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Message from Headteacher
What a wonderful sight this morning seeing all of the children and adults wearing their pyjamas, onesies and dressing gowns to school!! Thank you everyone for such a brilliant effort – we have raised £610 so far! We have such a wonderful school community who are always so generous and continue to contribute to all the fundraising that we take part in - thank you!
It has been a very busy week at Millfields with so much learning, trips, workshops and dressing up! It is Anti-bullying Week and there have been lots of discussions and work in classes around this year's theme: 'Power for Good'. The Anti-Bullying Alliance definition of bullying is 'The repetitive, intentional hurting of one person or group by another person or group, where the relationship involves an imbalance of power. Bullying can be physical, verbal or psychological. It can happen face to face or online.' The week included focussed assemblies presented by the Equality Champs, and lessons and started with us all wearing odd socks on Monday, celebrating the fact that we are all different and that is a good thing! Thank you to everyone for getting into the spirit and for the very thoughtful and constructive discussions. The assembly talked about some ways that we can all use our power for good…e.g. notice how others are feeling, treat people with kindness, make people smile or laugh, support people to use self-care, treat people with respect, give someone a genuine compliment, include people in activities so they are not left out, speak out for ourselves and others., support people to say no to uncomfortable situations
Well done to all the Y5 and Y6 cyclists who took part in the 2nd Cycling League race at Hackney Downs yesterday. The children all tried very hard and raced well! BIG WELL DONE to all of them, and thanks to Nishie and the parents who came to for support them! After 2 events, Millfields are top of the league table, so let's keep going and try to make this another successful cycling year! On the topic of bikes, we are having a few issues with the way that bikes and scooters are being stored at the beginning of the day and then picked up at the end of the day. Please do try to use all the space and ensure that bikes and scooters are not being damaged or moved/lost. Thanks in advance for your help and support here!
Another big 'thank you' to all the parents who have donated money and/or food items to the weekly Food Bank. We will be making up Christmas Boxes in the next few weeks for all our families who use the Food Bank, so please drop any donations of more festive goodies to the school from the beginning of December (e.g. Christmas Cake, selection boxes, mince pies, boxes of biscuits, tubs of sweets etc.). If you would like to make a monetary donation, please ask for the bank details at main Reception or email: info@millfields.hackney.sch.uk
Message from Headteacher
Firstly, I hope that you all had a lovely half term, and enjoyed seeing family and friends. Welcome back to everyone, and welcome to another busy half term! This week has been so busy and has literally flown by!
A reminder that next week is 'Anti-Bullying Week, and in partnership with The Anti-bullying Alliance, we will be taking part in 'Odd Socks Day' to mark the start of the week. Odd Socks Day 2025 is taking place on Monday 10th November. This day provides an opportunity to have fun, be yourself, and spread awareness of the core values Anti-Bullying Week promotes. Bring out your bright, beautiful and special socks for the day! Anti-Bullying Week 2025's theme, "Power for Good," aims to empower everyone to use their influence to stop bullying. The campaign encourages people to speak out, support others, and create inclusive communities, highlighting that even small acts of kindness have a powerful, positive impact.
Also, next Friday 14th November is 'Children in Need' -this is a non-uniform day! We normally encourage you to all wear your pyjamas to school! Look out for a reminder next week!
Message from Headteacher
A massive thank you to the PSA for organising the Reception Welcome Disco last week and to all those that came and had fun whilst supporting the school. Keep your eye on the mag for future events coming soon.
Also, thank you to everyone for wearing something red today as we all have our support for 'Show Racism the Red Card'. Although the national day was last week, we have shared the intent of 'Show Racism the Red Card' in assemblies this week,and explained that we wanted to end the half term and the end of Black History Month by showing our support today. There has been a lovely atmosphere around the school as the children and staff marked the end of Black History Month. The whole month of activities has been a great learning experience for the children -please ask them to share their learning with you. It is always a joy to see everyone getting into the community spirit of our non-uniform and theme days so thanks for supporting us! We will let you know exactly how much we have raised after half term! Thank you!
