Dear Families,
Thank you to those families who attended their TLC Day appointments on Wednesday. These conversations are such an important opportunity to reflect on how your child has settled into their new year group and the progress they are making – both personally and academically. We hope you find the meetings helpful and supportive.
Don’t forget there are additional appointments on Thursday evening. We strongly encourage children to come along with you to your appointment.
In Monday’s assembly, we continued our focus on our value of the half term: Respect. This week, we explored how to resolve conflict respectfully, using real-life examples of playground disagreements. We modelled how to talk through problems calmly and clearly using our WIBIT sentence frame:
When you… I felt… Because… I would like you to… Thank you for listening.
This simple structure supports children to voice their feelings and experiences, while helping others to listen and reflect. It’s part of our ongoing work to help children build healthy, respectful relationships with each other.
Across the school, children in Year 1-6 have also been busy practising for the annual P Factor, which takes place next week. This special event is the culmination of our identity work, with each class coming together to perform a poem linked to the theme of who we are. It’s always a powerful and moving moment in the school calendar, showcasing the children’s creativity, teamwork and confidence.
Unfortunately, this event isn’t open to parents/carers, but we will be sharing videos of the performances with you afterwards – we can’t wait for you to see them!
Matt
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NEWS – Meet Perera Class!
Find out why Helen and her Year 2 class chose Nadeem Perera as their inspiring class name this year!
Each year our class teachers think carefully about who to name their class after. This year we have some continuations from last year plus many new faces including DJs, philanthropists, ornithologists and authors to name just a few. Stay tuned to future newsletters to discover the choices behind class names this year.
NEWS – Black History Sails into SSq!
Last week, the school enjoyed a workshop from Bigfoot Arts Education about The Windrush Generation as part of our Black History Month celebration. The children really enjoyed how interactive it was and learning about the legacy of these extra ordinary people.
NEWS – Year 2 visit Westminster Cathedral!
This week, Year 2 made a visit to Westminster Cathedral to learn about the Catholic church as part of our learning about the different places of worship. It was amazing to see how well they listened and asked questions about the history and practices of Christianity.
NEWS – Piano still needs a home – FINAL WEEK!
We have an old, upright piano that we no longer need. If anyone would like to collect please contact the school office. Collection needs to be made before half term.
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Open Sessions for Prospective Reception Families!
Do you know a family member or friend who is looking for a primary school place for September 2026? Let them know about our upcoming open mornings for prospective pupils this term:
Contact us here for more information and to register your interest for one of the dates above.
You may have heard the recent discussions from politicians about changing the rules around Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR). We are aware that many of our families might have ILR and are hoping to apply for naturalisation/citizenship in the future. Please contact me on fcarrick-davies@ssq.org.uk if you want to discuss this with me, as I’m looking for advice on how to best support people with the process.
I’ve also been made aware that some Health Care companies are revoking their licenses to sponsor overseas workers, which means that people in the care sector might lose their jobs and then their work visas might be withdrawn. If this applies to you, please see this website and let me know if you’d like to discuss this further. The government also has this website for support
NEXT WEEK! Don’t forget to sign up for the Better Together Community Expo, a one-stop space that brings together a wide variety of support services under one roof.
The event is open to residents of Southwark and Lambeth
Sign up for the event here: https://tinyurl.com/bettertogetherlambeth
Year 7 Transition Information
Please let me know if you have any questions about the process. The deadline is DURING HALF TERM so do let me know before the end of next week if you have any questions.
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.
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
Attendance Last Week
Well done to Year 4 Edwards Class who had 100% attendance last week. Keep it up into next year 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)
Menu Update
Here are this week’s and next week’s menus:
Music Lessons – Years 3-6 up and running!
Lessons have now begun. Please ask your child to check the daily timetables that will be displayed in their classrooms.
Mon – Violin
Tues – Keyboards
Thurs – Drums
Fri – Guitar
We still have space for Drum and Guitar lessons so do get in touch if you would like your child to take part!
Email Maxx: mwalker@ssq.org.uk if you are keen for your child to take part.
Key Dates for this academic year
Please check out the information below – please note addition of individual and sibling photo day on Weds 12th November!
A Message from The Walworth Living Room!
THIS WEEK:
Discover more from Pembroke House and the Walworth Living Room here and see below for all the upcoming activities and projects!
Place2Be Parenting Course – ONLINE
We all want the best for our children, but parenting can be really tough sometimes. That’s why our school works in collaboration with children’s mental health charity Place2Be.If you are finding your child’s behaviour a challenge and would like some support and advice, please sign up for a free parenting course by 3rd Nov via the link below:
Www.place2be.org.uk/family
Click here for all the ongoing community events in and around our area!
