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Newsletter Issue 37/26-27, 11 September 2026

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ISSUE No. 37/26-27
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Year 6

As part of their growing independence and in preparation for secondary school, we know that Year 6 children begin walking to and from school by themselves. If you are encouraging your child to do so, please could you let the school office and your child’s class teacher know, as we will not let children walk home alone without parental consent. 

A reminder that we are a smart phone free school. Children in Year 6 who walk to and from school unaccompanied are allowed to bring in a brick phone. Phones must be turned off during the school day and handed in to their class teacher first thing in the morning.  Please ensure that you inform the school office that you have given your child permission to bring their phone to school.  We will not accept responsibility for lost or damaged mobile phones.

Uniform

It has been lovely to compliment the children on how smart they have looked this week. Uniform is an integral part of our school and when our children look smart and wear the correct uniform it sends a message to everyone that they are proud to belong to St Paul’s.

A few reminders:

Earrings: Small, plain, flat stud earrings are the only earrings to be worn. Hoop earrings should not be worn. Earrings need to be covered for PE lessons.

Please ensure all children have the update PE kit.

Please refer to our uniform policy on the school web site which provides further guidance.

Junk Mail

It has been brought to our attention that some emails sent out from the school are going into parents' junk/spam mail folders.  We urge you to double-check these folders before deleting their contents.

If you find an email from us there, please move it to your inbox and reply to us from it.  This may prevent future emails doing the same.  We have reported the issue.

Reception 

Reception have had a fantastic first week at school and have already been busy exploring, learning and making new friends. They have enjoyed painting self-portraits, beginning phonics lessons and getting to know our new friends and teachers. It has been wonderful seeing the children growing in confidence and becoming familiar with their new classroom routines. We are very proud of how well everyone has settled in, and we are looking forward to all the exciting learning and adventures ahead.

Year 1

Year 1 practising their sentence writing skills. This week in English Y1 have been focusing on capital letters and full stops when writing sentences.

Year 2

The children have had a wonderfully busy start to Year 2 and have returned to school ready to learn, explore and have fun!

In Maths, they have been learning about place value, while in English they have been exploring homophones. On Monday, they discovered a mysterious chair in the classroom, which inspired some fantastic questions and statements.

Our class charter is already proudly on display, and our Tree of Belonging is beginning to grow on the RE board.

What a fantastic start to Year 2!

Year 3

STEM: Save Fred!

This week, Year 3 had lots of fun taking part in our STEM activity, ‘Save Fred!’ 🪱

The children had to use their communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills to save Fred, the jelly worm, from his capsized boat! Working together, they carefully helped Fred onto his life belt and made sure he was safe.

The children worked incredibly hard, showing great determination, creativity and teamwork throughout the activity. Well done, Year 3! 🌟

Year 4

Year 4 have settled back into school life brilliantly and have made a positive start to the year! In RE, the children have been thinking about how they belong in class, and we created a ‘Tree of Belonging’ to represent all the children’s ideas. We discussed our differences and how important the school values such as love, friendship and peace are integral to feeling part of a team. Well done year 4 for a superb start to the new academic year!

Year 5

Science - Forces and Mechanisms

This week in Science, Year 5 began their new topic, Forces and Mechanisms, by investigating friction. The children explored how friction acts between moving surfaces and discovered that rougher surfaces generally create more friction than smoother ones. Working scientifically, they made predictions and carried out a comparative investigation using force meters, learning how forces are measured in Newtons (N). They tested a range of different materials to find out how much force was needed to pull an object across each surface, carefully recording and comparing their results. The children really enjoyed working like scientists, using their observations and measurements to draw conclusions about how different surfaces affect friction.

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E-Bikes and E-Scooters

As we begin the new academic year, we would like to highlight some important information regarding the use of e-bikes and e-scooters, as well as steps that can be taken to keep young people safe. The popularity of these vehicles continues to increase, and so we have concerns around road safety, theft, robbery and the unlawful use of certain electric vehicles.

Understanding the Law:

Not all electrically powered bikes are treated the same under UK law.

A legal e-bike (Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycle or EAPC) must:

Have pedals that can be used to propel the bike.

Have a motor with a maximum continuous rated power of 250 watts.

Stop providing electrical assistance when the vehicle reaches 15.5 mph (25 km/h).

Many privately owned e-scooters do not meet the requirements for use on public roads, pavements or cycle lanes. In most circumstances, privately owned e-scooters cannot be legally used in public places and may be seized if used unlawfully.

Parents and carers are encouraged to research any e-bike or e-scooter before purchasing to ensure it complies with current legislation.

Further Government guidance can be found at:

https://www.gov.uk/electric-bike-rules

Crime Prevention Advice:

E-bikes and e-scooters can be attractive targets for thieves and are sometimes stolen, particularly when young people are travelling to and from school.

For Young People

  • Always use a good quality lock when leaving an e-bike unattended.
  • Avoid displaying expensive bikes or scooters on social media.
  • Travel with friends where possible.
  • Stay aware of your surroundings and avoid distractions from mobile phones or headphones.
  • If you feel unsafe, move to a busy area and seek help from a trusted adult.
  • If threatened for your bike or scooter, do not put yourself at risk. Your safety is more important than your property.

For Parents and Carers

  • Encourage young people to lock and secure their bikes properly when leaving them unattended.
  • Record the make, model, and serial number of any bicycle, e-bike, or e-scooter.
  • Consider registering bicycles, e-bikes, e-scooters, electronic devices, mobile phones, and other valuable items on Immobilise, a free online property registration service.
  • Immobilise is the world's largest free online registration service, allowing you to record ownership details of your valued possessions. It acts as a safety net should your items be lost or stolen and can assist police in identifying recovered property.
  • Register your property for free at: https://www.immobilise.com/
  • Discuss personal safety and safe travel arrangements to and from school with young people.

Thank you for your continued support in keeping our young people safe.

Mehmet Ganidagli

Specialist Community Liaison Sergeant

NA | Enfield & Haringey

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Diary Dates - Week 1

All Reception Children - stay for lunch
9:00am – 1:30pm
14
September
Whole School Church Service (not Reception Children)
9:00am – 9:45am
16
September
All Reception Children - stay full time
8:45am – 3:20pm
17
September

Diary Dates – Week 2

Nasal Flu Spray
All Day
23
September
6R Collective Worship to parents
9:05am – 9:40am
23
September
MacMillan Coffee Morning
9:15am
25
September