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Friday 31st January 2025

Dear Parents and Carers,

Another busy week at Kilmorie. On Wednesday we welcomed local headteachers who undertook our annual peer review. They were impressed by the behaviour of the children, the calm, open and positive learning environment. They recognised the work that we have been doing this year.

My assembly on Monday was a mixed bag. My focus was a look into Chinese New Year, examining how and why the celebration takes place. However, it would have been remiss of me not to acknowledge the 80th Anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz and Holocaust Memorial Day.

This week’s class assembly was led by Rebecca’s class. They told us all about the Great Fire of London through a very interactive performance. I always enjoy learning new things and I certainly did during the assembly, particularly about the rebuilding of London.

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Class Celebrations

Crystal (Year 3)

Layla - I am celebrating Layla for her resilience, collaboration, and empathy in all that she does. Her strength in overcoming challenges, her ability to work harmoniously with others, and her kindness in understanding and supporting those around you makes you truly special. We celebrate your dedication, your big heart, and the positive impact you bring to the classroom. Keep shining and inspiring others

Grace - I am celebrating you for your incredible progress, determination and hard work in math's. Keep believing in yourself, keep challenging your mind, and keep shining brightly—because you are capable of amazing things!

Shona - (Year 5)

Hugh - is really proud of his work on his brilliant persuasive letter

Connie - has fantastic learning behaviour and shown so much resilience in her learning

Children's Mental Health Week 2025

Children's Mental Health Week 2025 is taking place from 3-9 February 2025. This year’s theme Know Yourself, Grow Yourself is about encouraging children to express their emotions and embrace self-awareness. We will introduce the week and theme during Monday’s assembly and to support us with exploring it further, we will be using resources from the children’s mental health charity Place2Be. Their resources are linked to the characters from the Inside Out movies and explore the importance of expressing emotions, something we already do through the Zones of Regulation. The activities will also encourage children to discover how getting to know who they are can help them build resilience, grow and develop.

We are hoping to find time during the week to show part or all of the Inside Out movies to children in year 2 upwards in order to initiate further discussions in class about emotional wellbeing. Year 2 and Year 3 will watch Inside Out 1 and Years 4, 5 and 6 Inside Out 2. If you have any objections to this, please let us know before next Wednesday and we will provide an alternative activity for your child.

We are also asking that all children and staff dress in either one of the Zones of Regulation colours or in one of the colours of the Inside Out characters on Wednesday 5th February. Whatever colour best represents them and their emotions on the day. Finally,

Place2Be has also produced these tips for families and this art activity encourages children to embrace self-awareness and promotes personal growth.

Community Allies

Please let us know if you'll be attending via Wufoo link here

The meetings will be held in the music room and will last no more than an hour. We hope to provide child care for the evening meeting in the class next door, dependent on need.

At this meeting, the 4 groups (pillars) will give feedback on decisions made in their smaller groups. One first key action for each group will be presented and parents/ carers will be invited to join a chosen group for discussion regarding helping meet the goals of that group.

Please come along and encourage a friend who did not come last time to join you. You do not have to join a specific group, but may like to offer your support in a more ad hoc role, as and when you can, which would be most welcome.

For the minutes of the previous meeting please click here

Friday 7th February - NUMBER DAY!

On Friday 7th February, we will be holding an NSPCC Number Day. The children will be completing a number of mathematical challenges. We are encouraging the children to come as their favourite digit! This could be having their favourite number somewhere on their clothes or something more creative!

Wrap Around Care Holiday Play Scheme

The play scheme will be mixed year groups from Reception to Year 6, with a maximum of 35 children per day, Monday to Thursday and will be held in the Early Years Wrap Around Care room. This is accessed via the alleyway next to the school playground.

You will need to provide your child(ren) with a packed lunch on each day they attend. A small afternoon snack will be provided. (Sandwich or toast and a piece of fruit).

The cost per child per day is £35

OPENING TIMES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
Monday to Thursday from the 17th February – 20 February 2025
Drop off from 08:45am - close 5:30pm
Collection can be anytime up until close, late pick up will incur additional fees

A reminder bookings will open TODAY at 8PM on Arbor
Priority will be given to children who attend Wrap Around care on a regular basis, before being offered to any other child. Once your child(ren)'s place has been confirmed, you will be required to pay for the reservation in full.

Kilmorie Wrap Around Care reserves the right to cancel an application & amend any aspect of the club due to a lack of support, staff ratios, or unforeseen circumstances.

Lewisham SEND Consultation (SEND)

The local authority would like all interested parents and carers to get involved in a consultation process and have their say about the Lewisham Autism Strategy and the development of services and provision for autistic children, young people and adults.

Please see poster attached with link/QR codes to have your say.

Attendance

Class	Attendance %
Ladybirds	96.71%
Treefrogs	95.69%
Butterflies	95.57%
Sarah C	97.36%
Kate M	96.05%
Shona	94.94%
Elis	95.69%
Jo G	93.62%
Crystal	95.79%
Hannah	94.79%
Sarah R	94.67%
Rebecca	96.47%
Jana	94.59%
Shipra	95.3%
Tom	94.4%
Dominic	94.47%
Penny	94.2%
Vicky	94.32%