Dear Parents and Carers,

We hope that you enjoyed a relaxing half-term break with your family.  This school year is flying by and it is hard to believe that we are now in our last half term.  We have many visits, liturgies and events planned for June and July so please do make a note of the upcoming dates at the end of this newsletter.

This week in school

Y3 Visit to Richmond Museum

On Wednesday, Y3 had a wonderful time at Richmond Museum participating in a Bronze Age murder mystery. They learnt about the work of archaeologists, including how to excavate and record finds carefully, and then use these finds to predict how a Bronze Age person might have died.  They found out about a Bronze Age burial in Richmond Park and discovered the difference between a replica and a fake artefact.

Reception Visit to Bocketts Farm

Our Reception class had a fantastic day at Bocketts Farm yesterday.  They visited the farm as part of their topic on Growing and Life Cycles. They thoroughly enjoyed feeding and stroking the animals and were particularly excited to see a baby goat that had only just been born.  The tractor ride and the pig racing, as always, were highlights of the day!

The ducklings have hatched!

There was great excitement in school this week as our five beautiful ducklings hatched.  The Reception and Y1 children are taking great care of them and are amazed at the speed at which they are growing.  We are all looking forward to their first splash about in water next week!

Borough Sports Athletics Tournament

On Wednesday, a team of Y6 athletes took part in Borough Sports at the Sir Mo Farah running track at St Mary's University. They all competed in a long distance run, a sprint, a standing long jump and a vortex throw, and the event culminated in a relay involving the whole team. The children had a great day out and enjoyed representing our school against all the other primary schools in the borough. Well done to all who took part!

Next week in school

Peddle My Wheels Bike Market

Do you have an old bike at home that you no longer need?  Are you looking to buy a reasonably priced larger bike for your child?

On Thursday 12^th June there will be a second hand bike market at school run by Peddle My Wheels.  You can bring your old bikes to school to be sold in the morning and in the afternoon there will be a sale of refurbished bikes where you can pick up a second hand bike in good condition for a bargain price.  Proceeds from all the bikes sold will go towards the school.  Please leave your bike on the grassy area near to the Queen’s Road entrance at school drop off time on Thursday morning.  The bike sale will run from 3:15pm to 4:15pm.

Information for parents

Please note change of date – PTA Summer BBQ

Please note that the date of the PTA Summer BBQ has moved to Friday 4^th July.  This is the same day as our school feast day, St Elizabeth’s Day, so a great way to continue the celebrations.

Individual Photographs

All the children, including sibling groups, had their photographs taken today.  Further details will be sent next week on how to order your child’s photograph. 

Nursery Deputy Manager Vacancy at St Elizabeth’s Nursery

St Elizabeth’s Nursery is seeking to appoint a Deputy Manager from September 2025.  The nursery is an independent pre-school situated within our school grounds. This role would suit an experience nursery practitioner with a Level 3 qualification or equivalent, who is looking to develop their career in a friendly and thriving Early Years setting.  The role is for term-times only.

Upcoming Events

JUNE

10th  9:00 a.m.  Y6 ‘Choices’ workshop

11th  All day  Y6 Retreat Day at St Elizabeth’s Church

11^th  p.m.  Y5 boys’ football tournament

12th  8:30 a.m.  Second hand bike market at school

17^th  6 p.m.  Meeting for new Reception parents

18th  a.m.  ‘Pilgrims of Hope’ Pledge Day in school

19th  9:10 a.m.  Assembly led by Y1

19th  a.m.  Y4 and Y5 visit to the Sikh Gurdwara, Hounslow

20th  All day  Inset: School closed for staff training

25^th  All day  Diocesan retreat day at Aylesford Priory

26^th  All day  Catholic Social Teaching Day at Holy Cross School

26^th  6 p.m.  Vocal Concert

26^th  All day  Battle of the Books competition

JULY

3^rd  a.m./p.m.  New Reception children’s induction sessions

4^th  a.m.  St Elizabeth’s Feast Day Mass – parents invited

4^th  a.m.  St Elizabeth’s Feast Day Concert – parents invited

4^th  p.m.  PTA Summer BBQ

8^th  All day  Y6 visit to the House of Lords

9^th  a.m.  KS1 Sports Day

10^th  a.m.  KS2 Sports Day

11^th  a.m.  Y3 Visit to Richmond Synagogue

Attendance and Punctuality

Congratulations to Y1 for having the highest attendance this week with 100%!  This is followed by Y5 with 97.2%.  Well done too, to Y1 and Y4 for having the best punctuality with the least number of lates this week.

Have a lovely weekend,

Jane Hines and the staff of St Elizabeth’s