Headteacher's Message
The first half of the Summer Term is always a busy one. With Year 6 SATs taking place and all year groups working towards key milestones, there is a strong focus on ensuring every child is supported to achieve their best.
With this in mind, attendance remains a key priority. Currently, our whole-school attendance sits just over 2 percentage points below our target of 95%.
Reception | 92.9 % |
Year 1 | 92.4 % |
Year 2 | 93.8 % |
Year 3 | 92.2 % |
Year 4 | 93.7 % |
Year 5 | 92.6 % |
Year 6 | 93.1 % |
Every day in school makes a difference, and we ask for your continued support in ensuring children attend regularly unless they are genuinely unwell. Please remember to inform the school office of any absence, as without this we are unable to authorise it.
We are also continuing to see concerns around traffic at the start and end of the school day, particularly on Dallas Road. The congestion creates an unsafe environment for our children and families. With the improved weather, we encourage you to walk where possible, or, if driving is necessary, to park a short distance away from the school and walk the final part of your journey.
A reminder that next Thursday, 7th May, the offsite classes on Kelvin Grove will be used as a polling station. The school will remain open as usual, with the exception of parts of Sunshine Class and Orchid Class, who have already been informed.
We hope you enjoy the Bank Holiday weekend and look forward to welcoming everyone back on Tuesday 5th May.
Tesco Stronger Starts
We’re excited to share that Kelvin Grove Primary School has been selected for the Tesco Stronger Starts Grants Programme! This means we have the chance to receive funding of up to £1,500 to support our pupils, but we need your help.
When shopping at Tesco, please collect a blue token at checkout and vote for our project in-store. The more votes we receive, the more funding we can secure to benefit our school community.
👉 Read more and find out how to support us:
Read the full letter
Local Visits
Year 1 classes enjoyed a wonderful local visit to St Bartholomew’s Church in Sydenham this week. It was their very first school trip, and the children were full of excitement throughout the outing. The weather was lovely, and they thoroughly enjoyed exploring the church and learning more about it.
See more from their trip in the class news below!
Book Recs!
Our school librarians would love your help in choosing what to stock on our shelves. What books can’t your children put down? Which stories have they loved and would recommend to others?
We’re looking for suggestions of all kinds, favourite novels, popular series, graphic novels, comics, and more!
Please take a moment to complete a book recommendation and share your ideas with us.
Thank you for helping us inspire a love of reading! 📖
Fourth Plinth Winner
A huge congratulations to Matilda in Year 6, who has once again been recognised in the prestigious Fourth Plinth Schools Awards 2026! This is an incredible achievement, especially as it marks her second success in the competition—her first winning entry came when she was in Year 2.
We are incredibly proud of Matilda’s creativity and dedication. Today, she attended the awards ceremony at City Hall, where winning designs are celebrated and showcased. The Fourth Plinth Schools Awards invite pupils across London to design imaginative artworks inspired by the famous Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square, encouraging young people to engage with public art in a meaningful and creative way.
Matilda won for her wonderfully inclusive design, ‘Tea Brings Us Together’
You can explore all of this year’s entries, including the winning designs, in the official gallery here:
View the Fourth Plinth Schools Awards 2026 gallery
Great Gardening!
Children have been busy out in the sunshine with Mrs Jupp, tackling weeds and preparing planters around the Paxton building for new plants. It’s been hard work, but very rewarding, and the grounds are already looking fantastic!
See more in the class news below!
Lego Donations
We’re looking for donations of LEGO to support our SEND resources and provide more creative play opportunities during breaktimes. If you have any spare bricks or complete sets at home that are no longer being used, we would greatly appreciate your contribution. LEGO is a fantastic tool for encouraging creativity, fine motor skills, and collaborative play among our pupils.
Donations can be dropped off at the school office, thank you for your support!
