Headteacher's Message
We’ve reached the end of the Spring Term, and Spring is finally beginning to make an appearance. Eid Mubarak to all our families celebrating over the next few days.
Please remember to book your slot for Parents’ Evening, taking place this Tuesday or Wednesday. It’s a valuable chance to discuss your child’s progress, explore ways to support their learning at home, and celebrate their fantastic work in class. We look forward to seeing you.
This week is Autism Awareness Week, and we’ll be celebrating with assemblies and classroom activities. On Friday 4th April, we invite children to wear something blue (be it blue clothes or a simple blue accessory) to show their support.
We’ve recently made two internal appointments to the Senior Leadership Team: Ms. Hicklin is the newly appointed Assistant Headteacher for Special Educational Needs, and Mrs. Lafinhan is the newly appointed Assistant Headteacher for Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning. It is great for the school to have these two experienced members of staff join the Senior Leadership Team.
Friday marks the last day of term, with school finishing at 1:30 pm. Please note, we return to school on Tuesday 22nd April, as Monday is a bank holiday. Summer Term 1 is a very short term, and Year 6, in particular, has a lot packed into those busy few weeks. We hope you all have a wonderful Easter break.
Year 5 Djembe Drumming
Huge congratulations to Year 5 for their absolutely incredible Djembe drumming performance this afternoon! We were truly blown away by the energy and skill they displayed. This performance was a fantastic culmination of all their hard work learning African drumming, and it was clear how much dedication they’d put in. Thank you to everyone who joined us to watch their fantastic performance, we’re so proud of each and every one of them!
School Council
This week, School Council members shared innovative travel challenge ideas inspired by our TFL Ambassador trip. We also discussed upcoming events to raise awareness about environmental challenges we want to address within our school community. It was great to see our Froglife sponsored pond flourishing – a testament to our ongoing commitment to nature. We’re looking forward to a productive Summer term after Easter!
Bee Garden - Volunteers
Buzzing for Volunteers! 🐝 We’re creating a welcoming bee garden and need your help! Parents and children can join Mrs. Jupp to improve this space. If you’d like to volunteer, please contact the school office. We’ll share details about timings and how you can contribute.
Enrichment Clubs
Clubs for the Summer Term have gone live on Scopay today – please see the letter here for full details.
Marvellous Medusa!
Year 3 had a lovely afternoon making Medusa masks after learning about the myth. They really got into the details, and their masks show how well they grasped the story and put their own spin on it. See more of their excellent topic learning in their Class News below ⤵️
Primary Swimming Gala
Our Year 5 and 6 swimmers made us proud at the Primary School Swimming Gala! Not only did they place 3rd in the relay heat, but they also competed with impressive grace and sportsmanship in a huge competitive event. We were particularly impressed with our returning swimmers, who showed great experience, and those who bravely faced their first gala nerves. Their support for each other was outstanding!
Birthday Reminders
BIRTHDAY CAKES, TREATS AND PARTY BAGS
A polite reminder notice regarding birthday cakes, treats and party bags
Please note that we do not share birthday cakes, treats or party bags.
Staff will not be able give these out.
Some of our children have very severe food allergies and must avoid certain foods. This makes these children very vulnerable and it is important that they do not consume foods that may contain items that may cause an allergic reaction. Many parents would rather limit and monitor the amount of treats (sweets, cakes, chocolate and biscuits) eaten by their child/ren.
You are welcome to hand out your treats at the end of the school day to the adult collecting the children so they can check the ingredients before their child consumes the items.
We look forward to celebrating your child’s birthday safely.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Lost Property
We can’t emphasise enough how important it is for parents and carers to clearly label children’s school jumpers, jackets, coats, bookbags, water bottles and lunch bags with their name.
This helps us to return any lost and found items quickly to their rightful owner/s.
Please speak to the School Office or Mrs Jupp about lost property. All unnamed lost property will kept for a term, any 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.
Highlights from Class
Year 2 Sewing Superstars!
Year 2 have been hard at work on their DT project: sewing pouches! We mastered the running stitch and carefully joined felt pieces to create our
Year 4 Digital Water Cycle Creations
Year 4 took their science learning digital this week, using Sketchpad to create water cycle drawings. We explored the different stages of the water cycle; evaporation,
Year 1 Spring Fun!
Year 1 had such a fun and busy last week of term! We got our aprons on and enjoyed some yummy baking, creating delicious biscuits together.
Reception’s Hoppy Visit!
Reception have been learning all about rabbits this term, imagining them on space adventures in their writing! But today, we had some real-life, earthbound visitors: Miss
Year 3 – A Packed Final Week!
It’s been a busy end to the term for Year 3! We’ve been baking, coding on Scratch, and writing our own Greek myths—quite the mix of
ClubXtra Busy Bees!
