 0172 
Tickets are for sale at KG CFC on Mondays, Tuesday and Thursdays
£10 per person cash only
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Babies & Crawlers at Eliot Bank CFC on Monday 10.00am – 11.30am
Baby Massage at Eliot Bank CFC on Monday 12.00pm – 1.00pm and 1.30pm – 2.30pm call 0208 613 0172 to book your space starts 17/06/2024
Latino Bambino Toddlers 9.30am – 10.15am & Latino Bambino Mum & Baby 10.15am – 11.00am at TNG on Tuesdays
Sharing REAL at Eliot Bank CFC on Tuesdays 9.30am – 11.00am. Learn new ways to support your child’s interest in books. 4 week course with creche available. Call 0732 073 9032 or 0734 202 3965 starts 18/06/2024 
Adventure Time (soft play) at TNG on Wednesdays 10.00am – 11.30am
Mini Chefs at Eliot Bank CFC on Wednesdays 1.00pm – 2.30pm
Messy Play at TNG on Thursdays 10.ooam-11.30am
Sydenham Community Supermarket at Kelvin Grove on Thursdays 9.00am – 12.00pm and 1.00pm – 3.00pm
£4.00 membership fee per week.
Employment & Training Advice Back to work session support and advice. At Kelvin Grove CFC on Thursday 10.00 – 14.00
We can now accept healthy start vouchers for your shopping at Sydenham Community Supermarket. Do you have children under 4? Have you registered for your Healthy Start vouchers? Use this link to register for your vouchers now.
Health Visitor Clinic at Eliot Bank CFC on Thursdays 10.00am – 2.00pm by appointment only
Baby Massage at Eliot Bank CFC on Fridays 9.30am – 11.15am 
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 come and find our table at the Summer Fair on Friday 5th July. We will be in the main hall!
If you are in need of any school uniform, please fill out the form using the link here. Simone Daniels will be in touch with you to confirm when the items are ready for collection.
Simone Daniels
#KST #GIVEBACK #TCT
Our gofundme page, with all donations going directly to the Kelvin Grove Community Centre is here.
Instagram: @kidsupportree
Twitter: @kidsupportree
Facebook: Kid’s Support Tree
Lewisham Summer Programme
Click on a flyer to enlarge and review the Lewisham Summer Programme for full information and dates!
Activities include, Empowerment through Self-Defence, Flower Skills – Construction Training, MealsTeams Kids Sporting Summer Camp, and TBT’s Summer Camp for Kids.
Activities age groups vary, young children and teens.
Click on each flyer to enlarge.
Visit Lewisham online at the Website for information on booking.
Forest Hill Library Events
RHYME TIME:
Join Natasha for songs and stories at our Rhyme Time Session for ages 5 & Under! Every Tuesday morning from 10am til 10.30am. No need to book, just turn up and have some fun! We look forward to seeing you all.
When: Tuesdays
Time: 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Mrs Carry’s Children’s Story Time
The objectives are to promote early literacy and the love for reading and books, and support language development.
Ms. Carry will feature a story book once a month.
Children will be introduced to the story book and observe the illustration, listen to the story and show understanding of the story and engage in art and craft afterwards using crayons, assorted paper, glue sticks and colouring pens.
Website – Podcast – YouTube – Facebook – Instagram
When: Saturdays
Time: 12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
Lewisham Under 11's
LEWISHAM SCHOOLS FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION
U11s BOYS REPRESENTATIVE TEAM TRIALS
The trials are for boys who attend a Lewisham Primary School and are currently in Year 5 (transitioning into Year 6 in September).
Lewisham schools’ district representative team will consist of the most talented boys in the borough.
It will give the selected squad the opportunity to compete at a high level of football against other schools’ districts in London and the Southeast on Saturdays over the school year (not all Saturdays) and additional training prior to match weekends.
Playing surface is 3G.
Date: TUESDAY 23RD JULY 2024
Time: 5.45 ARRIVAL
6.00PM – 7.00PM START TIME
Where: Kangley Bridge Road
Lower Sydenham
SE26 5AQ
For further information please contact:
Lewisham Schools Association U11s Head Coach – Jason Mensah info@ballerssportscoaching.com or Lewisham Schools Association Secretary – Paul Palmer ppalmer@stdunstans.org.uk
Mini Golf
Show-off your putting skills on the mini golf course in the glorious Horniman Gardens, with UrbanCrazy.
