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Newsletter 21 – 9th February 2026
Knowledge begins with respect for God (Proverbs 1:7)
This half-term’s value is ‘Compassion’ (Colossians 3:12)
Children’s Mental Health Week
This week is Children's Mental Health Week. Every year, the week is organised and run by the children's mental health charity, Place2Be. It is all about helping children to speak up and feel empowered to talk about mental health.
Each year the week has a theme; this year’s is 'This is my place'. It’s all about how children exploring the importance of belonging – in school, friendships and the community.
Children will be told that if they or are finding it difficult to talk about how they are feeling, there is lots of support available. The first thing they should do is speak to an adult that they trust about it. That might be a parent or family member, a family friend or a teacher at school. They can also ring Childline (0800 1111) who will be able to help them with how they are feeling, or visit www.childline.org.uk.
Ramadan
The holy month of Ramadan will soon be upon us. I would like to remind all parents/carers about some practicalities:
- Fasting: in school, only children in Year 5 and 6 are able to fast. They will be provided with an alternative place to go and take part in some quiet activities while the rest of their friends are eating their lunch.
- Headscarves: during Ramadan, some girls who do not normally wear a headscarf choose to do so. Please could all parents and carers remember the school uniform code: headscarves should be either plain black or purple (to match the school uniform) and have no sequins/decoration. It must be a short (shoulder length), pullover scarf with no fastening.
I hope that everyone observing Ramadan finds it a real blessing.
Half Term Break
School closes at 3.00pm this Friday for the half term break and re-opens on Monday 23rd February at 8.20am (Breakfast Club at 7.45am). I hope you have a lovely week with your children.
Other information attached to this newsletter:
- Merciful Giving flyer about their ‘Bring a Toy to School’ appeal
Safer Internet Day guidance for parents and carers
This week’s Amazing Achievers!
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You’ve Been Spotted! Children who have been demonstrating one of our school values:
Shurabeel Mohammed & Imana Patel – Robins Diwa Sharif – Woodpeckers Mustakim Akonjee - Kingfishers Adil Abdrabou – Swallows Laraib Hussain – Doves Ahmed Hassan – Owls Umaimah Bhamji - Kestrels Kristofers Kilpe – Hawks Lariab Shah – Falcons Yara Saleh – Eagles |
Headteacher’s Award Children chosen for a special achievement:
Mariyah Munshi & Zaynab Zohaib – Robins Umaima Mohsin – Woodpeckers Isa Zamir - Kingfishers Hasnain Taj – Swallows Zara Rizwan – Doves Azaan Qureshi – Owls Ricards Kilpe – Kestrels Zinedine Zaman – Hawks Salma Ismaili – Falcons Imaan Zohaib – Eagles |
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Recent Reading Badges
Woodpeckers Adam Sabir – Bronze
Swallows Bilal Hussain – Gold. Muhammad Zohaib Latif – Emerald
Doves Arham Atiq – Topaz
Owls Hussain Ali Shah - Emerald
Kestrels Aishah Sidat – Ruby, Zakei Ullah - Emerald Umamah Bhamji & Keyan Shah - Sapphire Simrah Hajat - Topaz Aleena Bhamji & Razane El Mansori - Pearl Faiza Akhtar & Bilal Badat – Jet, Zayd Patel - Silver Star
Hawks Max Jackson – Gold Star
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Remarkable Readers
Children who have impressed their teachers with their reading this week:
Jannat Sharif - Woodpeckers Mustakim Akonjee – Kingfishers Salahuddin Nawaz – Swallows Farah Hussain – Doves Zara Malik – Owls Zayn Chopdat – Kestrels Aminah Farooq – Hawks Adan Shahid – Falcons Nazia Farid – Eagles
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Mrs Martin’s Class of the Week: Doves |
Mr Ulhaq’s Ultimate Achiever: Zamin Faisal (Kingfishers) |
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Mr Richardson’s Lunchtime Awards: Sima Khaled (Kingfishers) & Max Jackson (Hawks) |
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Last Week’s Attendance
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Best attendance |
Best punctuality |
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Infants |
Woodpeckers |
Robins & Woodpeckers |
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Juniors |
Hawks |
Kestrels & Eagles |
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Best wishes
Julian Rogers Headteacher
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