Halstow Primary School

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Halstow Primary School Halstow Road, Greenwich, London, SE10 0LD Tel: 020 8858 2767 Email: [email protected] Website: www.halstow.greenwich.sch.uk Head Teacher: Tom Gray Deputy Head Teacher: Beckie Williams

Friends of Halstow Update Fundraising for Halstow at just the click of a button

World Cup Watching at Halstow Did you know you don’t need to come to events to support the children at the school? It’s getting to fever pitch with the World cup now If you’re planning ahead of the summer holidays or underway. just stocking up on some essentials then just an Come and watch England’s first game at Halstow extra couple of clicks on Monday night. through easyfundraising.org.uk will mean that you Free tickets are still available. There will be table can collect free donations for Halstow. service with drinks and snacks. When you shop through easyfundraising every time For more information and to get your tickets please you buy something online, with over 3,000 shops and go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/world-cup- sites, they give us a commission for your purchase. at-halstow-tickets-46085110807 No personal or payment details are recorded. When If you want to help out on the days, check the retailer processes your order they recognise you out http://signup.com/go/nYssYEV came from easyfundraising and credit your easyfundraising account with a donation.

It doesn't cost you a penny extra so please help us to raise funds.

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Halstow Summer Festival – Sunday 8 July

We’re currently planning the details for the summer festival and it’s shaping up to be a great afternoon. If you’d like to be involved then please email us at [email protected]

The Royal Greenwich Music Hub is looking for new Governors

The Royal Greenwich Music Hub believes that every young person should have the opportunity to learn about music. They ensure that every child in the borough has the ability to access musical learning to the highest level, spearheading schemes including the introduction of a variety of musical instruments to primary school children as well as the formation of music groups in collaboration with secondary schools.

Alderwood - Deansfield - Halstow - Horn Park South Rise - Willow Dene - Wingfield

A charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (company number: 10360957) Senior Executive Head Teacher of The Compass Partnership: John Camp www.compass-partnership.uk

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This year the Head of Hub will form a new Governance Board and the Governor roles have been created as part of that work. The new Governors will help drive strategic development, sharing business expertise as well as a passion for music and the belief in its potential to transform the lives of children and young people.

If you have relevant experience, a passion for the arts and a belief in the power of music to transform lives, the Governor role could be of interest to you.

For further details including full job description, person specification and how to apply, please email Lindsay Evenden, Head of Music Hub Services at [email protected].

Blackheath Halls, 23 Lee Road, Blackheath, London SE3 9RQ. A registered company (No. 1747753) limited by guarantee and registered charity (No. 287589) and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance.

Back by popular demand… Philosophical Question of the week! This week’s question, chosen by Maxi, Erin and Maggie is:

Is it more important to be true to yourself or true to others?

Alderwood - Deansfield - Halstow - Horn Park South Rise - Willow Dene - Wingfield

A charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (company number: 10360957) Senior Executive Head Teacher of The Compass Partnership: John Camp www.compass-partnership.uk

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Attendance Figure as at 15th June 2018 96.39%

DATES FOR THIS YEAR

TERM SIX

20th June – Sutcliffe Park Day 21st June – Year 3&4 trip to Ragged House (Mrs Jones and Ms Hawtin) 22nd June – Year 3&4 trip to Ragged House (Mrs Dearness and Ms Baugh) 25th June – Year 1&2 Sports Day 26th June – Year 3&4 Sports Day 27th June – Year 5&6 Sports Day 29th June – Reception Sports Day 8th July – Summer Fayre 10th July – New Reception parents’ open morning and afternoon 11th July – Open Parents’ Evening 17th July – Leavers’ Show at 2pm and 7pm 19th July – Leavers’ Ball (More information to follow)

Alderwood - Deansfield - Halstow - Horn Park South Rise - Willow Dene - Wingfield

A charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (company number: 10360957) Senior Executive Head Teacher of The Compass Partnership: John Camp www.compass-partnership.uk

Issue 24 17/18 Friday 15th June 2018

Alderwood - Deansfield - Halstow - Horn Park South Rise - Willow Dene - Wingfield

A charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (company number: 10360957) Senior Executive Head Teacher of The Compass Partnership: John Camp www.compass-partnership.uk

Issue 24 17/18 Friday 15th June 2018

Alderwood - Deansfield - Halstow - Horn Park South Rise - Willow Dene - Wingfield

A charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (company number: 10360957) Senior Executive Head Teacher of The Compass Partnership: John Camp www.compass-partnership.uk

Issue 24 17/18 Friday 15th June 2018

Alderwood - Deansfield - Halstow - Horn Park South Rise - Willow Dene - Wingfield

A charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (company number: 10360957) Senior Executive Head Teacher of The Compass Partnership: John Camp www.compass-partnership.uk