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• UK Parliament Recognises School Pupils' Courageous Advocacy

  Mon 28 Mar 2022
  The school recently entered a competition run by UK Parliament looking to recognise schools who have promoted courageous advocacy amongst their pupils. At Chingford C of E Primary, we encourage and support our children to be "courageous advocates". This means they champion causes which are special and meaningful to them.

   

  Our extensive road traffic campaigns on both sites were put forward as evidence of how the school has worked with its pupils, parents and local community to bring about a safer crossing on Kings Road as well as attempting to improve driver behaviour on Cambridge Road.

   

  Whilst the school did not win first place in the competition, we were delighted to be told we received a  'Highly Commended' approbation from the judges:

   

  "On behalf of the Education and Engagement Team and our panel of judges, we would like to thank you for taking the time to tell us about all the hard work you’re doing!

   

  With nearly 288 nominations, deciding a winner was not easy. The judges were very impressed by the high standard of the entries this year. While your entry did not win this time, it was considered Highly Commended by the judges."

  

• Culture Day

  Thu 24 Mar 2022

  On March 24th the school held a Cultural Day celebrating its rich cultural diversity. Children and staff celebrated their heritage by coming into school dressed in national costumes or clothing associated with their family origins. The day was also marked by a visit from an Indian dance group and a specially devised dinner menu showcasing delicious food from Italy, USA and the Caribbean.

  Edwina, from Year 6, who came dressed in Ghanaian costume, commented, "It's really cool seeing people dressed up in costumes from so many countries. Miiechah's t-shirt featuring 8 different flags connected to her heritage was particularly interesting and caught my eye straight away."

  Miiechah, also from Year 6, said her favourite costume was worn by classmate Emir who came dressed in Turkish-styled clothing. She also enjoyed Joseph's (Year 3) take on a traditional Bavarian costume.

   

   

  

• Prayer Space Week

  Tue 22 Mar 2022

  In conjunction with the Red Balloon Foundation, the school is currently hosting a Prayer Space week themed around Lent and it's connection with Jesus' time in the wilderness.

  We have been using the Junior Library as a venue for Prayer Space with children from both sites visiting at lunchtimes and lesson times to engage in a range of creative activities that encourage personal reflection on issues such as forgiveness, injustice, thankfulness, big questions, identity and stillness.

  Prayer spaces enable children and young people, of all faiths and none, to explore life’s questions, spirituality and faith in a safe, creative and interactive way.

  

• Panathlon Success

  Wed 16 Mar 2022

  A team of boys and girls from Year 6 recently took part in the Waltham Forest Schools Sport Network Primary Penathlon Day held at the Peter May Sports Centre and returned to school as joint gold medalists, sharing the winner's rostrum with pupils from Barncroft Primary. The competition focussed on a variety of sports featured in the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

  Jubilant Riley from Pankhurst class described the experience as 'extremely worthwhile'. Classmate, Evan, was equally enthusiastic commenting, " I was delighted to find out we had won. I wasn't expecting to bring back a trophy to school with my teammates."

  Erika, also from Pankhurst class added, "It was a really well organised event. All the competitors were well behaved and the students from Chingford Foundation who were supervising the activities were very nice."

   

   

   

  

• Waltham Forest Cross Country Run Championship

  Mon 14 Mar 2022

  Well done to the Boys' team who came 3rd overall in the Waltham Forest Boys' Cross Country Championship held on Chingford Plain and to the Girls' team, who despite not finishing in the medal positions, displayed much tenacity and competitive spirit.

  A special mention to Kaden who came 2nd and Chloe S who finished a creditable 10th in their respective events.

  A big thank you also to Shona Gordon, Lead School Games Organiser - Waltham Forest School Sports Network, who helped organise the event in conjunction with Orion Harriers.

  

• School welcomes new arrivals

  Fri 11 Mar 2022

  Year 2 pupils were delighted to welcome some new arrivals to school this week when the hen eggs they have been incubating, started to hatch.

  Year 2 pupil Riley observed that when the eggs hatched, "the chicks weren't fluffy but rather gooey!"

  Classmate Teddy added, "Although the chicks look a little scared, they seem to be warm and comfortable."

  Axel was charmed by the fluffy chicks and how cute they looked whilst Izzy summed up the wonder of nature perfectly by saying, "Having chicks in school makes me feel really happy!"

   

  

• #LETGIRLSPLAY

  Wed 09 Mar 2022

  All the girls across KS1 and KS2 classes received an hour's football coaching today in support of England Football and Barclays' #LetGirlsPlay initiative.

  The FA’s and Barclays ambition is for girls to have the same football opportunities as boys in schools and clubs. #LetGirlsPlay is a campaign to drive influence and change perceptions, showing that football can and should be played by girls. It is bringing together a growing community of people of all genders, ages and backgrounds who want to champion equal access for girls, helping create independent, resilient young girls who will be a force for good in all local communities.

  Girls and boys were allowed to wear football tops to school which delighted many of the children. As well as the usual plethora of Premier League shirts on show, it was good to see some lower division sides represented such as Reading,  Leyton Orient and Doncaster Rovers! There were even rumours that Scottish team, Partick Thistle, had a shirt on the premises!

  Year 6 pupil, Grace, who sported a Real Madrid shirt, thoroughly enjoyed her session saying, " Most girls don't play football so it was great to see so many of them training and playing the game with such enthusiasm."

  

• World Book Day

  Thu 03 Mar 2022

  Children and staff came to school today dressed as their favourite book characters to mark 'World Book Day 2022'.

  Year 6 Pupil, Erika, came dressed as Bellatrix from the Harry Potter series of Books. Fellow Year 6 pupil. Miiechah,  dressed up as Stitch from the Disney film, Lilo & Stitch. Classmate Tia chose to wear an Angel costume also from 'Lilo & Stitch'.

  Miiechah commented, "Everyone's costume looked great but I particularly enjoyed Edward's costume based on Henry the Hoover, even though I don't think that's strictly a book character!'

  Amongst the varied book related activities that took place during the day were two live virtual sessions - Year 1 & 2 were entertained by award winning author and illustrator, Catherine Rayner, while children at the Junior site met up with celebrated children's poet and author, Michael Rosen.

  

• Ash Wednesday Service

  Wed 02 Mar 2022

  Year 5 were invited to the Parish Church to participate in an Ash Wednesday Service today. During the service pupils, staff, parents and carers were invited forward by Father Justin to receive ash on their forehead or hand.

  Year 5 pupil, Jah Kai, commented, "I took the Ash because I am a Christian  and take these occasions seriously." Fellow Year 5 pupil Lola didn't take the ash. "I'm not religious," she said, "however, I do respect other people's beliefs and enjoyed the service."

   

  

• Winter Games Festival

  Tue 22 Feb 2022

  In the wake of the Beijing Winter Olympics, selected Year 3 pupils were invited to participate in the Waltham Forest Schools Sport Network Winter Games Festival. Although there wasn't a trace of snow in sight, pupils from five schools took part in Winter Olympic sports such as kurling, bobsleighing, the biathlon and alpine skiing!

  Excited participant, Indiana, described the festival as 'epic' whilst fellow Year 3 pupil, Lexi, said, "My favourite activity was the biathlon, it was great fun!'