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DIARY DATES
SUMMER TERM
Saturday 28th June
Summer Fair
Monday, 30th June to Friday, 4th July
Year 5 Bikeability Course
Wednesday 2nd July
Children meet their new teacher
Year 6 Transition day for Kingston Secondary Schools only
Wednesday, 9th July
Year 6 production (Matinee) - 13.45 pm
Thursday, 10th July
Choir performance at the Star and Garter
Year 6 production (evening) - 7 pm
Friday 11th July
Year 1 & Year 2 Seaside trip
Wednesday 16th July
Sports day
Thursday 17th July
Parent/Carer consultation drop-in (reports)
Friday 18th July
Year 6 Leavers Assembly
End of term - early finish
Reminders
Wednesday 2nd July
Class swap day
Meet the new teacher after school
Wednesday 2nd July
Class Photos - The online cut-off date for orders to be placed for free postage back to the school
Wednesday, 16th July
Sports day
Complete form & lunch booking: https://forms.gle/7pfG7JiBJJoHwSac8
ELLINGHAM SCHOOL NEWS
Copy of Actual Summer Fair Poster_25_2.pdfWe are looking forward to seeing everyone at the Summer Fair tomorrow. The children have been reminded to wear sun cream as it's going to be hot and sunny. There are lots of exciting stalls, bouncy castles, beat the goalie, nerf gun challenge and entertainment from our dance club and choir.
Please bring cash along for a £1 entrance donation (adults only). Tokens for the stalls will be available to purchase in the playground using cash or card.
Trip to Parliament
Our school councillors and other Y6 ambassadors visited the Houses of Parliament to tour the chambers where laws are made and to start to understand how the country is governed. They were incredible representatives of our school with their beautiful behaviour
June's Artist of the Month
David Hockney is the Artist of the Month of June. The deadline for this competition is Monday 30th June.
Reception Assembly
Reception took us on a visit to Old McDonald's Farm, taking in the Wheels on the Bus and some excellent animal impressions. We loved their performance.
Assembly Sign Language - Beautiful Example of Respect
Immy, Emelia and Alexandra were inspired by Mrs Keogh's assembly about Deaf Awareness Week so much so that they created their own assembly to teach all Ellingham children some basic sign language. They wanted to show respect so that any hearing impaired visitor would feel welcome and included in our school. We practised today in our celebration assembly. The children were fantastic and we are so proud of the girl's commitment to inclusivity and delighted that .
Year 6 Cricket Competition
Year 6 recently competed in the borough cricket competition, demonstrating excellent teamwork and determination.
We were incredibly proud of their efforts, winning one and losing one.
Year 4 Rose Theatre
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LEARNING TOGETHER
Nursery Release their Butterflies
Over the last two weeks the Nursery has been learning about butterflies and the cycle of a butterfly. Some caterpillars arrived and we watched them grow bigger and bigger until they formed their chrysalis. We then waited for a couple of days before they hatched and we had some butterflies. We then took them over to the trim trail to let them fly off.
Reception Butterflies Head for Mrs Peters' Garden
It has been an exciting week in Reception. On Wednesday, we released five painted ladies after they emerged from their chrysalises and today we noticed that our ladybirds were emerging from their pupa stage. They will be going home with Mrs Peters so that they can hopefully eat all the aphids she has on the plants in her garden!
Green Fingered Year 1
Year 1 ensured that their outdoor space is blooming marvellous by planting some beautiful flowers.
Beautiful Sunflowers in Year 2
Year 1 planted flowers and Year 2 planted them! They have been learning about plants and have been growing sunflowers. Each week they have been measuring them, and counting how many leaves have grown. They also had fun sketching and painting sunflowers.
Year 3 Sharing stories with Year 1 & Gladiators...ready?
This week, the Year 3 children shared their 'belonging' stories with the children in Year 1, based on the book 'The Invisible' by Tom Percival. Their stories told the tale of their own character who felt isolated in their new school but became part of the community by volunteering to brighten up the environment. The younger audience enjoyed these narratives and provided lots of encouraging feedback!
As one of our experience activities in English, Year 3 learnt about the different types of Roman gladiators. To fully embrace the role, they made their own javelins and tested these 'weapons' in the playground. Hopefully they will be able to include all this knowledge in their historical diary entries over the next few weeks.
Year 3 Visit to Food Bank
This week, Year 3 embarked on a meaningful trip to The King's Centre foodbank, connecting their classroom learning about local volunteering with real-world impact. The children brought thoughtful donations and heard directly from the incredible team of volunteers about their essential work and why they dedicate their time to helping others in need. It was a truly insightful experience for everyone involved.
We want to extend a massive thank you to all the Year 3 families for your fantastic donations! The King's Centre foodbank expressed their sincere gratitude for your generosity.
Inspired to help? The foodbank is always grateful for contributions of tinned fish, soup, fruit, vegetables, UHT milk, pasta sauce, coffee, shampoo, or washing machine capsules. You can drop off donations at The King's Centre reception anytime they're open. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/15M5LVpZkoavQREwlmgp2WHELvsN5f1Tc
Year 4 Enjoy a Trip to the Library
Year 5 Taster day at Chessington & Junior Reading Conference
It has been a fun-packed week for Year 5, starting with a visit to Chessington School to sample a selection of lessons. It was an amazing experience for them. They also went to Southborough for a Reading Conference that featured the author of The Secret of Golden Island. This books had been read in Year 5 classes across the south of the borough and all the primary children at the event could participate with the author and ask insightful questions.
Year 6 A Fortnight of Discovery, Transition and Performance!
Year 6 has had an incredibly busy and enriching few weeks.
Last Friday, they visited Chessington School for a fascinating science lesson, performing a sheep heart dissection. This hands-on experience allowed them to apply their knowledge of the human body. Our well-behaved and enthusiastic scientists meticulously observed, felt, and explored the heart's textures, successfully identifying its four chambers and valves. They even discovered that one side of the heart had thicker tissue, understanding it works harder to pump blood. The Chessington School science teacher was blown away by our children's knowledge.
On Monday, the children participated in a 'Move on Up' transition workshop at the King's Centre. This valuable session provided a fantastic chance for them to meet children from their new schools and engage in activities designed to prepare them for the year ahead. Challenges included tying their own ties and honing their organisational skills, fostering independence and readiness for secondary school.
Today, Year 6 enjoyed a fantastic cultural outing to the Polka Theatre to see 'The Boy with Wings.' This offered a wonderful opportunity for the children to witness a professional theatrical performance. They even had the chance to participate in a Q&A session with the actors, gaining insights into the world of performance. The children are now enthusiastic about applying the skills they observed on stage to their own upcoming performances.
SAFEGUARDING, HEALTH & WELLBEING
Keep your Child Safe On-line
Ellingham children are digital natives and are confident and passionate about their on-line social life.
Please see this link from the police, which addressing crime-related aspects of on-line safety https://www.ceop.police.uk/Safety-Centre/
Parenting Course -Autism
There is a parenting course specifically for children with autism, being offered by the borough. You can register their interest in the new programme by contacting Karen Williams at: karen.williams@achievingforchildren.org.uk
Let’s talk about SEND in Kingston (1).pdfThe 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
LOCAL EVENTS & COMMUNITY NEWS
Get 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_.pdf2025 Summer courses flyer - Hampton and Kingston.pdf
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