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The week ahead 14th December 2025
Dear Glebe Families,
What a week at Glebe! I am still overwhelmed by the brilliant Glebe PTFA Christmas Fair, the huge turnout, the lovely feedback and the happiness it gave our children. Thank you all so much! Thanks also to our PTFA team, you and our staff for all for your donations and the generous sponsors of prizes for what felt like the most luxurious raffle ever!!! The total value of all the raffle prizes was over £1500!
Our thanks to (click on links to find out more about these generous donators):
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If you have any ideas for our Spring and Summer term events, let us know! #gloriousglebe
Enjoy watching highlights by clicking here
This is our last SUNDAY PING of the term and of 2025 🙁
Our next one will be on Sunday 4th January 2026, before children return to school on Tuesday 6th January 2026 😊 Oh and our GLEBE GOSSIP POLL returns in January!
FIVE REMINDERS FOR THE WEEK AHEAD:
1. PARTY DAY THURSDAY
We have our Christmas Party Day on THURSDAY! This is a non-uniform day (no donations required), and children can wear whatever they like. There will be year group activities in the morning, a special Christmas lunch for all children and staff, then a party afternoon including a special Staff Pantomime! It should be quite a day!
2. END OF TERM 2025: FRIDAY 19TH DECEMBER – early finishes
We end slightly earlier on FRIDAY.
1.30pm for Reception to Y2
1.35pm for Y3-Y6 – usual end of dismissal arrangements.
For Y5/6 parents, we will send a PING for you to confirm if you are happy for your child to walk home alone as normal or if you will collect them.
JAG after school club timings are: 1.30pm-4.30pm Book by clicking here: https://www.junioradventuresgroup.co.uk/find-us/glebe-primary-school/
3. START OF SPRING TERM 2026
A reminder that children return to school after Christmas on TUESDAY 6TH JANUARY (Staff return on Monday 5th January), as does the RISE & SHINE Breakfast Club from (paid from 7.30am and free from 8.05am) and JAG after-school club.
Spring 1 Club confirmations will be sent out on MONDAY.
4. PINGS SENT LAST WEEK WHICH YOU NEED TO ACTION/BE AWARE OF:
ALL:
- Glebe Family Focus Glebe Primary School - Family Focus;
- THANK YOU!;
- PARENTVIEW;
- Parents Evening
NURSERY: Form Reminder: EYFS CONCERT TICKETS
RECEPTION: Form Reminder: EYFS CONCERT TICKETS
YEAR 2: Year 2 – Great Fire of London Day
OTHER:
- Science Club – Monday 15th December Cancelled;
- Maths Booster Session – Monday 15th December Cancelled
5. CALENDAR DATES
As always, keep an eye on the school PING calendar!
Term dates can always be found by clicking here
Things coming up this week include:
MON:
- Spring 1 Clubs confirmation sent out;
- Y1, Y2 and Y6 watch the EYFS Winter Concert Dress Rehearsal
TUE:
- Y3, Y4, Y5 and families with under 3s watch the EYFS Winter Concert Dress Rehearsal
WED:
- Nursery and Reception present our WINTER CONCERT – no younger children please;
- Autumn Term reports sent home
THU:
- CHRISTMAS PARTY DAY – non-uniform party clothes!;
- CHRISTMAS LUNCH – Special Lunch Menu;
- Parent Evening Sign Up closes 12pm
FRI:
- December Glebe Gazette;
- Phase Achievement Assemblies
- School closes at 1.30pm - early end-of-day collection;
- Curriculum newsletters sent to parents
Week ahead weather:
Well it doesn't look like a it will be a white Christmas this year, and the week ahead is mostly damp with a slightly better forecast for Monday and Wednesday - so bring extra energy as we meet and greet you on the gates each day!
LUCY "The Space” Family Support Idea for the Week:
Holiday Survival Guide
Breaks from school can actually feel quite stressful for children, especially with all the disruption to the start of the year and their regular schedules and routines are again disrupted. As we head into a longer holiday, here are some tips on how to minimise the tears and maximise the joy at home.
How can parents help?
As always with parenting, it is most important to look after yourself first. Make sure your own cup isn’t full so you can stay calm. You can also let them know in advance what they will be doing over the holiday and remind them again every morning the plans for that day. Many children will also do better if you keep to some routine and schedule every day, to offer them some predictability. If you can, always include some outdoor or physical activity every day as it helps them to stay regulated. Finally, remember to do less and connect more!
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...
Sleep! Rest! Relaxation!
Monday 5th January: SCHOOL CLOSED (Staff Development Day)
Tuesday 6th January: Term restarts for children
Thursday 8th January: Parent Evening 1 3.40pm-6pm
CANCELLED Friday 9th January: Family Friday, 8.45am-9.15am (Nursery to Y6)
Wednesday 14th January: 8.45am Y4C Class Assembly & Parent Evening 2 3.40pm-6pm
Wednesday 21st January: 8.45am Y3D Class Assembly
Wednesday 28th January: 8.45am Y2R Class Assembly
Wednesday 4th February: 8.45am Y1W Class Assembly
Friday 6th February: Family Friday, 8.45am-9.15am (Nursery to Y6)
Wednesday 11th February: 8.45am Reception Platypus Class Assembly
NO FAMILY FRIDAYS in Spring 2 & Summer 1
Friday 5th June: Family Friday, 8.45am-9.15am (Nursery to Y6)
Friday 10th July: Family Friday, 8.45am-9.15am (Nursery to Y6)
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"
