The Lister Weekly Update #30

The Lister Community School Sports Day was a vibrant explosion of energy, school spirit, and pure fun! The atmosphere crackled with excitement as students of all year groups cheered each other on in a dazzling display of athleticism and teamwork. From the nail-biting relay races to the fiercely boccia, every event showcased the amazing talent and dedication of our Lister students. Whether sprinting down the track or leaping for a long jump, the students poured their hearts into every challenge, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to giving their all for their house colours. There's nothing we love more at the Lister News' desk than seeing Lister students having a whale of a time! It was a day that truly celebrated the power of sportsmanship, camaraderie, and the joy of aiming for excellence.

It is our pleasure to serve a richly diverse community at Lister Community School. It why we add the word 'community' to our title. As part of that service, we hold a termly food bank to support the disadvantaged members of our school community. The final food bank will be on Thursday 18th July. Please come along if your family needs some support with food or toiletries over the holidays. If you would like to donate money instead of buying providing food, please donate on:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/lister-community-school-food-bank

If you would like to provide some food items, please note that they must not be perishable items - no fruit or vegetables, unless they are canned. No previously opened packets. We also welcome donations of unused toiletries and nappies.

There's nothing we love at the Lister News desk more than an awards' evening. This year we have a wonderful event taking place on Wednesday the 17th of July at 4pm. Lister will be hosting its first 'Lister Oscars' award evening. Over 200 students have been selected for awards by staff across the school and they will be presented with certificates and prizes in front of their families and friends. For the moment, the awards have been anonymised. Students will be invited to the evening if they have received an award and they will discover which subject they have won the award in during the evening. We will share further news in the build up to the event! For now, the evening will also include performances from current and ex students as well as an Art exhibition.

Childnet have created a useful page for parents/carers and children that explores what algorithms are. This is hugely important for anyone who is engaging in content on the internet. There are tips for how you might have a conversation with your child, as well as clear information about how algorithms work. You can find the website here.

All the way through the year at Lister, we like to celebrate the range of cultures and beliefs of our students, but today is a day where this celebration is foregrounded. On Culture Day is:

- A non-uniform day where students are encouraged to wear cultural dress and/or colours that represent their culture - students and staff are encouraged to pay £1 which we will donate to our food bank.

- There is food from cultures around the world in the canteen all week

- We have music from different cultures being played in the Agora during break time, and other cultural songs being played during some transition points during the day

- There will be a fashion show/runway at lunch time. Please come down to see and support if you can - students are paying 50p for a ticket to enter

- Lessons could also have a cultural theme for the day.

We love the range of cultures at Lister and would to thank all parents who have helped with costumes and donations.

You can find Fun activities for children and young people (4-16 years), including those with special educational needs (SEND, up to 18), happening in Newham this summer holiday.

Funded by the Department of Education, families receiving free school meals can attend local clubs who are offering opportunities for children to make friends, learn new skills, stay active, and enjoy a nutritious meal.

Activities include multi-sports, dance, music, arts, crafts, drama, cookery, and more, catering to suit different age, abilities and interests.

All clubs are inclusive for children with low levels of SEND and/or disabilities, with specialist programmes available for those needing specialist support.

Book here: https://families.newham.gov.uk/kb5/newham/directory/advice.page?id=Z_FceI02bS0

Here's a peek at the exciting line-up at Shipman Youth Centre:

Activities for parents & kids to bond:

Story and Rhyme Stay and Play (10-11am): Join us for a morning of storytelling , rhymes, and playtime for babies and parents. It's the perfect way to bond with your little one while making new friends.

Time with Dad (10-12pm): Dads, this one's for you! Bring your little ones for a fun-filled morning of games, activities, and bonding time.

Get those wiggles out with our lively Music & Movement session Music & Movement on Tuesday at 10-11am:. Sing along, dance, and enjoy some musical fun with your child

Or Relax and connect with other parents and caregivers over a warm cup of coffee and conversation with our Warm Coffee and Chat on Tuesday

Need help with your wellbeing, work, or finances? Our Family Navigator is here to assist you on Wednesday.

Join us for a fun, family-friendly cooking session at our Breakfast Club starting 6th September on Friday. Learn new recipes, enjoy delicious food, and bond with your loved ones .

Youth Activities (Ages 10-25): We have a variety of activities for teens and young adults.Check out the link for details: https://padlet.com/YESLBN/youth-empowerment-weekly-programme-r5x77y7xlyou

At East Ham Library:

Get support and advice on breastfeeding or formula feeding from our expert staff on Wednesday at our Baby Feeding Café activity.

Let your little ones explore, play, and socialize at our Stay & Play session on Tuesday.

More Family Fun:

Join us for a memorable day trip to Woburn Safari Park, filled with animal encounters and fun for the whole family on August 9th

Get advice, support, and guidance on housing, school admissions, eviction, benefits, and council tax from our Family Navigator drop in sessions (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 9:30am-11am)

Exciting News!

Our four informative brochures are now available on our website !

Don't miss out!

Sign up for Family Hubs: https://newham-self.achieveservice.com/service/Family_Hub_Registration

Find out more about Family Hubs and read our brochures online:

https://families.newham.gov.uk/kb5/newham/directory/family.page?familychannel=1

Each week we want to celebrate particular students who have won the most praises in their house and in their year group. Keep and eye out for you child aiming for excellence and having their name highlighted here!

The Thought for the Week this week is focused on creativity. Please discuss the thought with your child who will be looking at the thought in assembly and discussing the idea with peers and the house team.