Phonics Parent Workshop
Please see below the presentation that was shared at the Phonics Parent Workshop this week.
Please see below the presentation that was shared at the Phonics Parent Workshop this week.
We will be holding a workshop for parents to meet the SENCO on Thursday 10th October at 9am.
You will be able to meet the SENCO, find out more information about the SEND team and the offer at Horn Park.
We are pleased to announce that we will be holding this year’s International Evening this term. This event is always a wonderful opportunity to come together and celebrate the different cultures and identities that make up our local community.
The evening will take place on Wednesday 9th October and will run between 4.15pm-6pm.
We have lots of delicious themed school meals planned for the Autumn/Winter '24 term. If your child normally has a packed lunch but would like to have one of these meals, please look out for an email from the school office to opt your child into each meal. If your child usually has a school meal on the day of a themed meal, they will automatically receive this meal.
Partnerships for inclusion of neurodiversity in schools (PINS)
Thursday 19th September at 9am-10:30am
You are invited to join us to hear about an exciting project taking place at your school.
The aim is to Improve the Education Experience for Neurodiverse pupils in mainstream primary schools and to help them to fulfil their potential.
To achieve this your involvement is vital, so join us to hear more and meet Stella and Carol from Greenwich Parent Carer Participation Forum.
For more information, please speak to Ms Kutchesfahani.
The 9th Lewisham Scouts are holding taster evenings. Please see below details on dates and how to book.
"Securing good attendance is not the preserve of any individual. It is the partnership and commitment of all school staff, parents and governors in promoting excellent attendance and punctuality for all."
The new government have been very clear in their intention to improve school attendance as a national priority. This has resulted in the alignment of policy nationally, in particular in relation to the issuing of penalty notices by local authorities.
Below is the ‘Parents Guide for Penalty Notice Changes’ shared by Greenwich, as part of the national strategy. It details that there will be a single consistent national threshold for when a penalty notice must be considered by all schools in England. This equates to 10 sessions (5 days) of unauthorised absence, within a rolling 10 school week period.
Unauthorised absence includes, but is not limited to, the following:
term time holidays
days off for a birthday or family celebration
regular days of unexplained lateness, resulting in a child receiving a ‘U’ code (arriving after 9:30am)
parent unwell and unable to bring child to school
bad weather
feeling tired
Please see our attendance leaflet below for further details and advice on how to develop good attendance habits.
The online application form for secondary schools is now open. All information can be found online at Secondary school admission guide | Apply for a secondary school place | Royal Borough of Greenwich (royalgreenwich.gov.uk)
Application closing date is Thursday 31st October 2025.
We are holding a meeting for Year 6 parents on Thursday 12th September at 3.20pm for any questions you may have.
Is your child born between 1st September 2020 and 31st August 2021? If yes, they are due to start Reception in September 2025.
We are offering tours of the school on the following dates:
Thursday 26th September at 5pm
Thursday 10th October at 5pm
Thursday 7th November at 9am
Thursday 21st November at 9am and 5pm
Thursday 12th December at 9am and 5pm
Please contact the school office for more information and to book in, or email hpcontact@hornpark.compassps.uk
Further information can be found online at Primary school admission guide | Apply for a primary school place | Royal Borough of Greenwich (royalgreenwich.gov.uk)
The council is ensuring that regular meals are available for all children and young people within the borough during school holidays. Food is served at multiple locations across the borough, and there's no age limit for children, meaning that nutritious meals are readily available and families continue to receive support outside of school term time.
Meals are available over Summer school holidays between Monday 29th July and Friday 30th August. There are no forms, and no fuss - just turn up and tuck in!
Summer school holidays (Monday 29 July to Friday 30 August)
Woolwich Library and Thamesmere Leisure Centre at 12 noon:
Plumstead Centre and Greenwich Centre at 12 noon:
Eltham Centre at 12 noon on:
Plumstead Adventure Play at 2pm on:
Woolwich Adventure Play, Meridian Adventure Play at 2pm on:
Glyndon Adventure Play and Coldharbour Adventure Play at 2pm on:
Children can discover the joy of cycling this summer with free our Beginner Cycle Training for ages 7 and up.
Perfect for those who are new to cycling or want to take the training wheels off, this program offers a fun and safe learning experience. And the best part? A bicycle can be provided for the session if they don’t own one.
Our sessions will take place at various schools in the borough. To find out more and book a spot, visit cycleconfident.com/greenwich or call 020 3031 6730
Holiday Food and Fun is back for summer!
If your child is aged 4 to 16, and eligible for or receiving benefits, they can get a free holiday club space this summer. Each family can sign up to 16 sessions of free holiday provision through the scheme.
There are also 2,464 spaces available for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.
Clubs will run between 25 July to 30 August 2024.
https://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/directory/95/holiday_food_and_fun_2021