The week ahead 23rd November 2025

Dear Glebe Families,        

Well as we reach the last week of November, it means December is coming and that means the craziness of Christmas begins!  We have lots planned again for December – here is a handy reminder (also on display on the boards in the playground): 

Thanks to those parents who have donated Christmas jumpers which are too small for their children but are in good condition – they will be refreshed and made available for families to from 1st December!  Have a look this weekend and drop any donations to the school office! 

 

FIVE REMINDERS FOR THE WEEK AHEAD:         

1. CHRISTMAS FAIR and RAFFLE 

I am blown away by how much Glebe families can win in our Glebe Christmas Raffle!  Like last year, a HUGE TV can be taken home on Thursday 11th December!  We also have hundreds of pounds of voucher cards just ahead of Christmas, and CASH and much more – have a look at the RAFFLE PING to see the amazing donations and companies who have donated!  

A reminder tickets on sale from MONDAY 1ST DECEMBER, and the CHRISTMAS FAIR is THURSDAY 11TH DECEMBER!   

AND WE HAVE A PRICE FREEZE!  The budget on Wednesday may hurt your pocket, but our raffle ticket prices are the same as last year! £2 each or 5 tickets for £8! 
 
THIS FRIDAY is non-uniform day for a NEW TOY DONATION from Nursery to Y2 and sweets/chocs (halal if possible) from Y3-Y6 – these are for the HUGE tombolas which were such a success last year! 

 

2. BIKES,SCOOTERS, CARS! 

We appreciate the efforts everyone is making, parking away from school and keeping the road outside Glebe clear – it feels so much safer for our children – thank you! 

Please remind your child (and yourselves) there should be no scooting or riding in the playground -   your assistance is appreciated. 

 

3. SIGN UP TO ARBOR

62% of our families have signed up and now have Arbor working – you will all receive your child’s Autumn Report on Tuesday 16th December!  

If you have not signed up, or if you know another parent at Glebe who has not or is struggling, please send them to the school office so we can help them!  

Details in the PING sent last week to them! 

 

 

4. PINGS SENT LAST WEEK YOU NEED TO HAVE READ/ACTIONED

ALL (Under "School News" in the app):     

• Form Reminder: Vision Screening Consent Form
• Form Reminder: CHRISTMAS FAIR HELPERS!; 
• PTFA CHRISTMAS FAIR & RAFFLE – JOIN US!; 
• NON-UNIFORM DAY – FRIDAY 28th NOVEMBER; 
• NEXT FRIDAY – NON-UNIFORM DAY!; 
• Flu Vaccinations – Second Visit & Consent Reminder 

Under "My Messages" in the app:  

NURSERY:  REMINDER – ARBOR PARENT APP – SUN Nursery 

RECEPTION:  REMINDER – ARBOR PARENT APP – Reception 

YEAR 1:  REMINDER – ARBOR PARENT APP – Year 1 

YEAR 2:  REMINDER – ARBOR PARENT APP – Year 2 

YEAR 3:  REMINDER – ARBOR PARENT APP – Year 3 

YEAR 4:  REMINDER – ARBOR PARENT APP – Year 4, Year 4 Educational Visit – Dick Whittington Pantomime 

YEAR 5:  REMINDER – ARBOR PARENT APP – Year 5 

YEAR 6:  REMINDER – ARBOR PARENT APP – Year 6, Year 6 WW2 Day – Items to Bring, Year 6 Discovery Class Assembly 

 

5. CALENDAR DATES  

PLEASE CHECK THE CALENDAR IN YOUR APP EACH WEEK!   

COLOUR GUIDE:   

   

Things coming up this week include:  

MON:  UK Parliament Week 

WED:  Y6 WW2 Theme Day, Y6D Class Assembly – parents to come 

THU:  Y4 Swimming; Lions Club International Vision Screening; Harrow Immunisation Team Administering Flu Vaccinations R-Y6 (follow up) 

FRI:  Star of the Week Assembly; NON-UNIFORM DAY; November Glebe Gazette 

   

Week ahead weather:         

It will be a little warmer, but we have showers and some sun – typical weather for this time of year!  Remember to NAME YOUR CHILD’S COATS, HATS AND GLOVES! 

 

 

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

Help your child feel heard. 

Children are more likely to follow our rules when they feel we are listening to them. It can be hard right now especially if people are at home together, or it all feels too hectic however, taking a moment to listen to your child will really model how they respond and react to you. Sometimes it's good to think what it's like when us as adults are not heard or listened too, how does that make you feel? This might be how your child feels. 

How can parents help?   

Acknowledge what your child is asking for, even if your answer is ‘no’.  For example: "I hear you.  You are saying it loud and clear - NO BATH! You really do not want to have a bath! Tonight, you do need to have one, though… Which do you choose- a bath or a shower?" Offering a choice to your child can be really powerful because they feel they have some control, even if it’s small. 

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...          

NOVEMBER:  

Friday 21st November: POSTPONED - new date to be confirmed for Y6 Assembly on their Gordon Brown and Activity Week experience – all Y6 parents invited    

Wednesday 24th November: 8.45am Y6D Class Assembly & Y6 WW2 Dress Up enrichment day  

Thursday 27th November: Eye Sight checks in school & Flu Clinic follow up 

Friday 28th November: Non-uniform for a sweets/toy donation for our PTFA Christmas Fair  

  

DECEMBER:  

Wednesday 3rd December: 8.45am Y5C Class Assembly   

Wednesday 10th December: Y4 Trip to Dick Whittington Panto      

Thursday 11th December: PTFA Christmas Fair & Whole School Choir & Christmas Jumpers Day      

Friday 12th December: Family Friday, 8.45am-9.15am (Nursery to Y6)   

Tuesday 16th December: Nursery & Reception Concert (for families who must bring under 3 year olds)  

Wednesday 17th December: EYFS Concert (no under 3s allowed)      

Thursday 18th December: PARTY DAY! Non-Uniform!  

Friday 19th December: Phase Achievement Assemblies & END OF TERM AT 1.30PM  
 

  

AFTER CHRISTMAS   

Monday 5th January: SCHOOL CLOSED (Staff Development Day)  

Tuesday 6th January: Term restarts for children  

Friday 9th January: Family Friday, 8.45am-9.15am (Nursery to Y6)      

Wednesday 14th January: 8.45am Y4C Class Assembly    

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"