Headteacher's Message
It’s great to see everyone enjoying the sunshine and ready for what is always a busy and eventful Summer Term. We are already off to a fantastic start with Year 5 and some of our Year 6 pupils having been away at Nethercott Farm, returning with lots of stories and experiences to share. There are many more exciting trips and enrichment opportunities planned for all year groups over the coming weeks.
Friday, 20th June, is World Refugee Day and the theme this year is “Community as a Superpower”. On the same day we have our Summer Fair and a fantastic opportunity to showcase what an incredibly diverse, cohesive and powerful community we have here at KG. An event which is always a highlight in the school calendar and we are incredibly grateful to the PTA for their hard work in organising this event. It is shaping up to be a brilliant afternoon for the whole community. If you’re able to give an hour to help out on a stall, please do speak to one of the PTA team, they would really appreciate the extra hands.
We’re also looking forward to welcoming families into school for Sports Days later this term. This year these will take place on the school site, which allows us to manage the day more effectively and gives us the flexibility to adapt if the weather changes. Please see the letter and the timetable below for full details.
The warm weather looks set to stay, so please make sure your child brings a refillable water bottle to school each day, and that any jumpers, bikes, scooters and helmets are clearly labelled with their name or initials. These small steps really help us keep belongings safe and children comfortable throughout the day.
Please keep an eye on the school website and texts for all upcoming summer dates. We’re looking forward to a positive and exciting few weeks ahead.
Nethercott Farm trip Two!
Our Year 5’s and some Year 6 children had a wonderfully unforgettable week away Nethercott Farm in Devon, where they experienced everything Farm Life has to offer, forged new friendships and made memories they’ll remember for years to come. It’s always a highlight in Year 5 for our children to experience their first residential (sometimes their first time away from home!) and it would not be possible without the hard work and dedication of Mrs Heron-Njie.
A huge thank you goes to Mrs Heron-Njie and the dedicated team of KG staff who gave up their time to accompany the children, ensuring they were all supported, and enjoying each and every new opportunity. Their care and commitment is what makes this trip such special part of Year 5.
See more photos from their adventure in the Class News below! ⤵️
Year 1 Stay and Share
Year 1 are delighted to share lots of recent work with parents next week! Friday, 27th June, from 8:45am – 9:20am parents and carers are invited in to class to see all the lovely things the children have been working on recently and share in their successes of the year. We hope to see all Year 1 parents/carers there!
School Council
A big thank you to all the children who took part in the Walk to School Week challenges. School Council had a fantastic time reviewing everyone’s brilliant entries and were so impressed by the creativity shown, especially the eye-catching artwork and catchy slogans!
Special thanks go to our Travel Ambassadors, who helped shape the week by attending a workshop at the Transport for London headquarters to plan the activities.
Children who completed the challenges took home prizes today, including a hi-viz Vision Zero bag and either a water bottle or a keyring, and were presented with a certificate during assembly.
Thank you to Micro Scooters, and Alan Dowling, Road Safety Officer for Lewisham, for kindly providing the prizes. More prizes will be up for grabs in our raffle at the School Fair on Friday!
This week also marks Brake’s Kids Walk Week, which promotes road safety. Here are some brilliant slogans created by Year 5:
“Don’t drive and you’ll thrive!”
“Use your feet to get down the street!” – Nancy
“Fuel your body, not a car!” – Heyfa
“Walk strong, live long!” – Esther
“Walk where you go, the Earth will thank you. You know!” – Liya-Blessing
“Walking keeps you fit and can be done in a bit!” – Chyna-Lily
“Don’t walk your dog. Walk yourself!”
“Be on the pavement or be endangered!” – Rihanah
“If you want to get grooving, get your legs moving.”
“Pick up your feet to go along with the beat.” – Alice
“Slow down, look around, no accidents to be found.” – Margheritta
Well done to everyone who took part and shared their road safety messages, what a creative and thoughtful bunch you are!
Street Art Hunt!
All three Year 5 classes have been out and about exploring our local area on a fantastic walking tour from Sydenham to Penge. The children were treated to some lovely sunshine as they took in the vibrant and varied street art right on our doorstep.
It was an exciting opportunity to see in real life some of the artworks they’ve been studying in class. There was a real sense of excitement as pupils spotted familiar styles and artists, including the neon light-inspired pieces by Fat Cap Sprays and the eye-catching pixelated birds and portraits by Aspire, both clear favourites!
Along the way, the children took time to pause and create their own sketches, capturing the details of the artwork in their sketchbooks. It was a brilliant way to practise observational drawing and connect what they’ve learned in the classroom with their local surroundings.
A huge well done to Year 5 for their curiosity, creativity, and brilliant behaviour on the day!
See more from their trip in this week’s Class News ⤵️
Green Fingers
Over the past few weeks, children from Year 5 and 6 have been lending a hand in the school garden. They’ve been busy harvesting produce, preparing the beds for new planting, and sowing seeds for the next round of fruit and vegetables. As well as working in the beds, the children have been weeding and tidying planters around the school grounds, helping to refresh and improve our outdoor spaces. It’s been fantastic to see their teamwork, care, and pride in making the school environment look its best!