July Cheer Competition
Highlights from Class
Reception Junk Orchestra Visit
Reception had a fantastic visit from the Junk Orchestra this week! The children created musical instruments from recycled materials and had so much fun making music
Year 1 Trip to St Bartholomew’s
Year 1 had a wonderful first school trip this week, visiting St Bartholomew’s Church in Sydenham. The weather was lovely, and the children really enjoyed exploring
Lavender Class in the Garden
Lavender Class enjoyed a lovely afternoon in the garden, harvesting vegetables and watering the plots. It was a peaceful and rewarding way to spend time outdoors.
Nursery Healthy Habits & Play
Nursery have been learning all about the importance of looking after our teeth! We’ve been practising brushing and flossing to keep our smiles happy and healthy.
Orchid Class Forest School Fun
Orchid Class have been having a fantastic time at Forest School in the lovely weather. We’ve especially enjoyed being out in the sunshine, and of course,
Year 4 Sound Scientists!
Year 4 have been exploring the fascinating world of sound in Science this term! We experimented with paper cup phones to see how sound travels and
Garden & Grounds with Mrs Jupp
Children have been busy out in the sunshine with Mrs Jupp, working hard to improve the garden beds around the Paxton building. We began by turning
Year 5 Stop Motion Animation
Year 5 are diving into the world of stop motion animation this term! Lavender Class have started using iPads and animation software to bring their plasticine
Year 5 Space Science
Year 5 have been testing the aerodynamics of spacecraft in Science! We built models to see how they might land and what makes a good design.
Amber Class DT Skills
Amber Class have been practising different ways to join materials in DT. This week, they explored using staplers to join cotton; great hands-on learning and developing
Letters sent home
Orchid and Sunshine Classes closed due to Polling Day
Y1 & 2 arrangements for the start and end of the school day
Tesco Grants Programme – Vote for KG!
Y5 Mathletics
Lilac Class, Young V&A Museum Trip – Tuesday 19th May 2026
Violet Class, Young V&A Museum Trip – Thursday 21st May 2026
Lavender Class, Young V&A Museum Trip – Monday 18th May 2026
Junk Orchestra Workshop – Thursday 30th April 2026
Reception Newsletter 17-4-2026
Year 1 Trip to St Bartholomew’s Church, Sydenham
Easter Bonnet Clarification Cinnamon Class
Year 5 Summer 1 Curriculum Letter 2026
Year 4 Summer 1 Curriculum Letter 2026
Year 3 Summer 1 Curriculum Letter 2026
Year 2 Summer 1 Curriculum Letter 2026
Year 1 Summer 1 Curriculum Letter
KG Circle Presents Movie Time April 2026
Year 6 Curriculum Letter Summer 1 2026
Update on Staffing in Blue Class
Update on Staffing in Green Class
Summer 1 Curriculum Letter – Nursery 2026
Governors' and Friends News
The Governors
Welcome back to all our pupils, families, and staff. We hope you had a restful break and are looking forward to an exciting term ahead. On behalf of the governing body, we wish everyone a wonderful Bank Holiday weekend and hope you enjoy the well-deserved time with family and friends. any questions.
The KG Circle
Thank you for your support with Movie Time – the kids had a great time and raised over £500 for the KG Circle.
🌸5729 Sydenham Express SE26 4QJ (The Tesco on Kirkdale)
🌸6843 Sydenham Road Express SE26 5QF (the Tesco on Sydenham High Street)
🌸2253 Catford Superstore SE6 4JU
🌸2345 Bell Green Catford Express SE6 4EY
🌸2556 Forest Hill Express SE23 3PE
🌸5513 Lewisham Way Express SE4 1UY
🌸6048 Deptford High Street Express SE8 4AF
🌸6495 Catford Rushey Road Express SE6 4AS
We are planning for the Summer Fair on Friday 26th June and would love to hear from you.
