Weekly Newsletter - 20.6.25

 Weekly Newsletter 

Friday 20th  June 2025

Dear Parents and Carers,

It’s been another fantastic week of learning across the school! The children have been fully engaged in their lessons, showing great curiosity, resilience, and enthusiasm. From exploring new topics in English and maths to taking part in creative projects and collaborative group work, it’s been wonderful to see their confidence and independence grow.

We are currently in the process of proofreading end-of-year reports, and it has been a pleasure to reflect on the tremendous progress made by all pupils throughout the year. These reports highlight not just academic achievement, but also the personal growth, positive attitudes, and determination shown by our children. We look forward to sharing them with you soon.

This week, a group of children also had the opportunity to meet with school governors to talk about how we stay safe in school and what to do if we need help. The children spoke confidently and maturely about the importance of trusted adults, living by our Mead Creed, and how we take care of ourselves and each other. We are very proud of how clearly and thoughtfully they represented the views of their peers.

Thank you, as always, for your continued support—it plays such an important role in your child’s success and wellbeing at school.

Kindest regards, 

Ms A Holmes  

Headteacher

Important Information

Hot weather

It’s been a very warm week, and the forecast shows that the hot weather will continue next week. Please remember that hot weather is not a valid reason for absence. Any absence for this reason will be recorded as unauthorised.

We have a number of measures in place to support children during hot days, including:

• Access to cool indoor spaces at break and lunchtime, 

• Encouraging regular hydration

• Reducing time spent in direct sunlight

• Adapted activities to avoid overheating

Please ensure your child comes to school with:

• A refillable water bottle

• A hat for outdoor time

• Sun cream applied before school

Sports Day 2025

What an incredible Sports Day we had—full of team spirit, determination, and fun! A huge well done to all children for taking part and showing fantastic effort throughout the day.

Here are the final scores:
🔴 Red Team – 617 points
🔵 Blue Team – 576 points
🟢 Green Team – 589 points
🟡 Yellow Team – 511 points

Congratulations to the Red Team for taking first place! Our Pupil Parliament met this week to discuss a special prize for the Red Team, which will be voted on in classes. Thank you to all the families who came along to support. Your cheers and encouragement made Sports Day even more special!

Year 6 Transition Week – Havering Secondary Schools

A reminder for Year 6 parents: Next week is Havering Transition Week for pupils moving to a Havering secondary school in September. Please check the dates, times, and arrangements for your child’s new school to ensure they attend their transition day(s) fully prepared.

Welcome Meeting for New Reception Parents

On Tuesday 24th June, we’re excited to welcome the families of our new Reception cohort to their first welcome meeting.

Time: 5:00pm
Location: KS1 (Infant) Hall – please enter via Gate 3

We’re looking forward to meeting our new families and officially welcoming you to the Mead community!

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! 

Year 6 £5 challenge 

Year 6 did a fantastic job raising an impressive £1,059.09 in their £5 Challenge—well done to all involved! After voting between Oxygen, the cinema, and bowling, the winning trip destination is Oxygen. More details will be shared in a letter which will follow.

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/

Achievement Awards - 13.06.25

 Amazing Awards!

Attendance Awards

A huge well done to the following classes who have all achieved 95% and above. Palau, Fiji, Madagascar, Morocco, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Italy, Germany, Spain and Canada. They will all be rolling the attendance poly dice for a reward next week! Well done!

Northern Ireland are our class attendance winners this week so as a special reward they can all come into school on Monday in Non school uniform. Well done and thank you for your continued support.

15 Books Certificates 

Bronze (5 books) - Rayan S, Bella, Sophie, Amirah, Rayan A (Spain), Harriet, Vinnie, Carter, Artem, Aria, Eleanor, Gracie-Mai (Palau), Stefan,Briana, Preston, Oscar, Poppy, Iyaz, Evie G (Kenya).

Bingo Homework Certificates 

Malta Star of the Week

Congratulations to Gracie who is awarded Star of the Week for improving her confidence when making sentences on her AAC!

Star Writer Certificates

These children have excelled with their writing this week. Well done to Abdullah, Gemma, Iyaz (Kenya), Max & Dylan Do (Wales), Oscar (England), Nicolas (Fiji), Amelia D (Greece), Elliot (St Lucia)), Zuzanna (USA) Lucille (Mexico), Aria (Madagascar), Vladimir (Antigua), Tommy (Northern Ireland), Sapphire (Scotland) Vlad (Jamaica) ,Gracie Mae (Morocco), Camelia (Germany), Chloe (Canada), Elena (Italy), Vilte and Sofia (Malaysia) Phoebe (Madagascar), Aleshia(Spain), Maathumai (India), David & Todor (China), Chloe (Egypt), Charley (Brazil), Hawa (St Lucia), Aum (USA), Hawa (St Lucia), Nancy (Italy), Saam (Malaysia), Carter (Palau), Emma (Mexico) Sophie, Rishi (Kenya), Amelia (Canada), Jamarb (New Zealand), Tyler (Germany), Nicola (India), Arsalaan (Brazil), Cristian & Layla (China), Havana (Antigua)

