Headteacher's Message
We are already three weeks into our final summer term and, as always, it has been incredibly busy. The weeks seem to be flying by, with children continuing to enjoy a wide range of learning opportunities both in and out of the classroom. There is still much to look forward to, with Year 6 preparing for their residential visit to France and several other year groups having trips planned later in the term. Please do keep an eye on the school website calendar and letters sent home to ensure you don’t miss any important dates and events.
Year 4 have enjoyed their recent visits to Devonshire Road, while Year 2 had a fantastic trip to the Young V&A Museum to visit the Wallace and Gromit animation exhibition. We were delighted to receive such positive feedback from museum staff, who praised the children’s engagement, enthusiasm and politeness throughout the visit. As this was many children’s first trip into central London, it was particularly pleasing to hear how well they represented the school. Feedback like this always makes us incredibly proud and reflects the values we work hard to develop in all our pupils.
Looking ahead, we are excited to welcome families to our Sports Days next week. Please check the timetable below and refer to the letter sent out earlier this week for full details. With warmer weather forecast, we ask that children come to school with a named, refillable water bottle and that sunscreen is applied before the school day begins.
Attendance continues to be a key priority for the school. Every day in school matters, and regular attendance gives children the very best opportunity to succeed academically, socially and emotionally. Thank you for your continued support in ensuring children attend school every day unless they are genuinely unwell.
We are also looking forward to coming together as a community for our Summer Fair on Friday 26th June. A huge thank you to the PTA for all of their hard work in organising this event. If you are able to volunteer an hour or two to help on the day, please do let the PTA know. It promises to be a wonderful afternoon and a fantastic celebration of our school community.
Sports Day
Please see the letter set out here for more information on Sports Day.
A reminder of the colours children are wearing in Years 3 – Year 6 is below.
School Council
School Council representatives were excited to attend a special catering taster session as part of the process to select our new school catering provider. The children sampled dishes from prospective catering companies and scored each meal, helping to influence an important decision for the future of school lunches. It was a fantastic opportunity for pupils to have their voices heard and contribute to the life of the school.
Our School Council members have also 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!
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!
Before half term Year 5 enjoyed an exciting visit to the Young V&A Museum, where each class explored the Aardman, Wallace & Gromit and Friends exhibition. This week Year 2 had the joy of visiting the exhibition as well and both year groups have had such a wonderful time. The trips linked perfectly with their Computing focus 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 and Year 2 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.
Year 2 received such high praise for how quickly they picked up on the animation techniques and they’re overall eagerness and enthusiasm in the exhibition.
All 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!
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 2 – Animating with Aardman!
Year 2 had an exciting trip to the Young V&A Museum this week, where we explored the incredible Aardman Animation exhibition. We learned how animators bring
Year 5 – Microbits
Year 5 have been diving into the wonderful world of Microbits in Computing this term. We have been experimenting with coding, testing different programs and learning
Year 4 – Devonshire Road Nature Reserve
Year 4 have enjoyed exciting trips to Devonshire Road Nature Reserve this week. Despite experiencing both sunshine and rain, the children embraced every moment. We practised
Year 1 – Goldilocks and One Bear
Year 1 have been enjoying reading Goldilocks and One Bear this week. To bring the story to life, we spent an afternoon tasting delicious porridge of
Year 6 – Yearbook Memories
Year 6 are making the most of their final weeks at primary school. This week, we began planning and designing our Yearbook, reflecting on the many
Year 3 – South America & The Andes
Year 3 have launched their new topic on South America in a deliciously creative way! To learn about how the Andes mountain range was formed, we
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
New Classes in September 2026
Toys and personal items in School
Y5 Local Trip – Penge Graffiti Art Walk
Year 6 Trip to Sedgehill Academy – Wednesday 1st July 2026
Sports Days Summer 2026
Year 6 Trip to Frylands Wood – Thursday 9th July 2026
Year 6 – Trips to Wells Park 18th June
Year 3 Curriculum Letter – Summer 2: South America 2026
Reception Newsletter 05-06-2026
Summer Fair 2026
Year 5, Science Museum Trip – June 2026
Year 1 Trips to Devonshire Road Nature Reserve
Year 2, St Paul’s Cathedral Trip – June/July 2026
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
This term, we met as the Pupils, Parents & Community Committee and focused on attendance. As a school, attendance is an area that requires significant improvement, and we are currently some way from where we need to be. Quite simply, if a child is not in school, they are missing valuable learning opportunities. Please ensure that your children attend school regularly. If you have any concerns or are experiencing difficulties related to attendance, our staff are always available to listen and offer support.
We are also looking forward to the Summer Fair next week. As ever, the KG Circle have been working incredibly hard to organise this wonderful event. If you are able to help on the day, please do volunteer, every helping hand makes a difference!
The KG Circle
If you didn’t know already, it will be taking place after school on Friday 26th June from 3.15 – 5.30pm
It’s going to be a jam packed afternoon with a performance from the KG Choir, DJ, Bouncy Castles, Archery, Arts and Crafts, Bar and Games Stalls. There will also be a “Forbidden Treasure Stand”, World Cup Scavenger Hunt and items on sale from the KG Garden. We will also have some great food available – hot dogs, chips, an Afghan Bakery, Jollef Rice, Bubble Tea, Ice Cream and Croiffles – what more could you want!
We have some great prizes for the raffle including £100 Sainsbury’s Voucher, £50 One for All Shop, £50 Mamma Dough Voucher, Nandos, Wagamama’s vouchers and much more from local businesses. Tickets are £1 and can be purchased in the main playground or on SCO PAY and Parent Pay. Pre Pay Cards of £3, £5 and £10 are also available to purchase via SCO PAY.
To make the day as successful as it could be, we are in need of more volunteers, so if you are able to even give an hour that would be appreciated. Please contact the school office or email: pta@kelvingrove.lewisham.sch.uk
The KG Circle is not just about putting on great events – did you know we host a Family Morning every Thursday at 9.00 am in the Children’s Centre? This is free to attend and we have tea, coffee and toast as well as great company and toys. This is aimed for families with children aged under 5 (pre school age).
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
Please support our school by voting for our project during this time period. The project with the highest vote will receive £1,500.
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 are looking forward to seeing you all at the Summer Fair!
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
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
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