This week at Gainsborough…
Summer 2…
Refugee Week
Years 1 -6 walked for refugees on Friday. We showed our solidarity with those who have fled their homeland and raised awareness of the journey of many refugees. Year 6 led our walk as part of their campaign. At Gainsborough we teach our children that everyone is welcome here. Year 6 have written to our local MP to raise the profile of refugee status and ask that all refugee children be given access to education and treated fairly.
Year 6 Swimming
Years 6 will start their second week of daily swimming for 2 weeks at the London Aquatics Centre. Please be reminded that children need to bring trunks/ shorts, a one piece swimming costume, a towel, goggles and swimming hat each day. We hope you enjoy this Year 6.
Year 3 Velodrome Visit
Year 3 walked to the Velodrome on Monday to look at the building, facilities and consider who uses the Velodrome, where athletes travel from and the changes to our local area since the Olympics.
Hot Weather Reminder
As the temperature increases through the summer please be reminded of the following:
- schools provides water bottles for all children, children may bring a water bottle for their journey to school
- children must continue to wear school uniform, this is a white polo t-shirt and grey shorts or trousers, or a blue checked summer dress. Children must wear shoes that cover their toes and have a ankle strap to avoid injuries
- PE kits must be worn on PE days, this is a white t-shirt and navy shorts or trousers
- uniform is expected from Reception to Year 6
- we do have sun cream in school which children can apply to their arms, legs and faces. If you do not want your child to wear sun cream please speak to staff in your child’s class
- please send children to school in a sunhat or cap to protect them from the sun
We will continue to ask children to change or call families on occasions that children are not in uniform.
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 Ayaan
Year 2 Suyane
Year 3 Zivah
Year 4 Adora
Year 5 Mia
Year 6 Caedrian
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 George
Year 2 Asya
Year 3 Yaaqub
Year 4 Jett
Year 5 Sahira
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 Geese
Yaaqub was awarded a Gainsborough Gold award this week for actively participating in carpet sessions and joining in songs. Well done Yaaqub!
Nursery Swans
Denzel was awarded a Gainsborough Gold award this week for being active and enthusiastic in learning, especially in literacy. Well done Denzel!
Reception Doves
For trying exceptionally hard in all of your work, especially in phonics. You have shown a can do attitude towards your learning, setting a great example to the class. Well done Didac!
Year 1 Wrens
Sofia was awarded a Gainsborough Gold award this week for being an excellent role model inside the class and outside the classroom, she is always incredibly kind. Well done Sofia!
Year 2- Owls
Amelia was awarded a Gainsborough Gold award this week for showcasing her excellent acting skills while role playing the Queen’s coronation. Well done Amelia!
Year 3 – Hummingbirds
Thiago was awarded a Gainsborough Gold award this week for amazing independent writing this week and a brilliant attitude to all lessons. Well done Thiago!
Year 4- Herons
Riley was awarded a Gainsborough Gold award this week for working hard in maths to classify different 2-d and 3-d shapes. Well done Riley!
Year 5 – Skylarks
Frankie was awarded a Gainsborough Gold award this week for demonstrating excellent teamwork and kindness while we made our truss bridges in DT. Well done Frankie!
Year 6 – Magpies
Aston was awarded a Gainsborough Gold award this week for exceptional writing throughout the whole year, well done. Well done Aston!
Coming up at Gainsborough…
Hackney Music Festival
We are taking part in Hackney Music Service’s annual music festival. Children from Reception to Year 5 will travel to the Round Chapel to sing selected songs, and take part in a shared singing event. Please come along and watch!
Wednesday 25th June Year 1 and 2, performance 10.45-11.45am
Thursday 26th June Year 3 4 5, performance 4-5pm. Please collect children from Gainsborough at 6pm.
Friday 27th June Reception performance 9.45-10.45am
Gainsborough Food Pantry
We are very lucky to be able to offer our families some food pantry packs from our freshly grown growers! Starting this month, you can get a fresh, seasonal produce bag — harvested the same day, grown right here in Gainsborough using low-waste, sustainable methods — for just £5 a week.
Each bag includes a generous mix of leafy greens, herbs, and other seasonal extras, depending on what’s ready to pick. We choose the contents based on what’s growing that week — so while not everything from the weekly update will be in your bag, you’ll always get something fresh and varied.
How It Works
1. Join the Email List
Just send a quick email with “Food Pantry” in the subject line to:
info@sourcefoods.uk
(You can unsubscribe any time.)
2. Get a Weekly Growing Update (Wednesdays)
We’ll send you a short email each week with what’s in season and likely to feature in that week’s bag. Just for info — no need to choose anything!
3. Reserve Your Bag (Fridays)
On Friday, you’ll get a payment link. If you’d like a bag, just pay by 5pm to reserve.
Bags are limited and it’s first-come, first-served — so payment secures your spot.
4. Pick Up (Mondays, 3–5pm)
Pick up your bag from school reception.
No cash, no hassle — just collect your bag and enjoy!