Star Reader Certificates

These children have worked really hard on their reading this week. Well done to JJ & Charles (Wales), Kevin (New Zealand), Shay Shay (New Zealand), Dev (England), Yazmin (Fiji), Jeremiah (Greece), Abrielle (St Lucia), Emma (Mexico) Isla (USA),Harper (Madagascar), Simeon (Antigua), Nancy and Vinny (Northern Ireland) Ivy-Lilly (Jamaica), Denizhan  (Morocco), Esmae (Germany), Andrey (Canada), Jessie (Malaysia), Olivia (Kenya), Justas (Italy) Daniel (Madagascar),Sophia and William (Egypt), Kavi (Spain), Tyler (India), Daniel K (China), Elijah (Brazil), Navy (St Lucia), Ignacy (USA), Navy (St Lucia), Ella (Italy), Evie B (Kenya), Kajus (Mexico), Sapphire (Scotland), All of Palau Class, Taylor (Canada), Noor (New Zealand), Eva (Germany), Vilte (Malaysia), Yara (India), Izabela (Brazil), Kydeigh (China), Eisa (Antigua)

Star Mathematician Certificates

These children have enjoyed a fantastic week with their maths. Well done to Kenya Class, Preston (Kenya), David & Bobby (Wales), All of New Zealand Class, Lillie-Rose (England), Lul (Fiji), Sebastian (Greece), Freddie (St Lucia), All of Palau class, Stanley (Mexico) Robert (USA), Blu (Antigua), Alessia (Northern Ireland), Evelyn (Scotland) Siyana (Jamaica), Jessiah (Morocco), Hayden (Germany), Janvi (Canada) Poppy(Madagascar), Mahir (Italy) Anas (Madagascar), Isabelle (Palau), (Emma)Aleshia (Spain), Lewis (India), Alfie (Egypt), Karl (Brazil), Matei (St Lucia), Zuzanna (USA), Matei (St Lucia), Sophia (Italy), Paulina (Malaysia), Angelica, Cory, Poppy (Kenya)  Coby (Mexico), Natalia (Canada), Gabriela (New Zealand), Emilia (Germany), Taylor (India), Alex (Brazil), Venbaa (China), Louie (Antigua)

Achievement  Certificates 

These children have earned 20 Achievement points and are on their way to the Mead Roll of honour: Rebecca, Teddy, Amelia (Kenya), Sofia P (Palau), Nuftalem (Scotland), , Ilsa, Emilia, Leo J (Germany), Elena, Lily, Ruby, Olivia (Italy), Leo, Madhav, Savannah, Reggie (Fiji), Clio, Sophia (Italy). Artem and Yani (Palau), Leo, SIdrah, Janvi (Canada), Re’niyah, Sebastian, Teddy N, Caitlin, Albie and Ruby (New Zealand), Matas, Milena, Malachi and Vinny (Northern Ireland), Ryan & Kane (China)  Stanley (Mexico)

Mathletics Awards

Bronze certificate	Evelyn (Germany), Varnika (Scotland), Lily (Wales), Michael D and Amelia (Northern Ireland)
Silver certificate	Kaiyan (Fiji), Renat (Canada), Talula (Northern Ireland)
Gold Certificate	Tommy (Mexico), Mikel (USA), Max (Wales)
Platinum Certificate	Amelia (Germany), Alessia (Northern Ireland), Isha and Enki (Scotland), Grace (Canada) Malakai (USA)
Emerald Certificate	Zelda (Germany) Jacob, Kavi, Mahir (Spain), Yani (Palau), Sydney (Northern Ireland), Sid (Scotland), Shay, Leo (Canada)
Diamond Certificate	Sebastian and Jamarb (New Zealand), Yasmin, Jake (England), Azrah, Alicia & Ethan (Wales), Domas (Germany) Elena (Italy) Mahir (Spain), Katy (Scotland) Zuzanna (USA), Jamarb and Sebastian (New Zealand), Milena (Northern Ireland)
Epic Certificate	Luke (New Zealand), Olivia, Jake, Lilly (England), Jaxson-Bridge (Fiji), Nathan (Greece) Ahmet, Lenny, Tadei (Italy), Rayan S(Spain), Sofia P, Elhan, Aahil, Artem (Palau), David (USA) Nuhaa (Mexico), Sara and Matas (Northern Ireland) , Ustym (Canada), Amber (USA), Aahil, Elhan, Sofia P (Palau), Luke (New Zealand)
Legend Certificate	Emma (New Zealand), Amy, Stefan (England), Vivaan, Thomas, Georgia, Maxim (Fiji), Albert (Wales), Olivia, Lenny, Akhila, Sara (Italy), Rayan A (Spain), Adrian (Palau), Milena (Scotland), Ustym (Canada), Adiran and Artem (Palau), Emma (New Zealand)
Legend Leader	Sebastian (Greece) Aum (USA), Shay (Canada)
Diamond Legend

May Year 4 Times Table Rock Star Awards

Garage Rocker	Deja (Italy)
Headliner	Stephanie (Greece), Amelia (Germany)
Support Act	Millie (Greece), Rosie (Germany)
Rock Legend	Amari (Greece), Satara (Germany), Jessica, Akhila,Sethika, Tadei (Italy), Oscar (Spain)
Rock Star	Leo J (Germany), Nancy (Italy), Adriana (Spain)
Gone Green	Callum, Violet, Millie, Amari (Greece), Sienna & Kelsie (Germany), Nancy, Justas, Akhila, Ruby, Sethika, Sophia (Italy), Reggie, Lenny, Oscar, Jacob (Spain)

Well done to Greece class for winning the April Year 4 Battle. The top three scorers in each class were; Faith, Victoria & Mahir (Spain), Ollie, Eva & Zach (Germany), Callum, Maaru & Nathan (Greece), Olivia, Lenny & Roens (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!

