Flu catch up Clinic Saturday 29th January
Published 28/01/22
There will be another Flu catch up clinic this Saturday, 29 January. Please see details below and letter attached
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Read MoreLunar New Year - Year of the Tiger
Published 28/01/22We are celebrating Lunar New Year Tuesday 1st February. Children can wear their traditional Clothing for the day, and we have a Chinese menu for our staff and children. If you would like your child to have a school meal on Tuesday please let your child's teacher know by Monday Morning.
Read MoreFrench Day 20th January 2020
Published 21/01/22French themed day.
We had a wonderful day celebrating a France Themed Day at Kender. Our children came in wearing French colours, there was story telling and a French school meal. The children are enjoying learning French as part of our curriculum.
Here are some videos to watch:
Read MoreFlu catch up clinic 22nd January
Published 21/01/22
Read MoreLetter to Parents from The Headteacher 4th January 2022
Published 04/01/22Dear mums, dads and carers
I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very happy and healthy New Year. We are all looking forward to seeing our children again on Thursday 6 January 2022. All staff have been trained on our new Phonics programme to support our children make even faster progress than previously.
It is our absolute priority to keep our school open to children.
To achieve this aim, I am writing to let you know about some changes we have decided to make in the running of our school following the government’s recent announcements regarding the management of the Omicron variant. It is important that we reduce the potential for transmission as much as possible so that we can ensure that the school can stay open. We had a real challenge at the end of last term when we had many members of staff self-isolating and were unable to find agency supply teachers to replace them. We are taking measures within school to reduce transmission, but we are asking for your support.
Trips
We will be cancelling any trips planned for this half-term. We are working to rearrange the Y6 school journey scheduled for the beginning of February to the summer term. I will write separately about this once we have clarification.
Masks
We ask that parents please revert to wearing masks when onsite when you collect children in the afternoons and if you come into the school office unless you have a formal exemption from wearing one.
Illness, symptoms and testing
Please don’t bring your child to school if they are showing any of the symptoms of COVID, which are:
- A high temperature
- A new, continuous cough
- A loss of or change to your sense of smell or taste
Although the government has not updated guidance on the symptoms for the Omicron variant, we understand that the top five symptoms are:
- A runny nose
- Headache
- Fatigue (mild or severe)
- Sneezing
- Sore throat
If your child displays any of these symptoms, we will call you and ask that you collect your child urgently and take them for a PCR test. We will ask to see proof of the test results before your child can return to school.
Government guidance on the isolation period has now changed. If you or your child has tested positive, you can now take a lateral flow test on day 6 and day 7 of the isolation period. If you receive two negative test results, you are no longer required to self-isolate for 10 full days. The first test must be taken no earlier than day 6 of the self-isolation period and tests must be taken 24 hours apart. If both tests are negative AND you do not have a high temperature, you may end your self-isolation after the second negative test result and return to your education or childcare setting from day 7.
On your child’s return, please can you bring your child to the school office with the two clear lateral flow tests, so we can record their return and check the dates through our system.
Contacts
Anyone aged 5 years and over, who has been identified as a contact of someone with COVID-19 and who is not legally required to self-isolate, is now strongly advised to take a lateral flow test every day for 7 days or until 10 days since their last contact with the person who tested positive for COVID-19 if this is earlier. If any of these LFD tests are positive they should self-isolate in order to protect other people.
Thank you all for your support: I am confident that if we all stick to this we will be able to make sure that our school stays open to our children.
Read MoreLewisham winter holiday programme of food and fun
Published 14/12/21
Read MoreFlu vaccination catch up clinics this Saturday 11th December
Published 01/12/21
Read MoreFOK Winter get together
Published 25/11/21
Read MoreFlu catch up Clinics
Published 19/11/21
Read MoreThis week's Newsletter 5th November
Published 05/11/21
Dear Mums, Dads and Carers,School Gates: thank you all for adapting to the new change of time with the opening of the school gates. The school should start properly at 9.00am, so each day we are closing the gates at 9.00am.
We are aware that at the end of the day the Briant Street gate is becoming quite crowded. For the time being please take your time walking through this gate and keep to a single file line. There will be an announcement next week concerning how best to use the gates, we do want to make better use of the Faulkner Street gate now that it actually has become a School Street.
School Street: Faulkner Street was now become an official School Street. Hurrah!!!!
PE Kits: please check the school website for the full Kender PE Kit. Please ensure your child brings their kit on a Monday and leaves it in school for the full week. Children should have full PE Kit in school every day.
T-Shirt - Kender House colour
Black shorts
Tracksuit trousers & sweatshirt
Trainers or pumps
School Football: our boys' and girls' team will be in action tomorrow morning on Blackheath. The first match kicks off at 10.00am. If you would like to watch some good football and cheer on our teams, we’ll see you there.