Take on nine holes themed around your favourite Horniman attractions – tee-off from the Clocktower, putt past the Walrus, and try for a birdie at the Butterfly House!
Perfect for family fun, or for challenging competitive friends.
The course has wheelchair access and adapted putters for wheelchair users, as well as putters for the kids.
See the website to get tickets and for full Booking Information.
Where: Gardens
Horniman Museum and Gardens, 100 London Road, Forest Hill
London SE23 3PQ
When: Open weekends and bank holidays in term time
Daily in school holidays
Time: 10.30am – 5.00pm
(last admission 4.30pm)
Price: Adult £7.00, Children £4.50 (under 16), Family Tickets £17.50 (2 adults
+ 2 children)
Family Events at Tate
Tate Draw
See your drawings come to life using our digital sketch pads at Tate!
You can draw online or take a seat at one of the desks at Tate Britain or Tate Modern, where you can see your finished drawing projected onto the wall.
When you’ve finished your drawing, you can save it to a phone, or order a T-shirt to wear your creation.
Share your art at #TateDraw
Days and Time: Open Monday to Sunday from 10.00am – 6.00pm
Location: Tate Britain Lower Floor, next to the Djanogly Café
Tate Modern The Starr Foyer, Natalie Bell Building, Level 1 and Blavatnik Building, Level 3
Price: Free
Tate Modern
Uniqlo Tate Play Make Studio: Kinetic 
Explore and play with form, space, colour and movement to create artwork that can swing or sway. Make and attach your creations to an ever growing and ever-changing collaborative mobile.
For under 5s, test your balance, move and spin on boards, planks and domes. Play balance games as a team and relax in soft spaces to read books inspired by art and things that move.
See the webpage for more details.
Days and Time: Every weekend and Wednesdays until 17th July 2024
Families with under 5s: Wednesday at 10.30am – 3.00pm (Last entry 45 minutes before event finishes.)
All the family: Saturday – Sunday at 10.30am – 6.00pm (Last entry 45 minutes before event finishes.)
Price: Free
Tate Britain
Play Studio
The Play Studio at Tate Britain is a space for families to explore and test out ways of making and playing together linked to the new collection displays.
Dress-up and place yourself in a Tate collection artwork. Explore a range of soundscapes, and play with sound and vision.
Make something together inspired by the stories you’ve encountered in the galleries, or relax with under 5s next to the sand trays, collections of objects and books.
Visit the Play Studio page for full details
Days and Time: Open every weekend and Fridays during term-time. Every day during school holidays from 10.00am – 5.00pm.
Location: Learning Gallery. Entry via Manton or Millbank Entrance
Price: Free
Story Space
Explore the growing Story Space book collection, celebrating books that centre children of colour, featuring books by black authors, indigenous authors and authors of colour from around the world. Story Space also includes books by authors and about characters who have protected characteristics such as disability, sexual orientation and religion/ belief.
Read to yourself, to someone else, with each other, out loud. Once you’ve discovered some new stories, tell your own story through our dress-up and drawing activities!
Visit the Story Space page for full details and news of Story Space Events
Days and Time: Open every weekend and Thursdays during term-time. Every day during school holidays from 10.00am – 5.00pm.
Location: Manton Studio. Entry via the Manton Entrance
Price: Free
London Art TRail
Look out for London Heritage Quarters new interactive art trail featuring eye-catching sculptures which has popped up across central London.
Journey Through Time Trail
Embark on a trail of innovation and creativity from Victoria to Strand, passing through Westminster and Whitehall. 
From 15th June, you can visit 11 London-themed sculptures, painted by artists from the London art agency, Artiq. Each sculpture is linked to augmented reality via a QR code, exploring London’s rich heritage and vibrant evolution.
AFC Lewisham Camp
AFC Lewisham are back with their Multisport Summer Camp.
Endless sports and fun for everyone!
All coaches are Child Safeguarding trained, FA qualified and DBS checked.
Book now to guarantee your space.
When: 4 weeks from Monday 29th July 2024
Ages: 4-14 | All abilities welcome
Where: AFC Lewisham, Eltham Road, SE12 8ES
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Price: £14 (Free for those eligible for Free School Meals see yellow flyer for more details)
Book: call 07981924439 or email info@afclewisham.com