Weekly Newsletter 26.9.25

 

Friday 26th September 2025

Dear Parents and Carers,

This week the children have blown me away with their incredible writing. They have been completely engrossed in the story Invisible and have produced some excellent work. Their enjoyment and engagement has been wonderful to see and I know they will be excited to share their writing with you during Parents’ Evening towards the end of this half term.

Have a lovely weekend!

Ms Holmes

Headteacher

Weekly Newsletter - Important Information

Harvest Festival

From Monday 6th October to Friday 10th October, Mead will be collecting donations for the Trussell Trust Harold Hill Food Bank to celebrate Harvest Festival. Children can bring in food donations to their classrooms and they will have the opportunity to bring them along to the main reception area. The food bank is in particular need of the following items:

Soup, Biscuits, UHT Milk, Tinned Veg, Tinned Fish, Tinned Meat, Tinned Fruit, Tinned Tomatoes, Instant Mash Potato and Long Life Fruit Juice.

Any donations would be greatly appreciated, big or small. 

Earrings

For safety reasons, children should not wear hooped earrings to school. Earrings can be dangerous during PE, playtime, and other school activities. Please ensure that children remove earrings before coming to school. Thank you for helping us keep all children safe.

Prospective New Parent visits

We have organised some visits to see the school in full operation for parents looking for their child starting Reception in September 2026.The dates are as follows

• Wednesday 1st October -2pm

• Thursday 9th October -10am

• Monday 13th October -2pm

Please book your place on the Google form on the school website.

Pupil Premium 

Thank you to those who have already checked their eligibility for Pupil Premium funding. This is income based and can provide support with uniform costs, trips, and visits, as well as additional funding for the school to support your child’s learning.

👉 If you believe you may be eligible, please complete this quick form: https://forms.gle/w1sFP4xd3bczjKFbA

If you’re unsure or would like help with the application, please speak to a member of staff.

Upcoming events

• Harvest Festival donations from Monday 6th October

• Individual and Siblings photographs Tuesday 14th October

• Parents Evening Tuesday 14th October and Wednesday 15th October

• Wednesday 22nd October 2025 – Flu Vaccine- More information to follow

Achievement Awards - 19.09.25

 

Amazing Awards!

Attendance Awards

A huge well done to the following classes who have all achieved 95% and above. Palau, Fiji, Kenya, Egypt, Madagascar, Scotland, Italy, USA and Malaysia. A huge well done to New Zealand class who, last week achieved 100% class attendance so they are our overall winners! They will be receiving an extra special reward next week. Well done!

Malta Star of the Week

Congratulations to Bella in Malta who has been awarded  Star of the Week for improved engagement across the curriculum. 

Star Writer Certificates

These children have excelled with their writing this week. Well done to Ella (Germany), Holly (Kenya), Chloe (Japan), Stephanie (Mexico), Nicoleta (Madagascar), Sofia P (Egypt), Jessiah (Wales), 

Daniel (England), Mikel (Malaysia), Sophia (Northern Ireland) Rojus (Palau), Gemma (Scotland), Sophie (Greece), Azara (New Zealand), Blake (Italy), Roens (USA), Summer (Canada), Isla (Brazil), Alessia (Spain) Alex + Elyas (Fiji), Charley (India), Poppy (China)

Star Reader Certificates

These children have worked really hard on their reading this week. Well done to Azrah (Germany), Sofia (Kenya), Natalia (Japan), Kyrah (Mexico), Gabriela (Madagascar), Ella (Egypt), PJ (Wales) Poppy-Rose (England), Ria (Malaysia), Samiyah (Northern Ireland), Inaya (Palau), Angelica  (Scotland), Dev (Greece), Katy (Italy), Tadei (USA), Amelia (Canada), Shree (Brazil) , Michael J( Spain), Jorgie (New Zealand) Kiyaan (Fiji), Elijah (India), Lily (China)

Star Mathematician Certificates

These children have enjoyed a fantastic week with their maths. Well done to Chloe (Germany), Kaine (Kenya), Poppy (Japan), Rubie-Rose (Mexico), Albie (Madagascar), Yani (Egypt), Ronnie (Wales), 

Andrei Chindris (England), Gracie (Malaysia), Millie M (Northern Ireland), Ivy-May (Palau), Hezekiah (Scotland), Kian (Greece), Zion (Italy), Sethika (USA), Aleem (Canada), Domas (Brazil), Michael D (Spain), Vinnie (New Zealand) Nathan (Fiji), LillyRose (India), Sidiq (China)

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!

Palau (Y1)	Paula	New Zealand (Y1)	Vladimir
Kenya (Y2)	Samson	Fiji (Y1)	Yaqub
Madagascar (Y2)	Leo	Egypt (Y2)	Vinnie
Scotland (Y3)	Rishi	New Zealand (Y1)	Vladimir
Northern Ireland (Y3)	Finn	Wales (Y3)	Eve.A
Italy (Y4)	Rayne	England (Y3)	Ellie
Spain (Y4)	Vinny	Greece (Y4)	Freddie
Brazil (Y5)	Emilia	Germany (Y4)	Heavenly
Mexico (Y5)	Emaan	Canada (Y5)	Mahir
China (Y6)	Coby	USA (Y5)	Ella
India (Y6)	Visha	Malaysia (Y6)	Malakai
Japan (Y6)	Leo

Weekly Newsletter - 19.09.25

 Friday 19th September 2025

Dear Parents and Carers,

This week in assemblies, we have been focusing on two important themes: staying safe online and the importance of routines in school. The children have been encouraged to think carefully about how to use technology responsibly and how following routines helps everyone feel settled and ready to learn.

