Posted on: 10/02/2025Thank you for attending Family Mass at Our Lady of Grace churchThank you to all the parents and families who joined us for our Family Mass at the school parish. It was wonderful to see the church filled with our school community, coming together in faith and prayer. Year 6 led the celebration beautifully with their readings and singing, while our Mini Vinnies took reverent care of the offertory. We truly appreciate everyone’s support in making this a special and meaningful occasion.
Posted on: 5/02/2025Careers Day - Year 4Monday 3rd February - Year 4 Today we had the opportunity to hear from some of our parents and their chosen careers and jobs. We learnt about four different job sectors in the UK including: - The Government - Transport - Media - Finance We were able to ask engaging questions and broaden our knowledge of various jobs, career choices and work sectors throughout our country. Following this presentation, we went back to our classrooms, completing a variety of tasks such as a mock job application and interview.
Posted on: 3/02/2025St John Bosco Mass - Friday 31st March - Thank youFeast of St John Bosco Mass - Friday 31st January 2025 Thank you to all the parents who joined us for Mass to celebrate the feast of St. John Bosco, the patron saint of our Year 1 class. This was a special occasion as it was the first time our Year 1 children attended Mass together, supported by an older year group who accompanied them throughout. The children were a credit to themselves and our school, listening attentively, participating reverently, and reading their parts beautifully. It was a joy to see them take this important step in their faith journey, and we are grateful for your presence and support.
Posted on: 30/01/2025EYFS WorkshopJanuary 2025 Maths Workshop EYFS Maths Workshop held on Tuesday, 28th January 2025, was a resounding success. The session was attended by 56 parents across both classes. It was designed to support parents in helping their children develop the love of maths, the session offered practical strategies for use at home when supporting the children. The event involved parents watching a live teaching session and the parents were allowed to ask questions. Feedback from attendees highlighted the workshop's informative and practical nature. We thank all parents who attended for their enthusiasm and engagement, and we look forward to continuing to work together to support our pupils' early reading development. Please see below feedback from some parents. 'I just want to express my massive thank you for the school for putting on workshops ( phonics and maths ) and allowing us to see in person how kids' study means a lot and helps for us as parents to understand our kids better and how we can help them at home . In fact it helps me too as I can learn (more like relearn) a few things at phonics which were taught wrongly to me back home . So thank you , thank you for the workshops for parents'. 'Very interactive and energetic morning with the children!' 'It was nice to see real practise that I can do the same at home'. 'It was excellent!' 'This is a very good idea'. 'The session reinforced the importance of making maths fun and incorporating counting in daily activities'. 'Definitely fun and innovative ideas'! 'Great tips for home learning'!
Posted on: 27/01/2025Year 1 Phonics Workshop - 22nd January 2025The Year 1 Phonics Workshop held on Wednesday, 22nd January 2025, was a resounding success. Designed to support parents in helping their children on their reading journey, the session offered practical strategies for use at home and provided valuable insight into the upcoming phonics screening check. The event included an engaging presentation, a live phonics demonstration, and a Q&A session, which allowed parents to ask questions and gain clarity on how best to support their child's learning. Feedback from attendees highlighted the workshop's informative and practical nature. We thank all parents who attended for their enthusiasm and engagement, and we look forward to continuing to work together to support our pupils' early reading development.
Posted on: 23/01/2025Houses of Parliament VisitJanuary 2025 On Monday 20th January, 20 of our school council members went to the Houses of Parliament for a day full of fun activities. We were treated to an interactive video telling us about the history of the Parliament. Once that was done, we then split up and went into groups to have a tour, we were all fascinated and in awe of the history, beauty and how Parliament worked. As a group, we were constantly on the lookout for members of Parliament! What a fantastic experience and day for our school council!
Posted on: 22/01/2025Young Voices - O2 21st January 2025Young Voices 02 - 21st January 2025 A huge thank you to Mrs Wood for leading our Young Voices choir, who had the incredible opportunity to perform as part of the largest choir in the world at the O2 Arena. The children showcased their amazing talents with outstanding stamina, singing and performing choreography with enthusiasm and precision. We are so proud of their hard work and dedication. Thank you also to the parents who came along to support and share this unforgettable experience with us – your encouragement means so much!
Posted on: 15/01/2025Gas Works in HighcombePlease be mindful of the road works that are being carried out on Highcombe this week. Much of the pavement has been dug up and there is limited use of the pavement for pedestrians. Please stay safe with children and cars using the road.
Posted on: 20/12/2024EYFS Admissions - September 2025For children starting in September 2025, the closing date for Common Application Forms is 15th January 2025. It is also the closing date for the Supplementary Information Forms.
