Headteacher's Message
As we come to the end of the first Summer Term, it is hard to believe just how much we have packed into a relatively short few weeks. Across the school, children have enjoyed a wide range of trips, events and enriching learning opportunities, all of which help bring the curriculum to life and create lasting memories.
A particular well done must go to our Year 6 children, who completed their SATs tests last week. We were incredibly proud of the resilience, determination and maturity they showed throughout the week. They approached each day with a positive attitude and should be very proud of their efforts.
We have also received some wonderful feedback following Year 5’s recent visits to the Young V&A Museum. Staff at the museum were impressed by the children’s knowledge of stop-motion animation, their enthusiastic engagement with the exhibits and the respectful way they explored the gallery spaces. They commented particularly on how well our pupils shared the interactive displays with others and the considerate and inclusive manner in which they represented the school. Feedback such as this is always lovely to receive and reflects the values we work hard to develop across our community.
Looking ahead, we are excited for the final half term of the year. As always, there is plenty to look forward to, including Sports Days, the Summer Fair, Year 6’s residential visit to France and a number of end-of-year celebrations and events. Please continue to check the website and newsletters regularly for key dates and information.
We hope you all enjoy a safe and restful half-term break and look forward to welcoming everyone back to school on Tuesday 2nd June.
School Council
Our School Council members have been busy planning an exciting Day of Play which will take place at the end of the school year. The children have been discussing ways to make playtimes even more fun, creative, and inclusive for everyone across the school.
As part of this, we are hoping to refresh and expand the play equipment available in the playground, and we would be incredibly grateful for any donations from families that could help support this. We are looking for items that are clean, safe, and in good condition, including:
🪀 Small world toys such as dolls, dinosaurs, toy cars, and trains
🥣 Old kitchen utensils for our mud kitchens
🧸 Cuddly toys for a playground toy zoo
🛴 Scooters
⚽ Sports equipment such as balls, racquets, and skipping ropes
These resources make a huge difference to children’s creativity, teamwork, and enjoyment during playtimes. Thank you in advance for any donations and support; you will help make our Day of Play and everyday playtimes even more special for the children!
Local Visits
Our younger year groups have enjoyed some fantastic local visits this week, making the most of learning beyond the classroom while exploring the local community and environment.
Year 1 classes had a wonderful visit to St Bartholomew’s Church in Sydenham as part of their very first school trip experience. The children were full of excitement from the moment they set off and thoroughly enjoyed exploring inside the church, learning about the building and its features. The lovely sunny weather made the day even more special, and the children represented the school brilliantly throughout the visit.
Year 2 also enjoyed a fantastic trip to Devonshire Road Nature Reserve this week. Building on their learning from the Seeds and Soils topic, the children explored different habitats and identified a range of plants and wildlife in the local environment. They showed great enthusiasm as they became real nature explorers and asked thoughtful questions throughout the day. We were especially proud of their excellent behaviour, sensible listening, and fantastic walking to and from the reserve.
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! 📖
Fab Home Learning!
We would like to say a huge congratulations to all of the children for their fantastic home learning this term. It has been wonderful to see so much creativity, effort, and enthusiasm continuing beyond the classroom. From creative projects and artwork to research, writing, and practical activities, the children have truly impressed us with their hard work and imagination. Thank you also to families for your continued support with learning at home, we are so proud of everything the children have achieved!
Adventures with Aardman!
This week, Year 5 enjoyed an exciting visit to the Young V&A Museum, where each class explored the Aardman, Wallace & Gromit and Friends exhibition. The trip linked perfectly with their Computing topic on stop-motion animation and gave the children a fascinating look into the world of animation and film-making.
Throughout the exhibition, the children had the chance to get hands-on with a range of interactive activities. They explored original models and sets from famous Aardman productions, experimented with creating animated sequences, added sound effects to scenes, and discovered how lighting can completely change the mood of a film set. It was an inspiring experience that brought their classroom learning to life in a creative and memorable way.
