This week at Gainsborough…
Spring 2
This half term we will be focusing on:
Improving school punctuality and attendance
Launching a school food initiative
Striving towards being a more sustainable organisation
Improving our academic outcomes for pupils at statutory checkpoints
Valentine’s Disco
We would like to thank all of our families who attended our annual Valentines Disco to celebrate the end of term. January had been long and cold and it was wonderful to share some love and laughter during this event. The children enjoyed the bouncy castle, the biscuit making, waffle making and of course the face painting and tattoos. Thank you to all of the staff and FRoG’s who gave up their time to support the event, you are brilliant. Thank you for supporting our community.
Parent’s in Class, TastEd
On Friday 13th February, Years 1-6 will invited families into class to complete a TastEd session. This was our first set of TastEd lessons and it was great to have families come into school to see children talk about and try new fruit and vegetables. We will be using our senses to try new fruit and vegetables and connect and communicate over food throughout our TastEd journey. TastEd is designed to engage children in healthier eating and build confidence to try and explore new fruit and vegetables from a young age, we want to know if the TastEd lessons are having an effect on your child’s eating habits, the way they talk about food and whether they are more confident to try new foods. We will be sending a questionnaire to gather your views.
TT Rockstars Battle
Children in Years 3, 4, 5 and 6 were challenged to a TT Rockstars battle against Coach Terry this week. The children triumphed and beat Coach Terry, in possibly one of the greatest battles we have seen at Gainsborough. The children have decided to face Ms Clark in this week’s battle. Will any of the children be able to beat Ms Clark in this week’s 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 Lucy
Year 2 Sophia T
Year 3 Rachelle
Year 4 Inaaya
Year 5 Aaliyah
Year 6 James
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 Samuel
Year 2 Teya
Year 3 Simon
Year 4 Ze’Viyon
Year 5 Alexis
Year 6 Princess
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 Ducks
Hassan was awarded a Gainsborough Gold award this week for his excellent work in identifying people who help us and matching them to their vehicles . Well done Hassan!
Nursery Geese
Talha was awarded a Gainsborough Gold award this week for showing great improvements in letter formation. Well done Talha!
Nursery Swans
Khalid was awarded a Gainsborough Gold award this week for sharing his excellent knowledge about people who help us. Well done Khalid!
Reception Magpies
Jessica was awarded a Gainsborough Gold award this week for always showing kindness to her freinds. Well done Jessica!
Year 1 Doves
Muaz was awarded a Gainsborough Gold award this week for his increased focus in lessons and working really hard. Well done Muaz!
Year 2 Wrens
Bridget was awarded a Gainsborough Gold award this week for completing an excellent publish and working really hard on TTRS. Well done Bridget!
Year 3 Owls
Cheyanne was awarded a Gainsborough Gold award this week for completing a fantastic piece of writing and being an excellent role model. Well done Cheyaane!
Year 4 Hummingbirds
Zivah was awarded a Gainsborough Gold award this week for working particuarlly hard in writing and producing a wonderful publish Well done Zivah!
Year 5 Herons
Dontay was awarded a Gainsborough Gold award this week for showing a very positive attitude to learning this week and mastering lots of new learning. Well done Dontay!
Year 6 Skylarks
Mohammed S was awarded a Gainsborough Gold award this week for giving 100% at all times to his learning. He did incredibly well in his tests and approaches all tasks with a positive attitude and determination. Well done Mohammed S!
Coming up at Gainsborough…
Eat Club Resumes
We are very fortunate to be working with Eat Club again this term. Eat Club offer cooking sessions to families, engaging in healthy family cooking weekly at Gainsborough. We are looking for 15 people (made of 5-7 families) to cook with us weekly for 5 weeks, the sessions will take place each Friday from 3.45-5pm. The feedback from the first cohort, that took part in the Eat Club sessions, was fantastic, we hope this group will love it as much as well. Please email admin@gainsborough.hackney.sch.uk if you are interested in joining the group this half term.
February Half term Camps
Gainsborough Under 5’s Half Term Camp – families can book by emailing admin@gainsborough.hackney.sch.uk
Strings Camp @ Gainsborough – for more information https://www.thestringsclub.org/locations/hackney-wick
Badu Holiday Camp @ Gainsborough – for more information https://linktr.ee/baducic?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio
Parking Reminders
We have received feedback from residents in Leabank Square that parking at school drop off and pick up times has become very difficult for residents of Leabank Square. Please could families consider the following:
- Please avoid parking at the entrance to Leabank Square and to respect residents’ private parking spaces.
- Consider the use of alternative parking options further away, walking the short distance, or using public transport where possible.
