Weekly Update from Mr Meehan

Thank you so much to all for a wonderful summer fair last Saturday! The weather wasn’t as unkind to us as we feared it might be, and we were still able to have indoor and outdoor fun. My thanks to all parents who helped plan the event, devise stalls, run stalls or helped out in any which way they could. Thank you also if you were just there and spent some money! It was a great community event, and I am thankful to the whole PTA team for making it happen. We raised a brilliant £7220 at the event - a wonderful achievement!

It’s been another week of lots of getting out and about, including for our Year 5 children at the Barnes Literary Festival and Year 6 at the Kingston Magistrates Courts on Monday. We’ve also had Year 2 and Year 4 teams at the Malden Cluster Swimming Gala yesterday, and both Year 2 and Year 4 won gold, so big congratulations to all involved on this great achievement! Our Year 3s are also enjoying a River Safety Talk today in school. 

It’s been a delight reading the applications from Year 5 children for the roles of Pupil Leader and Worship Leader; there were so many good applications! We have now appointed our new worship leaders for next year, and we also have a shortlist of pupil leader candidates who will be running their campaign at their juniors over the next couple of weeks. Good luck to them all!

Thank you also to supporting all our children with their practising for their poetry recital and story telling over recent weeks. The finalists have now all been announced and our finals are next week, with our invited judging panel. It’s been wonderful to hear so many good performances already.

Thank you to parents who were able to join us for our next coffee morning for parents of children with SEND, which was held at the juniors this morning. It was lovely to see so many of you, and we intend to do more of this next year. More details later in the term of some visiting speakers too.

We also look forward to sharing with you soon some very exciting news regarding our school meals from September. Look out for this next week!

Have a lovely weekend ahead, and enjoy the sunshine.

Our School Updates for Parents

Special Lunch Menu - Friday 20th June

There is a special lunch menu next Friday to mark the Summer Solstice which you can view here.

School Street Scheme - Lime Grove

Following the positive feedback from parents in our consultation earlier in the year, we are pleased to advise that a trial School Street will be introduced on Lime Grove between Poplar Grove and Coombe Road from 1st September 2025. 

This will mean that, with the exception of residents’ cars, no cars will be permitted to drive down this section of Lime Grove at the times of drop off and pick up, meaning there will be minimal traffic along the road at these times of day, keeping the area around our school much safer. 

School Streets support active travel by making it safer and easier for children and their families to walk, cycle or scoot, while also reducing local traffic congestion, poor parking and engine idling, which improves air quality.

The scheme will be enforced using Automatic Number Plate Recognition. There will be exemptions for vehicles registered to school staff, residents living within the School Street zone, emergency vehicles and Blue Badge holders accessing the school.

Kingston Council will be collecting feedback about the trial scheme through the "Let's Talk" page from August 2025, but in the meantime further information can be found here: School Streets web page."

Wider Community Updates

ASD Parent Support Group

Should you wish to attend the next ASD parent support group held at Grand Avenue Primary School, please see the attached flyer for information and how to register.

Colin Bull Swimming Lessons

Colin Bull swimming classes and private lessons for all ages are held at Downsend School and Epsom College in Surrey. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

MNS Summer Science Activity Holiday Camp 

Mother Nature Science are delighted to confirm an Early-Bird Discount is now in place, but expiring soon, for their Summer Science Activity Holiday STEM Camp. Please see the attached flyer for more details. Don’t forget your Special School Basket Discount Code ‘coolschool20’ for an extra £20-off list price for full-week places.Note: Childcare Vouchers, TFC, CGPS and Universal Credit (UC) payment methods are now accepted by MNS. Just book online as normal and simply choose ‘Pay by Other Method’ at Checkout to receive further instructions. Find your closest camp location, by entering your Home Postcode, and book now here in under 5 mins.

Girls’ Summer Lacrosse Camp

Chiswick Lacrosse are running Summer Camps designed for girls aged 8–15, with a particular focus on 8–11 year olds who are keen to try a new sport in a friendly and supportive environment. Whether your child already loves sports or is just beginning to explore, their camps are all about fun, fitness and team spirit. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

Next Thing Education Summer Tech Camp

Next Thing Education are running a Tech camp during the summer holidays at our junior site between 11th and 22nd August, from 9am–4pm daily for children aged 5–11 (Years 1–6). Every day, your child will design, build, and take home an invention they’ve made themselves – from buzzing robots and electric circuits to solar-powered gadgets and more. You can see their video here for a real feel for the hands-on activities and exciting projects they have planned for camp. Spaces are filling fast – see the attached for more information or book now on their website. 