Can you help on the day? We need over 30 adult volunteers to make this a success. – Sign up here
Do you want to run a food stall? – Email: pta@kelvingrove.lewisham.sch.uk
Can you raise money for the KG Circle by having a Property World Board outside your home? For every address, we have listed Property World donate £10. – Register here
Have you got ideas? Come and see us on Friday 15th May and help us plan.
We will be in the Children’s Centre after school drop off. The summer fair is all about the school community, so the more of us that are involved the better!
Don’t forget, KG Family Mornings are still taking place on Thursday mornings (term time) in the Children’s Centre.
Please come and enjoy a free hot drink, toast and let your children play. (All children must be supervised by an adult.
Should you have any questions or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch pta@kelvingrove.lewisham.sch.uk
Sam, Emily, Kerrin, Mariam, Sara, Anita, Rebecca and Einat
Join our Facebook Page or contact us pta@kelvingrove.lewisham.sch.uk
Community News
Kids Support Tree
We hope you all had a wonderful Spring break!
We are currently in need of Gingham Dresses.
As we are doing a stock take, we will not be accepting donations for any other items of uniform at this point in time.
If you are in need of any upcycled uniform, please fill out the form below using the link here. We’ll get back to you regarding your request as soon as possible.
#KST #GIVEBACK
Havelock Walk Open Studios
Spring Open Studios is back! Mark your calendars for two weekends of fun and festivities happening on Havelock Walk, in conjunction with Dulwich Festival Artists’ Open House.
9th and 10th of May 2026
16th and 17th May 2026
Join us 11:00am to 5:00pm for good food, music and great art!
Wells Park Events
Lots of fun events happening in Wells Park this Summer!
🐶 Wells Park Dog Show: Sunday 31st May at 11:00am
🌻Wells Park Plant Sale: Sunday 14th June 11:00am – 2:00pm
Horniman turns 125!
The Horniman Museum and Gardens is celebrating its 125th anniversary with a free, family-friendly birthday party featuring live music across multiple stages, craft activities, interactive trails, and street food throughout the gardens. Designed for all ages, the event will offer a lively mix of performances, creative workshops, and hands-on experiences spread across the site, making it a highlight of the museum’s anniversary celebrations.
When: Saturday 27th June 2026
Time: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Tickets: Free entry but advance booking required for tickets
Location: held across the Museum and Gardens in Forest Hill.
Horniman Museum and Gardens, 100 London Road, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ
What's on Crystal Palace Park
Join us this month at Crystal Palace park for an extensive range of FREE accessible activities and events for all ages.
Happening all across the month of May in Crystal Palace Park.
Click the poster for full event details!
Get booking today: What’s on
Horniman: Community Afternoons
Drop into our Hands On Base on Thursday afternoons to get up close to and touch some of the things in our Handling Collection.
We have lots of things in the Collection including toys, musical instruments, clothes from around the world, puppets, taxidermy and masks.
Some of these sessions are run in partnership with local community groups, who choose objects from our collections and share their stories about what they mean to them.
These sessions are open to all, and suitable for all ages including babies and toddlers.
When: Thursdays between
26th February – 21st May
Time: 3.30pm – 4.45pm
Price: Free, drop in
Where: Hands on Base – near the entrance
Horniman Museum and Gardens, 100 London Road, Forest Hill, SE23 3PQ
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
Catbytes Digital Community!
All at sea in the digital world? Tangled up in the world wide web? Broken down on the hard shoulder of the information superhighway?
Catbytes Digital Community are here to help! Every Monday from 10.00am to 12.00pm (noon), we’ll have a table set aside for a drop-in clinic with a friendly expert. Whether you’re trying to complete an online form or use your personal devices, struggling with a website or confused about app permissions, come on by and we’ll take a look.
No need to book a space, no charge – just turn up with your problem and any devices you might need help with. You can access the internet through the library computers if necessary.
Phone 02083144702
Email info@catbytes.community
Sydenham Library
210 Sydenham Rd, London SE26 5SE
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