Welcome from our Headteacher
It is so wonderful to see all our learners back for another year at The London Acorn School. It was such a pleasure watching their happy smiles and their enthusiasm this morning. A parent can be sure their child is growing up confident and independent when they leave for that first day of term and forget to say goodbye – even if it breaks our heart just a little!
It was a week of new starts for many of us, staff and students alike, and I loved how we all pulled together and helped each other out. I certainly had more than one little nudge from our learners when I was headed in the wrong direction…
Other new introductions which we have enjoyed are the addition of some new clubs and our morning and afternoon home room. Our shuttle bus to and from HSW has also made some parents’ lives so much more straightforward – less battling through south London traffic is always something to be welcomed.
Our teachers have been working hard over the summer to ensure that this year’s learning is as engaging and as fun packed as ever. The school is looking sparkling thanks to our maintenance and housekeeping team and our classrooms are bright, calm spaces which our teachers have carefully readied in anticipation of the learning to take place this year. New displays have gone up and new resources have been unpacked.
I’m sure we’ll have some tired children this weekend. I hope they find time for some rest and relaxation, ready to begin another week filled with opportunities on Monday.
In the meantime, if you need to contact me, please use head@thelondonacornschool.co.uk
First week back – tick!
Kind regards
Rachel
Announcements, Reminders and Important Information
- If you would like to book the morning or afternoon home room or a club, please email emma@thelondonacornschool.co.uk. Home room times and costs here: Home Room List
- We would love to invite some parents/grandparents in to read with our children on an ad hoc basis. If you are interested in coming in to help, please email Rachel at head@thelondonacornschool.co.uk. We place our volunteer readers in a different class to the one their child is in.
- Our after school provision on a Friday afternoon may be booked on an ad hoc basis. Please let the office know by 9am Friday if you wish to use the afternoon provision as a one off. Those parents who have blocked booked for Friday afternoons do not need to contact us. Pickup on a Friday from the afterschool provision can be any time up to 5pm. When thinking about your timing please bear in mind it takes a few minutes for your child to tidy up and be ready if it is mid-session.
- If you would like to join the parents WhatsApp groups, please contact the office and they will put you in touch with your parent rep. Alternatively contact your parent rep directly.
Kindergarten and Junior School News
Autumn Term Calendar – First Half Term
Upcoming Diary Dates
| This week | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 4th September |
Back to school |
Rachel Bochenski, our new Headteacher, will be welcoming families back to school for the Autumn Term. Afterschool clubs and wraparound care begin from Wednesday 4th September. |
| Friday 6th September | New Parents Walk and Talk
8:30am -9:15am |
A great opportunity for new parents to the school to meet Rachel for a walk in Morden Hall Park, learn more about day-to-day life at TLAS and ask any questions on joining the school. |
| Next week | Event | Details |
| Monday 9th September |
Coffee morning with Headteacher – all parents invited 8:30am -9:15am |
All parents are welcome to come and meet our new Headteacher in a relaxed setting, introduce themselves and ask questions. |
| Wednesday 11th September |
Junior Curriculum Evening 5:30pm -7pm |
All Junior parents are welcome to come and meet Class Teachers in person and find out more about the curriculum for their child’s class for their current year. |
| Friday 13th September | Kindergarten Walk and Talk
8:30am -9:15am |
A great opportunity for Kindergarten parents to meet Rachel for a walk in Morden Hall Park, learn more about day-to-day life at TLAS and ask any questions about our Early Years.
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| Friday 13th September | Whole School Open Day
1:30pm -3pm |
Our first Open Day of the year! Please share with family and friends our booking page to come and find out more about our unique school: Open Day |
