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• Year 6 End of Year Play

  Fri 14 Jul 2023

  Year 6’s hilarious end of year play, ‘I’m an 11 year old, get me out of here!’ played to a full-house of parents, carers and family members yesterday.  

  Luca, who played the role of a contestant in the 'They're, There, Their challenge' loved the show saying, "I really enjoyed throwing a bucket full of confetti over Mr. Osborne's head when he failed to complete the challenge in time."

  Lola, who excelled as an embarrassing mum, mused, "My part in the play was a little bit too close for comfort for some of the mums in the audience but I think they found it funny."

  Austin, who played the part of a character called David Hat and Umbrella, commented, "It was great fun doing the show and I'll remember it for the rest of my life."

  

• Parents/Carers invited to meet the new teacher for September 2023!

  Wed 12 Jul 2023

  On Wednesday 12th July from home time to 5pm parents/carers are warmly invited to meet their child's new teacher. The children met their new teacher this morning!

  From September the Reception classes will be taught by Miss Helen Scully in Reception Darling and Reception Shakespeare by  Miss Rachael Nunn.

  The other classes will be:

  Current class	September 2023	Teacher
  RS	1 Bannister	Miss Charlotte Shah
  RD	1 Seacole	Mrs Almas Khalil
  1S	2 Morris	Miss Katie Hutchinson
  1B	2 Nightingale	Mr Tyler Blake
  Y2 mixed	3 Bowie	Mrs Anna McMurray
  Y2 mixed	3 Potter	Miss Nicole Childs
  Y3B	4 Ennis-Hill	Miss Kirsty Efreme M,T,W,Th Mrs Pippa Adams Friday
  Y3P	4 Brunel	Miss Samantha Lowrie
  Y4E-H	5 Brunel	Miss Ruth Watson M,T,W Miss Laura Greenberg W,Th, F
  Y4B	5 Hawking	Miss Elle Castell
  Y5 mixed	6 Darwin	Miss Jessica Watkinson
  Y5 mixed	6 Pankhurst	Tamsin Brand

• Year 2 pupils lead 'Rights Respecting School' assembly at Junior site

  Thu 06 Jul 2023

  Five courageous advocates from Year 2 led an assembly today to KS 2 pupils on the subject of children's rights. The 5 pupils, Oliver, Ben, Zac, Maxwell and Jahmaze, reminded the students of the role of duty bearers and some of the rights of children contained in the United Nations' Convention on the Rights of a Child. They also led the children in singing a song about children's rights.

  

• Professor visits Year 5

  Wed 05 Jul 2023

  Professor Paul Curzon, a Professor of Computer Science from London University, spent a day with Year 5 pupils last week looking at computational thinking. Paul, a longstanding friend of the school, visits us each year to deliver his inspirational workshops.

  

• Year 5 Visit Neaseden Temple

  Wed 05 Jul 2023

  Year 5's current Religious Education module asks the question, 'If God is everywhere why go to a place of worship?' After experiencing the splendour of Neasden Temple today, some Year 5 pupils think they have the answer!

  Emma, from 5 Bronte class. suggested that Neasden Temple is a perfect example of why we should go to a place of worship despite God supposedly being all around us. "The Mandir is a beautiful place with a sense of holiness," she said, "I felt God's presence in the building even though I'm not particularly religious."

  5 Hawking student, Sean, added, "The Mandir made me feel at peace and I was filled with a sense of wonder. Even when I was waiting for the Arti Service to start, my attention was focussed on the amazing architecture and the fascinating idols such as Ganesh, Hanuman the monkey god, and Rama and Sita"

  

• 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.