We were especially proud to hear such positive feedback from the Young V&A staff about all three Year 5 classes. The children were praised for being thoughtful and considerate towards other visitors throughout the museum, and staff were particularly impressed by how kindly some pupils helped younger children use the interactive displays. All three classes represented the school brilliantly, and we were delighted to receive such wonderful reports about their behaviour and attitudes; they were wonderful ambassadors for the school!
See more in the class news below!
Story Club
Every Wednesday and Friday, Miss Hudson hosts a Story Listening Club for Year 6 pupils. Children are invited to relax and enjoy a story together in a calm and welcoming environment, choosing their own comfortable spot to sit and listen.
The club provides a lovely opportunity for pupils to unwind, develop a love of reading, and share the enjoyment of storytelling with their peers. It has become a popular part of the week, with children looking forward to spending time immersed in a good book and letting their imaginations take them on new adventures.
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!
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
Highlights from Class
Year 5’s Animation with Aardman!
Year 5 have had a brilliantly busy week with each class visiting the Young V&A Museum to explore the Aardman, Wallace & Gromit and Friends exhibition.
Year 2 Nature Reserve Adventure
Year 2 enjoyed some fantastic trips to Devonshire Road Nature Reserve this week! Using the knowledge they have gained during their Seeds and Soils topic, the
Year 1 Gardening and Mindfulness
Year 1 have been enjoying some peaceful time in the garden this week, exploring the outdoor space and helping care for the plants in the sunshine.
Year 3 Painting without Brushes!
To celebrate our plant topic, Year 3 created beautiful paintings of flowering plants… but with a challenge! We weren’t allowed to use paintbrushes or even our
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
Letters sent home
Reception Newsletter 15-5-2026
Year 2, Young V&A Museum Trip – June 2026
Property World Boards – Summer Fair
Governors' and Friends News
The Governors
The KG Circle
If you haven’t seen already, the KG Community Garden has been nominated for a Tesco Community Grant, and you can vote for us!
When you shop at Tesco, please vote for the school using the blue counters.
We can be voted for at the following Tescos:
🌸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
We will be having an own clothes day on Friday 19th June to collect donations for the School Fair. Please donate £1 or items in good condition for Jolly Jam Jars, Adult and/or Children’s Tombola.
The summer fair is all about the school community, so the more of us that are involved the better!
If you prefer to take a more of a back seat role to supporting the KG Circle. Why not fundraise via easyfundraising? Did you know that whenever you buy anything online – from your weekly shop to your annual holiday – you could be raising free donations for Kelvin Grove Charitable Trust with easyfundraising? There are over 8,000 retailers on board ready to make a donation.
All you need to do is:
1. Go to https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/kelvingrovecharitabletrust/ and join for free.
2. Every time you shop online, go to easyfundraising first to find the site you want and start shopping.
3. After you’ve checked out, the retailer will make a donation to Kelvin Grove Charitable Trust at no extra cost to you whatsoever! There are no catches or hidden charges.
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 have a wonderful May Half Term!
We are currently working towards moving the uniform shop to new premises. While this is underway, we are unable to accept any uniform donations. We will let you know as soon as this changes.
We are incredibly grateful for the generosity and support we have received from our community. However, please do not leave any uniform donations at the school office, as they are unable to accept or store them at this time.
A huge thank you to the office team for all the support they have given the shop, from helping with donations and sorting uniform to assisting us as we work towards securing a new location.
Thank you for your patience and understanding while we navigate this transition. We will share any updates as soon as we have them.
You can still request upcycled uniform by completing the form using the link below, and we will get back to you as soon as possible regarding your request.
#KST #GIVEBACK
July Cheer Competition
Wells Park Events
Lots of fun events happening in Wells Park this Summer!
🌞 Summer Fair: Saturday 30th May from 10:00am – 4:00pm
🐶 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
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