The week ahead 28th September 2025

Dear Glebe Families,     

Happy Sunday! How are you all?   

We ended last week doing our bit as a community for a bigger cause as we held our Macmillan Coffee afternoon to raise funds to help those needing cancer support – thanks to all who came, the PTFA and of course Mrs Garara who leads on this for us each year.  So far, we have raised nearly £300 for MacMillan, which is an increase from last year – it will make a positive difference, so THANK YOU!  

  

FIVE REMINDERS FOR THE WEEK AHEAD:      

1. CELEBRATION

We were blown away raising nearly £3000 for us to purchase extra iPads and books for our children which is going to make a significant positive difference to Glebe.  Thank you to all of you who sponsored your child to complete the Ninja Assault Course, our PTFA for organising it, and a special mention to Amelia Vekaria for individually raised £337 for our school – well done Amelia!  

 

2. CENTURY (online) Y2-Y6 HOMEWORK

Our children will be familiarising themselves with the new platform in school this week and next week!  They will also complete some diagnostic modules which will help the platform to set them an AI enabled personalised pathway for learning. We want to get them really confident with it before we set activities for homework so we will continue with the current homework arrangements until 13th October. Mrs Patel will write to you next week to share further details. 

 

3. BLACK HISTORY MONTH 

October is a national celebration and reflection on Black History.  We will learn about this in class, some extra workshops and through assemblies. Tomorrow in assembly, Mrs Patel will be launching this year’s Black History Month Celebration competition in assembly – more details next week. 

 

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

ALL:  NEAR-MISS ACCIDENT, Glebe Gossip Poll, The start of a positive change..., Mr Nourish’s Birthday – Themed Lunch Menu, (SEND) SEND Survey for Children and Young People 

RECEPTION:  Harrow School Health leaflet – Reception Children 

YEAR 5:  (5C) After School Writing Lesson 

YEAR 6:  Canons High School – Open Evening Invitation, Year 6 Residential Trip to Gordon Brown Activity Centre – Important Information & Consent, (6S) Year 6 Supernova Class Assembly 

 

5. CALENDAR

PLEASE CHECK THE CALENDAR IN YOUR APP EACH WEEK! 

COLOUR GUIDE: 

 

 

Things coming up this week include:     

TUE:  September Glebe Gazette 

WED:  Y4 Black History Month Art Workshop, Y6S Class Assembly 

THU:  Mr Nourish Birthday – Special Lunch Menu, Parent Evening Sign Up Opens, National Poetry Day, Y5 Black History Month Poetry Writing Workshop, R-Y6 Online Poetry Performance 

FRI:   CAREERS Aspire Morning, Star of the Week Assembly 

 

Week ahead weather:   

Currently it looks dry, sunny and warm until Friday, when we may have some rain. 

 

LUCY "The Space” Family Support Idea for the Week:     
 
Lucy is here for YOU!  She works with children and staff and parents in a totally confidential approach, giving you the support to be the best parent you can be – parenting is hard!  Let Lucy help you! 

Email: lucy@schoolscounsellingpartnership.co.uk  or message her on  07469 705 850   - Lucy is at Glebe Primary School every Tuesday 

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, help them problem-solve, and also to clarify and understand their feelings. 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 and Fridays from 9-10am.  

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

 

THE GLEBE GOSSIP POLL RESULTS FROM LAST WEEK:  

3 questions...one on GLEBE, one on EDUCATION, one on LIFE.    

Did you get involved last year?  Look out for this EVERY TUESDAY to be completed by THURSDAY and results shared on a SUNDAY!  It is a bit of fun and a way to easily capture what our Glebe community think and feel about school life and education...and indeed life! 

 

So we can definitely do more to share about what your child is learning – we currently do termly newsletters and parent meetings, our new Family Fridays twice a half term and of course class assemblies and our monthly Glebe Gazette.  Look out after half term for our use of Class Dojo and the “story” function we will start to use. 

 

 

AI seems to have you divided!  It is something we all need to embrace as it becomes more available, more evolved and more “typical” of how we live.  We will develop more opportunities to discuss this over the year. We will be using it to personalise an individual learning pathway for Y2 to Y6 children in their homework later next month.

 

 

This made us chuckle and thank you for the honesty!  Yes, mornings are manageable for our Glebe parents on a good day!  On a not so good day....just keep smiling and drinking coffee! 

 

On the horizon...        

Friday 3rd  October: Career Day   

Wednesday 15th  October: 3.40pm-6pm Parent/Carer Evening 1   

Friday 17th October: Family Friday, 8.45am-9.15am (Nursery to Y6)   

Tuesday 21st October: 3.40pm-6pm Parent/Carer Evening 2  (Diwali Monday, New Year Wednesday)  

Thursday 23rd October: PTFA Spooky School Disco (after school)  

Friday 7th November: Family Friday, 8.45am-9.15am (Nursery to Y6)   

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

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

Friday 6th February: Family Friday, 8.45am-9.15am (Nursery to Y6)   

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"