Finally, I hope you all enjoy a relaxing and restful half term with family and friends wherever you are going or staying. A reminder that there is an INSET Day directly after half-term, and the children are back at school on Tuesday 4th November.
Best Wishes, Jane
Message from Headteacher
It has been a busy week in class, around school and in the local area this week at Millfields.
A big 'thank you' to the parents in Yangtze Class and Mekong Class who came into school to watch their child's Sharing Assembly this morning. They have done lots of work already this term and I hope you enjoyed the children sharing it with you!
Also this week, our Reading Champions visited the Town Hall on Wednesday to attend the launch event for this year. Our Champions were true ambassadors for Millfields, and spoke confidently and critically about their role! Thanks to Vickie for supporting them.
Thank you so much to all the parents who have made donations to our Food Bank as part of the Harvest season. We welcome donations all year round -anything you can add to your weekly shop -pasta, pasta sauce, tinned tomatoes, chickpeas, kidney beans, tinned fruit, rice, cereals, shower gel, shampoo is always greatly appreciated.
Another reminder that to mark the end of Black History season, we will be celebrating Millfields' diversity at our Black History Event on Wednesday 22nd October! If you have not been to one of our events before, we create a showcase and display in school that is shared with the school community -there will be music & choir, food, displays of learning outcomes, photos pupil voice, writing samples and homework projects displayed and hopefully some poetry performances. Please bring some food to share on the night too! Save the date!
Also, the whole school is being encouraged to dress up as part of a non-uniform day on Friday 24th October. We will be wearing red clothes for 'Show Racism the Red Card'. £1 donations - cash or card, will be collected at each gate on Friday morning. Thanks in advance!
Please note that the half term is Monday 27th October to Friday 31st October. Monday 3rd November is an INSET Day and children will be back in school on Tuesday 4th November.
Have a good weekend. Take care, stay well and keep safe. Jane
--Message from Headteacher
In class this week, the children have continued to work on Black History Month learning and the children are responding to and learning through reading specific texts in each year group. Early Years - Coming to England, Year 1 - Look Up, & Mae Among the Stars, Year 2 - The Bus Ride, Year 3 - Long Walk to Freedom, Year 4 - Walter Tull’s Scrapbook, Year 5 - March On and Year 6 - Hidden Figures. The discussion and debate around their learning has been fantastic. Children at Millfields love to learn and ask lots of probing and curious questions, so their learning and making connections across subjects in school and the wider community and beyond, has been brilliant.
Another reminder that to celebrate the end of Black History season, the children's work will create a showcase and display in school that will be shared with the school community on Wednesday 22nd October. There will be music & choir, food, displays of learning outcomes, photos pupil voice, writing samples and homework projects displayed and hopefully some poetry performances. Save the date! Look out for more information about the homework project in the next few weeks. Then on Friday 24th October, the children are invited to wear red to school that day to support 'Show Racism the Red Card'. £1 donations will be collected at each gate -cash or card on the Friday morning. Look out for more information -see the poster inside the Mag, and hope to see lots of you there!
A big 'thank you' to the parents in Ganges Class and Yukon Class who came into school to watch their child's Sharing Assembly this morning. They have done lots of work already this term -some great costumes, great acting, singing and dancing. I hope you enjoyed the children sharing with you!
Please remember to complete your Christmas Card templates and return to the main office ASAP. Also , if your child needs something to do this weekend, please let them design a new Bike Bus Log/Sticker. see the email sent earlier today.
Thank you to the parents who have already made a donation to the FoodBank Appeal as part of Foodbank Fortnight. Either bring some food donations to the main office. or the school gates, or make a one-off or regular donation via the bank details on the poster that was sent out earlier this week.
Finally a few reminders, please complete the WOW trips letter and make a contribution via Scopay as soon as you can. https://forms.gle/cvLozA93Lpt6SpXT7
Next week - Monday 13th and Tuessday 14th October are this term's Parents' Evenings. Please make sure you sign up via SCOpay to make an appointment before 10.30pm on Sunday 12th October. We look forward to seeing you all then. The Book Fair will also be open during Parents' Evenings and in the playground before and after school. Remember that the school gets a large commission on the books sold. so please support us!
And a final reminder: INSET Day -school closed for children on Monday 3rd November.
