Dear Families,
It’s Sports Week at SSQ and there’s a real buzz of excitement in the air!
Each morning this week we’ll be welcoming families in for Sports Days from Nursery to Year 3 and the Hive—celebrating physical activity, teamwork and enjoyment. Meanwhile, Years 4, 5 and 6 will be heading to Reed’s School on Wednesday for their annual Sports Day. We’re incredibly lucky to have this partnership, giving our children the chance to use top-class facilities including race tracks, long jump pits, hurdles, tennis courts and even a swimming pool—plus a delicious lunch provided by Reed’s!
A huge thank you to Ruby and Quentin for organising the logistics so smoothly, and to our brilliant sports coaches Michael and Nick, who will be leading the activities across the week.
On Thursday, Year 5 are off on their one-night camping trip to Sydenham Woods—a fantastic stepping stone in preparation for their PGL residential next year in Year 6. We know they’ll have a great time and return full of stories and confidence!
The Year 6 children are working hard for their original show ‘The Glitch’ NEXT WEEK. More information about how to get tickets is below.
After a wet and soggy start this week, the temperatures are due to rise again, so please make sure your child comes to school with a water bottle, pre-applied sun cream, and no jumpers on the warmer days. As always, we’ll be providing plenty of shade and water breaks throughout the day.
Have a lovely week ahead!
Matt
I am available in school from Monday to Wednesday – do get in touch (fcarrick-davies@ssq.org.uk) if you have any questions in the meantime.
There are lots of opportunities this summer holiday – please see the bottom of this issue for all that is on offer locally. Do get in touch if you have any questions.
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 – Year 6 Show – Box Office Open!
The Year 6 children have been working hard on their own original Year 6 show. ‘The Glitch’ will be performed NEXT THURSDAY at 2pm and 6pm in the Top Hall Theatre. Tickets are available from the box office after school in the playground.
NEWS – OKRFZ INVITES YOU!
NEWS – Year 3 Impress on visit to Church
Last Friday Year 3 had the pleasure of going to St Christopher's Church in Pembroke House. The children were met by Mother Ellen and members of the church who provided activities for the children to explore and discover more about the Christian faith. We would like to thank Mother Ellen and the members of the church for giving us a warm welcome and making sure we had a wonderful time.
NEWS – SSq READING ALL ABOUT IT
Thank you to everyone who has already sponsored their children and friends for this – you have until THIS FRIDAY 11th JULY to read as many books as possible then all funds collected should be submitted by Friday 18th July. There's a prize for the class that raises the most money!
NEWS – Mellah Class visit Horizon 22!
On Friday, Mellah Class visited Horizon 22. It is the highest free viewing platform in central London. We went to 58 floor and could see for miles! We were looking for different landmarks we had seen on our walking art trip last year, but this time getting a bird's eye view – we were actually higher than the birds! We had an incredible time spotting the landmarks.
NEWS – SPORTS WEEK IS THIS WEEK!
Sports week has begun here at SSq!
See below for all the key dates and when your child will have their sports day:
- Year 3 – Tuesday 8th July – 9:10am
- Years 4,5,6 – Wednesday 9th July – off site at Reeds School – All Day returning at 4.00pm
- Year 1 – Thursday 10th July – 9:10am
- Year 2 – Friday 11th July – 9:10am
- Simmonds classes – Monday 14th July – 9:10am
- The Hive and Scheffler classes – (different parts of the playground) Monday 14th July – 11.00am
NEWS – Southwark Jaguars Seek Footballers!
Summer Term Homework – last few days!
Key Dates including next academic year
Please see our updated Key Dates summary for the rest of 2025 PLUS next academic year.
Look out for the OKRFZ School Uniform Drive in August PLUS the change of INSET day from November to July.
Attendance Last Week
Well done to Hayden-Smith and Soanes Class who had 96.5% attendance last week. Keep it up folks!
Please contact us daily if your child is off ill or for another reason.
Email attendance@ssq.org.uk or phone 0207 7033049 (option 1)
After School Clubs:
School finishes for children in Reception – Y6 on Friday 25th July. Our 4:30pm after school clubs like football, gardening, drama etc will be finishing on Thursday 24th July.
Quentin’s 6pm club will also finish on Thursday 24th July.
MENU for next week:
Week beginning Monday 14th July (Scroll to week 3 Menu)
THIS WEEK @The Walworth Living Room!
Follow @pembrokehouse on Instagram to stay up to date with everything happening at The Walworth Living Room – just over the road from us at SSq! Also, discover more from Pembroke House and the Walworth Living Room here!
Burgess Sports have LOTS going on this summer:
More Summer School Opportunities:
Job Opportunity at the Felix Project:
24-Month Fixed Term Contract!
Bakery Manager
This position is available for internal and external recruitment, and we are encouraging you to share this advert with any friends and family that you may think would be interested in this exciting opportunity.
We are looking for someone to be the driving force and manager of this new operation, Felix Bakes, designed to help us rescue more surplus food and turn it into high value baked goods. The baked goods will be provided to our brand-new West London Depot, based on the same trading estate and then delivered to some of the 1,200 Community Organisations we support across London.
Full details, including purpose of role and job description are included on the Breathe advert.
To apply please follow the Breathe link below and submit your CV and covering letter.
If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Nick Kerle. If you have any questions on the recruitment process, please contact Recruitment.
Closing Date: 18th July
Early applications are encouraged as we will be interviewing as and when suitable CVs are received.
Click here for all the ongoing community events in and around our area!
