Whole School Newsletter 19 12 25

Thank you to the many of you who joined us on Monday for the Winter Concert. We’re sure you agree that the children’s singing, playing and reading was joyous and uplifting! They have been practising so enthusiastically and with such commitment. Performance in front of an audience can be overwhelming, but these opportunities build confidence and competence, strengthening our community with shared goals and experiences. Each child is a unique and important part of a bigger picture. We are incredibly proud of them.

On Tuesday adults and children enjoyed a shared lunch as a whole school community and then the afternoon brought a special visitor to EP - you may have seen him flying over the rooftops?

Year 4’s Roman Feast went off in style, with children dressing up and celebrating all they have learnt across the term in their history-led topic about Romans in Britain. Bene!

Thank you so much to parents Sarah, Paula, Leanne and Maya for coming into school to share the lighting of the candles on the Menorah with some of our classes —such a special way to celebrate Hanukkah together. Happy Hanukkah!

We end the term today in the traditional way, with our Variety Show showcasing such a range of talents. The acts participating are all devised by the children and we love the mix of entertainment their brilliant minds come up with! The children voted that monies raised are in support of Crisis

This term the parent community has been more active than ever in fundraising to support children at EP. With special thanks to the PTA and Development Committee for leading on this and to class reps for all their rallying! To everyone who has bought from the Snack Sale, bid on the auction, hosted a board, baked or maked, danced at the disco or given precious time - thank you. What a community!

We wish you a wonderful holiday and hope that you enjoy special times with family and friends.

Thank you for your support this term and to all our wonderful staff for working so hard to create such a productive and happy school. A very merry Christmas to all our families who are celebrating and restful time to all!

First week of term and key Spring Term dates:

No choir, spelling club or sports clubs - excepting Football Squad

Monday

Staff INSET day - school closed for children

Tuesday

Back to school!
Football Squad train

Overview of key dates for Spring Term

Monday 5 January - INSET day school closed for children

Tuesday 6 January - Back to school!

W/c Monday 12 January - Sports Clubs and Dawn Chorus Choir recommence
Tuesday 13 January - Dental fluoride varnish for Nursery-Y2 (consented only)
W/c Monday 19 January - Y5 commence their 2 week swimming block at Kentish Town pool.
Friday 23 January - Stay & Play
Thursday 5 February Bingo Night!
Monday 16- Friday 20 February - Half term
Monday 23 February INSET Day - school closed for children
Thursday 5 March - World Book Day
Friday 20 March - Stay & Play
w/c Monday 23 March - Year 3 1 week swimming block
Friday 27 March - The Great Egg Race!

Information and events over the holidays

Snoopy Walking Trail

The City of London is a wonderful historical walk, and quiet over the holidays. To tempt children out to explore this year there is a free Snoopy Trail with a map and audio link to follow.

Sunday 21 December at 6 pm: Christmas Lessons & Carols at St Benet's 🎵🎵🎵

Our friends in the Home Zone committee are joining together with St. Benet’s church (opposite EP) for carol singing. They have extended the invitation below to those who may like to join them. ‘We're coming together as one community in St Benet's to listen to readings and raise the roof with carol singing. This joyful occasion is for everyone and no previous experience of singing carols is required! We can't wait to see you all.

Fr Guy would welcome contributions to the refreshments afterwards (eg mulled wine/soft drinks and mince pies). He would also appreciate any donations, especially to the St Benet's Organ Appeal which, after working hard for 34 years, has packed up!’.

Feed the goats at Kentish Town City Farm

The farm will collect real Christmas trees in return for a donation. Many of the trees will provide tasty, piney snacks for our goats and sheep, and others will be chipped in partnership with tree surgeons for our gardens and pathways. All the proceeds go towards the running costs of the farm.