Whole School Newsletter Week 2 Spring 2026

Keeping it EP this week…

It’s been a fantastic week at EP! Across the school, pupils have been fully engaged in their exciting new topics, demonstrating great enthusiasm and curiosity. Our whole school focus this week has been on the life skill of honesty, explored through thoughtful assemblies and Coach Martin’s PE lessons. Meanwhile, the headteachers have been attending the Camden Headteachers’ Conference, working collaboratively with Heads from across the borough to share ideas and continue strengthening our schools.

A particular conference highlight was meeting the inspirational Joseph Coelho, speaker and former Children’s Laureate. Pupils will learn more about him in Monday’s assembly, where we will share his powerful poem about courage - an inspiring introduction to our next life skill focus.

Our Football Squad showed both their skills and resilience as they played with passion in the heavy rain on Tuesday. Girls won 3-1 and boys 4-0, retaining their spot at the top of the league and with only one more match to play next Tuesday. Support welcomed at Talacre to cheer them on!

EP Cookbook

The amazing team of parents creating The EP Cookbook are now collecting recipes and have shared this message:

We’re keen for the cookbook to reflect the rich diversity of our school community. If you have a much-loved family recipe — perhaps one that’s been passed down, your own version of a national dish, or an original creation — we’d love to include it.

Savoury or sweet, simple or special — the more variety, the better.

The only recipes we can’t accept are those that are copyrighted by other chefs… so sadly no Jamie Oliver recipes!

Please submit your recipe using the EP Cookbook form here

Thank you — we can’t wait to see what you share.

Next week:

A reminder that for sports clubs and/or choir, there is a flat fee of £20 each term towards the cost of these clubs paid in advance. These clubs are free if your family is eligible for Free School Meals.

Year 5 start their swimming lessons every afternoon for 2 weeks.

Monday

8-8:45am Y5/6 Dodgeball/Multisports Club
3:30-4:30pm Junior Development football
Year 5 swimming lesson

Tuesday

Y1 & 2 Multi-Sports Club
Y4 Trip to The Army Museum
Football Squad match at Talacre - pick up at 4:30pm
Year 5 swimming lesson

Wednesday

8-8:45am Dawn Chorus choir
Orchestra of the Age of the Enlightenment workshop for Infants
Year 5 swimming lesson

Thursday

8-8:45am Y3/4 Dodgeball & Multisports Club
Y5 vs.Y6 match - rescheduled date due to rain this week
Year 5 swimming lesson

Friday

8-8:45am Junior Girls’ Fitness Fun
3:30- 4:30pm Y2-Y6 Gym Club
Stay & Play after drop-off ( not for Y4)
Year 5 swimming lesson

Overview of key dates

Spring Term

W/c Monday 19 January - Y5 commence their 2 week swimming block at Kentish Town pool.
Friday 23 January - Stay & Play
Wednesday 4 February 5:30-6 SATs talk for Year 6 parents
Thursday 5 February Bingo Night! (Club EP finishes at 5:30pm)
Monday 16 - Friday 20 February - Half term
Monday 23 February INSET Day - school closed for children
Thursday 5 March - World Book Day Dress up as your favourite vook character (optional)
Wed 18 and Thurs 19 March - Parent Progress Meetings
Friday 20 March - Stay & Play
w/c Monday 23 March - Year 3 start a one week swimming block
Friday 27 March - The Great Egg Race and last day of term ending at 3:30pm

Summer Term

Monday 4 May - Bank Holiday
Year 6 SATs tests Monday 11- Thursday 14 May
Half term Monday 25 - Friday 29 May
Monday 1st June - INSET day
Friday 17th July - Last day of term ending 1:30pm

Information and Diary Dates

Reminder to apply for Nursery 2026

We are welcoming applications to our Nursery for September 2026. The deadline for application is the end of February. Please don't forget to apply - we need you to fill in the form, even as a sibling! Please also spread the word locally to apply to our Ofsted Outstanding Nursery - the intake is for children born between 1/9/22-31/8/23. Ask any interested friends and family to contact Tania@eleanorpalmer.camden.sch.uk for more information.

Online Safety

As part of our ongoing commitment to keeping our children safe and supported in all areas of their lives, we’d like to share an important online safety resource from the Children’s Commissioner for England: What I Wish My Parents or Carers Knew – A Guide for Parents and Carers on Managing Children’s Digital Lives

In today’s digital world, children spend more time online than ever before. This guide is designed to help you:

Understand your child’s online world, including the platforms and tools they use.
Start open, ongoing conversations about what they see and do online — both the positive aspects and potential risks.
Set clear and realistic boundaries together, so children know what’s expected and feel supported.
Know how to react calmly and supportively if something upsetting or harmful happens online.

This guide offers practical tips for building trust, communication, and digital resilience at home.

We strongly encourage you to read the guide and use it as a springboard for regular conversation with your child about how they use the internet and devices safely.

Spring Term Friday Snack Sales

Thank you for your support in Friday Snack Sales. These little events contributed over £1k last term - it really does all add up!

Dates for your class to host this term are:

Year 5 - 23 January
Year 4 - 30 January
Year 3 - 6 February
Year 2 - 13 February
Year 1 - 27 February
Whole School Snack Sale for World Book Day - 6 March
Reception - 13 March
Nursery - 20 March