Summer 2 Newsletter

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Head teacher's Messages

Dear Families, 

We hope you enjoyed a wonderful half term with your families. 

It’s hard to believe we’ve reached the final half term of the year—and, as always, it’s a busy one! We've packed this newsletter with key dates and details to help you plan. 

The staff were busy over half term and on Monday writing your child’s report – these will be shared with you in July.  

Assessments – during this final half term we will be making final assessments of your child’s attainment and progress this year. It is important to have good attendance so we can do this accurately.  

Children in Year 1 will take the Phonics check next week and those in Year 4 will be completing the Times table Check – these are national assessments and have set dates so please make sure your child is in school to be able to complete them.  

Recent and Upcoming Events

Careers Day- Friday 6th June

Wow – what a day! A huge thank you to all the volunteers who generously gave their time to come in and talk about their roles.

I was lucky enough to attend the morning session and, in just a short time, heard from doctors, police officers, lawyers, DJs, vets, accountants, talent agents – and more! It was inspiring to see the children so engaged and full of curious questions.

A big well done to Mrs Wallace (Year 5) for coordinating this fantastic event. We know it will leave a lasting impact and open up new ideas about what’s possible. Careers Day ties perfectly into our Pinner Wood value: Dream Big.
(Note: We’re aware this fell on Eid, so some children missed out. It was planned last September before the Eid date was confirmed – but rest assured, it’s now set to become an annual event so all can take part in future.)

We will sort the photos and post these soon so please keep a look out. 

Pinner Woodstock – Friday 13th June
Our music festival returns! Please see the poster from Mrs Stevenson for full details. Families are warmly invited to watch the performances. This year, each act will have a designated time slot, and we’ll do our best to stay on schedule. Tickets will be available on the door—no need to pre-order. 

STEAM WEEK (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Maths) Monday 16th – Friday 20th June. Theme: Change and Adapt

Miss Sheldrake has once again planned a week of exciting week of activities for all children- more details to follow. Make sure you have handed in any STEAM projects for the competition.  

Sports Day – Tuesday 17th June
All information is on the poster below. Families are welcome to join us and stay for a picnic lunch. You may also collect your child early—please let us know in advance so we can arrange this properly. Please see the form sent out on Thursday 5th June regarding lunches and collection.

Class Photos – Thursday 26th June

Please make sure your child in in school to be involved. School Uniform for everyone on this day- no PE Kits 

PW FunFest – Saturday 5th July
We’re planning a fantastic summer FunFest—but we need your support! We're meeting this Friday, 6th June at 9am, and would love a volunteer from each class to coordinate a small stall. Without enough help, we may have to cancel—let’s make it happen together! 

We would appreciate all volunteers - sign up here to help!

Music Concert – Tuesday 15th July

For all children who learn an instrument in school. Families welcome to attend.  

Dream Big Open Evening – Monday 14th July (3.45–5.15pm)
Come celebrate your children’s work and achievements. Families are warmly invited 

Eid

Eid Mubarak to all our families celebrating today – we hope you’ve had a blessed and joyful day.

Kind Regards,  

Sarah Marriott

Dear Pinner Wood Families,

This week, is National Pride Week—an important time to recognise and honour the diverse identities within our school community, especially those in the LGBTQ+ community.

At Pinner Wood, respect, kindness, and inclusion are central to our values. Through our BEE You initiative, we encourage every child to embrace who they are. Pride Week reminds us of the importance of celebrating diversity and building understanding.

We invite you to continue these conversations at home, helping children grow in empathy and respect for all.

Thank you for your support in making  Pinner Wood a safe, welcoming place for everyone.

Warm regards,
Nathan Mainwaring
Assistant Head Teacher
Pinner Wood School

Stepping Up - Staffing News

As we approach the end of term, we’ll be saying a fond farewell to Miss Andrea Ljungberg (Year 4), who is off to new adventures overseas. Andrea began her journey with us as a graduate teaching assistant in Early Years and went on to train as a teacher here. She has always set the highest standards and held big aspirations for every child in her class. She will be greatly missed, and we wish her all the very best. 

Mrs Imeri will also be starting her maternity leave later this month. Details about her cover will be shared with her class shortly. 

Looking ahead, we’re excited to welcome some brilliant new teachers to our team in September. We had 30 strong applicants for a class teacher post—almost unheard of in the current climate—which just shows that Pinner Wood is the place to be! I’ll introduce the new teachers properly later this term. 

We hope to share next year’s teacher allocations with you in the coming weeks to help ensure a smooth transition. 

Vacancies

We are currently have a vacancy for:  

  • Pastoral  Mentor   

All details are here and can be applied

for via Crinkle:

https://www.pinnerwood.harrow.sch.uk/

page/recruitment/125126

Value of the Half Term - Dream Big

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This half term we will focus on our Value – Dream Big – our value character Bonnie Bird will be sharing big hopes and dreams.  

Dream Big Open Evening – we will be celebrating all the great achievements at Pinner Wood this year and holding a Dream Big Quiz around the school.  

