Dear Parents/Carers,
Summer Term 2026 Newsletter
Dear Parents and Carers,
House Captain Lunch
Our House Captains enjoyed a special celebration lunch to recognise their outstanding leadership throughout the year. They have demonstrated excellent teamwork, growing confidence and increasing independence while serving as positive role models. These valuable experiences have helped prepare them well for the challenges and opportunities of secondary school.

Our House Captains – 2025-2026
Reception Induction meeting
This week we welcomed our new Reception parents to school for their Induction meeting. We were delighted to also meet some new Reception pupils who join us from other settings. The children visited their new class, met their new teacher and most importantly met and played with each other. We look forward to welcoming you all in September!

Reception Induction meeting – 2026-2027
Rocksteady Concert
Our Rocksteady Concert was a fantastic celebration of music, confidence and teamwork. Pupils performed with enthusiasm, showcasing the skills they have developed throughout the year. It was wonderful to see their hard work, resilience and growing self-belief on stage, with families and staff enjoying a memorable performance together. Our staff band who practice before school every Wednesday morning also performed. If your child is interested in joining the band please see a member of staff.

Year 6 pupils perform in Rocksteady Concert
Year 5 Swimming
Year 5 celebrated their final swimming session this week, marking the end of a successful programme. Throughout the year, pupils have made excellent progress in developing their swimming skills, water confidence and resilience. We are incredibly proud of their achievements and the determination they have shown in every lesson.

Final swimming lesson for Hummingbird Class – Year 5
End of our Summer Term
Please note that school ends as follows:
Thursday 16th July at 11.30 for all Nursery pupils
Thursday 16th July at 12.00 for Year 6
Friday 17th July at 1.30 for Reception to Year 5
School opens at the usual times for Year 1-6 on 3rd September 2026.
Our Teachers in September
| Nursery |
Miss Hayes |
| Reception |
Miss Rehling |
| Year 1 |
Miss Phillips |
| Year 2 |
Miss Ghouse and Mrs Siddique |
| Year 3 |
Mrs Atkin and Miss Avery |
| Year 4 |
Miss Lipman, Miss Begum, Mrs Oslar |
| Year 5 |
Miss Peters and Mrs Connolly |
| Year 6 |
Mr Asiedu and Ms Gooding |
Hercules! Last few tickets remaining!
Year 5 and 6 end of year production

Dress rehearsal to whole school
Our Year 5 and 6 pupils have been working hard this week with the final rehearsals of their production Hercules. Hercules tells the story of a baby who is separated from his god parents as a baby and raised on Earth. Determined to become a true hero, Hercules faces monsters, discovers the meaning of courage and selflessness, defeats Hades, and ultimately earns his place among the gods through love and sacrifice.
TUESDAY 15TH at 2pm AND WEDNESDAY 16TH JULY at 10am.
Last few tickets remaining!
Congratulations – Miss Haque
Many Congratulations to Miss Haque who is the proud mum of a baby boy, born on 2nd July. We send them our very best wishes. Mother and baby are both doing well.
Our School Uniform
Wrap Around Care
Please see the links below for information, prices and booking details.
July 2026
Summer Camps GSJM 2026
Local Events
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Dance Club_
Jim Peters Stadium – Football Training for Boys & Girls
Future Youth Zone Leaflet
Wild Cats – Girls’ Football
Barking Mini Rugby Poster
Posts
Thank you for your continued support! Please take at our posts to find out what your children have been learning!
Thank you for your continued support.
Mrs Karen Deville
Head of School