Summer Fair This Friday!
Our Summer Fair is this Friday and we can’t wait! The weather is set to be sunny and clear, and the KG Circle have organised a brilliant event for our Community.
There will be lots happening including, a bouncy castle, classic games, balloon modelling, delicious food from around the world, and of course, our ever-popular raffle with some fantastic prizes, including:
* Restaurant vouchers from Wagamama and Nando’s
* A Mama Dough Pizza Party
* VR experiences
* Shopping vouchers and much more, all generously donated by our local community.
If you’re able to, we would really appreciate donations of cakes for our cake stall. These can be homemade or store-bought, but please remember no nuts. Cakes should be dropped off to the school office by Friday morning.
We hope to see as many of you there as possible! Join us from 3.15pm – 5.00pm
Communication Reminder
We would like to remind all parents and carers of the correct channels for communication, particularly regarding pupil absence or when sharing concerns or messages for teaching staff.
All emails should be sent to the school office via the main admin inbox: admin@kelvingrove.lewisham.sch.uk
This ensures your message is seen promptly and directed to the appropriate member of staff without delay. This is especially important if you are trying to reach your child’s class teacher, as it allows us to ensure a timely and appropriate response.
Please note that the year group email addresses provided in curriculum letters are for home learning purposes only and are not monitored for general enquiries or absence reporting.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
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
Azure Class Devonshire Road Nature Reserve
Azure Class had a fantastic day out at Devonshire Road Nature Reserve. With the sun shining, we explored the natural surroundings, whittled sticks, spotted stag beetles,
Y3 Caterpillar Cricket!
We’ve really been enjoying our sunny PE lessons this week with Mr Gibbs, especially learning how to play Caterpillar Cricket! We’re learning all the skills we
Y3 Science: Magnets and Forces!
We’ve just started our new topic: Forces in Year 3 and we are loving our Science lessons so far in Emerald Class! We’ve learned that some
Year 5 – Graffiti Walk in Penge
Year 5 wrapped up last term’s graffiti topic with a local art walk in Penge! We spotted pieces by Aspire and Fat Cap Sprays, two of
Year 6 – Circuits in Science
In Year 6 Science this week, we’ve been exploring circuits. We’ve been building our own, experimenting with components, and carefully recording our results using the correct
Lavender Class Gardeners!
Lavender Class have been busy in the school garden, working brilliantly together. We used kind and clear communication while using different tools to complete a range
Year 6 Gardening!
Year 6 have had a fantastic start to the term! We’ve been hard at work rehearsing for our End of Year Play, and our Yearbook preparations
Year 2 – 3D Sculptures Inspired by Charles McGee
At the end of last term, Year 2 were incredibly focused on creating stunning 3D paper sculptures inspired by the artist Charles McGee. We began by
Year 5 at Nethercott Farm – A Farewell to Farm Life
It’s our final day here at Nethercott Farm, and what an incredible week it has been! We’ve all had such a brilliant time getting stuck into
Year 5 at Nethercott Farm – Chickens, Chores & Crimping!
The fun and learning have continued here at Nethercott Farm, with Year 5 embracing another fantastic day of new experiences and teamwork. We have loved rotating
Year 5 at Nethercott Farm: Hands-On and Loving It!
It’s been another brilliant day here at Nethercott Farm, and Year 5 are fully embracing life on the farm! The children have thoroughly enjoyed caring for
Year 5 at Nethercott Farm – Settling Into Farm Life!
Year 5 arrived safely at Nethercott Farm and are already embracing life in the countryside! After a smooth journey yesterday, the children spent their first afternoon
Letters sent home
Saffron’s trip and Hot Weather
School Photo Proof Cards Sent Home Today
School Photo Proof Cards Sent Home Today
Summer Fair – Friday 20th June 2025
SEND Transport Applications for September 2025
Sports Days 2025
Reception Newsletter 13-06-2025
Year 2 Trip to St Paul’s Cathedral
Y2 Trips to London Fire Brigade, Forest Hill Fire Station
Support Needed for Year 6 Production
Lilac Class Local walk – Thursday 12th June 2025
Lavender Class Local walk – Tuesday 10th June 2025
Violet Class Local walk – Wednesday 11th June 2025
Non-Uniform Day – Friday 6th June 2025
Year 4 Curriculum Letter – Summer 2
Azure Class trip to Devonshire Road Nature Reserve
Cobalt Class trip to Devonshire Road Nature Reserve
Turquoise Class trip to Devonshire Road Nature Reserve
Year 6 Curriculum Letter – Summer 2
Year 5 Curriculum Letter – Summer 2
Nursery Curriculum Letter – Summer 2
Year 1 Curriculum Letter – Summer 2
Year 2 Curriculum Letter – Summer 2
Year 3 Curriculum Letter – Summer 2
Year 4 – Multiplication Check 2025
Governors' and Friends News
the Governors
The KG Circle
Thank you for your support so far with the Summer Fair – we raised over £500 from Property Worlds boards. The donations received so far have been great and we are still accepting donations for the Tombola and wrapped sweets for Jolly Jam Jars.
