Newsletters

Kilmorie Primary School Newsletter - 17th May 2024

{item_alt_tag}

Friday 17th May 2024

image of headteacher

Dear Parents and Carers, 

This week the year 6 children have been doing their end of Key Stage assessments (SATs) this week. It has been a full-on week for the children, but I have been so impressed with how they have all taken them in their stride and remained incredibly positive – well done Year 6. A huge thank you to all the adults who have supported helping them go as smoothly as possible. And to the rest of the school who have also been brilliant being extra quiet and on certain days waiting until the test is over to have break time.   

The year team are all very proud of the manner in which the children approached the assessments this week. They showed a lot of resilience and positivity, and a morning of fun and relaxation in Mayow Park today celebrating, was well deserved. Well done Year 6, you should be proud of yourselves. 

Today we had Kate’s Class Assembly. They retold the story of Lila and the Secret of Rain, a story set in Kenya.  As well as acting out and retelling the story, the children performed some call and response poems, a dance and sang their hearts out.  It was also lovely to hear the children share the things they are grateful for.  We are very proud of the children for all the hard work they put into their assembly. Well done Kate’s class.

Kates Class Assembly

Kates Class Assembly Kates Class Assembly

 

 

 

 

 

 

Elis & Crystal Class Photo The Year 3 classes visited the Kagyu Samye Dzong London Buddhist Centre in Bermondsey this week.  The children were reminded of the story of how Siddhartha Gautama became the Buddha and learnt about the essence of the Buddhist teachings.  We also had a short, guided meditation session and were able to look around the incredible shrine room and ask any questions.  It was a really interesting trip learning lots about Buddhism.

 

 

 

 

 

 

TullyTully has now met all the children from reception through to year 6. She was perfectly behaved and worked around the excitement shown by some of our younger children. She loved showing off all the training she has been doing - she now has a vocabulary of many useful commands.  Some children are now seeing Tully regularly, as well as all children from year 1 up seeing her on the gate each week.

 

Wild garden team photo Gardening Day: Thank you to those that came for Eva’s gardening day last weekend. It went well, with the start of the planting for The Living Boundaries Project.  

Children helped to plant Rowan trees in pots as well as planting by the fence. There will be other gardening days over the coming months.

All are welcome. It's a great way to see the school gardens and to help improve the children's environment.

Wild garden before photoWild garden after photo

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sickness bug: We have had a lot of sickness and diarrhoea cases this week.  If your child contracts the bug, please do not send them to school for 48 hours after the last episode.  This way we can contain the bug and stop its spread.  

Next week is the final week of this half-term; it has been a very term, full of exciting trips and lots of hard work.  We finish at 'normal' time next Friday. 

Have a lovely weekend and I hope that the weather is kind for us. 

Julie


Friends of Kilmorie 

Thankyou We would like to say a very big thank you to everybody that supported our Early Phase Garden Party.

It was a wonderful day, the sun was shining and it was lovely to see so many of you join us for a fun packed day. We raised over £4000, which is a magnificent total. The majority of this will be going to Early Phase so they can purchase some outdoor construction resources. The rest will be used to support our community library. 


Vitality Big Half 2024 – Sunday 1st?September 

We have a few places left in our Kilmorie Big Half team and are looking for some more recruits! The race is sold out already and a place will only cost you £15, compared to the full entrance price of £56. If you are ready to commit to running a half marathon on 1st September and raising sponsorship money for Kilmorie, please fill in this google form by Thursday 23rd May: 

https://forms.gle/FF4dvk7evThePYpq5 

If the full 13.1094 miles is too daunting, there is also scope for us to enter a relay team, so get in touch at friendsofkilmorie@gmail.com if interested. Finally, registration is now open for the Big Mile which is a FREE fun run for kids and uses the last mile of the Big Half course (finishing by the Cutty Sark). You can register your child here: The Big Mile - The Big Half 


We will be launching our very first Kilmorie Sound Bath on Friday 7th June at 7.30pm to 8.45pm.

Kilmorie Sound Bath 

Join us for a relaxing and balancing SOUND HEALING & GONG MEDITATION EXPERIENCE, in our main hall.

The sound frequencies and vibrations emitted will vibrate the cells of the body, and where there is a lack of `harmony’ or discordance in the body, the Gong will support and bring greater equilibrium to the body. The experience allows you to become cocooned and wrapped in an envelope of nurturing energy where nothing else exists except the sounds. This relaxed, elevated and meditative state, triggers your body’s own ability to self-regulate and heal.

Come join us and bathe your mind, body and soul back toward a greater state of wellness and equilibrium. 


WinkworthEstate agent boards sponsored by Winkworth - As with every event, our generous sponsors Winkworth pay us to advertise our event on their boards within the local area. If we get 75 volunteers, we will receive over £600 from Winkworth in sponsorship - money that will go towards the school! The boards will go up around 2/3 weeks before the event and will be taken down around 2 weeks later.

If you would like a board outside your house please fill out the form in the link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdh2zgyGTKNSm87hJs8XomBCJaYauPeNxoXOZ3ks06azyOIPg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Deadline for completing this is Wednesday 22nd May.

School News

Exciting news! Tickets are now on sale for Finding Nemo the Musical. There is a limit for one week for 4 tickets per order just to ensure that everyone can get a ticket and then the limit will be taken off. Follow the link here to book! 

 https://www.broadwaytheatre.org.uk/events/kilmorie-presents-finding-nemo-the-musical/

Tickets are £6 and here is a reminder of who is performing when:

Tuesday 9th July 2pm - Lower Phase Choir, Sarah C's class, half of Kate's class, year 4 and year 6

Wednesday 10th July 2pm - Lower Phase Choir, Shona's class, half of Kate's class, year 3 and year 5

We thank you for your support!

Rebecca and Eleni 


Dream & Dazzle Poster


Attendance

Class AThttendance %
Ladybirds 94.33
Treefrogs 95.00
Butterflies 95.33
Sarah C 98.15
Kate M 98.33
Shona 94.64
Elis 98.15
Jo G 98.46
Crystal 91.85
Hannah 92.41
Sarah R 96.43
Rebecca 91.03
Rachel 98.00
Shipra 97.67
Conor 99.67
Dominic 94.00
Penny 97.14
Vicky 99.29

Community News

Social Tariffs are cheaper broadband and phone packages for people claiming Universal Credit, Pension Credit and some other benefits. Some providers call them ‘essential’ or ‘basic’ broadband. They’re delivered in the same way as normal packages, just at a lower price. Amid rising living costs, Ofcom is encouraging companies to offer social tariffs to help customers on low incomes. 

https://www.ofcom.org.uk/phones-telecoms-and-internet/advice-for-consumers/costs-and-billing/social-tariffs


Sharing REAL is a four-week course for parents to attend to find out about the importance of the Home Learning Environment (HLE) and early learning. There is a Free Creche available and take away resources. 

We have 3 separate courses in June – July.

Sharing REAL with parents leaflet


Panthers Hockley Club Poster

 


Dates for your diary

Year 6 - Dominic's Class - Educational Visit
9:00am – 3:25pm
20
May
Year 5 & 6 Girls Cricket Competition
9:00am – 3:30pm
21
May
Year 6 - Vicky's Class - Educational Visit
9:00am – 3:25pm
21
May
Year 6 - Penny's Class - Educational Visit
9:00am – 3:25pm
22
May
Year 5 & 6 Boys Cricket Competition
9:00am – 3:30pm
24
May
Rachels Class Assembly
9:15am – 9:45am
24
May