The Illuminated Art Trail: we are planning an event for staff, children, and parents to take part in together. This art is located near to the South Bank and looks interesting and would be fun to see. Put this date in your diary: Saturday 27th November; meeting at 3.30pm.
Please look out for the posters and information around the school.
Attendance: Year One setting the standard!!!!!
01/11/21
02/11/21
03/11/21
04/11/21
05/11/21
Av…
Rec
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Yr 1
96%
96%
96%
100%
100%
98%
Yr 2
96%
96%
96%
94%
94%
95%
Yr 3
92%
94%
94%
96%
94%
94%
Yr 4
92%
98%
98%
98%
96%
96%
Yr 5
88%
96%
96%
96%
90%
93%
Yr 6
89%
98%
98%
98%
98%
96%
95%
The Friends Of Kender:
I would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who came and supported the Friends Of Kender bake sale on Friday 22 October. Whether you baked cakes or came and bought some, we are very grateful for the massive support you showed us.
The next meeting of Friends of Kender is on Monday 8th November at 5:30, details to follow.
If you have questions about the PTA, would like to join or have suggestions, contact us on friendsofkender2018@gmail.com. Thanks!
Joanne Fuller
Chairperson, Friends Of Kender
Read MoreFim Crew Application Form
Published 22/10/21We have successfully secured funding from London Borough of Culture 2022. The funding will be used to create a film about hair, hairstyles and how children, and families, at Kender celebrate their individuality and culture through their hair.
We need children to be part of the film crew and the team behind the making of this film. It's a very exciting project, much of which will be filmed during the Spring term 2022.
Children if you'd like to be part of the Film Team please complete the application form attached and return it to school on Monday 1st November 2021.
Read MoreThis Week's Newsletter 22nd October
Published 15/10/21Friday 22nd October 2021
Dear Mums, Dads and Carers,
Half-term break: Next week, I hope you will have time to rest, rest and get some more rest. The children have been working incredibly hard and need to rest before the next half-term.
By way of a reminder, school re-opens on Monday 1st November, usual time, usual gates, yet, a slight change to the timings…
School Gates: all gates remain the same next term. With one significant change: the school should start properly at 9.00am, so from Monday 1st November the gates will close at 9.00am.
After 9.00am your child will be late and should come round to the main entrance. There is enough time for your child to arrive at school on time as all gates will be open from 8.45am. Your child will only need to sign in on our entry system if they arrive after 9.10am.
Hand Washing: please ensure your child comes to school with their hands washed ready for the school day. We are trying to maximise the learning time in school and are reducing the amount of time children spend washing their hands from after half-term.
School Street: Faulkner Street will become an official School Street from Monday 1st November and the new barriers will be installed next week.
Assemblies: these will start again after half-term. We are delighted to inform parents that Father Grant will come into school on a Wednesday to be in an assembly with children in KS2; these assemblies focus on school values and strength of community and are not part of the RE curriculum.
Squid Game: I am aware that this is a popular television programme and one that is receiving some attention in the media and on the internet. I stress this is not suitable viewing for primary aged children. No child attending Kender Primary school should be watching, seeing or talking about Squid Game.
PE Kits: please check the school website for the full Kender PE Kit. Please ensure your child brings their kit on a Monday and leaves it in school for the full week.
Parent Governor: one of our Parent Governors, Leanne Hennessy’s term of office is coming to an end this half-term. Leanne is more than willing to stand again. However, if there are other parents who would like to put themselves forward for the role of Parent Governor please contact the school office. Deadline for this is Friday 5th November.
The Illuminated Art Trail: we are planning an event for staff, children and parents to take part in together. This art is located near to the South Bank and looks interesting and would be fun to see. Put this date in your diary: Saturday 27th November; meeting at 3.30pm.
Please look out for the posters and information on the school website.
Attendance: much lower this week….so many children unwell at the end of term!
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22/10/21
Av…
Rec
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Yr 1
91%
91%
87%
89%
91%
90%
Yr 2
92%
93%
94%
93%
94%
93%
Yr 3
88%
90%
84%
90%
88%
88%
Yr 4
94%
94%
94%
91%
94%
93%
Yr 5
96%
94%
96%
94%
90%
94%
Yr 6
93%
92%
96%
92%
94%
93%
92%
The Friends Of Kender:
Next event will be a Cake sale on Friday 22nd October 2021. We are counting on you to donate cakes or simply come and enjoy a slice with us!
Our PTA is always welcoming new parents and ideas - get in touch: FriendsOfKender2018@gmail.com.
See you on the 22nd!
Joanne Fuller
Chairperson, Friends Of Kender