Hatcham Temple Grove Telegraph The Primary Phase of ’ Aske’s Hatcham College Hatcham Temple Grove Tel: 020 7652 9510 email: [email protected] Be Helpful, Website: www.haaf.org.uk Try Hard, Our Core Value for this Month: Love Achieve Greatness Friday 9th December 2016

Dear Parents and Carers, it was like something out of a West End theatre production. I am so proud to be the Head Teacher of HTG, to be able to work This week has been a whirlwind of Christmas festivities across with talented members of staff and moreover phenomenal Hatcham. On Monday I went to Southwark Cathedral to children. I became so the Federation Carol service. The performance by all the pupils emotionalDate: watching Friday 18th November 2016 from across the Federation was breath-taking. It was lovely to them. I particularly see some of the old HTG pupils not only in the Hatcham senior enjoyed watching their orchestra but also performing in the choir. I saw many familiar eyes light up when faces: Sanyu (year 11), Oisin (Year 8) Millie (Year 8) Isabel (Year they saw a family 8) Noah (year 7) and they are to name a few. On Wednesday I member in the attended the KS3 carol service at All Saints church and again the audience. It is amazing pupils at Haberdashers’ have done the school proud. Of course I how the ‘The Nativity story’ can be adapted. Key Stage 1 took us to Russia with theirs. I am sure you will join me in thanking your child’s class teacher, HLTA’s and not to forget our music engine (as I call her) Mrs Freeburn for all their hard work in making the performance such a special performance! Wow! Only 1 more week of school left, 3 more Friday’s left in was proud of our KS2 choir who performed in the service too. the year 2016 and 2 more Sunday’s left till Christmas! Three Not only did they sound angelic, the pupils chosen to do a more Candles left to light for Advent. Can you hear the reading were articulate and expressive with their reading. excitement in my Newsletter?

We had many perspective reception parents view our school on Next week it will continue to be Christmas Galore, at HTG. Wednesday evening and the feedback was very positive with Tuesday, 13th Christmas lunch Christmas jumper day! If you many comments on how welcoming the school felt and how would like for your child to take part they should come to lovely the displays are. Of course all of this would not have school in their school but instead of wearing their happened without the dedicated support of my primary staff school jumper they wear a Christmas jumper instead. In the team. I want to thank them for all their hard work and afternoon our KS2 pupils will be holding a Carol concert. All are dedication to helping us make our school an enriching welcome to attend! We will be holding our annual HTG talent environment. show on the last day, I am looking forward to seeing what You will never guess who popped by in this week to read a story wonderful talent your children have been hiding. If you are like to the pupils at HTG. It was Santa! He took time out of his busy me and you have left things to the last minute I’ll be spending the weekend shopping for a tree and decorating it. schedule to share a story before going back to finish getting presents ready for all the boys and girls in this world. It was Finally, I would like to say thank you for being understanding lovely to see so many children and parents in attendance. I and waiting outside in the playground at the end of the school want to say a huge thank you to our PTA for organising this day when you are collecting your child. We want to ensure the event as well as the cake sale. I am also going to make a plea to safeguarding of all pupils and when we have so many parents our parents that these events take a long time to prepare and waiting in the school lobby we run the risk of losing a child and organise. If you are available to help please let our PTA know. that we do not want to do. So once again thank you for working As the saying goes ‘many hands make light work’. with the school.

Nothing could have prepared me for Thursday’s Nativity I wish you all a lovely weekend! performance by Key Stage 1 ‘Babushka’. I say performance but

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Gymnastic Display Christmas Lunch & KS2 Christmas Carols Class Christmas Choir Singing at Last Day for After to Parents Christmas Jumper 2.00pm—3.00pm Parties Lewisham Shopping School Club 9.00am—9.30am Day Precinct HTG Hall Star certificates: The star certificates this week have been awarded to children for their excellence in: RE. Well done to all the children.

This week’s recipients are: Yayoi Kusama; AM Turbold & Anas, PM Rumer & Noa, Van Gough; Isiah & Folami, Picasso; Melisa & Sofia, Michael Jackson: Katerina & Elliot, Dalai Lama; , Michael Schumacher; Finbar & Amana, Joan of Arc; Sebastian & Kaeden, Michelle Obama; Jo Jo & Praise , Marva Collins; Alfa & Chloe, Nelson Mandela; Angele & Enoch, Emmeline Pankhurst; Jevaughn & Miya, Steven Spielberg; Zakir & Alesia, John F Kennedy; Jaileigh & Rayhan-Blu, Martin Luther King; Isabella & Jedida, David Walliams; Ibiwari & Racheal.

KS1 & KS2 & Upper KS2: phase group nominations: Michael Jackson: Gannel, Nelson Mandela; Harvey, David Walliams; James. House Cup: This week’s winner of the House cup is Lord Alan Sugar Red House. Well done to all the children in our Red House.

Attendance: The winners of the attendance cup for this week is Michael Schumacher class who had an excellent attendance rate of 100%. Well done to all those children and families.

Important Dates for your Diary: SEND Workshop

Thursday 15th December: PTA EYFS & KS1 Christmas Disco The SEND workshop that took place on Friday 2nd December 5.00pm—6.00pm was really appreciated by those that attended: Thursday 15th December: PTA KS2 Christmas Disco 6.30pm— Comments made were: lovely displays, great ideas and thank 8.00pm, you for your help. Thursday 15th December: 20 x Y5 & Y6 Athletics, Lewisham Thunder Dome Friday 16th December: Last Day Of Christmas Term, School Finishes at 12.00pm ( No School Lunch Provided on This Day) Tuesday 3rd January 2017: Children return to school for the Winter Term Tuesday 3rd January 2017: After School Club Resumes

Monday 16th January 2017: Enrichment Clubs Resume (parents will receive notification of their child/childrens enrichment for the Winter Term in January

W/B 12th Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Dec Italian Family Favourites Traditional Global Adventure Fun Day

Main Mozzarella & Tomato Roast Turkey, Roast Roast Pork and Crispy Chinese Chicken with Fish Fingers with Chips Pizza Potatoes, Sage & Spuds noodles with Wedges Onion Stuffing, and Gravy Cranberry Sauce & Gravy Vegetarian Tomato Neapolitan Mature Cheddar & Quorn Roast with Sweet Potato and Cheesy Leek Sausages Pasta served with a Caramelised & Onion Roast Potatoes with Veggie Balti and Chips Neapolitan sauce Tart Gravy with basmati rice Vegetables Sweetcorn Honey Roast Parsnips, Carrots Green Beans Baked Beans Broccoli Brussel Sprouts, Braised Red Cabbage Roasted Vegetables Peas Salad Selection Winter Root Salad Selection Salad Selection Jacket Salad Selection Jacket Potatoes with Vegetables , Jacket Potatoes with Potatoes with Choice of Jacket Potatoes with Choice of Filling Choice of Filling Filling Choice of Filling

Dessert Silver ’s Yoghurt Christmas Slice Chocolaty Cake Fruit Flapjack Courgette, Apple and and Fruit Dippers with Chocolate Sauce with Custard Cinnamon Muffin On Thursday, 8th December our year 3 and 4 athletes attended Sports News: an athletics meet at Prendergast Ladywell Fields College. They participated in field events and relay races. This was a really exciting tournament with all 8 schools fielding some outstanding young athletes. HTG continue to perform well with a top two finish in all the track events anda particular well done to Selihom and Ezra who were awarded the sporting spirit awards for teamwork.

Miss Morris, PE Subject Leader KS1 Nativity