Learn – Achieve – Enjoy “Exceptional Pastoral Care” (Ofsted, September 2018)

KEY DATES Friday 16th July – NURSERY ENDS Wednesday 21st July – Y6 Graduation Disco Friday 23rd July – 11am Y6 Graduation Friday 23rd July – Reception to Y5 finish at 1.30pm

HEADTEACHER’S MESSAGE After a disappointing end to an exciting Euro Cup final, it was a

great opportunity to talk to the children about resilience, courage and bravery. During Monday’s assembly I took the opportunity to talk to the children about an ugly topic – racism. We discussed how it is important to stand up for what is right, even if you stand alone.

I explained to the children how I had messaged all 3 young men who missed their penalties and thanked them for being courageous and inspirational. Diversity and Equality will feature heavily in next year’s School Development Plan and we will continue to ensure the children at Morden will

be the adults of the future to make a difference. Many of our classes, inspired by this great team, have written to the players this week. I will include a poem from Purple class in this week’s Messenger. It was extremely fitting that this week we had a MUFTI WEEK of Rainbow colours to remind children that “In a world where you can be anything, BE KIND.” I would like to wish our Nursery children a lovely summer holiday as they finish on Friday. For those who are continuing with us in Reception in September, we look forward to seeing you soon and for those families who are leaving us, we wish you a happy and healthy future.

Rainbow for Kindness Fundraiser

Thank you for your sponsorship and support of our “100 Laps for Kindness”. We look forward to telling you how much we raised from this sponsored event next week.

Dear Parents and Governors

Summer Term Number 12 Week ending 16th July 2021

SPECIAL ASSEMBLY FOR MRS WALSH On Monday the children surprised Mrs Walsh with a special assembly to celebrate her retirement. Mrs Walsh has been at Morden for 21 years as both a class teacher and more recently a Higher Level Teaching Assistant. Mrs Walsh has touched the lives of many children – in fact some of our current parents were pupils of Mrs Walsh as well! We sang her a specially written version of the Frozen song, “Let it go” but the words were changed to “Mrs Walsh” and linked with all the things the children will remember Mrs Walsh for. Enjoy your well deserved retirement Mrs Walsh, we will miss you terribly! xxx

NEW PURPLE CLASS, YEAR 4 SWIMMING (Currently Year 3 Blue Class) A reminder that all Y3 parents should make the swimming payment for lessons via their ParentPay account before the end of this school year. Collection arrangements for the first two weeks of Year 4 will be sent out in due course. Many thanks.

REMINDER OF REPORTING ABSENCES Reminder to all families, Please can you make sure that you telephone or email the office before 9.00am on the day of your child's absence. It is really important to let the office know a reason for their absence. Also, if you have changed your mobile/work number, please let the office know as soon as possible in case we need to contact you if there is an emergency at any time. Whist we appreciate it may be difficult to arrange some appointments out of school hours, the office needs to know in advance any appointments made and you will also need to provide evidence of the appointment time and date. Thank-you.

AN ODE TO THE ENGLAND FOOTBALL TEAM BY PURPLE CLASS To the England Football Team Be proud of what you have achieved! You are strong and brave. You have inspired us all. So, you have won in our eyes You are the best, you won Silver! You will keep rising until you reach your goal You make ME feel powerful I am now challenging myself more in all sports You have encouraged me. We all believe in you You inspire us with your skills You have talent. You will reach gold another time and We will be there, cheering you on. From Purple Class

RAFFLE WINNERS! Congratulations to the following lucky children who won our raffle prizes. Photos will be on the website soon! Green class certainly seemed to be the lucky ones this time! 1st prize - Scooter - white ticket 481 - Zara in Y2 2nd prize - Large Games Bundle - blue ticket 298 - Alfie Campbell in Reception 3rd prize - Large Arts Bundle - white ticket 776 - Kyran Jabbar - Y2 4th prize - Small Arts Bundle Yellow ticket 719 - Rio Thomas in Nursery 5th prize - Small Games Bundle - orange ticket 294 - Nirbhik in Year 4 6th prize - Retro sweets - yellow ticket 689 - Demi Rai Year 2

REMINDER OF START TIMES FOR SEPTEMBER We will be remaining in our bubbles with staggered start and end times in September. Please note that there has been a 5-minute adjustment to the Y4/5/6 bubble. If your child will be in Year 5 or 6 next year and you would like them to walk to/from home, please email the office to inform us of this decision. Many thanks

Bubble/Class Start Time End Time Nursery 8.30/12.15 11.30/3.15

Reception 8.45 3pm Y1/2/3 8.45 3.15pm Y4/5/6 8.35 3.05pm

MORDEN GO FUND ME – IT EQUIPMENT https://www.gofundme.com/f/morden-primary-post-covid-classroom-upgrade?utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer We are trying really hard to fundraise for much needed funds to upgrade our 9-year-old iPads. Our aim to fundraise is £10, 000.

HUMMINGBIRD WINNERS – Well done! Winners this week…

BRONZE: Maida, Aimee, Areesha PLATINUM: Bill GOLD 2: Ethan

FUNDRAISING EFFORTS SO FAR…THANK YOU! As you are aware, we were unable to hold our Summer fair last year or this year. This resulted in a big loss in our fundraising. However, thanks to the effort of our fab team and YOUR support, we have managed to fundraise a great amount. THANK YOU! Raffle = £ 525 Euro Mufti = £ 323 England Mufti = £ 295.50 Rainbow Mufti = £ 278 Plus we have cash takings for: Mr Munday's Flags raised £81.65 Mr Munday's Poppers raised so far = £ 122.60 Total raised to date = £ 1,625.75 😀😀😀😀 HOORAY! We still have our Laps of Kindness to add to our total. With the money, so far we have bought:

• 5 new picnic tables costing £735 (to enable more outdoor lunches and outdoor learning)

• A PA system for outdoor assemblies and for the children to have music at playtime and lunchtime (£188)

• New keyboards for the IT suite (£1,110).

So all these purchases will be covered from this term's fundraising! THANK YOU xxxxx

DONATIONS FOR RECEPTION We are seeking donations of clean boys’ pants and socks and also girls’ school tights and socks suitable for reception aged children. We have completely run out. If your child loans school items, please ensure they are returned cleaned and washed as soon as possible. Thank you

THANK YOU FROM THE ANGEL SCHOOL KIBERA Dear parents, children and staff at Morden Primary School, Thank you so much for supporting the Lunchbowl Network Charity during your wellbeing week by buying our Happy Hippos! You have raised £473!!! This money will go a long way to improve the wellbeing of the children in the Kibera slum by helping provide healthy food, school uniforms and school supplies for them. Thanks again, The Lunchbowl Team and the children at Angel School Kibera.

EAT BETTER – START BETTER Please find a link below to a letter from Vicky Ford, Minister for Children and Families and Jo Churchill, Minister for Prevention, Public Health and Primary Care. The letter pulls together some important advice and guidance on support for children’s health and wellbeing which parents of Early Years’ children may find helpful. Eat-Better-Start-Better1.pdf (foundationyears.org.uk)

LEARNERS OF THE WEEK Congratulations this week’s Learners of the Week

ACTION FOR HAPPINESS CALENDAR – JUMPBACK JULY IDEAS

Mrs P. Blow, Headteacher