Individual Photos

Wednesday 10th and Thursday 11th September will be individual photos during the school day. Please come in full school uniform, not PE kit.

Family photos will also be offered from 8 am on Wednesday and Thursday morning - the line will close at 8.45 am - and from 3.30 - 4.30 pm on Wednesday. Please come through the main office.

Imperial War Museum, Year 6

18th September - See Arbor for more information

Great Fire of London Workshop, Year 2

18th September - See Arbor for more information

Communication from the school  

We really encourage our families to read the weekly updates and half term newsletters. To avoid sending a large number of emails, we will not always send out reminder emails so please make a note of the key dates or events link to your child's year group or class.

A newsletter is posted at the start of every half term on our website - https://www.pinnerwood.harrow.sch.uk/page/half-termly-newsletters/152049

Every Friday we post a weekly update. This includes a helpful list of things to remember. Please take a look: https://www.pinnerwood.harrow.sch.uk/page/friday-updates/153012

Uniform 

School shoes must be worn on non-PE days – no trainers, please. 

PE kit should be worn on PE days with plain trainers. Pupils will also need a house-colour t-shirt and sweatshirt. 

Teachers will be checking uniform throughout September. If there are any issues, please get in touch with us.

If your child has a club on a school uniform day, please bring PE kit to change into.

Long Hair 

Long hair must be tied back for school. Hair accessories should be in school colours: green, black, or white. 

Jewellery  

Jewellery is not part of school uniform. However, we understand some children may wear a small item of religious significance—please inform your class teacher if this applies. 

• No smart watches. Other watches can be worn.

• All jewellery must be removed for PE and games (taping over earrings is not permitted) 

Lost Property 

Lost property is located in the Year 5/6 playground in the two boxes outside Fir Class. 

• Please label all clothing clearly to prevent items ending up in the lost property box. 

• Boxes are emptied every half-term, and unnamed items are disposed of. 

School Responsibility: 
Pupils and families are reminded that they are responsible for personal property and possessions while on school premises or during school activities. Neither the school nor the Local Authority can accept liability for lost or damaged items. 

KS2 Stationery 

Pupils in Years 3–6 are encouraged to bring their own stationery, which should include: 

• Pencils, pens, ruler, rubber, a blue pen, glue stick, whiteboard pen, highlighter and pencil sharpener.

Please ensure all items are named. Extra or unnecessary items should not be brought in, as these can be distracting in class. 

Daily Routines 

Start of the Day 

• Soft Start to the day helps children begin calmly. 

• Playground gates open at 8:30am – parents are responsible for their child until school doors open. 

• No ball games are permitted before school. 

• At 8:40am, school doors open and children enter as they arrive. 

• The school day officially begins at 8:50am – doors close, and the register is taken. 

• Children arriving after 8:50am must enter through the office and will be marked late. 

• Children arriving after 9:00am will be recorded with an unauthorised absence (unless a valid reason is provided). 

End of the Day 

• School finishes at 3:05pm (Early Years & KS1) and 3:10pm (KS2). 

• EYFS and KS1 children are dismissed from their classroom doors. 

• KS2 children are brought out to the playground promptly. 

Walking Home 

• Year5 and 6 pupils may walk home independently if permission has been given via Arbor. 

• All other pupils must be collected by an adult or a sibling in Year 7 or above. 

• Please note, Nursery timings are below:

  Morning nursery - 8.45 - 11.45 am

  Afternoon nursery - 12 pm - 3 pm

  All day nursery - 8.45 - 3 pm

Breaktime snacks

Early Years and KS1 children are provided with a daily fruit or vegetable snack. 

KS2 children may bring a snack from home, but it must be fruit or vegetables only. 

Bikes and Scooters  

We actively encourage pupils to walk, cycle, or scoot to school. 

• All pupils must dismount at the school gate and walk across the playground. 

• Bike and scooter racks are available at the Year 5/6 gate and scooter racks in the Year 1/2 playground

Smart Phones on Hold  

We have paused the use of smart phones and smart watches for pupils in Years 5 and 6. Children may bring a basic mobile phone (not a smart phone), which will be kept in a locked box in the classroom during the school day and returned at home time. 

If a smart phone is brought into school, it will be taken and returned directly to a parent. 

This initiative is part of a wider project with other schools, aiming to prolong childhood and reduce unnecessary pressures.  

