The Week Ahead 26th January 2025

Dear Glebe Families,        

So, did you beat last week’s Blue Monday and make it a Bright Monday?  We hope so! In just 30 days' time, the sun will rise at 6.53am and set at 5.34pm, giving us over 10.5 hours of daylight!  A bit of Spring hope is on the horizon!  

Keeping up the positive energy, our PTFA have the next event for your Y1-Y6 children – MOVIE NIGHT on Thursday, 13th February, from 3.30pm-5.30pm.  Details are attached!  

 

FIVE REMINDERS FOR THE WEEK AHEAD:           

1. FREE DAY AT OUR FEBRUARY HALF-TERM SPORTS CAMP 

Sports Plus Scheme (where Mr Banks our PE Teacher comes from), are piloting a three-day Half Term Sports Camp here at Glebe.  They are offering ONE FREE DAY for every Glebe child on a first-come, first-served basis.  Mr Banks and Mr Angelo will be attending too.  Details are attached – act fast!   

glebe feb 2025 sports camp.pdf

BOOK HERE:  https://eequ.org/book/glebe-primary-half-term-course-with-sports-plus-scheme-12598 

 

2. CLOTHES SWAP-SHOP

A big thank you to all the parents who have donated their children’s clothes to the swap shop! We’ve received an incredible amount, and it’s truly heartwarming. Please stay tuned for updates on what comes next and when, as we have much sorting to do. If you’d still like to donate, it’s not too late!  If it is in good condition but your child has outgrown it, then swap or donate it!  

 

3. PARENT NETWORKS

On Friday, you received two PINGS on networks for families.    

#1: The Partnership for the Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS) will host another coffee morning here at Glebe. This is a great opportunity to connect with other parents, learn more about services available for SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) support, and have any questions answered by experts.  

#2 The Centre for ADHD and Autism Support (CAAS) is hosting an informative workshop on autism specifically for Romanian-speaking residents of Harrow. This workshop will provide valuable information and resources to support families and individuals with autism.  

 

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

ALL:  

-Dangerous Parking (Note Glebe Avenue roadworks happen on Wednesday)  

-Number Day  

-Change of Date for Singing Club 

-PINS SEND Parent Engagement Meeting 

-Upcoming Workshop for Romanian-Speaking Families: Let's Talk Autism   

YEAR 1: Phonics Screening Check Meeting  

YEAR 2: Year 2 Visit to Kenton United Synagogue  

YEAR 6: Year 6 Booster Club Reorganisation,  Year 6 Reading Booster Club, Year 6 Maths Booster Club  

 

5. CALENDAR DATES  

As always, keep an eye on the school PING calendar. The next 2 weeks are attached!  

PLEASE CHECK THE CALENDAR IN YOUR APP EACH WEEK!  

Things coming up this week include:     

MONDAY:  

-Harrow Nurses come in to do Height and Vision checks for children YR & Y6  

TUESDAY:  

-Harrow Nurses come in to do Height and Vision checks for children YR & Y6  

-Lucy Cohen (The Space) in to support families and children  

WEDNESDAY:  

-Prospective Parent/Carer tours  

-Y1 Bubbles Class Assembly for Y1B parents/carers  

THURSDAY:  

-Y6 Gordon Brown Trip Payment Instalment 4 due  

FRIDAY:   

-January Glebe Gazette  

-5pm Appointment Sign-Up Opens for Parent Carer Meetings  

  

Week ahead weather:         

Gusty winds and a rainy start to the week, becoming better with a chance of dry, sunnier weather on Friday.   

  

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

"When you argue in front of your children" 

Conflict is a part of every human relationship, which means that arguments between adults may sometimes come up in front of children.  When children hear angry yelling, studies have shown that their stress hormones shoot up and can take some time to diminish. Naturally, since a child’s parent is their source of security, they feel scared when they seem out of control. Their fear can often turn into anxiety or misbehaviour and some children may think that yelling is the grown-up way of resolving conflict.   It is great for children to see healthy and respectful disagreements between adults. Therefore, try to model listening to the other person’s needs without making them feel they are wrong. What is even more healthy is for the child to see you repair and reconnect quickly after an argument.  

  

On the horizon...      

3rd-6th Feb Mental Health Week,  7th Feb Number Day (Dressing up maths themed),  10th and 12th Feb Parent Evening,  11th Feb Safer Internet Day,  13th Feb PTFA Movie Night,  Half Term Sat 15th Feb to Sun 23rd Feb     

  

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 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"