The week ahead 4th January 2026

Dear Glebe Families,        

HAPPY NEW YEAR!  

We all hope you have had a magical, fun and safe break over the festive period and are looking forward to a great 2026.  A new year gives us all a moment to reflect on where we want to be this time next year, and for our school, we are ambitious to ensure that Glebe continues its upward trajectory and is the best it can be for its children, staff, and families.   

As always, you are a part of this journey.  So to start 2026, our Tuesday Glebe Gossip Poll returns until February half term in 6 weeks time.  Look out for it on Tuesday at 8.30am, to be completed by Thursday 4pm and results shared in Sunday’s PING! 

#gloriousglebe    

FIVE REMINDERS FOR THE WEEK AHEAD:         

1. SCHOOL STARTS TUESDAY 6TH JANUARY 

A reminder that school is closed for children tomorrow (Monday 5th) for a Staff Development Day and reopens on Tuesday 6th January for children – gates will be open from 8.35am.  

2. UNIFORM REFRESHER! 

We have high expectations and want all our children to be dressed smart and are ready for learning.  Please make sure your children are dressed in the correct uniform – details are on our website: https://www.glebe.harrow.sch.uk/Parents/School-Uniform      

3. WINTRY WEATHER! 

We have a few days of colder, frosty and snow-like weather!  The forecast is for it to continue to be cold and possibly some heavier snow.  Please take this into account ensuring children have winter coats, gloves, hats and scarves ALL CLEARLY NAMED.  Also, remember journey times increase with ice/snow conditions, so please account for that to ensure your child is in school on time. This is a life skill!

In the highly unlikely event we need to close the school because of snow, we will send a message to you by 7.15am at the latest. 

Our risk assessment factors include:

• If all teachers can get on site or supply teachers (transport/ roads)
• If all support staff can get on site especially regarding break and lunch supervision (transport/ roads)
• If we have full running water and heating
• If we can safely evacuate the whole school to the playground in the event of a fire (ice/snow on the playground)
• If the streets are safe to enable children, parents and staff to safely walk in
• Any advice from the Met Office or Local Authority
• Ability to receive food supplies for school lunches

If there is a possibility we may close, we will let you know the night before so you can have a contingency plan

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

ALL:   

• Glebe Gazette (19th Dec);  
• Spring Term 1 Extra Curricular Club confirmations (17th Dec)  

5. CALENDAR DATES 

As always, keep an eye on the school PING calendar!  

Term dates can always be found by clicking here 

MON: NO SCHOOL  

TUE: Term starts with gates open 8.35am  (PAID breakfast club 7.30am; FREE breakfast club 8.05am) 

THU: Parent/Carer Meeting 1 from 3.40pm 

FRI: Y2 Great Fire of London Day 

Week ahead weather:           

It will be cold and frosty but watch for snow from Tuesday onwards! 



LUCY "The Space” Family Support Idea for the Week: Focus on YOU in 2026     

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  

GLEBE GOSSIP POLL:           

Look out for a PING on TUESDAY! 
 

On the horizon...       

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"