Newsletter
Friday 21st March 2025
DIARY DATES
SPRING TERM
Tuesday 25th March
Year 4 - Chessington School Production
Friday 28th March
Year 4 Sleepover
Friday 4th April
Last day of term (early finish)
Monday, 7th April to Monday 21st April
Easter break
Tuesday 22nd April
Children return to school
Friday 2nd May
Year 4 Class Assembly
Reminders
Drama Club show for parents - Tuesday 25th March
Summer Clubs information will be sent out next week. Please sign up with providers asap to secure a place.
Big Walk and Wheel is next week. Walk, cycle or scoot to school.
If your car journey is essential, you can park a distance away and walk or wheel the last bit into school.
Thursday 27th March, will be bling your bike, snazzy scooters and fancy footwear day.
ELLINGHAM SCHOOL NEWS
World Book Day
So much fun was had during World Book Day. Explorers children arrived first, dressed to impress!
Every year group stunned with the range of costumes and fantatics creations!
The children were so excited to swap books as part of our book exchange and were delighted to go home with something newR and Year 1, Year 2 and 3 swapped classes and did an activity based on the teacher's favourite book. All children participate in the Blue Peter Book Badge to write about their favourite book and then illustrate it. Hopefully lots of parents have applied for the badge. Nescott College drama group delivered a great show in the afternoon for the whole school. The children still had some energy for buddy reading at the end of the day!
Staff joined in the fun too.
Reception children were delighted to be taught by their very own dinosaur teacher! Yes that's actually a teacher in that dinosaur costume.
STEM Week Excitement for the Whole School
Liquid Nitrogen Launch
The excitement began with a fascinating visit from the National Physical Laboratory, where our children had the chance to learn about the wonders of liquid nitrogen. It was an experience that left everyone in awe!
Video - Hands On All Week
Merge videos project.mp4The children kicked off their own activities with a WOW morning, where each child moved to a new year group to take part in an exciting science experiment. There were plenty of 'wow' moments as our students explored, discovered, and had fun with science.
Throughout the week, hands-on, practical learning opportunities were at the forefront. Our children demonstrated our core values—teamwork, inspiration, determination, and courage—through every activity.
Solving world Problems with DT
Every year group took part in a DT project linked to a real-world issue - they problem-solved and developed many technical skills like reinforcing their structures and creating pulleys.
IMG_6570.MOVIMG_8986.movInspired by STEM Visitors
We were also lucky to host some inspiring visitors who shared how STEM skills can lead to amazing careers. Mike, a civil engineer, shared his incredible experiences traveling the world, and Year 5 and 6 were especially fortunate to meet Matthew's dad, who impressed the students with his journey in technology. The children were amazed to learn that he, too, had attended our school, making his career story even more inspiring!
Measuring the Whole School
One of the highlights was the whole-school science investigation, where students investigated how height changes as we grow older. This was an excellent opportunity for Year 6 to showcase their maths skills as they worked together to calculate the average height of each class. The life-size display each class created together is nothing short of AMAZING!
The Fun of the Fair
The week culminated in our STEM fair - it was wonderful to see so many of you and to celebrate the children's learning together. Thank you again to all our wonderful helpers and volunteers throughout the week.
We are especially proud of our Year 6 ambassadors who spoke so confidently at their stalls.
Friends of Ellingham Easter Events
Friends of Ellingham are hopping with excitement to bring you a fun-filled Hoppy Easter Week during the week commencing Monday, 31st March 2025! We have some egg-citing activities planned for the children, so get ready for a week of fun, prizes, and a special visit from a very important guest…
Here’s what’s coming up:
🥕 Sponsored Hopathon – During their PE lessons throughout the week, children will be taking part in a hopping challenge to raise funds. Sponsorship forms should be coming home soon!! Get practising and Good luck hoppers!
🥚 Guess the Eggs in the Box – Take a guess how many eggs we have been able to fit in our box for just £1 and be in with a chance to win a prize! This will come around to classes and be available after school in the main playground.
🐰 A Visit from the Easter Bunny – Keep an eye out… a very special visitor will be hopping into school to spread some Easter cheer!
