Glebe Primary School

The Sunday PING 26th April 2026

Dear Glebe Families,       

Have you saved the date for our SUMMER FESTIVAL? It is on SATURDAY 11TH JULY from 11am-3pm and we want our whole community to be there, and bring a friends, neighbours and family too!   

Big events like this need lots of volunteers, so if you can spare us time setting up the Friday night or early Saturday morning before the festival, during the fair, or packing up after, please email office@glebeschool.org with your name and your mobile number and we will pass on your email and mobile.   

Also, if you are part of a band, music group, dance group or have any other form of entertainment link, we would welcome you to volunteer to perform at our community event.  The theme is around the World Cup, so international performances are welcomed along with our very own Glebe’s Got Talent finalists!  Let me know or email the school with details. 

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A quick update from NOURISH – a parent spotted a blip with the Nourish app as the menu had not been updated and apologies about the mix up for St George's day menu last week.  Whilst they fix it, you can see the menu on our website: https://www.glebe.harrow.sch.uk/Parents/School-Meals/  WE ARE IN week three: 
 


FIVE REMINDERS FOR THE WEEK AHEAD:        

1. ATTENDANCE AND FINES (From Ms St Cyr)  

Thank you all for the positive commitment in getting our children into school, and on time.  We cannot stress enough how important it is for your child to have the learning right at the beginning of the day.  This sets the tone for the rest of the day. 

Unfortunately, we have had to issue 25 Fixed Education Penalty Notices so far this year because parents are taking their children abroad for various reasons.  I know that it is cheaper and tempting to do so - but it does mean that we are obliged by Local Authority to issue the EPNs and children miss out on learning and school events. 

FOR CLARITY, if any child misses a total of 5 days or 10 sessions (for ANY unauthorised reason), a fine will be issued and this stays on their school file. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to come and talk to us at the office. 

2. BIRTHDAY SUCCESS FOR OUR FREE “RISE AND SHINE” BREAKFAST CLUB 

A year ago this week we were one of only three schools in Harrow launching a free breakfast club.  It has been so successful we are now recognised as one of a small handful of schools nationally who are a Department for Education Champion School! We are supporting other schools in how to set up and run a successful breakfast club. 

Don’t forget we also have a paid breakfast club offer from 7.30am for £2.50.  You can book this through your Arbor app by 7am on the day you need it. 

We want to keep improving our offer at Glebe too, so from after May half term, we are looking to include NURSERY children into the free breakfast club!  That will change their times to 8.05am-11.40am.  We will message Nursery parents separately so they can sign up. 

And a special GOOD LUCK to our very own Ms Susie, who you may know from our breakfast and after-school clubs, as she is running the LONDON MARATHON TODAY!  Look out for her as she will be running alongside TV celebrity Joe Wicks!



3. PLANNING FOR 2026-27

If any families are sadly thinking about relocating home over summer and may be leaving us at Glebe, it would be really helpful to know – just send an email so we are aware it is a possibility, to office@glebeschool.org .   

But similarly, if you know of families moving into the area, or looking for a new school for their child, please share our email with them, and the office can help them become a part of our Glorious Glebe family 😊  

4. PINGS LAST WEEK WHICH YOU NEED TO ACTION/BE AWARE OF: 

ALL:   

  • Walk to School Week – Comic Strip Competition 
  • Change of Date – International Day of Culture

NURSERY: 

  • Form Reminder: Reading Buddy Sign-Up 

YEAR 1: 

  • Year 1 Coral Class Assembly 
  • Y1C: PE KIT DAYS – UPDATED INFORMATION 
  • Form Reminder: Year 1 - 3 o’clock Club 

YEAR 2: 

  • Form Reminder: Year 2 - 3 o’clock Club 
  • Form Reminder: Year 2 Maths Booster Club 
  • Form Reminder: Year 2 Phonics Booster Club 

YEAR 3: 

  • Form Reminder: Year 3 Educational Visit to The Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre 
  • Form Reminder: Year 3 - 3 o’clock Club 

YEAR 4: 

  • Form Reminder: Year 4 - 3 o’clock Club 

YEAR 5: 

  • Year 5 Educational Visit to Brent Sikh Centre 
  • Form Reminder: Year 5 - 3 o’clock Club 

YEAR 6: 

  • Year 6 Trip to see Disney’s ‘The Lion King’ 
  • Year 6 SATs – Important Information 
  • Form Reminder: Year 6 - 3 o’clock Club 

OTHER: 

  • KS2 SATs Arrangements (individual) 
  • Nursery Reading Buddy – Your Session Details (individual) 

5. CALENDAR DATES  

As always, keep an eye on the school PING calendar! Term dates can always be found by clicking here 

 

MONDAY THIS WEEK:   

  • SUN Nursery Reading Buddy Session 1 (invite only) 

TUESDAY THIS WEEK  

  • Singing Assemblies 

WEDNESDAY THIS WEEK:   

  • Year 1 Coral Class Assembly – parents to come 

THURSDAY THIS WEEK:  

  • Y4 Swimming 

FRIDAY THIS WEEK:  

  • Star of the Week Assembly AND Sun Nursery Rhyme Time 

 Week ahead weather:        

After a warmer, drier, sunnier week last week, I am delighted to share it is similar this week with just a little possible blip on Monday and next weekend!

