Dear Families,
We hope you're enjoying the sunshine! As the weather heats up again, please remember to apply suncream to your child before school, send them with a hat, and ensure they have a bottle of water to stay hydrated throughout the day.
Last week, our Year 4 children showcased their musical talents in a brilliant Ukulele concert at the Royal Festival Hall. It was a fantastic experience for everyone involved, and we were so proud to see them demonstrate our values of perseverance, excellence, and enjoyment as they performed with confidence and joy. Huge shout out to Danny, their ukulele teacher, the Year 4 team and of course the children themselves for representing the school so brilliantly.
This week, our Year 6 children are taking their SATs. We know that this can bring a range of emotions, and we just want to remind them to do their best and stay positive. Last week, each child wrote their own affirmation, which can now be found on our Affirmation Wall in the top hall. It’s a place where they can reflect and inspire each other with positive thoughts before the tests. Please join us in wishing them the best of luck this week!
Next week, we’re looking forward to our Termly Foundation Subject Week for Years 1–6. During this week, the children will spend a day diving deep into art, geography, computing, and RE. It’s always an exciting week of exploration and creativity!
Please check out all of the wonderful community activities from the Walworth Living Room and also the many local opportunities at the bottom of this page, especially in the lead up to the Half Term Break!
Have a lovely week and enjoy the sunshine!
Matt
I am available in school from Monday to Wednesday – do get in touch ([email protected]) if you have any questions in the meantime.
Don’t forget, we have a housing expert coming in once a month, specialising in supporting people in Temporary Accommodation or facing other housing challenges. If you would like an appointment for the next drop-in session in May, please let me know asap, so I can give you the self-referral form to complete – [email protected]
Keep an eye on my information page outlining advice from me about various issues that may concern you plus many opportunities that are available to you and your family here in Southwark, also check out the numerous opportunities in and around our area at the bottom of this page!
Fi
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR CORE VALUE CHAMPIONS FROM LAST WEEK!
NEWS – FUN DAY FUNDRAISER – THIS SATURDAY!
Members of our local community are organising a fundraising day for a very special cause.
The event will take place at the Barlow and Congreve TRA Hall THIS SATURDAY 17th May from 1.30pm. Have a look at the flyer below for more information.
NEWS – Introducing our new Place2Be project manager
We would like to introduce Lilly Gone who will be our Place2Be project manager whilst Vida is on maternity leave. Do say hello to Lilly if you see her around and get in touch if you’d like to know any more about Place2Be and the services they offer for our community.
NEWS – Walworth Living Room FREE Activities This Week!
A message from our neighbours at The Walworth Living Room:
The Walworth Living Room is a warm, welcoming community space where building community is the heart of their work , it's a place to share food, share stories, and just be together. They are open every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and there's always something happening from community brunch to baby and toddler music, crafts, social knitting, chess, African drumming and even teen coding, and yes, it's all free for the community. Places like the Walworth Living Room are so important because we all need a place to feel at home.
Follow us on Instagram @pembrokehouse or to scan the QR code to stay up to date with everything happening at The Walworth Living Room.
Below are some flyers of our activities THIS WEEK!
Discover more activities from the Walworth Living Room here!
WANTED – Multilingual Story Books
We are still looking to build up our collection of multilingual story books. Do you have any books at home in your own language that you would be willing to donate to the school? If so please leave them in the office. Thank you!
Learning @ SSq
Maths in The Hive
The children in Dhalia Room have been cutting fruit to practice finding halves and quarters. Well done to everyone for their hard work!
Music Update – Instrumental Lessons – KS2:
Instrument lessons have now begun – well done to all the children who have already started showing all the Core Values in their lessons.
There are still spaces across most of the instrument lessons (Drums, Guitar, Violin and Keyboard) If you are keen for your child to have a lesson then please email Maxx ([email protected]) or Chris ([email protected]) ASAP.
Don’t forget the Summer Term 1 Homework Challenge:
There is still time to complete this – email your work to [email protected] or hand a physical copy in by NEXT WEEK!
Key Dates for the rest of the year
Please see our updated Key Dates summary for the rest of 2025 PLUS September term dates.
Look out for all the OKRFZ dates including an extra one in May!
Attendance Last Week
Well done to Y6 Wiltshire Class who had 99.2% attendance last week. Keep it up folks!
Please contact us daily if your child is off ill or for another reason.
Email [email protected] or phone 0207 7033049 (option 1)
MENU
Week beginning Monday 19th May (Week 2 Menu)
Latest Community Opportunities
Experience a real live orchestra for FREE during Half Term!
Check out all these amazing sport opportunities in our local area including a FREE GIRLS FOOTBALL OPEN TRIAL NEXT MONDAY!
Free Street Dance Club from Mentivity!
RBO Youth Opera Programme Applications (2025-2026)
The Royal Ballet and Opera have opened applications for places on our FREE Youth Opera programmes for the 2025-2026 season (beginning in September 2025). We invite applications from all enthusiastic young singers living in/around London, who will be aged 8 –11 on 1st September 2025.
Young Voices Programme
Young singers who will be aged 8 on 1st September 2025 are invited to apply for our Young Voices programme – a FREE singing programme aimed at developing participants’ vocal skills and musical literacy.
Youth Opera Company
Young singers who will be aged 9-11 on 1st September 2025 are invited to apply for our Youth Opera Company programme – a FREE in-house chorus which offers all-round training in the performing arts and opportunities to audition for the children’s chorus in the Royal Opera Company’s productions.
All applicants should be able to demonstrate:
· A passion for and commitment to singing and good vocal control
· An interest in drama and performing skills
· The ability to collaborate well with others and follow direction
We particularly welcome applications from boys, those who are from a global majority background, and those who are disabled, as they are typically under-represented within our applicants.
For more information regarding the RBO Youth Opera Programmes and how to apply, please visit our website here: RBO Youth Opera Programmes
Please submit your application by midnight on Friday 23 May. Should you experience any issues completing the application form, please contact [email protected] in advance of the deadline.
Parkrun
Don’t forget we are lucky to live so close to Burgess Park where each weekend there are FREE PARKRUN activities for adults and children. Check out this website for more information!
