SSq Newsletter - Thursday 11th June 2026

Dear Families,

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our final Visit Your Child in Class Morning on Wednesday. It was wonderful to welcome so many families into school to see learning in action and celebrate the progress children have made this year.

We began the morning by reflecting on our school values and why they are such an important part of life at SSQ. We shared how values underpin everything we do and help children make positive choices in all aspects of school life. We also discussed the importance of all of us – staff, parents and carers – being role models for these values. Families then had the opportunity to revisit our current Parent/Carer Code of Conduct, considering what they liked, what should stay, what might be missing and whether there might be a better name that reflects our values-led approach. Thank you to everyone who contributed their thoughts and feedback.

On Monday, I had the pleasure of taking our Pupil Parliament to visit the Houses of Parliament. The children enjoyed a tour of this historic building, including the House of Commons and the House of Lords, before taking part in an interactive workshop about how laws are created. It was a fantastic opportunity for the children to see democracy in action and make links to the work they have been doing through Pupil Parliament this year. They represented SSQ brilliantly and were a real credit to the school.

In assembly this week, we continued our focus on Responsibility. Building on the work we have been doing with Rafa Responsibility, the children explored how they can take responsibility when things go wrong or when conflicts arise. We revisited our simple framework called WIBIT:

When…
I felt…
Because…
I would like…
Thank you for listening

Using a playground scenario, children practised how this structure can help them explain their feelings, listen to others and resolve disagreements respectfully. It was a great reminder that responsibility is not just about our actions, but also about how we communicate and work through problems together.

You might like to try using WIBIT at home too. Whether it is a disagreement between siblings, a frustration about a family decision or a misunderstanding between adults and children, WIBIT encourages us to solve problems with our words, listen to one another and take responsibility for our actions in a respectful way.

Next Thursday- 18th June – we will be having our class photos. Please ensure your children are wearing the correct uniform.

Wishing you all a wonderful end to the week,

Matt

NEXT OPEN MORNING FOR PROSPECTIVE FAMILIES

We have spaces available in our Reception classes for September 2026. If you know of any families new to the area who may be looking for a school place, please do spread the word – we would love to welcome them to our SSQ community. More information can be found here.

Southwark Council are offering portable WiFi units for residents living in Temporary Accommodation, where WiFi isn’t already installed. There are strict guidelines about who will be eligible for this – you must be on a low income and live in Temporary Accommodation provided by Southwark Council (not in accommodation that you rent privately from a landlord) and the council will carry out checks for each family. This accommodation could be in Southwark, or might be out-of-borough. I now have a referral form I can use, so please let me know if you would like me to refer you, by emailing me on [email protected].

Please keep an eye on the community noticeboard below and this information page outlining information from me about various other issues that I can help with.

FI

SUMMER FESTIVAL – COMING SOON!

A NEW COMMUNITY FESTIVAL – TOGETHER WITH OKRFZ!

We are really excited about our summer festival collaboration with the Old Kent Road Family Zone on Saturday 11th July 2026 from 11am-2pm. Expect Live Music, Food, Drink, Fun, Games and LOTS MORE!

Have something to showcase?

Plans are still coming together however we are are wondering if there are any parents or carers who would like to run a stall at our summer festival on Saturday 11th July? If you have your own enterprise or business and would like the opportunity to showcase your work in this way, please let Fi know. Anyone interested will need to meet certain requirements, due to insurance purposes.

Please email: [email protected] with your stall idea and we will get back to you once final plans are in place.

If you know any sponsors or good ideas for raffle prizes then do get in touch also.

NEWS – World Cup comes to SE17

One of the greatest shows on earth begins on Thursday evening, and here at SSq, we are getting into the World Cup spirit. The Football World Cup starts at the end of this week, and children have been learning about it in play assemblies. There will be activities in the playground for children to take part in, as well as a mini tournament towards the end of term.

FOOTBALLING FAMILIES – WE NEED YOU!

We are organising an adult football match during the World Cup and would like to recruit a team of parents to take part. Anyone who is interested should speak to Sports Coach Nick in person, or contact [email protected].

The match will take place on Friday 17th July, with more details to follow soon.

NEWS – Smile! It’s Class Photo Time!

NEWS – Sports Week Sprinting Closer!

We’re looking forward to celebrating Sports Week 2026 in July. Please note the dates and times below. Each session (N-Y3) will run from 9.15-10.30 in the playground. Families up to Year 3 are welcome to come and watch.

Monday 6th July: Year 3

Tuesday 7th July: Year 2

Wednesday 8th July: Reeds for yrs 4-6*

Thursday 9th July: Year 1

Friday 10th July: Reception

Monday 13th July: Nursery

* Years 4-6 will be attending Reeds School so families are unable to attend.

NEWS – Parent Workshops Coming Up

There are still a few sessions left before the end of the school year. See the details below:

NEWS – Perera Perfect Pizza!

On Tuesday, Year 2 Perera class visited Pizza Express Bankside to make their own margarita pizza. They added the tomato sauce and mozzarella themselves and learned the ingredients of the dough and where pizza toppings come from. Everyone loved eating their own homemade pizzas for lunch!

NEWS – Stay Cool @SSq

Don’t forget our Pupil Parliament are selling Ice Creams and Lollies to raise money for SSq after school every Thursday and Friday in the playground.

Well done to all our Responsibility Core Value champions from last week

Well done to our OPAL Play Award and PE Winners from last week!

Attendance from last week:

Well done to Year 2 Otedola Class who had 98% 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 @SSq

Check out what’s on the menu – this week is week 1!

Key Dates for the rest of the academic year

Please note the new date for the SSq Festival which will be in collaboration with the Old Kent Road Family Zone’s Marketplace on Saturday 11th July 2026.