St Charles Newsletter

Dear Parent/Carer,

I have had a wonderful two weeks since I last wrote to you. It is lovely to see how smart the children look in their school uniform and how quickly they have settled back into school routines. I am slowly getting to know your children and their lovely, friendly smiles and warm greetings have been a sight to behold. Thank you, parents and carers, for your kind words of welcome and support. The staff at St Charles have also been incredibly kind and welcoming and I look forward to working with the whole school community to ensure that our school vision becomes a reality.

Thanks to all who have attended the class curriculum meetings to date. I was fortunate to meet some of you at the recent Upper Key Stage two meeting which detailed Year 5/6 expectations and important guidance for secondary transfer. There are lots of workshops and events planned for this term so please pencil them into your diary and I look forward to meeting you again very soon.

Wishing you all a very happy and restful weekend.

Best Wishes,

Geraldine Hampton

Executive Headteacher

Just a little reminder that you can read the newsletter in your preferred language by using the translation feature. Simply click the translate button located above at the very top of the page.

Gospel: The first shall be last and the last shall be first? (Mark 9:30-37)

Using the Wednesday Word link below, read this Sunday’s Gospel

You will have an opportunity to discuss them again next week in School during the Gospel/Well done Assembly.

https://www.paperturn-view.com/uk/wednesday-word/messenger?pid=MTA101634&v=5.5

KS1

• Why did Jesus want to be alone with his disciples?
• What was his sad story about?
• What can we do today to be the ‘First’ with Jesus?

KS2

• What was the message that Jesus told him disciples?
• Why do you think he want to keep this message a secret?
• Why do you think his disciples were afraid to ask him what he meant?
• What did Jesus mean when he said, “To be first, you must make yourself last? How can we do this today?

The children look lovely in their school uniform. Sadly, some children are not wearing their ties.

The St Charles school tie gives the school its unique identity and this is something we want to preserve and promote throughout the local area. Staff will be checking to ensure that all school uniform criteria is followed. Thank you for your support.

https://forms.office.com/e/iDputCkg0E

This weeks attendance award goes to 4H with 98% attendance.

This weeks punctuality award goes to 3/4H with 7 minutes lost.

We are working towards achieving 96% attendance this academic year. Please help us to achieve this by ensuring that your child attends School each day and by not booking any holiday during term time. Please be aware that holiday leave in term time cannot be authorised. There is strong correlation between good attendance and good progress. So together, let’s give our children the best possible chance of reaching their potential.

A reminder- From 23rd September, afterschool care for St Charles will be provided by Aktiva at a new hub based at Ark Brunel. The Aktiva provision at Ark Brunel will be available to children from Nursery to Year 6 and will run from 3.30pm to 6.00pm. The walking bus will continue to operate to take children from St Charles to Ark Brunel to attend this afterschool provision. Details of costs and how to book have been sent to all parents.

If you have any further questions, please speak to Sophie in the office.

After school clubs will start on Monday 23rd September. There are still spaces available in some of the clubs. Please remember that children attending football club must wear their full St Charles PE kit- no other kits are permitted. Thank you.

The children in 1D loved visiting our school library to celebrate ‘National Read a Book Day’!

We are busy growing food in our vegetable garden. We have a bumper crop of delicious tomatoes and other vegetables. Yummy! And the lavender smells wonderful!

We can't wait to visit our new wildlife pond and explore the plants and animals that are found there!

If you are interested in finding out more about the PFA, or would like to join, please speak to Sophie in the office.

Congratulations to the following children who were recognised for making good choices during the week beginning 9th September.

A list of this terms class assemblies can be found below.

• 4th October- 3/4H
• 11th October- 1D
• 25th October- 2C
• 8th Nov- 5M
• 15th Nov- 3H
• 22nd Nov- 4H
• 29th Nov- 6G

SEPTEMBER

• 23rd Sept - After school clubs start this week
• 6G IntoUniversity Week starts

First Half Term

Staff Training –Mon. 2nd & Tues. 3rd September - School Closed

First Day of School – Wednesday 4th September

Last Day of School – Friday 25th October

Half Term – Monday 28th October– Friday 1st November

Second Half Term

First Day of School – Monday 4th November

Last Day of School – Friday 20th December - School Closes at 1.45pm

Christmas Holiday – Monday 23rd December – Friday 3rd January 2025

Spring Term - 2025

First Half Term

Staff Training – Monday 6th January – School Closed

First Day of School – Tuesday 7th January

Last Day of School – Friday 14th February

Half Term – Monday 17th – Friday 21st February

Second Half Term

First Day of School – Monday 24th February

Last Day of School – Friday 4th April - School Closes at 1.45pm

Easter Holiday – Monday 7th April – Monday 21st April

Summer Term – 2025

First Half Term

Staff Training – Tuesday 22nd April ­– School Closed

First Day of School – Wednesday 23rd April

Bank Holiday – Monday 5th May

Last Day of School – Friday 23rd May

Half Term – Monday 26th – Friday 30th May

Second Half Term

First Day of School – Monday 2nd June

Staff Training – Monday 30th June – School Closed

Last Day of School – Tuesday 22nd July - School Closes at 1.45pm

Email: info@st-charles.rbkc.sch.uk
Website: www.st-charles.rbkc.sch.uk
Location: St Charles Square, London W10 6EB, UK
Phone: 020 8969 5566