Rose Theatre Taster Workshop - Sunday 3rd  August 2025 between 9am and 11:45pm

The Rose Theatre invite your child to “Get Ready for Act 1”, a playful and welcoming taster workshop specially designed for children who are Reception-aged and preparing to move into Year 1.This fun-filled session offers a gentle introduction to their Rose Youth Theatre Academy: Act 1 programme — perfect for little ones taking their very first steps into acting! Whether your child already loves performing or is simply full of imagination, this one-off session is the perfect way to dip their toes into the world of theatre. If you would like to sign up please complete this form.

Volunteer with Home-Start RKH
Local charity Home-Start Richmond, Kingston and Hounslow is offering a free training course to become a Home-Visiting volunteer, supporting families with young children who are facing difficult circumstances such as post-natal illness, bereavement, or disability. Whether you’re looking to give back, meet new people, or develop professional and personal skills, this role offers a deeply rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of local families. Please see the attached flyer for details.

GameFit Research Study for Children with ADHD Traits

BREAD Lab are inviting children aged 7–11 with traits of ADHD to take part in their GameFit intervention study at Kingston University. Participation includes 6 weeks of fun exercise sessions through video games, along with behavioural, brain activity, and fitness assessments before and after the program. Please see the attached flyer for details and how to register.

Key School Dates

• Tuesday 17th June – Y3&4 Choir at KMS Primary Singing Festival @2:00pm
• Wednesday 18th June – Whole School Booknic
• Wednesday 18th June – Isle of Wight Parent Meeting @ 5:00-5:45pm
• Thursday 19th June – Macaw Class Worship @ 2:40pm
• Friday 20th June – Hedgehog Class Trip to Malden Hall Park
• Friday 20th June - Summer Solstice lunch menu
• Tuesday 24th June - Y5&6 Drone Workshops
• Tuesday 24th June – New Reception Parents Meeting @ 4:30-5:15pm
• Tuesday 24th June – Summer Concert @ 6:00pm in Junior Hall
• Wednesday 25th June – Fox Class Trip to Malden Hall Park
• Wednesday 25th June – Y6 Trip to LPO Brightsparks Concert @ Royal Festival Hall (pm)
• Wednesday 25th June – Y4 Celebration Evening @ 3:30 – 7:00pm
• Wednesday 25th June – New Nursery Parents Meeting @ 4:30-5:15pm
• Thursday 26th & Friday 27th June – INSET Days (School closed to pupils)
• Monday 30th June – Friday 4th July – Wellbeing Week
• Wednesday 2nd July – Y6 New School Day
• Thursday 3rd July - Y6 Trip to BFI (Shaun the Sheep)
• Friday 4th July – Junior Sports Day (am)
• Friday 4th July – Rainbow Nursery closed – New children visiting
• Tuesday 8th July – Y6 Production @ 4:00-5:30pm
• Wednesday 9th July – Y3 & Maypole Team - Country Dance Festival at Kingsmeadow (am)
• Wednesday 9th July - Y5 to Coombe Boys' School Production - "Guys & Dolls"
• Wednesday 9th July – Y6 Production @ 4:00-5:30pm
• Thursday 10th July – Learning Look - from pick up - 4:30pm
• Friday 11th July – Infant Sports Day (am)
• Monday 14th – Friday 18th July – Y6 Isle of Wight Trip
• Monday 14th – Friday 18th July – Chums Week
• Monday 14th July – Y1 Meet the Teacher @ 3:45pm
• Tuesday 15th July – Y2 Meet the Teacher @ 3:45pm
• Wednesday 16th July – Y3 Meet the Teacher @ 3:45pm
• Thursday 17th July – Y4 Meet the Teacher @ 3:45pm
• Friday 18th July – Y5 Meet the Teacher @ 3:45pm
• Monday 21st July – Meet New Class Day
• Monday 21st July – Y6 Leavers’ Celebration @ 2:00-3:20pm
• Monday 21st July – Y6 Meet the Teacher @ 3:45pm
• Tuesday 22nd July – Church Service @ 9:30am
• Tuesday 22nd July - Term finishes early at 1.05pm (infants) and 1.20pm (juniors). Connect will finish at 5:15pm
• Wednesday 23rd July – Friday 29th August – Summer holiday
• Monday 1st September – INSET Day (School closed to pupils)
• Tuesday 2nd September – Autumn Term Starts