  


LUCY "The Space” Family Support Idea for the Week:    

Developing Friendship Skills 

School is the place where children learn to navigate the world of friendships. At this age, alliances often shift and change. Learning to make friends and get along with peers can cause some distress to most children.  

How can parents help? 

It is important to listen to your child’s experiences with peer challenges. Instead of telling them what to do or immediately go in to finding a solution, help them problem-solve as this builds essential skills.  It is good to clarify and try an understand their feelings, sometimes they just need to tell you something. It is always best to stay away from taking sides with either child- offer empathy for all of your child’s feelings and also reflect together on how their peer might be feeling. Coach your child to stand up for themselves using their words and help them learn to express their needs rather than attacking their friend. It is helpful to practice this together! 

Sometimes we could all do with someone to talk to.  

If you would like to meet Lucy Cohen for a confidential and non-judgemental chat about you, your child, or any other worries, they are available on Tuesdays from 9-10am.  

You can call/text 07469705850 or email lucy@schoolscounsellingpartnership.co.uk 


On the horizon...      

Monday 4th May: SCHOOL CLOSED May Day Bank Holiday         

Wednesday 6th May: 8.45am Reception Jaguars Class Assembly        

Thursday 7th May: SCHOOL CLOSED FOR POLLING DAY       

11th – 14th May: Y6 SATS WEEK      

Monday 11th May: Y2 NATWEST Money Workshops 

Friday 8th May: Y5 Visit to Brent Sikh Centre 

Friday 15th May: Y4 NATWEST Money Workshops AND Y6 End of SATs Party AND Online Safety Nugget Workshop for ALL Parents/Carers 

Monday 18th May: Y6 NATWEST Money Workshops 

Wednesday 20th May: 8.45am Nursery SUN Class Assembly AND Y1 Time Travel Day AND Y6 off to the West End “The Lion King” AND Y2 Trip to Woodcock Park       

18th – 22nd May: Glebe’s Got Talent Heats       

HALF TERM: No school 23rd – 31st May       

Monday 1st June:  School restarts including Rise and Shine Breakfast Club 

1st June – 5th June: Y4 Multiplication Tables Check 

Friday 5th June: Family Friday, 8.45am-9.15am (Nursery to Y6)      

8th – 12th June: Y1 Phonics Screening Check and Y1-Y5 End of Year Tests Week 

Wednesday 10th June: New Nursery Welcome Meeting 6pm 

Thursday 25th – Friday 26th June: Y6 Transition Days to Claremont High School  

29th June – 3rd July: Fun and Fitness Week 

Tuesday 30th June: Y5 and Y6 Sports Day at Roger Bannisters Stadium & New Reception Welcome Meeting 6pm 

Wednesday 1st July: Y6 Transition to New High Schools Day and Reception Stay and Play and New Classes Transition Morning 

Friday 3rd July: Current Nursery Teddy Bear Transition Tour         

Friday 10th July: Family Friday, 8.45am-9.15am (Nursery to Y6) 

Saturday 11th July: PTFA Summer Fair  

Tuesday 14th July: Y6 Production Dress Rehearsal to Y6 parents with children aged 4 and under 

Wednesday 15th July: Nursery Graduation Concert followed by picnic with parents AND Y6 Production Performance to parents/carers 5.30pm 

Thursday 16th July: Moving On Lunch AND Y6 Leavers Disco 5pm   

SUMMER HOLIDAYS BEGIN: Saturday 18th July 

  

HOME/SCHOOL Communication reminders:   

1. Learning/behaviour queries to class teachers        
2. Email office@glebe.harrow.sch.uk if anything needs more support, and they will direct it to the right person         
3. Please do not approach each other or the children if there is a concern – speak to Glebe staff first                

Remember, everything on our website can be translated into different languages: www.glebe.harrow.sch.uk/ 

 

Enjoy the rest of your weekend!     

Sash Hamidi        

Headteacher        

Glebe Primary School...       

"Making a Positive Difference Together"