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    • About Gainsborough
      • Headteacher’s Welcome
      • School Facilities
      • Development Objectives
      • Our Mission
      • Who We Are
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    • School Policy
      • Ofsted Report
      • Primary Advantage Policies
      • School Policies
      • Pupil Premium
      • PE & Sports Premium Funding
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      • Computing
      • Design & Technology
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      • English: Writing
      • Mathematics
      • MFL: Spanish
      • Music
      • Campaign Curriculum
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Staff

  • Tia Ragan

    Teacher - Magpies
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    Red Nose Day
    We are raising funds to support Red Nose Day on Friday 19th March. Please wear red and donate  £1. Red Noses are available to purchase in the office for £1 from Monday 15th March to Friday 19th March....
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    World Book Day
    We will celebrate World Book Day in week 6. We will be looking at character description and writing character descriptions about characters from our own families and cultures to insert into known stor...
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    Parents Evening
    These will take place during week 1 via zoom. Parents will be allocated a slot in the afternoon, if they cannot attend their allocated time slot  teachers will follow up with a phone call later in wee...
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    Children in Need
    On Friday 13th November we took part in Children in Need and came to school dressed in our Pyjamas for a £1 donation. We raised £188.00 for Children in need. Well done Gainsborough!! ...
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    Parents Evening
    We will be holding a parents evening via zoom in the first week back after half term. You will be able to  sign up for a slot via the clip board on the tables at the front of the school in the morn...
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    Black History Month Celebration
    On Friday 23rd October we will perform our Carnival inspired dances, recite our poems and wear our headdresses. We have been learning about important figures in black culture in our curriculum lessons...
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    Parents guide to Black Lives Matter
    The movement seeks to “eradicate white supremacy, stop violence inflicted on Black communities, and create a safe space for Black communities, imagination, and innovation.
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    Black Lives Matter
    We have all been appalled by the treatment of George Floyd and others in America and now is the time to speak up. At Gainsborough we strive to be an anti-racist community and develop a   culture where...
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    Gainsborough SEMH Proposal
    Consultation on a proposal to establish specialist resourced provision (SRP) for pupils with Social, Emotional & Mental Health (SEMH) needs at Gainsborough Primary School What is this proposal ab...

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Mar
Wed
Weaning Wednesday’s @ Gainsborough Children Centre
Tickets
Mar 3 all-day

Weaning Wednesday’s
Check out our online weaning cooking sessions for recipe’s and advice. These can be found on our Instagram page (gainsborough_hackney) Every Wednesday

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Categories: Term Dates
Bug Club Parent Training Session @ Gainsborough Primary School
Tickets
Mar 3 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Bug Club Parent Training Session

Zoom link to be added

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Categories: Term Dates
Bug Club Parent Training Session @ Gainsborough Primary School
Tickets
Mar 3 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Zoom link will be added soon……………….

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Categories: 3YO Nursery Reception Term Dates Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
4
Mar
Thu
Active Stay n Play with BADU Sports up to 5 years @ Gainsborough Children Centre
Tickets
Mar 4 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Active Stay n Play with BADU Sports up to 5 years 10am-11am Starts 4th March
Fitness session with your under 5’s Get active with our BADU Sports coach

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Categories: Term Dates
Baby Massage @ Gainsborough Children Centre
Tickets
Mar 4 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Baby Massage
1.30-2.30pm 5 week course for babies 4 weeks to 4 months old. Starts Thursday 4th March 2021
Please book in advance very limited spaces due to.

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Categories: Term Dates
5
Mar
Fri
Toy Library Fridays @ Gainsborough Children Centre
Tickets
Mar 5 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Toy Library Fridays!
Drop in and borrow a toy from our toy library…
Starts 5th March Anytime between 10am & 11.00am or 2pm & 3pm

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Categories: Term Dates
Toy Library Fridays @ Gainsborough Children Centre
Tickets
Mar 5 @ 2:00 pm – Mar 6 @ 3:00 am

Toy Library Fridays!
Drop in and borrow a toy from our toy library…
Starts 5th March Anytime between 10am & 11.00am or 2pm & 3pm

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Categories: Term Dates
9
Mar
Tue
Tumble Tots Stay n Play under 5’s @ Gainsborough Children Centre
Tickets
Mar 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Tumble Tots Stay n Play up to 5 years 10am-11am Starts 2nd March Drop-in session for parents/carers witTumble Tots Stay n Play up to 5 years 10am-11am Starts 2nd March Drop-in session for parents/carers with their children. Meet other families, discuss development & routines & socialise their under 5’sh their children. Meet other families, discuss development & routines & socialise their under 5’s

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Categories: Term Dates
10
Mar
Wed
Weaning Wednesday’s @ Gainsborough Children Centre
Tickets
Mar 10 all-day

Weaning Wednesday’s
Check out our online weaning cooking sessions for recipe’s and advice. These can be found on our Instagram page (gainsborough_hackney) Every Wednesday

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Categories: Term Dates
Tumble Tots Stay n Play under 18months @ Gainsborough Children Centre
Tickets
Mar 10 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Tumble Tots Stay n Play under 18months 10am-11am Starts 3rd March Drop-in session for parents/carers with their children. Meet other families, discuss development & socialise their babies

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Categories: Term Dates
Mathletics Parent Training Session @ Gainsborough Primary School
Tickets
Mar 10 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Mathletics Parent Training Session for all parents

Zoom link to be added

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Categories: Term Dates
Mathletics Parent Training Session @ Gainsborough Primary School
Tickets
Mar 10 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Zoom link will be added soon……………….

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Categories: Reception Term Dates Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6
11
Mar
Thu
Active Stay n Play with BADU Sports up to 5 years @ Gainsborough Children Centre
Tickets
Mar 11 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Active Stay n Play with BADU Sports up to 5 years 10am-11am Starts 4th March
Fitness session with your under 5’s Get active with our BADU Sports coach

Read more
Categories: Term Dates
Baby Massage @ Gainsborough Children Centre
Tickets
Mar 11 @ 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Baby Massage
1.30-2.30pm 5 week course for babies 4 weeks to 4 months old. Starts Thursday 4th March 2021
Please book in advance very limited spaces due to.

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Categories: Term Dates
12
Mar
Fri
Toy Library Fridays @ Gainsborough Children Centre
Tickets
Mar 12 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Toy Library Fridays!
Drop in and borrow a toy from our toy library…
Starts 5th March Anytime between 10am & 11.00am or 2pm & 3pm

Read more
Categories: Term Dates
March 2021 Mar 2021
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Gainsborough Primary School
Berkshire Road
Hackney
London E9 5ND

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Email: admin@gainsborough.hackney.sch.uk
Executive Principal: Sian Davies
Executive Headteacher: Jenna Clark

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