One of my favourite moments this week was seeing the children enjoying themselves at lunchtime with the different play resources. They were ready, respectful and safe, and a wonderful moment of spontaneity followed as they worked together to create their own small world using natural materials—showing creativity, teamwork, and imagination in action.

Looking ahead, next week we are excited to introduce Student Voice to all pupils in Years 3, 4, 5 and 6. This will give children the opportunity to share how they are feeling about school, outside of school or at home and let us know if there are any areas where we can make improvements or where they may need any help and support. You can find out more by visiting: https://mea9jd.tsv.app/

Ms Holmes

Headteacher

Weekly Newsletter - Important Information

Parking on Amersham Road

As a school, we work hard to maintain positive relationships with our local residents. It is really important that, as a community, we respect their properties.

Please ensure that you do not block or park on driveways when dropping off or collecting children. This has been highlighted again by residents this week, and unfortunately, it means we are having to spend time addressing this issue when our focus should be on supporting the children’s learning.

Headlice

We have had an increase in cases of head lice across several year groups. Please be vigilant in checking your children for head lice, and guidance on treatment can be found here. We ask that long hair is tied back for school, to help prevent further cases. 

Snacks and Packed Lunches – Nut Free School

All children are provided with a healthy snack at breaktime. Please remember that we are a nut free school. Some children and staff have severe nut allergies, and even trace contact can trigger a life-threatening reaction.

For this reason, no nut products are allowed in lunch boxes or as snacks/treats. Any items containing nuts will be removed, and children will be given an alternative. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe. If you have any questions, please speak to a member of staff.

Upcoming events

• Harvest Festival donations from Monday 6th October

• Individual and Siblings photographs Tuesday 14th October

• Parents Evening Tuesday 14th October and Wednesday 15th October

Achievement Awards - 12.9.25

 

Amazing Awards!

Attendance Awards

A huge well done to the following classes who have all achieved 95% and above. New Zealand, Kenya, Scotland, Wales, Italy, Germany, Spain, Canada, India, China and Malaysia. These classes will all be enjoying their rewards by rolling the attendanceoply dice next week! Well done!

Malta Star of the Week

Congratulations to Freddie who is awarded Malta Star of the Week for growing his independence with writing. 

Star Writer Certificates

These children have excelled with their writing this week. Well done to Lenny (Japan) Sophie (England) Elhan(Egypt), Phoebe (Germany), Mitakshi (Greece), Savannah, Arthur (Kenya), Logan (Italy), Caitlin (Madagascar), Amari (Mexico), Victoria (Canada),Skye (Fiji), Ronnie (Northern Ireland), Akshara (Scotland), Ignacy (Malaysia),  Navy (Palau), Gabriel (USA), Gabriel (China), Nifemi (Wales), Mayra (Spain), Zofia (Brazil), Samhita (India), Jenrayo (New Zealand)

Star Reader Certificates

These children have worked really hard on their reading this week. Well done to Georgia, Gracie (Kenya), Maisy (Japan), Phoebe (England), Gracie-Mai (Egypt), Lily (Germany), Evie (Greece), Harry (Italy), Samuel (Madagascar) Joshua (Fiji), Sai (Canada), Amelia, Summer (Mexico), Ella (Northern Ireland) , Oscar (Scotland), Sandra (Malaysia), Charlene (Palau), Sophia (USA), Aaliyah (Wales),Nuhaa (China), Sydney (India), Leo (Spain), Zachary (Brazil), Blu (New Zealand)

Star Mathematician Certificates

These children have enjoyed a fantastic week with their maths. Well done to Maxim, Ivy-Rose (Kenya), Renat (Japan), Nisin (England), Richard (Egypt), Dylan Do (Germany), Dawood (Greece), Freddie (Brazil), JJ and AJ (Italy), Ruby (Madagascar) Leo (Fiji), Mahir (Canada), Yoyin (Mexico), Caine (Northern Ireland), Tommy C (Scotland), Logan (Malaysia), Arlo (Palau), Sky (USA), Leona (China), Ifra (Wales), Sara (Spain), Visha (India), Mirellie (New Zealand)

Achievement  Certificates 

These children have earned 20 Achievement points and are on their way to the Mead Roll of Honour.

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!

St Lucia (YR)		Antigua (YR)
Jamaica (YR)		New Zealand (Y1)	Skylar, Patrik and Tereza
Palau (Y1)	Maeve	Fiji (Y1)	Anastasia
Kenya (Y2)	Theo and Leo	Egypt (Y2)	Harriet
Scotland (Y3)	Besa	Wales (Y3)	Denizhan
Northern Ireland (Y3)	Izabel	England (Y3)	Sienna
Italy (Y4)	Nuftalem	Greece (Y4)	Kevin
Spain (Y4)	Alessia	Germany (Y4)	Ava & Chelsea
Brazil (Y5)	Kelsie	Canada (Y5)	Sophie
Mexico (Y5)	Billie	USA (Y5)	Tommy
China (Y6)	Lexi	Malaysia (Y6)	Andrew
India (Y6)	Karl	Japan (Y6)	Layla