🛍️ Hop ‘n’ Shop Sale – Our Easter-themed sale will take place after school on Wednesday 2nd of April and Thursday 3rd (stocks permitting). Come along and grab some seasonal goodies!
We can’t wait to celebrate with you all! Thank you for your support in making this a fantastic week for the children. More information will be sent out nearer the time.
Team Ellingham - Mini Marathon
We are very excited that 15 students will be running 2.6km in the TCS London Mini Marathon. It's the most amazing event to be part of - the atmosphere is electric. It might inspire some to go on to do the full 26.2 miles in years to come.
The London Marathon is also a fabulous fund-raising opportunity. Friends of Ellingham have the goal of £5,000 this year. We're hoping we can all get behind the amazing Team Ellingham and show some support by sponsoring them to run the 2.6km. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated. Please find the link here. https://gofund.me/a349d534
Go Team Ellingham 💙💙💙
Friends of Ellingham
Meet our February Artists of the Month
Congratulations to the winners of our art competition, which in February was inspired by Yayoi Kusama and won by Emilia, Hallie and Daisy. Runners-up were Jessica, Maya and Marley.
March winners will be announced at the end of March: there's still time to enter and the artist inspiration is Picasso.
SAFEGUARDING, HEALTH AND WELLBEING
On-Line Safety Workshops for Parents
Workshops are being offered to parents to help support their children when using on-line spaces. There are many concerns that face children and their families but understanding what the threats are and how to help your child is incredibly empowering.
Internet Addiction- Understanding the signs of online addiction and discussing early intervention from a therapist's perspective.
Online Spaces, AI & Deepfakes- Guidance on identifying harmful online behaviours, including risks in gaming, social media, and AI-generated content, along with approaches to support young people vulnerable to online risks in building healthier habits and lifestyles.
Radicalisation Awareness- Covering pathways and indicators of radicalisation and grooming, lessons from case studies, ways to support at-risk young people as parents, and an understanding of how the government process around radicalisation works.
Click here for more information for Kingston.
The Safeguarding Team
This is the full safeguarding team in school. They are all trained to Level 3 and everyone in the school received the annual update of Safeguarding Level 2 training at INSET. If you are worried about a child, please let one of the team know.
Contact details: 020 8397 3864 or email: office@elp.rbksch.org to request a safeguarding call back. For pupil support, contact 020 8397 3864 or email: pupilsupport@elp.rbksch.org
Lisa Keogh
Headteacher & Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
Jacqui Malherbe
Pupil Support & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)
Sally Sephton
SENDCO & Designated Teacher (LAC/PLAC) Safeguarding Team Member
Esme Winn
Deputy Headteacher & Designated Safeguarding Team Member
Lorraine Davis
Pupil Support & Designated Safeguarding Team Member
Natalie Harris
Dan Martin
Designated Governors for Safeguarding and Child Protection
New programme of speech and language support for Kingston families
Your Healthcare’s Children's Speech and Language Team has introduced a new approach to supporting families by relaunching their Facebook page and Instagram account, with a programme of topical content for families with children who have speech, language and communication needs and/or swallowing needs. The social media pages are designed to serve as a virtual support system, offering tips, resources, personalised and original content and a platform for connection among families experiencing similar challenges.
Click here to read more.
Easter FUEL Flyer.pdfParent advice clinic online parent communication.pdfEaster FUEL Flyer.pdf2024_25- Helping children series flier.pdf
LOCAL EVENTS & COMMUNITY NEWS
Book Your Ticket for Chessington School's Show
Addams Family Poster (7).pdfGet your Kicks
Kicks sessions take place on Wednesdays 5 – 6pm at Weir Archer Sports and Fitness Centre. Parents/ Carers can register their child via the QR code. This is only required once and is valid up to 31st July. Sessions are FREE of charge.
Kingsmeadow_Kicks Flyer_Digital A5_.pdfStrings Spectacular: A Family-Friendly Musical Journey
On Sunday, 23rd March, 11am-12pm is a concert designed to enchant families and ignite the imaginations of music lovers of all ages. Celebrate the magic of string instruments with a programme that blends timeless classics with modern favourites.
For more information and to book:
TeenTech Festival 2025 - Roehampton-2.pdf