Latest News

• Red Balloon Foundation Christmas Boxes

  Tue 14 Dec 2021

  Each term pupils in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 are presented with a box of interactive resources from the Red Balloon Foundation to explore a Christian festival or Holy Day. This week children have been using the Christmas Box to help them understand the Christian roots of the festival.

  Two Year 5 students, Jah Kai and Millie, we very enthusiastic about the project. Jah Kai commented, "Personally I found it great fun. My favourite part was making a cross out of Christmas wrapping paper."

  Millie added, "It was interesting to find out more about the Nativity. I didn't realise that gift giving at Christmas dates back to the Wise Men who gave Jesus gifts of gold, myrrh and frankincense."

  Marnie in Year 3 said,  “I learnt that Jesus is the light of the world so we put up lights to show his light”. She also said,  “Jesus is God’s gift to the world to bring hope, light and happiness to our lives so we give presents so that others may feel that happiness”.

  Year 3 class teacher, Mrs Brand, was equally enthusiastic saying, "What a fantastic morning going through the Christmas box. I think it really helped to remind children as to why we began celebrating Christmas and the link to Jesus. I was particularly impressed when asking the children about their favourite Christmas presents."

  

• new welcome sign at infant site!

  Fri 10 Dec 2021

  Children in Y1 and Y2 worked with local artist, Kat Hall, to produce a wonderful welcome sign in the entrance lobby. The children made the sign using recycled plastic bottles and old CDs and DVDs. The effect is stunning! If you look closely you can see both our mission statement, "Don't look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too" (Philippians 2:4) and our school values: compassion, service, honesty, tenacity, humility and forgiveness.

  

• "Lights, Camel, Action!"

  Fri 10 Dec 2021

  Y3 have taken the school by storm with their wonderful all singing and all dancing Nativity play called, "Lights, Camel, Action!"

  

• Year 6 'Crossover Club' Celebration Meal

  Thu 09 Dec 2021

  The Red Balloon Foundation support our Year 6 secondary school transition arrangements by holding a weekly lunchtime 'Crossover Club' that explores issues and concerns children may have with moving on to the next stage of their education. Each term a cohort of 20 pupils attend the club which culminates in a special meal the children plan for alongside members of the RBF team. The children are given a budget  and then go shopping in Station Road to purchase what they have chosen for their meal. The focus is to provide themselves with healthy food options, and of course, to celebrate the time the group has spent together during the term. 

  One of this term's 'Crossover Club' members, Kristal, commented, " I really enjoyed the meal and it was super fun going shopping with everyone." Fellow 'Crossover Club' member, Edward, added, " I've really enjoyed my time attending 'Crossover Club'. It has really helped me prepare for the future."

  

• Theydon Christmas Tree Offer

  Wed 08 Dec 2021

  Theydon Christmas Trees Offer

   

  We’ve had a lot of issues with our referral system technology partner, but everyone who has signed up via your link has been tracked along with any purchases made. We have set you up with this new code/link that gives a £5 discount to parents at checkout and free delivery worth £3.95. 

   

  CODE: cofe5

   

  LINK: https://theydonchristmastrees.co.uk/discount/cofe5

   

  Dear Parent/Carers,

  Did you know that plastic Christmas trees are non-recyclable? The vast majority are also shipped from China, which is terrible for our planet. We can help combat climate change and reduce CO2 emissions by purchasing locally grown real Christmas trees.

   

  This year Chingford CofE has teamed up with Theydon Christmas Trees to offer an Order-to-Door service, providing you with the highest quality tree that doesn't cost the earth!

  For every Christmas Tree purchased from our unique link, £5 will be donated to Chingford CofE, and you will receive a £5 discount.

   

  They are also donating a Real Christmas Tree to the school.

   

  In addition to fighting climate change, when you purchase from Theydon Christmas Trees, you get the benefits of:

   

  Free delivery order-to-door service
  Support a local business
  No needle drop
  Soft and even foliage
  24-hour return/refund policy

   

  Here's how it works - Simply visit Theydon Christmas Trees using this link, and a £5 discount window will appear. Pop your email address in, and you will be sent a £5 voucher.

   

  Then pick the height of the Nordmann Fir tree you desire and make your purchase.

   

  The team at Theydon Christmas Trees will give you a call in the last week of November/first week of December to confirm a delivery date and time that works for you. They will also track all the sales we refer and will donate to the school at the end of December based on the number of sales.

   

  Please don't be afraid to share this email with your friends and family - the more money we can raise for the school, the better!

   

• Today we have been planting samplings on the junior site!

  Wed 01 Dec 2021
  

• Boys' football teams narrowly miss out on qualification from Group Stages in 6 a-side Tournament at 'Goals'

  Fri 26 Nov 2021

  C of E fielded two teams in a 6 a-side tournament held at 'Goals' which saw 34 other teams from the local area competing to win the coveted 6 a-side Cup.

  Both sides chalked up two wins each in the group stages but this was not enough to proceed to the quarter finals. 

  Disappointed goalkeeper Liam commented, 'My team played well and we would have qualified for the quarter finals had we not lost our final game in the group stage. However, we enjoyed taking part in the tournament.'

  Defender Riaz added, 'We did our best and can be proud of our efforts.'

  

• Road safety campaign

  Tue 16 Nov 2021

  We are delighted that a short video we made about our traffic concerns was shown at Waltham Forest's Climate Change Summit and has now been uploaded to YouTube. You can also see the video by clicking on the link below:

   

  Rights Respecting Council | Chingford CofE Primary School (secure-primarysite.net)

   

  

• Remembrance Service

  Fri 12 Nov 2021

  On Friday 12th November Year 5 & 6 Rights Respecting Councillors and selected children from Year 5 remembered those who have given their lives serving their country during times of conflict. The service was held at Chingford Mount Cemetery.

   

  Year 5 pupil, Toby, found it an interesting experience. " I particularly liked it," he said, "when they released the doves." Classmate, Thomas, added, " It was interesting finding out more about the war and seeing important people like the Mayor and MP in attendance."

  

• City Hall Comes to C of E!

  Wed 10 Nov 2021

  With London's Mayor, Sadiq Khan, and the London Assembly preparing to move out of City Hall to set up camp at a new location in Docklands, the Rights Respecting School Council were unable to make the annual visit to the South Bank to meet up with Richard Nicholson, City Hall's Education Visits Coordinator, who lectures on the role of the Mayor and how London is governed. However, Richard was able to visit the school to talk to the children who were inspired by his passion and knowledge about London and how it is governed.

   

  Year 5 councillor, Bethany thoroughly enjoyed her visit saying, "It was really interesting. I particularly enjoyed hearing about the events Richard has helped organise which included making a cup of tea for Beyonce and getting to meet Nelson Mandela!"  Fellow Year 5 councillor, Tia, commented, "It was a great experience to learn about what goes on in  City Hall." Year 4 councillor, Kiki, added, "Richard really inspired me. I think I might want to be a politician one day!"