ClubXtra have been hard at work this term on a fantastic group project all about saving the bees! The children created a beautiful display board in
Nursery Easter Bonnets
Nursery have been busy creating beautiful Easter bonnets, and they looked absolutely fantastic! A huge thank you to all the parents and carers for helping the
Year 1 Programming Bee-Bots!
In Year 1, we have been learning how to program Bee-Bots to move in different directions! We explored sequencing and direction, working out how to make
Amazing Home Learning in Year 3!
We have seen some fantastic home learning this week! Sita created an incredible 3D volcano game, using dinosaurs as counters, with dice and cards stored safely
Powerful Poetry Performances in Year 6!
We’ve been putting our oracy skills to the test in Year 6 by performing poetry to the class. Using voice projection, clear pronunciation, tonal variation, and
Year 3 – Piecing Together the Past!
In Year 3, we stepped into the shoes of archaeologists as we carefully reassembled the shards of an Ancient Greek vase. Once complete, we examined the
Year 4’s Mechanisms Exploration in DT!
This term, we’ve been investigating how mechanisms work together to create machines. We focused on wheel mechanisms, learning about axles, tubing, and wheels and how they
Year 4’s Adventure at Creekside Discovery Centre!
Year 4 had an incredible time exploring Deptford Creek on our trip to Creekside Discovery Centre! During our visit, we had fun using rubber ducks to
Reading Buddies in Green Class!
We’ve been loving our recent weekly reading sessions with Year 6 Brass class! Continuing the shared reading from World Book Day, they’ve been visiting us each
A Fantastic World Book Day!
We were thrilled to see such a wonderful turnout for World Book Day! A huge thank you to our parents and carers for supporting the day—whether
Letters sent home
Nethercott June Information for Parents
Reception Newsletter 04-04-2025
Final Y6 France Residential Meeting
Nethercott June Information for Parents
Junk Orchestra Workshop – Wednesday 21sy May 2025
Enrichment Clubs Summer 2025
Reception Newsletter 21-03-2025
Year 5 African Drumming Performance – Monday 31st March 2025
Governors' and Friends News
the Governors
The KG Circle
We can’t believe it’s already the end of the Spring Term and during these holidays the new playground equipment will be installed which will be a fantastic start to the Summer Term for the children.
You may have noticed we haven’t done an event this half term, this is due to a lack of volunteers. To continue to put on fun events for the children and fundraise for the school, we require volunteers and support – whether that is you can help organise ahead of events, whether you can help on the day or whether you just have ideas – we need support from the KG Community to continue to thrive. If you would like to find out more, please don’t hesitate to get in touch via email pta@kelvingrove.lewisham.sch.uk or come along to one of the KG Circle coffee mornings.
We are really excited to try something new next term, with the first KG Circle Movie Time. We will be hosting two events, one for each Key Stage on:- Wednesday 23rd April showing: Toy Story – KS1 (Reception, Years 1 and 2)
- Thursday 24th April showing Despicable Me – KS2 (Year 3, 4, 5 and 6)
Tickets are £4 and will include snacks and drink as well as watching the movie. The event will be supervised by school staff as well as KG Circle volunteers. Tickets can be purchased via SCO Pay from Monday 31st March. If these prove popular, we will look to put more events on in the future.
The KG Circle
Community News
Children's Centre
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We hope you all have a lovely Spring Break!
Please see the attached poster for more information on items that we can and can not accept. All donations can be left with the office. 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 to collect.
Keep an eye on our noticeboard in the main playground for all the latest news, updates and ways to help.
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
Family Craft Saturdays
Join Horniman Museum’s volunteer team on Saturday afternoons for family craft activities inspired by the Museum’s collections. Learn about some of the 350,000 objects in the Horniman’s collections, and discover more about music, nature, wildlife, and the world around us.
Get stuck into some crafts and have fun with Horniman’s wonderful volunteers at these free, drop-in sessions.
When: Saturdays
Time: 2.00pm- 4.00pm (last entry 3:30pm)
Tickets: Free
Perfect for children aged 3 and above. (Children must be accompanied by an adult).
🌸 April 🌸
5th April – Nature Binoculars
Create your very own nature binoculars to use in the gardens. What Spring wildlife can you find?
12th April – Nature Binoculars
Create your very own nature binoculars to use in the gardens. What Spring wildlife can you find?
19th April – Spring Basket
No family craft this weekend due to Spring Fair. Craft will be taking place for Spring Fair instead.
26th April – Earth Collage
Join over 1 billion people worldwide celebrating Earth Day by creating a collage of our beautiful planet.
Location: Education Centre – near the entrance
Horniman Museum and Gardens, 100 London Road, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ
Spontaneous Productions
From Saturday 8Sat 8th March 2025 – Sun 30 March 2025 at The Sydenham Centre
Show(s) at 2.00pm and 3.30pm Sat & Sun
Show lasts approximately 45 minutes, suitable for all the family.
