Latest News

• 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.

  

• Mental Health Champions visit Lee Valley VeloPark

  Sat 10 Jun 2023

  The winners of the Red Balloon Foundation’s ‘Champions’ Challenge’ visited the Lee Valley VeloPark yesterday to go behind the scenes and take part in a BMX ‘Pedal Up!’ session. The pupils, all from Year 4, were rewarded with the visit, after successfully completing the ‘Champions’ Challenge’ which promotes positive mental health through understanding the importance of regular exercise, eating a balanced diet and looking after your emotional well-being.

  The children will take their knowledge with them when they become ‘Champions’ Challenge’ mentors in Year 5 supporting pupils in the year group below.

  

• Year 6 Activities Week

  Fri 09 Jun 2023

  Year 6 pupils thoroughly enjoyed their Activities Week taking in trips to London Zoo, the ArcelorMittal Orbit at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Tower Bridge, including a boat ride on the River Thames, an after school barbecue plus a trampolining session at the Feel Good Centre Play Park followed by a picnic at Lloyd Park.

   

  Jah Kai commented, "As a Year Group this week gave us an opportunity to come together and bond with each other."

   

  Harry G had only one word to describe the week......."Fun!" 

   

  Ricky told us he loved the sense of freedom the children were given. " I really liked the activities," he enthusiastically declared, adding, " the trampolining was especially enjoyable."

  

• Diocesan Adviser praises Year 6 pupils.

  Thu 25 May 2023

  Richard Hopkins, the school's Diocesan Adviser, spoke highly of three Year 6 pupils who organised and led today's acts of collective worship at both the Infant and Junior sites. Richard, who was at the Junior site this morning to monitor the school's progress as a Church of England Voluntary Controlled School, witnessed Eden, Isla and Toby lead prayers and talk to Key Stage 2 pupils about the world's endangered species and how everyone can help to support these precious animals. Describing them as 'courageous advocates', Richard complimented the children on their presentation and organisational skills. A special thank you to Thomas from Year 4 who took the photographs.