Air tags are not permitted in school, due to safety concerns. They can be picked up and tracked by others.  

Wonderful Walking Zone  

We are working on walking around the building  

(Some children have been using the corridors as a racetrack when returning from lunch.)  

We are promoting ‘wonderful walking’ around the building. Please help by reminding children at home.  

Birthdays at Pinner Wood 

We love celebrating birthdays with our “Birthday Bunch” day at the end of each term, when children with birthdays that term can come to school in non-uniform. 

Please note: 

• Do not send in food, sweets, or cakes due to allergies and our Healthy School commitment. 

• Non-food treats or a book for the class are welcome but not required. 

Reporting Absence 

If your child is absent, you must report it by 8:30am via: 

• Email: attendance@pinnerwood.co.uk

• Phone: 0208 868 2468 

Absences not reported by 9:00am will be marked as unauthorised, which could lead to a fine. 

At the end of each week, any unaccounted marks will also be recorded as unauthorised. 
Please check your child’s Arbor account regularly. 

Lunches 

If your child is bringing a packed lunch, please ensure it follows our Healthy Lunch expectations. 

🚫 We are a nut-free school. 
Due to severe allergies among pupils and staff, no nuts of any kind are permitted. This includes products such as Nutella and peanut butter. 

The new menu for this year is updated below and on the school website.

Year group communication  

Every Friday the year group will post a newsletter on Seesaw with everything you need to know for the week ahead. Please make sure you can access this.  

Home learning 

Home learning is posted weekly on Seesaw (Monday–Monday). 

Reading books and records are sent home and should be returned to school daily. 

Contacting the school

Your child’s class teacher is the first point of contact. They are available at the end of the school day, once all children have been dismissed. 

→ Please do not try to speak with them at the start of the day (unless very urgent,) as they are settling the class. 

Messages can be sent via Seesaw. Teachers will respond during the day, but not during teaching time. 

→ To protect staff wellbeing, teachers do not respond during evenings, weekends, or holidays. 

You can also send messages via office@pinnerwood.co.uk, and they will be passed on to the relevant member of staff. Please note: staff will not contact parents or respond using personal email accounts. 

If your query is not resolved, the next point of contact is the Key Stage Leader, who oversees the running of the phase. 

If the matter is still unresolved, you can contact the Senior Leadership Team via the office. They aim to respond within 5 working days. Senior staff are also often available on the playground in the mornings for quick queries. 

Our full communication policies are available here: 
👉 Policies and Procedures

Volunteering at Pinner Wood

We have a wonderful group of families and people in our local community who support with volunteering at Pinner Wood, including helping with reading, phonics, maths and within the Acorns provision.

We are still looking for people to support with these areas, alongside volunteering within our school library. If you are able to volunteer and support for one after a week, please email the office for the attention of Mrs Kearney.

Music

Music lessons will begin next week:

Monday - drums

Tuesday and Wednesday - keyboard

Wednesday - tabla and violin

Thursday - guitar

Clubs

Teacher led and external clubs will not run in the first or last week of each full term, on Inset days or occasional staff training days. These will be communicated to you in the Friday update.

Teacher led clubs will not run on Parents Evening (Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd October). External clubs will continue on these days.

Please let the school office know if your child no longer wants to attend a teacher led club to allow the space to be given to another child.

Please note, there are spaces available in the external clubs below and please continue to check teacher led clubs on Arbor as there may be spaces.

Meet the Teacher  

These sessions will run for Years 1–6 on Monday 15th September at: 

• 3:30pm (first session) 

• 4:15pm (repeat session) 

This is a valuable opportunity to meet your child’s teacher(s) and hear about what’s planned for the year ahead. 

Please note: the Year 1 and Year 3 sessions will be a repeat of the information shared during the Summer Term. 

Reception meetings

These sessions will run for Reception parents and cover using Seesaw and Read Write Inc. (phonics reading programme).

Thursday 25th September at 2 pm - meeting on zoom (link will be sent out the week of the meeting)

Repeated on Friday 26th September at 9 am in the lower hall

The GARBA returns 

The Friend of Pinner Wood are organising a GARBA a Saturday 20th September… please see the information below.  

Booking:  

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/friendsofpinnerwood/1731346

A Night at the Circus 

The Circus returns to Pinner Wood on Wednesday 15th October 2025 

Booking can be found: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/friendsofpinnerwood/1725182

Summer 1 Values: Step Up