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• Pupils raise awareness of bowel cancer

  Thu 29 Jun 2023

  Two Year 5 pupils, Hasan and Zhion, led an assembly this morning on both the Infant and Junior sites to mark the life of England’s 1966 World Cup winning football team captain Bobby Moore, whilst at the same time raising awareness of bowel cancer; a disease that Bobby died from 30 years ago.

   

  The assembly also marked the start of the school’s mini World Cup tournament. Hasan and Zhion are planning a fun raising event on the day of the final to raise money for Cancer Research UK’s Bobby Moore Fund.

  

• Mini World Cup

  Thu 29 Jun 2023

  With the women's World Cup starting in a few weeks, football fever spread across the Junior site today with the start of a mini World Cup tournament involving over 90 Year4, 5 & 6 boys and girls. The opening two games saw Turkey beat England 2-0 and France eliminate Cameroon via a penalty shoot-out!

  

• Year 5 Residential Trip

  Thu 29 Jun 2023

  Year 5 pupils spent 3 days and 2 nights at The Hive last week enjoying glorious sunshine and a variety of activities including team building games, shelter building, pond dipping, orienteering and marshmallow toasting around a camp fire.

   

  The Hive, formerly known as Suntrap, is set in acres of beautiful countryside in the heart of Epping Forest and provides an ideal opportunity for pupils to discover the wonders of the Forest, develop new skills as well as socialise with children outside of their immediate friendship groups.

   

  Jessica, from 5 Hawking class enjoyed the trip commenting, "The activities were varied and amazing. The instructors were kind and patient." Classmate Jack was just as enthusiastic adding, "The food was great. We all ate vegan food which I haven't eaten before - it was lovely!"

   

  Hasan from 5 Bronte was impressed by the accommodation. "The pods are well ventilated and I felt comfortable despite the hot weather." He added, "The pods are spacious enough for 3 or 4 pupils with plenty of room for luggage."

   

  Fellow 5 Bronte pupil, Zhion, spoke of the facilities at The Hive. "The toilets and showers are very clean and eco friendly. The dining hall is very modern."

   

  When asked if she would go back to The Hive, Hawking class member, Amara, was adamant saying, "I would definitely go again. It was brilliant!"

   

  

• STRIKE DAYS 05/07/2023 & 07/07/2023

  Thu 29 Jun 2023

  Dear parents/carers,

   

  As you are aware the NEU(one of the teachers’ unions) have declared strike action, which will take place on Wednesday 5^th July 2023 and Friday 7^th July. The strike is happening because of a national dispute between the unions and the government over  teachers’ pay, and not because of any issues at our school. 

   

  I am writing to inform you that Chingford CofE Primary will be partly open on Wednesday 5^th July only for pupils in Y4, Y5 and Y6. Breakfast and After School Clubs will run as normal only for Y4,Y5 and Y6 on that day. Y5 will be going on their planned educational trip to Neasden Temple.

   

  We have not taken this decision lightly. We remain committed to providing a safe and secure environment for our pupils, and feel that we are not able to open to other year groups safely.

   

  On Friday 7^th July school will be completely closed for all pupils.

   

  I’m sorry that you will have to make alternative arrangements for your child on that day. I am acutely aware that you may have to make different arrangements for your children within your family. I understand that this situation may be frustrating, and ask that all members of our school community continue to treat each other with respect.

   

  If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me.

   

  Kind regards,

  Lindsey Lampard

  Headteacher

• Year 5 Cricket Tournament

  Mon 26 Jun 2023

  With the Ashes Test series between England and Australia at the forefront of many cricket fans' thoughts, it was timely that C of E should find itself involved in a cricket tournament held in Leyton today. Whilst no little urn with ashes in was returned to school, we are pleased to report that the eight Year 5 cricketers representing the school acquitted themselves well displaying excellent batting, bowling and fielding skills as well as impressing with their behaviour and sportsmanship.

  

• Year 6 Sports Leaders

  Wed 21 Jun 2023

  Our Year 6 Sports Leaders were out in force last week helping to deliver fun activities to hundreds of Year 2 pupils at the Peter May Centre. The Leaders  helped supervise a range of sporting activities including lacrosse, sitting volleyball and archery

   

  Year 6 leader, Luca, made every one laugh after the event when he commented, "I don't know how my mum looks after kids all day, as I'm exhausted!" Well done to Luca's mum and well done to Luca and all of our wonderful sports leaders!

  

• Key Stage 1 Quadkids

  Wed 21 Jun 2023

  Recently, the annual Quadkids event for Years 1 and 2 was held at The Waltham Forest Feel Good Centre. The event attracted over 20 schools from the borough to take part in long-distance running, sprinting, jumping and throwing. 

   

  The 16 children selected to take part behaved impeccably and showed a real flair and enthusiasm for the events, as well as great sportsmanship to cheer on and encourage children from all the schools that took part.

   

  Once the events had finished, the organisers added all the scores, and I am delighted to announce that the Year 1 team finished in 2nd place, earning them a silver medal, and the Year 2 team finished in 3rd, earning them a bronze medal.

   

  Well done to all that participated in the event; it was a fantastic day out, and I hope your enjoyment for athletics continues!

  

• Year 4 pupils visit Barbican Centre

  Sun 18 Jun 2023

  Year 4 pupils got to experience the talents of the London Symphony Orchestra when they visited the Barbican last week. The children were taught how orchestras have developed over time, with the creation and addition of new instruments, and the importance of the conductor.

  

• Former pupil, Faiza, launches new book

  Tue 13 Jun 2023

  Dr Faiza Shaheen, former  C of E pupil and Labour Party Parliamentary candidate for Chingford and Woodford Green at the next General Election, popped into school recently to talk to leaders about educational issues as well as talking about her new book, 'Know Your Place' which is being launched locally on 13th June.

  Faiza is pictured with pupils during her visit to the school in 2018.

  

• Former pupil, Roy, elected as Mayor of Waltham Forest

  Tue 13 Jun 2023

  Congratulations to Endlebury ward Conservative Party councillor, Roy Berg , who has been elected to serve Waltham Forest as Mayor for the next year. Roy, a former C of E pupil, has also served the school as a member of the governing body and has helped supervise many school council related activities involving trips to the Town Hall and to City Hall.

  Roy is pictured at a Remembrance Service which pupils from the school attend every year.