Have a good weekend. Take care, stay well and keep safe. Jane
Message from Headteacher
We are at the end of week 5 already this academic year, and the children and staff have been as busy as ever!
forests, as well as singing a beautiful song about saving the earth. Mississippi Class shared their learning about Millfields through the ages. Thank you to all the parents who came along to support their child.
Finally, yesterday was E-safety Day at Millfields. All the children were reminded about the amazing resource that the internet can be, but also about the dangers and the things to be aware of when using any form of online game, accessing social media or looking at websites. The children and staff will all be asked to sign an individual Acceptable Use Agreement over the next week. Some of you will see this on your Google Classroom. The important message is that children need to be aware that there could be a danger, and know to always ask an adult if something does not look right or they are unsure, and to know that they should not click on anything without checking first. Please talk to your child about staying safe on the internet and be aware of your responsibility as a parent/carer to guide your child and not allow access to sites/media that is for an older age group.
Message from Headteacher
We have had a very busy and productive week at Millfields - the children have been really engaged in their learning as always. The best part of my day is walking around school and visiting each class to see and speak to the children about what they are doing in class. The children always talk about their learning enthusiastically and want to show me their fantastic work. It is such a pleasure to witness and be part of every day. Time seems to be flying by! Only 4 weeks until half-term!
Just a reminder that half-term is Monday 27th - Friday 31st October, and Monday 3rd November is an INSET Day, so children are back at school on Tuesday 4th November.
Thank you to everyone for their individual and collective support during and after yesterday's incident outside school. It seems miraculous that nobody was hurt, but we are aware that some children and adults may still feel anxious or worried. Please just remember that these occurrences are rare, but just a reminder that we need to be vigilant when on the roads around school as, although it is a School Streets zone that prioritises pedestrians and cyclists at the beginning and end of the school day, cars can still access the roads. Thank you again for your cooperation and support.
Thank you to the Millfields' community who were involved in the Clapton Jumble Trail last weekend -it sounds like it was a huge success as always, with some money from advertising boards going to the PSA. A special mention to Frida and Cecily from Ganges Class who made their own cookies to sell and made £17.40 that they donated to the school -thank you! Thank you also to everyone for the great effort at the first Bake Sale of the year -please make sure you know when it is your class turn and get baking!
Also a big 'Thank You' to one of our parents, Tom (Mars' dad) who, over the summer, put up the Memorial Wall for our dear colleague, Steve who passed away last year. The children worked with artists Linda and polly from ArtBash to design and create the amazing art piece earlier this year. The staff and Steve's family will be having an event to officially unveil the wall in the coming months.
A reminder that the Parents Evenings before half-term on Monday 13th and Tuessday 14th October. Feedback from some parents was that you felt that an earlier opportunity to meet the teacher would be more beneficial, so that any issues or support could be identified and dealt with earlier! You will receive information on Monday about how to sign up -you will need a SCOpay account, so if you do not have one, please get that sorted ASAP.
Before that, on Tuesday 7th October at 9am there will be a 'Welcome Meeting' for all Reception parents/carers. This will be for the whole year group and will be an opportunity to hear about the learning that will be taking place in class, about routines, and also how you can support your child. The EY team will be there, as well as the SENCo and other members of SLT. Members of the PSA (Parent Staff Association) will also attend.
This week, the Y3 classes have been learning to swim with a daily intensive lesson. They have been so enthusiastic and we can see big progress already! Thanks parents for getting your children prepared!
Another date for your diary is the Black History Season celebration that will take place on Wednesday 22nd October after school. This is a lovely family event where we share the children's great work and share lovely food too. Save the date and look out for more details soon!
Lastly, today we celebrate the TAs at school as part of National TA Appreciation Day. Our TAs care for and work with the children and support the teachers every day! They do an amazing job, and we want to say a BIG THANK YOU!
And finally a plea to please write your child's name in their clothing -we have so much lost property already! Thanks for your help with this! And also a reminder that there is the weekly Bike Ride every Wednesday at 8.20am from the main school gate -children and adults welcome!
Take care, stay well and have a good weekend. Best Wishes, Jane