This week at Gainsborough…
Autumn 2
This academic year we will be focusing on:
Improving school punctuality and attendance
Launching a school food initiative
Striving towards being a more sustainable organisation
Improve our academic outcomes for pupils at statutory checkpoints
Christmas Jumper Day
We had a great day on Friday 12th December, wearing our Chrsitmas jumpers. Thank you to all of the children who wore their jumpers, joined in and had fun! The money raised from the sale of the Gainsborough Christmas jumpers is now in the hands of school council… let’s see what they chose to do with it in the new year.
Children versus Staff x table Rockstars Battles
Children in Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 were challenged to a TT Rockstars battle against Mr Alexander this week. Unfortunately there was allegations of collusion and team work involving Mr Alexander and his colleagues. The children exposed this fact during assembly and we voted on a decision whether to disqualify him or not. The children voted to disqualify him and therefore his battle has not been won. The children voted for Ms Lydon to take on this week’s TT Rockstars battle. Will any of the children be able to beat Ms Lydon in this week’s timetables battle?
Reader of the Week
Each week we will award one child from Years 1-6 with a new book, as the Reader of the Week. The award is for commitment, reading progress, engagement or sharing their love for reading. Please support your child with reading at home! After all, reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body.
Year 1 Gerard
Year 2 Alya
Year 3 Michael-Pius
Year 4 Mercy
Year 5 Shaun
Year 6 Arthur
Most Improved Writer of the Week
Each week we will award one child from Years 1-6 as most improved writer of the week. The award is for those who have shown a significant improvement in handwriting or writing throughout the week.
Year 1 Victoria
Year 2 Henry
Year 3 Rachelle
Year 4 Ze’Viyon
Year 5 Melisa
Year 6 Treasure
Golds!
Each week we celebrate an amazing achievement from each class. Children are celebrated in assembly, receive a gold certificate and their name in the newsletter. Please celebrate their learning at home too!
Nursery Geese
Robin was awarded a Gainsborough Gold award this week for giving us a great retell of the Christmas story. Well done Robin!
Nursery Swans
Gianna was awarded a Gainsborough Gold award this week for retelling the Christmas story using pictures. Well done Gianna!
Reception Magpies
Liberty was awarded a Gainsborough Gold award this week for excellent learning all week. Well done Liberty!
Year 1 Doves
Nehemiah was awarded a Gainsborough Gold award this week for making excellent choices all week and completing some excellent work. Well done Nehemiah!
Year 2 Wrens
Lucinda was awarded a Gainsborough Gold award this week for an excellent performance in our class assembly, retelling the story of the Smartest Giant in Town. Well done !
Year 3
Ahad was awarded a Gainsborough Gold award this week for excellent learning behaviours and attitude in RE lessons. Well done Ahad!
Year 4 Hummingbirds
Derek was awarded a Gainsborough Gold award this week for making excellent choices all week and incredible efforts in singing. Well done Derek!
Year 5 Herons
Zayaan was awarded a Gainsborough Gold award this week for contributing well in all lessons and showing a great attitude. Well done Zayaan!
Year 6 Skylarks
Sahira was awarded a Gainsborough Gold award this week for making a great effort to improve her fluency in reading. Well done Sahira!
Coming up at Gainsborough…
Christmas Lunch – Tuesday 16th December
We will be eating Christmas lunch on Tuesday 16th December. We are very fortunate to have been chosen by Chefs in Schools to be the subject of their Christmas Lunch Take over. Please can we ask that all children are in school uniform for this event. They will be filming the cooking, service and eating for their staff training and success story videos. Watch this space….
Nativity at St Mary of Eton – Wednesday 17th December @9.30am
Nursery, Reception, Years 1 and 2 will take part in the ‘greatest story ever told’ next week. Please could we ask families to dress children in the following for the performance: Year 1 – white clothes, Year 2 – Christmas jumpers/ party wear, Nursery – black/ brown plain colours as they are animals, Reception – school uniform.
We ask that families meet us at St Mary of Eton and watch us perform from 9.30am. The children have worked really hard to learn the words, actions and songs their retelling of the nativity, we hop you can join us in celebrating the end of term with them. A huge thank you also to Reverend Sue and St Mary of Eton who have allowed us to perform in the Church again and welcome everyone with open arms.
Years 3, 4, 5, 6 Winter Celebration – Wednesday 17th December, 2.30pm in the middle hall
Years 3, 4, 5, 6 will perform a selection of winter and Christmas songs to celebrate the end of term. All are welcome to come and watch. Please can all children be in school uniform for this event.
FRoG’s Annual Christmas Party
Please join us for our PTA Annual Christmas Party (including special guest) Wednesday 17th December, 3.30-5.30pm. We will be serving some food and drinks, disco and dancing, cooking and crafting. We hope to see families to wish them happy holidays and say thank you for a wonderful term. This event is a fundraising event, we are aware at this time of year families feel the pinch, therefore £5 per children would be enough for food, drinks and activities during the event.
Last Day of Term
The last day of term is Thursday 18th December. Children from Nursery to Year 6 will need to be collected at 2pm. Preschool children will need to be collected by 6pm as usual. Friday 19th December is an INSET day for all staff, there are no children on site on Friday 19th December. Thank you for your support.
Sibling and Individual Photographs
All children from preschool through to Year 6 were given their photo cards this week. On the card is a QR code to take you straight to your child’s profile. There is a 20% off offer is orders are placed by 16th December. This will also ensure you get the orders before Christmas. The company we used this time has managed to capture some excellent pictures which really capture some character and personality. We hope to use Pret-a-Portriat again for our school photos, and we welcome your feedback on this company.
Christmas Trees at Barge East
We are very grateful to Tommo and the team at Barge East who have donated a Christmas Tree to us this year. Barge East, in Hackney Wick, is selling Christmas trees again this year. Gainsborough parents can get 10% off by using the code “GAINS10” when purchasing via https://www.bargeeast.com/christmas–trees .
Reception Application Process
Reception applications are for children aged 3 and 4 (born between 1 September 2021 and 31 August 2022) who will start reception class at primary school in September 2026. All parents should apply by 15 January 2026, even if your child is already in the nursery class. Please see Hackney’s admissions information page for who, when and how to apply. https://education.hackney.gov.uk/content/primary-before-you-apply?guidebook=188
Gainsborough will be offering tours and visits throughout the Autumn term. Families will be able to visit Gainsborough for a full site tour on Friday’s from 9-10am or from 5-6pm. To book a tour please email admin@gainsborough.hackney.sch.uk
