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Message from Headteacher

Fri 21 Nov 2025

 

This week seems to have flown by and it has, as always, been a busy one at Millfields! There has been lots happening as usual, including the sounds of all those Christmas song favourites being learnt already that can be heard ringing through the halls!

Also this week, members of SLT have been in classes observing teaching and learning in EYFS and KS1, talking to children about their learning and teachers about the impact their planning and adaptations had on each child's progress. One thing shines through; all the children at Millfields 'Love to Learn' (This is one of our core values!). The children were able to tell us what they learnt during the lesson, in previous lessons and in lessons last year. There are more observations next week, and Autumn term assessments in classes from Year 1 to Year 6 start on Monday 1st December.

Thank you to all the Y1 and Y2 parents who have been coming in to read with their child on Friday mornings -we hope you enjoy this time in school, as we certainly know that the children love you coming in! If you have not been in yet, please come along next week after drop off and join in!

Our first festive event is the Winter Fair that will take place on Friday 5th December. Please see the poster in the Mag for more information, and please contact the PSA if you are able to help out/volunteer before or on the day. We are also looking for Raffle Prizes,
so, if you have any contacts in local businesses, or you can donate something, please bring in and drop off with me as soon as you can! There will be an opportunity to buy a Christmas tree at the fair -you can order your Christmas trees online at a lower price than the usual Hackney prices, while making some money on each sale for the PSA. The trees will be delivered directly to the school on Saturday 6th December, the morning after the Winter Fair for pick up.

Then, the first of our performances/concerts start during the week beginning 8th December. The Y1 and Y2 Nativity performances are on 9th, 10th and 11th December. The whole school Christmas Lunch is on Friday 12th December - on this day, children are asked to wear party clothes that sparkle and shine! Christmas Concerts are taking place in the last week of term -EYFS on Mon-
day 15th December in school, Y5 and Y4 on Tuesday 16th December, Y2 and Y6 on Wednesday 17th December and Y1 and Y3 on Thursday 18th December -all of these concerts will take place in St James Church, Lower Clapton Road. We also have London Days during that week, a Millfields tradition, when all the classes visit somewhere in our brilliant city to celebrate the end of term! Please look out for more details, timings, venue etc in the coming days and weeks via google Classroom, email and text.

Another big 'thank you' to all the parents who have donated money and/or food items to the weekly Food Stall. We will be making up Christmas Boxes in the next few weeks for all our families who use the Food Stall, so please drop any donations of more festive goodies
or luxury food items (e.g.: Christmas Cake, selection boxes, boxes of biscuits, tubs of sweets, mince pies, Christmas puddings, cakes or anything else you would like to donate etc.). Please bring donations to the main office and pop in the Xmas Box.

Finally, thank you to Fitz Roy class and Fuji Class for sharing their learning today in assembly. The children have learnt so much and really enjoyed sharing their learning with their families.Thanks to all the parents who came along to support their children. Wrap up warm this weekend, and keep dry! Take care and stay well. Jane

 

Message from Headteacher

Fri 14 Nov 2025

 

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!

A very special 'thank you' to Dougal, Tova's Dad (Orinoco Class) who organised another fantastic firework display last Saturday night at Millfields Park for the children at Millfields, Rushmore and the local community. The event raised lots of money - £2,500 each for  Millfields and Rushmore, which has kindly been donated to the school - thank you so much to all of you who went along and for your donations! This money will help with some of the consumables and other little things that enhance the curriculum.

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

This week always brings up many worries and things that the children want to talk about. This is what it is all about - tackling any bullying and letting children know that it is not acceptable! So please talk to your child at home, and get in touch if they and you have any worries, especially around any online worries! We have also reinforced this week that the children know that they can talk to any adult at school, and that we will make sure their voice is heard. The children voiced the need to show everyone respect and to treat others
as you would expect to be treated.

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!

Y5 classes -Shenandoah and Acataenago went on their WOW trip to the Acinec museum on Monday. They really enjoyed the experience of the WonderLab and learnt lots to bring back to school. Fitzroy Class will be going on Monday.

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

Next week is Maths Week England. We usually mark the week in a small way by taking part in the 'England Rocks' competition on Times Tables Rock Stars and using it as an opportunity to promote our homework platform. Please see the poster and email sent to you and check Google Classroom.
Finally, I know that some of you are asking about the Winter Concerts -the dates were shared in the Parent Information at the beginning of term and will remain the same, and the times and location will be confirmed next week and sent out via email.
Have a good weekend everyone. Stay dry! Take care and keep well. Jane

 

Message from Headteacher

Fri 07 Nov 2025

 

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!

