Making a Positive Difference TogetherThe Week Ahead 15th June 2025
Dear Glebe Families,
After a stormy start to the weekend, the weather in the week ahead looks great! When there is a consistent forecast of 28°C+, we will make it non-uniform so children wear thinner, cooler clothes. The current forecast does NOT show this yet, but we will keep an eye on it! Every day, please make it a habit to ensure your child has a layer of high-factor sun lotion on, a NAMED sun hat, and a water bottle. As a school, we will keep the rooms as well ventilated as possible and look to see if any lessons can be outdoors in the shaded areas if it is cooler.
A reminder as well that national THANK A TEACHER/SUPPORT STAFF day in Wednesday 18th June - we have had over 30 nominations already, so thank you! Let our special teachers and leaders, dedicated support staff member or even a whole school team, how grateful you are by sending a free e-card: https://thankateacher.co.uk/thank-a-teacher/thank-a-teacher-form/ It would take you two minutes and could make a huge difference!
FIVE REMINDERS FOR THE WEEK AHEAD:
1. SUPPORT FOR YOU
It has been devastating to hear about the tragic loss of life in the Air India plane crash, as well as the ongoing violence in the Middle East and other conflicts around the world. In a community as diverse as ours, we know that many of you may be directly or emotionally affected.
Please be assured that we will do all we can to help your children feel safe, supported and reassured during these uncertain times. Our staff are ready to listen to their concerns.
And if YOU need someone to talk to, Lucy, our in-school counsellor, is available every Tuesday, Miss Esmond is available each day, and your school leaders are always here to support you.
Our thoughts, prayers, and hopes for peace are with you and your families—both here and across the world.
2. FOOD BAGS FOR YOU
We know at time some families may need a little extra support. We still have some fantastic food bags available containing a couple of weeks of basic essentials of food —please don’t hesitate to contact Miss Esmond if your family could benefit.
3. SUMMER FESTIVAL SATURDAY 12TH JULY
We are still taking donations of old costumes and dressing-up clothes (like for World Book Day) if they are too small for your child. Drop them into the office! If you still want a Petting Zoo ticket, email the school office: office@glebe.harrow.sch.uk
4. PINGS THIS WEEK WHICH YOU NEED TO ACTION/BE AWARE OF:
ALL: PTFA PETTING ZOO at the Summer Festival! & Response to Thursday’s events in the news
RECEPTION: Form Reminder: Reception Educational Visit to Hertfordshire Zoo & Reception Kangaroos Class Assembly
YEAR 2: Form Reminder: Year 2 Educational Visit to Headstone Manor Museum
YEAR 4: Form Reminder: Year 4 Educational Visit to Kew Gardens
YEAR 5: Form Reminder: Year 5 Educational Visit to Shakespeare’s Globe & Year 6 Gordon Brown residential Trip – October 2025 &
5E - Update on Mrs Thayaparan
5. CALENDAR DATES
As always, keep an eye on the school PING calendar. The next 2 weeks are below! 
PLEASE CHECK THE CALENDAR IN YOUR APP EACH WEEK!
Things coming up this week include:
MON: Year 5 Educational Visit to Shakespeare’s Globe
TUE: Lucy Cohen (The Space) in to support families and children
WED: Glebe’s Got Talent Finals (TBC) & Reception Kangaroos Class Assembly for RK parents/carers & NEW NURSERY Parent/Carer Welcome Meeting at 6pm
THU: SEND Meetings & Y4 Swimming
FRI: Y1 Trip to Hertfordshire Zoo , SUMMER SOLSTICE – Special Lunch Menu & Star of the Week Assemblies
Week ahead weather:
As we said, it will be hotter this week – be ready!
LUCY "The Space” Family Support Idea for the Week:
Supporting Parents - Sometimes, we could all do with someone to talk to and that includes you as parents. If you would like to meet with me for a safe and confidential chat about you, your child, or any concerns you might have, I am available to meet with you every Tuesday at 9-10am (This is flexible if you would prefer a different time let me know). This could be for one meeting or something more regular. Please get in touch either via email lucy@schoolscounsellingpartnership.co.uk or by phone: 07469 705 850 to book an appointment.
Lucy Cohen
Therapeutic Lead
Schools Counselling Partnership
Email: lucy@schoolscounsellingpartnership.co.uk Tel: 07469 705 850
Glebe Primary School every Tuesday
I am here to support the whole school community.
THE GLEBE GOSSIP POLL RESULTS FROM LAST WEEK:
3 questions...one on GLEBE, one on EDUCATION, one on LIFE.
The results are in (268 parents/carers took part last week)
WHEN TO GET THE SUNDAY PING!
It seems like your 9am Sunday PING works for the significant majority each week, so we will keep it going as it works for you! For those who prefer another day, perhaps set a phone alarm reminder to check it on that day.
ASSESSMENT TESTS
The significant majority of Glebe parents like tests, and a termly test is a good benchmark for how much information children have retained. We will keep doing what we are doing, mindful of our approach with younger children.
CONDIMENTS FOR CHIPS!
Wow, we are a ketchup community, although I am fascinated to know what the 11 parents who chose "something else" are using! DO let us know!
On the horizon...
Friday 27th June: NON UNIFORM DAY (donation of a toy or sweets/chocolates)
30th June – 4th July: Fun & Fitness Week – we will confirm timings next week
7th-11th July: Art Week including an Art Exhibition
Saturday 12th July: 11am-2pm Our Summer Festival!
Tuesday 22nd July at 2pm: END OF TERM
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"