Tickets: Standard price £10 adults, £5 children aged 3+
Pay a little more £12 adults. £5 children aged 3+
Pay little less £8 adults, £4 children aged 3+
Children under 3 go free if they do not occupy a seat (i.e. are held on your lap).
Crystal Palace Market
A weekly market open every Sunday in Crystal Palace Park, you’ll find a range of the best traders in SE London!
Seasonal fruit and veg. Organic farm butchers. Fresh fish. Locally baked bread. Small batch cakes and biscuits. Cheeses. Farm made pies. Charcuterie. Olives. Pasta. SAUCES. VEGAN CHEESES. Biltong. KIMCHI. Raw honey. BONE BROTH. Olive Oils. Natural wines. Craft beer.
AWARD WINNING STREET FOOD
Open every Sunday from 10.00am – 3.00pm.
Where: Crystal Palace Park
Thicket Rd, London SE19 2GA
Horniman Market
Located on the Bandstand Terrace, you will find stalls selling seasonal fruit and vegetables, artisan bread and cheese, organic meat and delicious street food.
Alongside food stalls, you’ll find body care, clothing, jewellery, design and craft; most are locally produced, ethical and many use environmentally friendly materials, natural and organic ingredients.
Open every Sunday from 10.00am – 3.00pm.
Where: Horniman Gardens
Horniman Museum and Gardens, 100 London Road, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ
Remembering Yesterday, Caring Today
Remembering Yesterday, Caring Today is a series of reminiscence sessions offered to people living with dementia and a supporter (a partner, son, daughter, sister or a friend, for instance).
From early memories such as schooldays, we then explore travel, working lives and setting up homes. We use music, role play, discussion and art to create a light-hearted atmosphere for sharing memories and bringing people closer together.
The sessions will be led by Caroline Baker and Annie Pownall from the European Reminiscence Network, both skilled and experienced facilitators. Each session will be supported by volunteers who have an understanding of dementia, group work and the art of reminiscence.
To become a participant or volunteer and find out more, please get in touch with Caroline at information.ryct.projects@gmail.com or phone 020 8852 9293
These sessions are back on, every Wednesday 11.00 – 1.00pm at Venner Road Hall.
Where: Venner Road Hall
Venner Road Hall, Venner Road, Sydenham, SE26 5EQ
Family Design Challenge - Young V&A
Family Design Challenge is an opportunity for the whole family with children 3-14 years old to get hands-on and creative with a variety of materials. Run every second Saturday in Open Studio in the Design Gallery, please see below for dates and themes. Sessions are timed drop-in and last approximately 30mins, please note last entry is around 3.30pm.
Days and Time: Open every weekend other Saturday 12.00pm – 4.00pm.
Location: Open Studio, Design Gallery
Young V&A, Cambridge Heath Road
Bethnal Green, London, E2 9PA
Price: Free
See more information online here
Family Events at Tate
Tate Modern
Uniqlo Tate Playmake Studio, The Joy of Not Knowing
Come and discover the unknown inspired by joyful artworks in Tate’s collection.
Let your imagination run wild with a variety of hands-on activities for the whole family, all using recycled materials sourced right from within our galleries. You’ll be encouraged to imagine and explore magical futures by creating props and costumes made from sensory, re-purposed materials. There’s something for everyone!
Perfect for artists of all ages, including our tiniest creators aged 5 and under.
Under 5s
On Wednesdays, we offer special activities just for them featuring themed storybooks, sensory exploration and more. Using everyday materials and objects we’ll explore new ways of seeing the world and create fresh, joyful perspectives.
Please note that you may be asked to queue at busy times.
See the webpage for more details.
Days and Time: Every weekend and Fridays
All the family: Saturday – Sunday at 10.30am – 6.00pm (Last entry 45 minutes before event finishes.)
Price: Free
Tate Britain
Play Studio
Play Studio Under 5’s Pop-up
Try on a cape, climb through a tunnel and play peekaboo using artist-designed play items, in this mid-week Play Studio Pop-up for under 5s.
This pop-up was designed in collaboration with India Harvey.
14th March 2025 at 10.30am–5.00pm
21st March 2025 at 10.30am–5.00pm
28th March 2025 at 10.30am–5.00pm
4th April 2025 at 10.30am–5.00pm
25th April 2025 at 10.30am–5.00pm
2nd May 2025 at 10.30am–5.00pm
9th May 2025 at 10.30am–5.00pm
16th May 2025 at 10.30am–5.00pm
23rd May 2025 at 10.30am–5.00pm
POSE by Harold Offeh at the Play Studio
Dress-up, move and play with different ways of expressing yourself through performance, music and making in our creative learning space for children, young people and families.
Inspired by the ways artists portray themselves and others, Play Studio: POSE by Harold Offeh invites you to react to artwork at Tate Britain in your own way, while discovering something new about yourself in the process.
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 from 10.00am – 5.00pm.
Location: Learning Gallery. Entry via Manton or Millbank Entrance
Price: Free