St Lucia (YR)	Maisie Mae	Antigua (YR)	Patrik
Jamaica (YR)	Carter	New Zealand (Y1)	Ava
Palau (Y1)	Keyaan	Fiji (Y1)	Sofia
Madagascar (Y2)	Zayeen	Morocco (Y2)	PJ
Kenya (Y2)	Oscar	Egypt (Y2)	Whole Class, Ella
Scotland (Y3)	Zion	Wales (Y3)	Wales Class
Northern Ireland (Y3)	Whole  Class, Callum and Emily	England (Y3)	Ethan
Italy (Y4)	Italy class	Greece (Y4)	Greece Class
Spain (Y4)	Spain Class	Germany (Y4)	Esmae
Brazil (Y5)	Brazil Class	Canada (Y5)	Ustym
Mexico (Y5)	Nuhaa	USA (Y5)	William
China (Y6)	Dolly	Malaysia (Y6)	Aayan
India (Y6)	Lils

Weekly Newsletter - 13.06.25

 Weekly Newsletter 

Friday 13th June 2025

Dear Parents and Carers,

What a week it has been! This year’s Sports Day couldn’t have gone any better. The sunshine was on our side, the community spirit was incredible and most importantly, the children had a fantastic time! As we haven't received all of the scores yet, we will share these  with the children on Monday morning  in assembly and let you know via PING . Thank you all for your support throughout the day and a special thank you to the Friends of Mead for organising and running the refreshment stall. We are now really looking forward to welcoming you all to the FOMS Summer Carnival next Friday, which promises to be another brilliant community event.

It has also been an exceptionally busy and successful week in school. The Friends of Mead Father’s Day Sale was a big hit with the children, and we are grateful for the time and effort the FOM team put into preparing and running the event.

Our Year 1 children have shown real focus and determination as they completed their Phonics Screening Check this week. We are incredibly proud of how confidently they approached this important milestone, and we want to thank both the staff who prepared them so well and families at home for the ongoing support.

Likewise, our Year 4 pupils have risen to the challenge of the Multiplication Tables Check (MTC) with positivity and resilience. Their dedication to practising times tables has been clear, and it has been fantastic to see them applying their knowledge so confidently. Again, a big thank you to the teaching teams and families for the encouragement and practice that has clearly made a difference.

Looking ahead, we are beginning preparations for the children's transition to new classes. During the week beginning Monday 23rd June, we will be sharing class details and supporting both children and staff as they begin this next step in their learning journey. Transition is such an important time of year, and we are committed to ensuring that all children feel safe, confident, and excited about what’s to come.

Finally, a reminder that roadworks and closures around Gallows Corner begin from 23rd June. We have already seen a noticeable increase in traffic and HGVs on nearby roads, so please do take extra care when crossing roads and encourage children to walk safely to and from school.

Kindest regards, 

Ms A Holmes  

Headteacher

Important Information

Well Done Year 6 – Fiver Challenge Success!

A huge well done to Year 6 for their fantastic efforts during Enterprise Week as part of the Fiver Challenge. 

It was great to see them outside at the end of each day, showing real creativity, teamwork, and enthusiasm while raising money to support their final school event.

We’re delighted to share that a total of £1105 was raised! The children will now have the opportunity to vote on their chosen end-of-year activity—a well-earned reward for their hard work and entrepreneurial spirit.

Well done, Year 6 we’re very proud of you! 

School Uniform

With the warmer weather arriving, we appreciate your support in maintaining high standards.

Please note the following:

• Leggings and cycling shorts are not permitted unless worn under a skirt or dress

• Open-toe shoes or strappy sandals are not allowed for health and safety reasons

• Jewellery, including hooped earrings, must not be worn

• Large bag charms, keyrings, and soft toys (e.g. teddies) should not be attached to school bags, as they can cause distractions and take up space

Thank you for helping us ensure our pupils look smart, stay safe, and are ready to learn every day.

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/

Financial Planning Support

CAP Romford Debt Centre is running a FREE CAP Money Coaching Course to equip people to successfully manage their money, whatever their income. We’ll look at things like building and balancing a household budget, prioritising spending and keeping our finances stable into the future.

The course is completely free and will take place on Saturday 14th June 10am-3pm at St Peter’s Church, Gubbins Lane, Harold Wood RM3 0QA. Sign up at https://moneycoaching.capuk.org/join-course/cd3354c3-fb1c-4509-98a5-4d0c9ef61966

Or contact Sally Mills on 07340192436 for more information