We will also be accepting cakes and bakes for the cake stall. We accept home bakes or shop brought and these can be handed to the school office. Please ensure these do not contain nuts.
The Summer Fair, Friday 20th June, is all set to be a brilliant community event with a Steel Band Performance at 3.30pm, a performance from the Cheerleading Club just after 4.00pm and the raffle will be drawn at 4.45pm. Timings are subject to last minute changes.
As well as our normal stalls, you will be able to Adopt a Teddy, play some games and have a bounce on the bouncy castle and slide – if you’re free please come and volunteer, we are having to close some of our games stalls due to lack of support.
Raffle tickets & Pre Pay Cards (£5, £10) are available via SCO PAY. Prizes include shopping vouchers, Nando’s and Wagamama vouchers, VR Arcade, Climbing and lots more! We will also be selling them pre and post school in the lead up to the fair. Come and say hi!
If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to reach out – pta@kelvingrove.lewisham.sch.uk
Join our Facebook Page or contact us pta@kelvingrove.lewisham.sch.uk
Community News
Kids Support TRee
Simone Daniels
#KST #GIVEBACK #TCT
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).
🌻 June🌻
21st June – Green Collages
This Great Big Green Week we are celebrating green spaces by creating big green collages! Join us to make your own collage.
28th June– 🌈Rainbow bracelet
Celebrate Pride with us by making your own rainbow bracelet!
Location: Education Centre – near the entrance
Horniman Museum and Gardens, 100 London Road, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ
Helios
Celebrate the Downham Centenary with Helios
Join us for a special moment in Downham’s Centenary celebrations as we welcome Helios – a spectacular seven-metre-wide sculpture of the sun by internationally acclaimed artist Luke Jerram.
Brought to Downham through a partnership between Lewisham Council and the National Trust, Helios is touring the UK in 2025 as part of the Trust’s new strategy launch. Downham is proud to be the only non-National Trust-owned site on the tour.
Inspired by solar science and mythology, Helios offers a detailed, immersive view of the sun’s surface, including sunspots and swirling solar winds. Created using over 400,000 NASA images, the sculpture invites reflection on our connection to nature, time, and the cosmos.
Durham Hill, BR1 5EW
Thursday 19th June – Sunday 22nn June
Open daily 7.00am –11.00pm
Solstice Special: Early opening and light up from 3.30am on Saturday 21 June
Sunday 22nd June activities: 11.00am – 12.00pm sunflower seed planting, 1pm – 5pm drop in community craft quilting workshop, 1.00pm – 5.00pm drop in family clay workshop
Please note: The installation is weather-dependent and may close in high winds (not rain). Check our social media for updates – We Are Lewisham and Lewisham Council Instagram /facebook.
Exact location by children’s playground behind Downham Health and Leisure Centre, signage from centre. Map on information Booklet
We hope to see you there!
Story Time Sydenham Library
Join us on Thursday mornings for Story Time in the children’s library.
This is a very relaxed event: one of our volunteers will be in the children’s library ready to read… well, whatever the children want! We have oversized books for larger groups, but we can just as easily read any picture book or board book from our collection – just grab it and ask!
Our Story Time sessions are free to all and there is no need to book – simply drop by and say hello.
Open every Thursday from 10.30am – 11.30am.
Where:Sydenham Library
210 Sydenham Rd, London SE26 5SE
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
Knit and Knatter
Every Saturday at Sydenham Library, the Knit & Natter circle comes together to knit (or crochet, sew, stitch, embroider…) and also, and much more importantly, to natter.
Led by Wendy, this is a friendly group of like-minded crafty souls, and a fixture in the library’s week. Bring your own projects along and get some advance, admire other people’s handiwork, and swap tips and stories.
Knit & Natter is free and there is no need to book. However spaces at the library are extremely limited at the moment, so it may be worth calling ahead on 020 8778 1753.
Knit & Natter run a second weekly session at Ignition Brewery from 2.00pm-4.00pm on a Thursday, which currently has more spaces available.
Open every Saturday from 11.00am – 1.00pm or alternatively on Thursdays from 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Knit & Natter runs every Saturday except when the library is closed – please do check around holiday times, etc.
Where:Sydenham Library
210 Sydenham Rd, London SE26 5SE
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
Ask a Councillor
Ask a public question at a council meeting
Saturday 17th May
Your councillors can raise your concerns with the relevant teams and get back to you.
Come along to open advice surgeries.
Anyone who lives, works or studies in Lewisham can make an enquiry or raise an issue at a full Council meeting by asking a public question. If there is an issue you want the Council to look at, or an area where you believe we can make improvements, a public question is a good way to bring it to the Council’s attention.
Your question may lead to an investigation or review of the issue you raise and could be relevant to other residents affected by the same issue.
Find out more at https://lewisham.gov.uk/mayorandcouncil/influence/councilmeetings
When: Saturday 17th May
Time: 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Where: Sydenham Centre
44A Sydenham Rd, London SE26 5QX
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.
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