School Notices - A few reminders

Cooking Club - Year 3 to 6

This will begin again this half term! An email will be sent out to parents to book a space. Spaces are limited and are first come, first serve.

Gardening Club

There is NO GARDENING CLUB TOMORROW!

Lost Property  

Our lost property box is located on the Year 5/6 playground—feel free to check for any missing items. Unclaimed and unnamed items are cleared at the end of each half term. Please label all belongings clearly! 

Scooters 

It’s been lovely to see so many families walking and scooting to school. Just a reminder: children must hop off scooters and walk across the playgrounds to keep everyone safe. 

Birthday at Pinner Wood 

We love celebrating birthdays in class and with our termly Birthday Bunch! Please remember we cannot allow edible treats due to allergies and our healthy school policy. Non-edible treats (like pencils or books) are welcome, but not expected. 

Uniform Reminders 

 Please ensure your child wears their PE kit on PE days. On non PE days they should be wearing uniform. As it gets warmer, they are welcome to wear shorts, but these should be black.  

School Shoes 

Children should wear full uniform on non-PE days, including school shoes (not trainers). On PE days, please ensure they come in their PE kit. As the weather warms up, black shorts are permitted. 

Healthy Snacks  

Reception, Year 1, and Year 2 receive snacks in school. Older children may bring their own—but only fruit or vegetables please. We’ve recently seen items like crisps and biscuits, which aren't allowed. 

Absence – Missing Marks  

Please check your child’s attendance on Arbor and let us know about any missing marks—especially before reports go out in the coming weeks. 

Reporting Absence 

If your child is absent, please email attendance@pinnerwood.co.uk or call 0208 868 2468 by 8:30 a.m. Absences not reported by 9 a.m. will be marked as unauthorised, which may lead to fines. Make sure Arbor reflects accurate records. 

Music lessons

Parents with confirmed music lessons for 25/26 have been emailed today with a payment plan.

Pabulum Menu

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A Message from our Head Squad

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Bonnie Bird - Good News Corner

A Huge Thank You!

A big thank you to Paul, May, and Caroline from AMS, who generously gave their time to volunteer at Pinner Wood this week as part of their company’s Global Day of Giving initiative. 

This inspiring programme encourages employees to support local and global causes, including education and poverty alleviation. 

The team worked incredibly hard on projects we rarely get time to tackle—especially in our Forest School—creating spaces that will benefit our children for years to come. 

Paul Modley (Managing Director at AMS)  shared: “We loved helping the school today. Thanks to all the staff who made us feel so welcome—we felt such a positive buzz throughout the day. It was good to do something different from the day job.” 

We’re truly grateful for their efforts. If you or your organisation are involved in similar initiatives, we’d love to hear from you! 

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Betty Bee Community News

Upcoming Events

New to Year 1 meetings

Friday 4th July - New to Year 1 meetings 9am (in person) and 2pm (Zoom)

New to Year 3 meetings

Friday 4th July - New to Year 3 meetings 9am (in person) and 2pm (Zoom)

Reception Summer Stories

Thursday 26th June - Current Reception children - Summer Stories from 3.30-4pm at school

Community Events

During Sports Day, we will be selling ice creams and drinks - please bring cash if possible if you would like to purchase anything!

A reminder that if your child would like a school lunch on Sports Day please complete this link.

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Dear Families,

 

Come along to the Pinner Woodstock festival on Friday 13th June, from 4.15 p.m.

 

Celebrate a Friday evening in the garden, with live music from two stages.

Enjoy food from our barbeque and a cold drink and let the children try the lucky dip or have their face painted.

Children must be supervised by an adult family member or friend while at this event.

 

 Entry is £2 per person.

 

All profit and donations will be put towards new audio equipment in the school and in the Acorns.

 

See you on Friday for a lovely evening of music and fun!

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We hope to see you at our Steam Fair! There will be a card payment of £2 for take homes from the candy floss and the slime station run by Mother Nature.

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EARLY BIRD TICKETS!

To buy tickets for FunFest use this link.

You can also buy tickets for the Circus using the same link!

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We had a visit from author Luke Temple earlier in the year and he now has a new book out!

To purchase please use this link!

"It is now 10 years since those books were released. To celebrate 10 years of Felix Dashwood, I have written a new short story: Felix Dashwood and the Mutating Island!

The new story is being released as part of a limited-edition book. This contains all 3 original stories, plus the new story, in 1 action-packed volume. It's the only way to read the new story. The book also has a 'glowing eyes' cover, which is very cool!

The limited-edition book will only be available through my school visits. However, I want to give children who have already met me at their school the chance to get it."

Summer FunFest - We need your help!

PLEASE SIGN UP HERE TO VOLUNTEER FOR FUNFEST!

