Glebe Primary School

The week ahead 8th February 2026

Dear Glebe Families,        

Thank you so much for attending FAMILY FRIDAY!  Nearly 200 of you came to see maths number learning in action.  We have also launched ClassDojo Story and I can see many of you have downloaded the app, clicked the link sent, and liked stories posted already, and even linked yourself to you child so you can see their positive Class Dojo points!  If you need help with this, pop in and ask. 

Thanks also to Kate Anderson our external consultant whom you met on FAMILY FRIDAY, and your feedback has been wonderful to hear. There are a couple of areas we need to review too from your feedback and we will come back to you!  

FIVE REMINDERS FOR THE WEEK AHEAD:         

1. END OF HALF TERM IS COMING! 

A reminder that at the END of this week, we close for half term.  On Friday 13th February, school finishes at the normal time from 3.10pm.  We then reopen on Monday 23rd February from 8.35am (paid breakfast club from 7.30am and free breakfast club from 8.05am)   

 

2. PTFA DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Wednesday 11th March 5.30pm-7pm Iftar Evening (look for a PING next week to confirm attendance and if you would like to help and be involved) 

Thursday 26th March 12.30pm-1.30pm Easter Bonnet Parade 

Saturday 11th July 11am-3pm WORLD CUP SUMMER FESTIVAL! 

 

3. ONLINE SAFETY PARENT WORKSHOP ON TUESDAY 8.45am-9.15am

Lots of you have signed up already which is great!  Ms St Cyr and Mr Drepaul will be leading a discussion on current risks for our children online and as a community how we can work together and support each other to learn more about the risks and keep all our children safe.


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

ALL:   

  • Online Safety Workshop – Safer Internet Day 
  • Class Dojo link 
  • Extracurricular Clubs Spring Term (external providers) 

EYFS: 

  • Reception Platypuses Class Assembly 
  • Reception Extracurricular Clubs – Spring 2 
  • Headlice (RP) 

YEAR 1: 

  • Form Reminder: Year 1 Visit to All Saints Church 
  • Year 1 – 3 o’clock Club 
  • Year 1 Extracurricular Clubs – Spring 2 

YEAR 2: 

  • Year 2 – 3 o’clock Club - Tuesdays 
  • Year 2 – 3 o’clock Club – Wednesdays 
  • Year 2 Phonics Booster Club – Tuesdays 
  • Year 2 Phonics Booster Club – Thursdays 
  • Year 2 Maths Booster Club – Thursdays 
  • Year 2 Educational Visit to Kenton United Synagogue 
  • Year 2 Extracurricular Clubs – Spring 2 

YEAR 3: 

  • Year 3 – 3 o’clock Club 
  • Year 3 Extracurricular Clubs – Spring 2 

YEAR 4: 

  • Form Reminder: Pedestrian Skills Training Consent Form 
  • Year 4 – 3 o’clock Club 
  • Year 4 Extracurricular Clubs – Spring 2 

YEAR 5: 

  • Year 5 – 3 o’clock Club 
  • Year 5 Extracurricular Clubs – Spring 2 

YEAR 6: 

  • Year 6 – 3 o’clock Club – Reading 
  • Year 6 – 3 o’clock Club – Maths 
  • Year 6 Extracurricular Clubs – Spring 2 

OTHER: 

  • Arbor – Our New Parent App  

 

5. CALENDAR DATES 

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

Term dates can always be found by clicking here 

 

 MON:  

  • Children’s Mental Health Week 

TUE: 

  • Safer Internet Day 
  • 8.45-9.45am Online Safety Workshop for ALL parents 

WED: 

  • Reception Platypuses Class Assembly – parents to come 
  • Year 4 Pedestrian Training with For2Feet 
  • Year 1 Trip to All Saints Church 
  • Spring 2 Extracurricular Clubs sign up closes  

THU: 

  • Y4 Swimming 
  • Year 2 Trip to Kenton United Synagogue 

FRI: 

  • Non uniform day for a £1 donation 
  • Nourish “HAPPY HEARTS, HAPPY MINDS” Special Lunch, FREE for ALL children 
  • Phase Achievement Assemblies 
  • Spring 2 Extracurricular Clubs confirmations 

 

Week ahead weather:           

Well it will be be milder, still damp but hopes for more dry spells, but keep an eye on the forecast for Friday into half term...it will get COLDER! 

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

Children’s Mental Health Week 2026 – 9th February to 12th February 

The theme for this year’s Children’s Mental Health Week is This is my Place.  That means feeling like you’re part of something, such as your family, your school, your group of friends or a team. These happy moments help us feel connected, valued, and accepted.  When we feel like we belong, we feel happy, safe, and ready to learn and play. It helps us grow strong in our minds and bodies, and it makes it easier to make friends, do well in school, and feel good about ourselves. 

WHY DOES BELONGING MATTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH?

Our mental health flourishes when we feel connected and valued. When children and young people have a strong sense of belonging, they: 

  • Feel more confident to be themselves and try new things. 
  • Develop resilience to cope with challenges and setbacks. 
  • Build stronger relationships and communication skills. 
  • Experience less anxiety and loneliness. 
  • Have better self-esteem and understand their own worth. 
  • Feel motivated to contribute positively to their communities. 

How Parents can help? 

Accepting your child(ren)for who they are, their unique quirks and skills.  Specific praise about strengths and qualities that build a sense of belonging such as kindness, including others in their games and play, asking how others might be feeling. 

Building confidence and self-esteem by modelling these attributes yourself. 

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...       

HALF TERM: No school 14th – 22nd February   

Wednesday 4th March: 8.45am Y6 Galaxy Class Assembly      

Wednesday 11th March:   

8.45am Y5 Emeralds Class Assembly      

5.30pm-7.00pm PTFA Iftar Dinner, ALL families welcome  

Wednesday 18th March: 8.45am Y4 Jazz Class Assembly      

Thursday 5th March: World Book Day – dress up as your favourite book character!  

9th – 13th March: Science Week  

10th – 13th March: 3.10pm-3.45pm Scholastic Book Fair in the playground each day  

Friday 20th March: RED NOSE DAY for Comic Relief!  

Monday 23rd March: 8.45am-9.45am Y4 Dress Rehearsal 2 Production for parents who must bring under 3 year olds  

Tuesday 24th March: 8.45am-9.45am Y4 Production (no under 3s) and Spring Term Reports sent out on Arbor  

Wednesday 25th March: 8.45am Y3 Butterflies Class Assembly   

Thursday 26th March: 12.30-1.30pm PTFA Easter Bonnet Parade (weather permitting) and End of Term at 1.30pm   

EASTER HOLIDAYS: No school 27th March – 12th April  

Wednesday 22nd April: 8.45am Y2 Doves Class Assembly  

Wednesday 29th April: 8.45am Y1 Coral Class Assembly     

Wednesday 6th May: 8.45am Reception Jaguars Class Assembly    

Thursday 7th May: SCHOOL CLOSED FOR POLLING DAY   

11th – 14th May: Y6 SATS WEEK  

Wednesday 20th May: 8.45am Nursery SUN Class Assembly    

18th – 22nd May: Glebe’s Got Talent Heats   

HALF TERM: No school 23rd – 31st May   

1st June – 5th June: Y4 Multiplication Tables Check  

8th – 12th June: Y1 Phonics Screening Check and Y1-Y5 End of Year Tests Week       

Friday 10th July: Family Friday, 8.45am-9.15am (Nursery to Y6)    

SUMMER HOLIDAYS BEGIN: 18th July       

 

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"