Glebe Primary School

The week ahead 9th November 2025

Dear Glebe Families,       

We have had a great first week back with children back into routines, a successful Family Friday, a new exciting range of extracurricular clubs were launched for Autumn 2 including a Korean Club – a first for Glebe! 
 
Nearly all families are now on time in the morning before 8.45am which is appreciated – thank you! If you are not, we are sending reminders and need to point out that continual lateness disrupts your child’s learning, the learning for the class and can lead to an education penalty notice.  More importantly it is a life skill – we all have to be at work on time as adults, so lets make good habits for our children today!   

  

FIVE REMINDERS FOR THE WEEK AHEAD:        

1. LOCKDOWN PRACTICE

Having practised fire evacuations to get everyone out of the building last half term, we will now focus on how we would manage a lockdown to get everyone back in the building and to ensure we have “locked down” the building because of an outside threat to the safety of our children and staff.  We will hopefully never need it, but we practise it all the same as we did last year.  We will discuss it with children over the next couple of weeks. 

If you have any questions, email in office@glebe.harrow.sch.uk or chat to a leader on the gate at pick up/drop off. 

 

2. NOURISH MENU

Have a look at the new menu from Nourish.  A sample of children were asked on their views and Nourish responded: https://www.glebe.harrow.sch.uk/Parents/School-Meals/ Remember it is FREE for every Reception to Year 6 child! 

 

3. EXTRAS THIS WEEK – BE ORGANISED!

We start MONDAY with REMEMBRANCE and a reminder that poppies can be purchased from the school office for a donation if you would like to (optional) ahead of Tuesday’s Remembrance day.  

EVERY DAY is FREE BREAKFAST CLUB, with a HOT BREAKFAST on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

FRIDAY we have our NON-UNIFORM DAY FOR BBC CHILDREN IN NEED!  We will be in the playground with buckets to collect your donations of £1 per child for this worthwhile cause.  In return, children can wear non-uniform linked to spots, wearing Pudsey YELLOW, superheroes or anything that makes them feel great!  

 

4. PINGS THIS WEEK 

ALL:   

  • CENSUS WEEK and a FREE HOT BREAKFAST! 
  • SAVE THE DATE – GLEBE PTFA CHRISTMAS FAIR! 

RECEPTION:  Donations Needed – Unwanted Wellie Boots!, Reception ‘Come Learn With Me’ - Phonics and Reading 

YEAR 1:  Donations Needed – Unwanted Wellie Boots!, Year 1 ‘Come Learn With Me’ - Phonics and Reading 

YEAR 2:  Year 2 Peacocks Class Assembly 

YEAR 6:  Year 6 Maths Booster Sessions, Year 6 Reading Booster Sessions 

OTHER:  SEND Meetings (Autumn Term), Form Breakfast Club: 10th-14th November, Important Update – Change of Day for Korean Club 

 

5. CALENDAR DATES  

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

Things coming up this week include:    

MON:  Anti Bullying Week, FREE Hot Breakfast – Rise and Shine Breakfast Club, Reception ‘Come Learn with Me’ Event (2.30pm come via the main entrance) 

TUE:  Remembrance Day - wear your Poppies today (optional), Year 1 ‘Come Learn with Me’ Event (2.30pm come via the main entrance) 

WED:  FREE Hot Breakfast – Rise and Shine Breakfast Club, Y2 Peacocks Class Assembly 8.45am-9.15am 

THU:  Y4 Swimming 

FRI:  FREE Hot Breakfast – Rise and Shine Breakfast Club, Children In Need Day wearing non-uniform for a £1 donation, collected in buckets at the start and end of day, Star of the Week Assembly 

  

Week ahead weather:        

We have wet weather ahead – raincoats needed (NAMED)! 

  


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

💡 How Your Stress and Emotions Affect Your Child 

Children are deeply sensitive to the feelings of the adults around them—especially their parents and carers. When you’re feeling stressed, anxious, or upset, your child can pick up on these emotions, even if you don’t say anything. This can sometimes make children feel worried, confused, or unsafe. 

Your emotional wellbeing plays a big role in helping your child feel secure and supported. When parents manage their stress well, it creates a calmer, more stable environment that benefits the whole family.  

🧠 Signs Your Child May Be Affected 

If you are going through a stressful time, your child might: 

  • Become more clingy or withdrawn 
  • Show changes in behaviour, such as irritability or mood swings 
  • Have trouble sleeping or eating 
  • Experience difficulties concentrating at school 
  • Express worries or fears indirectly  

❤️ How Parents and Carers Can Manage Stress for Everyone’s Benefit 

  • Recognise your feelings 
    It’s okay to feel stressed or upset. Acknowledge your emotions rather than pushing them away. 
  • Take care of yourself 
    Prioritise self-care: rest, exercise, healthy eating, and time for activities you enjoy. 
  • Model healthy coping 
    Show your child how you manage stress calmly — through deep breathing, talking, or taking breaks. 
  • Communicate openly 
    Explain your feelings in simple terms and reassure your child it’s not their fault. 
  • Maintain routines 
    Predictable daily schedules help children feel safe even when adults are stressed. 
  • Ask for support 
    Reach out to friends, family, or professionals if you need help managing your emotions. 

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: 

Wednesday 19th November: 8.45am Y1B Class Assembly, Red Man / Green Man Road Safety Show  

Friday 21st November: 8.45am Y6 Assembly on their Gordon Brown and Activity Week experience – all Y6 parents invited  

Wednesday 24th November: 8.45am Y6D Class Assembly 

Thursday 27th November: Eye Sight checks in school  

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

DECEMBER: 

Wednesday 3rd December: 8.45am Y5C Class Assembly  

Thursday 11th December: PTFA Christmas Fair & 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"