Last term in Music, the children developed their skills in bucket drumming.
Years 1-2 focused on holding a steady beat and playing simple rhythms using crotchets and quavers. Meanwhile, children in Years 3 to 6 explored more complex rhythmic patterns, performing along to well-known songs. The children thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and it was wonderful to see their enthusiasm and progress. Who knows - some of them may even go on to become professional drummers in the future!
Attendance Awards
A huge well done to the following classes who have all achieved 95% and above. Kenya, Northern Ireland, Wales, Italy, Mexico, USA, Canada and Malaysia.
Our overall class winners this week were Northern Ireland with an impressive 99.2%! Once again they can come to school on Monday in Non School Uniform. Let's keep it up and see all of our children in school for the last two weeks before our summer break.
15 Books Certificates
Bronze (5 books) -
Silver (10 books) -
Gold (15 books) - Ella, Sofia J (Palau)
Malta Star of the Week
Congratulations to Mason M who has received Malta Star of the Week for starting to use the toilet!
Star Writer Certificates
These children have excelled with their writing this week. Well done to Ellie (England),Aaliyah and Princess (Morocco), Darcy (St Lucia) Ella (USA), Poppy (Canada), Harry (New Zealand) Moksha(Mexico), Mirellie (Antigua), JJ (Wales), Milena (Northern Ireland), Esther (Scotland), Freya (Palau), Haider (Brazil), Jax (Madagascar), Rosie (Kenya), Ivy-Rose (Fiji), Harvey (Italy), Zofia (Germany), Ella (Greece), Nubian- Reign (Spain), Anja (Egypt)
Star Reader Certificates
These children have worked really hard on their reading this week. Well done to Yasmin (England),Ethan (Morocco), Maeve (St Lucia) Lavinia (USA), Maisy (Canada), Robbie (New Zealand) Coby (Mexico), Vinnie (Antigua), Max (Wales), Daniel (Northern Ireland), Enki (Scotland), Arthur (Palau), Bobbie (Brazil), Anas (Madagascar), Angelica, Iyaz, Donatela (Kenya), Rose (Fiji), Ezra (Italy), Ellison (Germany), Maaru (Greece), Kane (Spain), Tamia (Egypt)
Star Mathematician Certificates
These children have enjoyed a fantastic week with their maths. Well done to Jake (England), Tyler and Luna (Morocco), Augustus (St Lucia) Gracie-Anne (USA),, Ustym (Canada), Dulcie (New Zealand)
Lily (Mexico), Robyn (Antigua), Tereza (Wales), Matas (Northern Ireland), Logan (Scotland), Artem (Palau), Jason (Brazil), Flora (Madagascar), Thomas (Fiji), Preston, Evie B (Kenya), Elena (Italy), Domas (Germany),Charlie (Greece), Dennie (Spain), Isla and Ella (Egypt)
Achievement Certificates
These children have earned 20 Achievement points and are on their way to the Mead Roll of honour: Tyler and Denizhan (Morocco) Kelvin (USA), Roman and Maisy (Canada), JJ, Ruby,Heavenly, Azrah, David, Dylan De, Alicia, Mujeeb, Tillie, Aleena, Chloe, Iulian & Albert (Wales), Siyaa and Lucian (Northern Ireland), Sid and Kian (Scotland), Esmae, Eleanor, Sofia P (Palau), Kaisan, Maaz, Gracie-May, Kaine (Fiji), Stefan (Kenya),
Mathletics Awards
June Year 4 Times Table Rock Star Awards
Well done to Spain class for winning the June Year 4 Battle. The top three scorers in each class were; Faith, Sophie & Oscar (Spain),Zach, Ollie & Emilia (Germany), Maaru, Ruby & Callum (Greece), Roens,Lenny & Gabriel (Italy)
Golden Certificate
Congratulations to these children who have been awarded a Golden Certificate as they have made exceptionally good choices linked to The Mead Creed. These certificates are not easy to get so very well done to this week’s winners!
Weekly Newsletter
Friday 4th July 2025
What a busy and brilliant week it’s been!
Thank you to all parents and carers for your understanding and support with the optional early collection on Tuesday due to the hot weather. Your cooperation helped us manage the day safely and smoothly, and we really appreciate it.
A huge well done to our Year 6 pupils who took part in their residential trip this week—you stepped outside your comfort zones, embraced new challenges, and quite literally reached new heights! We are incredibly proud of you. Thank you also to the dedicated staff team who gave their time and energy to make the experience such a success.
This week, we were also proud to host the Havering Collective SEND Festival, welcoming children from across the borough for a day filled with fun, inclusive activities. The event was filled with laughter, teamwork, and joy—beautifully summed up by one child who said, “This has been the best day of my life.”
What a fantastic week to be part of the Mead community! 💚
Kindest regards,
Ms A Holmes
Headteacher
Important Information
Respecting Our School Environment and Local Community
We have recently been contacted by one of our neighbours, who witnessed a member of our school community removing litter from their car and discarding it onto Amersham Road. This behaviour is not acceptable and does not reflect the values we promote as a school.
