The school will be closed on Monday the 19th of September

Dear Parents and Carers,

The school will be closed on Monday the 19th of September as an addition bank holiday on the day of Queen Elizabeth’s funeral, as stated by his Majesty King Charles the Third.

On behalf of the Children, Staff and Governors of Oliver Goldsmith Primary School we would like to send our Sympathy and deepest respect to King Charles the third and the Royal Family on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the second.

With Kindest regards
Ms Murdoch and The Oliver Goldsmith Team

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Welcome to Year 4

It’s been a great start to year 4 as we’ve been getting to know the children.

We have some exciting lessons planned this year – The Romans, Shang Dynasty, The United Kingdom, Anglo-Saxons and Vikings, Saving Planet Earth and Amazonia! Children will explore different aspects of history going across the globe.

To go with these are some exciting books – Queen of Darkness and Viking Boy by Tony Bradman, What a Waste by Jess French, Cloud Busting by Malorie Blackman, The Tin Forest by Helen Ward, The Promise by Nicola Davies just to name a few.

A few reminders for the Autumn term:

  • Swimming: Mondays (Pioneer class will aim to return to school for 3:30pm. Hubble class will be back in school for the usual pick up time of 3:15pm)
  • Homework out: Fridays
  • Homework back in: Tuesdays
  • Reading books changed on Tuesdays and Thursdays
  • Spelling test: Wednesdays
  • Times Tables test: Fridays
  • PE: Wednesdays

Our Learning Across the Curriculum (LAtC) topic for Autumn 1 is Through the Ages: The Romans. Have a look at our knowledge organiser below with some information related to the areas of learning in history.

Knowledge Organiser The Romans

We look forward to an exciting year ahead!

Best wishes from the Year 4 team (Ms Adenaike, Miss Garcia, Mrs Perry and Ms McEntee)

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Welcome to Year 6!

Parents/carers, it was great to meet many of you on Wednesday. Please see a reminder of the key messages below:

  • PE is on Friday (children are to bring correct PE kit [yellow top and dark bottoms] in a bag to be changed into before the lesson). Please ensure that children have correct black shoes on and that the trainers for the session are also in the bag.
  • Homework (including spellings) is given out on Friday to be handed in on Monday. Challenger spelling test= Monday. Discovery spelling test = Wednesday
  • Please see further information attached regarding the Year 6 tests that will happen in May. Year 6_ Parent support document
  • Please also see a letter about our end of year residential to PGL. Parents info initial letter

Looking forward to a great year ahead!

Ms Montague and Ms Maitland

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Information for 2022-23

I have attached the slides to my Welcome Presentation for you to read.

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Welcome to Nursery!

The Nursery Team would like to welcome all our new families to Oliver Goldsmith Primary School. We know this is an exciting step in your child’s early life and we are so glad that you have chosen our Nursery for your child.

Left: Mrs Carter, Nursery Nurse
Centre: Ms Reid, Teaching Assistant
Right: Ms Kelleher, Class Teacher

This section of the school website will have important news and information for Nursery parents/ carers throughout the school year. Please keep an eye out!

Thank you
– Ms Kelleher

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Welcome to Year 5 Calipso

Welcome to Year 5 Calipso…

PE day is Thursday, children are to bring in their PE kit and change in school.

Homework is given out on Friday and due in on Tuesday.

Please find attached the slides from the parent meeting.

Meet the Teacher Powerpoint for Blog

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Welcome to Year 2!

Hello new starters,

We are very excited to have you all in Year 2. Please find the information discussed at Meet the Teacher attached.

 

FYI: PE for Apollo and Atlantis will be on a THURSDAY starting from 12/09/22.meet the teacher presentation sept 2022 y2

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Back to School!

 

Welcome back to all of our families & friends!

We hope you had a good summer and are ready for the new school year!

Here are some useful tips for you and your child, to help with a smooth transition back into school life.

Please do come and speak with us, if you have any questions or need support with any aspect of your child’s progress at school.

 

 

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Summer Food & Fun Holiday Club 2022

 

 

Southwark’s Summer of Food & Fun 2022 programme will be running over the summer break.

There will be loads of fun activities for children of all ages to enjoy and participate in.

Please see contact details on the flyer for further information.

 

 

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End of Year Assembly

Year 2 will be hosting an End of Year assembly in the big playground and would love for you to join.

Date: Wednesday 13th July

Time: 9:30am

We cannot wait to show you what we have prepared.

Year 2.

 

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