This week at Gainsborough…
Summer 1…
Welcome back to Summer 1!
This week the children have settled back into school brilliantly and have taken on their new learning challenges with confidence. During Summer term 1 we will focus on the following:
Word of the Week and Assembly theme – Keep Green
Rights Respecting Schools – Article 24 You have the right to the best health care possible, safe water to drink, nutritious food, a clean and safe environment and information to help you stay well.
British Value –Rule of law Distinguishing right from wrong
School Council – keep green- lights off, taps off, engines off, everything off
Behaviour and Wellbeing – sensory circuits
Sustainability – watering Wednesday! How does looking after our green space make us feel?
Community Focus – parent phonics sessions
Teaching and Learning focus – place value strategies in maths and adaptive teaching in writing lessons
Year 5 Loop Visit
This week Year 5 visited the Loop https://www.wickcdt.org/the-loop The children visited the team at Looply https://looplyplanet.com/ who recycle single use plastics into repurposed goods. The children have been charged with making bunting for our summer fair! Thank you to Looply for their generous use of time and the workshop. We look forward to working with you again!
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 Yusuf
Year 2 Samuel
Year 3 Yaaqub
Year 4 Zayden
Year 5 Jahmal
Year 6 Martin-Anthony
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 Teya
Year 2 Suyane
Year 3 Talisa
Year 4 Teddie
Year 5 Jonathan
Year 6 Ashton
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
Khobie was awarded a Gainsborough Gold award for coming back after the holidays with a positive attitude and trying his best. Well done Khobie!
Nursery Geese
Sofia was awarded a Gainsborough Gold award for settling in well to her new morning routine and taking turns with her friends. Well done Sofia!
Nursery Swans
Jaynnara was awarded a Gainsborough Gold award for having a positive attitude to wards learning and working hard in maths lessons. Well done Jaynarra!
Reception Doves
Favour was awarded a Gainsborough Gold award for working really hard this week, settling in well and making new friends. Well done Favour!
Year 1 Wrens
Year 1 Wrens were awarded a Gainsborough Gold award for returning after the holidays and contributing brilliantly in writing lessons and their new topic ‘Australia’. Well done Year 1 Wrens!
Year 2- Owls
Samuel was awarded a Gainsborough Gold award for settling in wonderfully to Year 2 this week. we are very happy to have you. Well done Samuel!
Year 3 – Hummingbirds
Derek was awarded a Gainsborough Gold award for making excellent choices this week in Year 3 and having a fantastic attitude to learning. You have been amazing! Well done Derek!
Year 4- Herons
Richelle was awarded a Gainsborough Gold award for settling in to Gainsborough really well and making some excellent contributions in PSHE this week. You are very welcome here. Well done Richelle!
Sarah was awarded a Gainsborough Gold award for settling into Year 4 beautifully this week and making some excellent contributions in maths lessons. Well done Sarah!
Year 5 – Skylarks
Princess was awarded a Gainsborough Gold award for settling in well to Gainsborough and being a great role model. You have made wonderful friends already and we are really happy to have you! Well done Princess!
Year 6 – Magpies
Blessing was awarded a Gainsborough Gold award for applying hiself well in all lessons and achieving work to a high standard across all areas of learning. Well done Blessing!
Coming up at Gainsborough…
FRoG’s (Friends of Gainsborough) Lolly Sales
We will be selling ice lollies every Friday after school throughout the summer term. We will take card or cash payments and all proceeds raised will go towards new playground equipment.
Hackney 1k Run – Hackney Schools Challenge
Families in Years 1 -6 will have received emails outlining the singing up process for the Hackney Schools Challenge. It is on Saturday 17th May at 10am on the Marshes. School groups run the 1 k race together and it is a great event. Please come along. Scan the QR code emailed to you, or email admin@gainsborough.hackney.sch.uk to sign up.
Reception Admissions 2025
Families of children due to start Reception in September 2025 will have been sent their school offer via e-admissions this week. You must accept the school offer by 30th April via e-admissions to secure your place. If you do not accept your place it may be given to someone on the school’s waiting list.
We are really happy to have a full class of 30 children for September and a waiting list for our reception class!
Nursery and Preschool Admissions 2025
Families should check their entitlement for free 15 hours and free 30 hour places for 2, 3 and 4 year olds via https://www.gov.uk/free-childcare-if-working
Our current child care offers are:
Hatchlings 24 under 2 places from 8-6pm full days, with part time and full time options
Ducklings 40 places for 2- 3 year olds, with a mix of 15 hours, 30 hours places and 8-6pm wrap around provision
Ducks, Geese and Swans 3-4 Year old Nursery Provision, with a mix of 15 hours, 30 hours and 8-6pm wrap around care options
Please email admissions@gainsborough.hackney.sch.uk or speak to our Preschool Manager, Charlee Lawrence, who can provide more information about places, costings and eligibility. We are asking families to return application forms and check eligibility in preparation for September, as funding options change as your child gets older.
Gardening Volunteers
We need your help keeping our plants under control! At this time of year we need all hands on deck to ensure our plants are watered, trimmed and the weeds are kept at bay. We struggle to do this currently. We would like families to volunteer to garden with on a Friday when Ana, our Circular Food Economy lead, is with us. The gardening sessions would run for families and children from 3.30-4.30pm, there will be free ice lollies on offer for those who lend a hand!