We are also aware of an increase in general littering around the school site at drop-off and pick-up times. As a school, we are now required to comply with new waste management regulations aimed at improving sustainability and reducing environmental impact. This includes stricter controls around the collection and disposal of all waste on school premises.
We kindly ask all parents and carers to support us by taking rubbish home or using the bins provided, and by setting a positive example for our pupils. Let’s continue working together to ensure our school and local community remain clean, safe, and respectful environments for everyone.
Year 6 End of Year Production
Year 6 will be performing their end-of-year production titled "I'm a Year Six – Get Me Out of Here!" on Monday 14th July at 2:00pm in the Key Stage 2 hall. We’re excited to share this special event with you and look forward to seeing you there!
Support for Parents and Carers
Mental Health Support
If you would like information on how to support your mental health and your child’s mental health, please see the website below which contains useful resources: https://www.place2be.org.uk/our-services/parents-and-carers/
On Thursday, 26th June, the Mead Singers proudly represented our school at the Havering Music Festival. This year, the children performed a vibrant collection of songs from the 80s and 90s. Our singers especially impressed the audience with their rendition of the iconic track "Never Ending Story" by Limahl. Their energy and passion truly brought the music to life, making the performance memorable for everyone.
Attendance Awards
A huge well done to the following classes who have all achieved 95% and above. Palau, Fiji, Kenya, Egypt, Madagascar, Morocco, Northern Ireland, Wales, England, Italy, Germany, Spain, USA, Brazil, Canada and Malaysia.
What a fantastic week we have had here at Mead in terms of attendance. Let’s keep it up and continue seeing our children enjoy all the summer activities and learning opportunities.
In addition, a huge well done and congratulations to Kenya class for achieving 100% attendance last week. This is excellent and they will be able to come to school on Monday in Non school uniform as a special reward.
15 Books Certificates
Bronze (5 books) -
Silver (10 books) - Keyaan (Palau)
Gold (15 books) - Jaxon, Mark, Scarlett-May, Sofia P (Palau)
Malta Star of the Week
Congratulations to Nathan who is awarded Star of the Week for working really hard in his Speech and Language sessions!
Star Writer Certificates
These children have excelled with their writing this week. Well done to Ethan (England), Nifemi (Morocco), Tereza & Ella (Wales), Izabella (Greece) Jeremiah (USA), Kavi (Spain), James (New Zealand), Poppy (Canada), Scotland Class, Aria (Palau), Lily (Mexico), April (Northern Ireland), Holly (Fiji), Sofia and Paulina (Malaysia), Tommy (Italy), Akshara, Gemma, Preston, Oscar (Kenya), Beau (Egypt) Sienna (Madagascar), Kayleigh (India), Isla (Germany), Olivia (St Lucia), Visha (Brazil)
Star Reader Certificates
These children have worked really hard on their reading this week. Well done to Arnie (England), PJ (Morocco), Albert & Ja’c (Wales), Amari (Greece) Domas (USA). Aayan (Spain), Emma (New Zealand), Amy (Canada), Liyana-Mae (Scotland), Ava (Palau), Aysha (Mexico), Mayra (Northern Ireland), Maaz (Fiji), D’E’Ja (Italy), Samiyah (Egypt), Hezekiah (Kenya), Sophie (Madagascar), Maathumai (India), Camelia (Germany), Frazer (Malaysia), Ivy-May (St Lucia), Charley (Brazil)
Star Mathematician Certificates
These children have enjoyed a fantastic week with their maths. Well done to Amy (England),Aiza (Morocco), Parisha, Chelsea & JJ (Wales), Khasim (Greece) Andrew (USA). Zion- Elijah (Spain), Ruby (New Zealand), Chloe (Canada), Naomi (Scotland), Adrian (Palau), Darius (Mexico), Sara (Northern Ireland), Kaiyan (Fiji), Eduard & Zaydh (Malaysia), Gabriel (Italy), Rian (Egypt), Tommy H, Tommy C (Kenya), Emily (Madagascar), Sadie (India), Zachary (Germany), Gabriel (St Lucia), Bobbie (Brazil)
Achievement Certificates
These children have earned 20 Achievement points and are on their way to the Mead Roll of honour:
Emma, Eve E, JJ and Aaliyah (Morocco), Amelia D, Emaan (Greece), Summer, Lenny, Faith (Spain) Anays (USA), Harry, Samuel and Teddy G (New Zealand), Ustym, Hollie-Rai (Canada), Rayne (Scotland), Richard (Palau), Alessia, Leo, Talula and Olivia (Northern Ireland), Lennie (Fiji), D’E’ja, Zakariya,Mahir, Nancy, Amelia (Italy),Anastasia (Madagascar), Sophie (Madagascar), Leonela (Madagascar), Shayan, Arsalaan (Brazil)
Mathletics Awards
Golden Certificate
Congratulations to these children who have been awarded a Golden Certificate as they have made exceptionally good choices linked to The Mead Creed. These certificates are not easy to get so very well done to this week’s winners!