It has, of course, been quite an emotional week for me, and thank you to all of you who I have spoken to, received emails from, and for those hugs -much appreciated. It is going to be a long rest of the year!
Also today, we enjoyed the sharing of work about The Stone Age, and performances by Y5 Shenandoah and Acatenango classes. Well done to all the children and thank you to all the parents and families who came to support their child.
We have also noticed this week that the afternoons/evenings are getting much darker with the clocks going back. Please make sure that, if your child walks or cycles home alone, they wear something that makes them visible, even a reflective strip on their jacket will ensure that they can be seen. With this in mind, another plea for names on clothes, especially jumpers and coats! We do try our best to return named items to their owner, but can't do this without your help! Also as the days get colder, I am aware that hats, scarves and gloves will be in school too. Again, please put names on all these items!

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!

Finally, have a good weekend, and remember to stay safe if you are visiting a Firework Display this weekend -the best one will be the one on Millfields Park that will raise money for the school at the same time! We talked about the origins of Bonfire Night/Guy Fawkes night in assemblies this week, as well as staying safe. Take care, Jane

 

Message from Headteacher

Fri 24 Oct 2025

 

We are finally at the end of what has been a very long, busy and very productive first half-term! There has been so much happening every week, and there has been so much joy and love for learning in and out of the classroom. I hope that the Millfields Mag has given you a good flavour of what has been going on in the classes and beyond! Thank you to the whole school community - children, staff and parents for being so supportive and understanding of each other. And well done to all the reception children who are now all walking/skipping into school independently and happy!
A belated 'Happy Diwali' to all our Sikh and Hindu families. We learnt about Diwali in assemblies this week, and the children shared their learning and experiences.
Firstly, a huge 'thank you' to everyone who came to our Black History Event last night. The weather was kind, and the playground and lower hall were full of our wonderful children and families.The work that each class has done on different significant people and events was amazing -the work was informative, creative and imaginative, and such a variety of projects. Well done to all the children, and to the staff who have supported this great learning experience. The choir sang beautifully, the steel pans sounded amazing, there was lots of lovely food and drink, as well as amazing learning projects to admire. Thank you to everyone who came along and to those who brought food or drink to share. A very big 'thank you' to all the teachers, also a special mention to Bruno and Tom, for getting the choir ready to perform. And a huge 'Thank you' to Emma, supported by Naomi, Sheyenne and Debi, for organising the whole event!

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.
Take care, keep well and enjoy the break, whatever you are doing.
Best Wishes, Jane

 

Message from Headteacher

Fri 17 Oct 2025

 

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!

Thank you also to all the parents/carers who attended the Parents Evenings earlier this week -we hope that you found them useful and made a good connection with your child's teacher. If you need to speak to teachers, they are available at the end of the day at the school gates, or email info@millfields.hackney.sch.uk and it will be forwarded to the correct person.

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.

On Wednesday, Y5 children and many parents had a brilliant time on a trip to see Abba Voyage! The children danced and sang their hearts out, and really enjoyed the whole experience! Thank you to the parent volunteers and the staff who enabled the children to take part.

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

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Message from Headteacher

Fri 10 Oct 2025

 

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

Fri 03 Oct 2025

 

We are at the end of week 5 already this academic year, and the children and staff have been as busy as ever!

This week, children started reading books in class and during their English lessons that celebrate and promote our learning about black history as part of the Black History season that extends throughout October. Yesterday was National Poetry Day and we marked this special day by studying specific poets and their poems. Children across the school read and appreciated poems from a range of poets including lValerie Bloom, Grace Nichols, and Benjamin Zephaniah. The children read poems, had poems read to them, wrote their own poems and some even performed their own poems. They have made some lovely pieces of poetry artwork raising the profile of amazing poets as part of our Black History Month season.

The work from the whole month will help create a showcase and display in school that will be shared with the school community at our Black History celebration event 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'.
A big 'well done' to Orinoco Class and Mississippi classes who shared their learning so far this term in assembly today. The children in Orinoco Class had learnt so much about the Amazon and rain
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.
Also this week, Year 4 classes visited the British Museum as part of their work on Egypt. They enjoyed seeing and reading about the exhibits, and have already started to use their experience and learning in class.

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.

Thank you to all the parents and children who visited our Eco Refill Shop today and also to all the families involved every week with the Cake Sale. The proceeds help the PSA to help the school with much-needed resources. Thank you.
You will also have received an email about Festive card designs. The template will be coming home with your child on Monday so please make sure you check they have it with them!
Enjoy the weekend Take care, and stay safe and dry! Best Wishes, Jane