Updates from Our School...
16th March
We have noticed an increase in pupils arriving late to school, particularly in Nursery and Reception.
A reminder that gates open at 8:45am, and the Early Years gate remains open until just after 9:00am.
Arriving on time helps children settle well and begin their learning positively. Late arrivals also place additional pressure on office staff at the busiest time of day. Please support us by ensuring your child arrives promptly and enters through the correct gate.
We are excited to be hosting a Book Fair in school! It will take place after school from 3:30–4:15pm on the following dates:
- Friday 1st May
- Tuesday 5th May
- Wednesday 6th May
We also have £5 book vouchers to give away and will be running a competition titled:
✏️ “My Favourite Book” Poster
How it works:
Children are invited to create a mini poster that includes:
- The title of their favourite book
- A drawing inspired by it
- A short explanation of why they like it
Entries should be submitted to me by Wednesday 29th April. We look forward to seeing lots of creative entries!
The previously scheduled roadworks have now been cancelled, thanks to the collective efforts of local headteachers who raised concerns with the local authority. The works have been rescheduled for the summer holidays, helping to minimise disruption for families.
- Year 2/3 (Miss Phelan’s class): swimming every Monday morning
- All other classes: PE on Tuesdays
Children must wear the correct PE kit, including trainers. We are seeing a number of children attempting to take part in unsuitable footwear, which is unsafe. If children do not have the correct kit, they will need to miss the lesson.
The Tower Hamlets Holiday Childcare Scheme will run from Tuesday 26th to Friday 29th May during the upcoming half term. The scheme will take place at our school, although this does not give our pupils priority access.
Further information can be found here:
🔗 https://www.towerhamlets.gov.uk/lgnl/education_and_learning/extra-curricular_activities/Holiday_childcare/Holiday_Childcare_Scheme.aspx
We are currently checking all medication held in school, including inhalers and adrenaline auto-injectors.
If your child’s medication is close to expiring, please provide a replacement as soon as possible. You will also receive email notifications where medication has expired—please do check these carefully.
Thank you for your patience while Tanjin has been settling into her role. We are now able to upload payments for clubs and after-school childcare onto ParentPay. Please look out for updates over the coming week.
Children may now wear their summer uniform. Full details are available on our website:
🔗 https://www.stannesgaprimary.com/school-uniform
A reminder that any trainers worn should be completely black and in line with school expectations.
Nursery and Reception parents - please ensure your child has a change of clothes, including underwear and shoes if possible. We will be outside a lot this term and this includes water play. Whilst we try our hardest to keep children dry, they will get wet so a change of clothes is helpful.
A reminder that in hot weather children must have a water bottle, a sun hat and sun cream (at least factor 30) applied before school and in their bags for reapplication during the day.
Our attendance for the year to date: 93%
This is a way off our target of 96%. Please support your child to attend every day - missing school, even just one day, puts your child behind and limits their success which none of us want!
Attendance this term:
St John's Class: 89%
Nursery: 95%
Reception: 97%
Y1: 91%
Y2/3: 92%
Y3/4: 95%
Y5/6 (Mr Joseph): 95%
Y5/6 (Miss Harrison): 90%
Breakfast Club
Breakfast club opens at 8:00am every day, there is no need to pre-register. A daily charge of £3 applies, all food included.
Gospel Reflection – John 10:1–10
In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus describes himself as the Good Shepherd and the gate for the sheep. He reminds us that he knows each one of us, cares for us, and wants us to be safe and happy. He says, “I have come so that they may have life, and have it to the full.”
This is a reassuring message for children: Jesus is always looking out for us, guiding us, and helping us to make good choices. Like a shepherd who protects and leads their sheep, Jesus walks with us each day.
You might like to reflect together at home:
- Who helps to guide and care for you?
- How can we listen to Jesus’ voice in our lives?
- What does it mean to live life “to the full”?
A Prayer for Home
Dear Jesus,
Thank you for being our Good Shepherd.
Thank you for loving us, guiding us, and keeping us safe.
Help us to listen to your voice
and to follow you in all that we do.
Help us to care for others, just as you care for us.
Amen.
Contact Us
📍 Underwood Road, Whitechapel, London, E1 5AW
📞 02072476327
📩 office@stannesgaprimary.com