Help make our Fun Fest a big success by donating the following items: 

📦 Donation Drop-Off:
Every Friday from 6th June
👉
Bring items to the Friend’s Green PW Container

We Need:

  • 🍾 Unopened Bottles (for the Bottle Tombola) 

  • 🍫 Chocolates (for the Chocolate Tombola) 

  • 🧸 Soft Toys in good condition (for the Teddy Raffle) 

  • 🎁 New & Unused Toys, Games, or Stationery (for the Prize Table) 

👕 Non-Uniform Days!
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Friday 27th June & Friday 4th July
Come in non-uniform
in return for a donation to the Fun Fest! 

In addition to the items above, we’re also asking for: 
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Cakes (for the Cake Sale) 

🎈 Thank you for your support – let’s make this the best Summer Fun Fest ever! 🎈 

Dates for your Diary

Summer 2 Value: Dream Big 

Week 6: 

Year 4 - Multiplication Check – 2 week window opens 

Mon 2nd  

INSET DAY -SCHOOL CLOSED TO PUPILS 

Tues 3rd 

School Starts 

STEAM Home Learning  Projects in 

Reception - Dinosaur Workshops  

Year 5-First Aid Workshop 

Wed 4th  

Thurs 5th   

Yes Fest at Harrow and West lodge – camping trip selected pupils  

Fri 6th  

Yes Fest at Harrow and West Lodge – camping trip selected pupils 

Careers Day – Whole school  

7th June- Eid al Adha 

Week 7: 

Year 6 Company Week  

Oracy Week – all children making a recorded speech for their End of Year Reports  

Year 1 -Phonics Check Window opens – 1 week- ALL YEAR 1 to be in school.   

Mon 9th June 

Tues 10th June 

Year 3 library trip - Ashdown  

Wed 11th June 

Year 3 library trip - Lincoln  

Thurs 12th June  

Voice 21 Oracy Open Morning at Pinner Wood – tour of School.  

Fri 13th June 

Dogs Trust Workshop 

Year 3 library trip - Delamere  

Sun 15th Father’s Day 

Pinner Woodstock Festival from 4.15 - 7 pm

Week 8: 

STEAM WEEK  

Mon 16th  June 

Tues 17th June 

*SPORTS DAY AND PICNIC *– 9.30-1.30pm  

Wed 18th June  

New to Nursery parent/ carer Meeting – 3.30pm 

New to Reception parent/ carer Meeting– 4.30pm 

Thurs 19thh  

Fri 20th   

STEAM FAIR- all families 3-4.15pm 

Week 9: 

Year 5 Residential  

Mon 23rd June 

Year 5- TOLMERS Residential 

Year 5 Activity Day 

Tues 24th June 

Year 5 -TOLMERS Residential 

Year 5 Activity Day 

Nursery – Trip to Willows Farm 

Wed 25th June 

Year 5 -TOLMERS Residential 

Year 5 Activity Day 

Year 1 Southend Beach trip

Thurs 26th June  

Class photos- all classes 

Current Reception Summer Stories 3.30-4pm 

Fri 27th  June 

Non Uniform Donations for Summer Carnival 

Windrush day celebrations during school day  

Week 10: 

Year 6 Show  

Mon 30th June 

Year 6 Dress Rehearsal 1.30pm- families with under 5’s invited 

Tues 1st  July  

Year 6- Hillingdon Schools Transition Day 

School Council 

Wed 2nd July 

PW Transition Session 10.30-12pm 

New Reception/ Nursery Pupils  Sessions – Come and Play  and Teddy Bear Picnic 

Year 6 – Harrow Schools Transition Day  

Year 6 Show 6.30pm 

Thurs  3rd July 

Year 6 Show- 1.30pm- Families invited 

 Fri 4th July 

Non- Uniform Donations for Fair 

New to year 1 and 3 meetings 9am (in person) and 2pm (Zoom) 

School Reports e-mail to families- Reception to Year 5 

Sat 5th July 

PW Summer Carnival and Dance Showcase 11.30-2.30pm  

Week 11: 

Isle of Wight Year 6 

Year 6 Activity week 

Last week of Clubs 

Mon 7th July 

RE Day 

Tues 8th July 

Wed 9th July 

Thurs 10th July 

HMS Ensemble Performance (remove) 

Fri 11th  July 

Birthday Bunch- Pupil and staff with Birthdays from 22nd April  – 31st August 

House Assembly and Winner announced 

Reception Trip to Hertfordshire Zoo 

Week 12: 

Mon 14th July 

Dream Big Open Evening and Art Exhibition 3.45-5.15pm 

Launch Family and pupil survey 

Year 6 reports sent home 

Electric Umbrella Workshop 

Tues 15th July 

Music Concert for pupils learning an instrument in school – 1.30pm 

Year 6 Pupils Leavers’ Party Night 

Wed 16th  

Thurs 17th 

Year 1 – Year 6 -Summer Talent Shows  

Fri 18th   

Year 6 -Leavers Breakfast – families invited 8am 

Year 6 Leavers Assembly- families invited 9am -10.15am 

Year 6 Leave at 1pm  

School Finishes 1.30pm 

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Pinner Wood School

Latimer Gardens, HA5 3RA

Main Office | 020 8868 2468

office@pinnerwood.co.uk