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  • Weekly reminder 30th June - 4th July 2025

    Published 01/07/25

    Whole School

     

    Hot Weather

    Very hot weather is forecast for Monday and Tuesday. Please ensure children have a sun hat (named please!), sun cream and their water bottles.

     

    OPAL

    We would be very grateful if parents and carers could fill in this OPAL survey. We have our final OPAL visit in September and would love to share some positive feedback!

    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRjeYW_U4q0QDPM2arTQvkll5EFK-/viewform?usp=preview

    Also, if anyone has a chainsaw and would like to help us saw some logs for OPAL, please get in touch.

     

    Coldfall Summer Camp – book now!

    Here is some feedback from parents about our holiday camps

    "The holiday club was such a hit for my kids, they played outside all day!"

    "We only booked for two days in the Coldfall camp at half term and my children have asked me to book more days for the summer."

    "There was so much for them to do, they came home so tired every day!"

    Summer Holiday Camps booking is now open! Please book via Arbor.

     

    Junior Chorus

    Junior Chorus will be visiting the Spring Lane residential home on Thursday 3rd July.

    Parents and carers are invited to hear the Junior Chorus sing at 9am on Friday 4th July in the Main Hall.

     

    Summer Fair 21 June 2025

    We had a wonderful time seeing so many of you at the fair on Saturday.

    Friends of Coldfall wants to say thank you so much to all of our wonderful volunteers for making the day a success as well as the generous families and businesses that contributed prizes and otherwise beforehand.

    Together we raised an incredible £10,000+ for the school!

    We would love ❤️ to hear your feedback so we can keep making our events a success: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeM3-2C68WARe8cSzy9dmsuzc67gabBQpgTWGp_gBgXsETytw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=106929267669138888613

    And finally, beat the heat after pick up on Monday 30 June - FOC will be selling ice creams after school (while stocks last).

     

    Leavers

    We would like to remind all parents and carers of children from Nursery up to Year 5, if you haven’t already been in touch, to please let us know if you are planning to leave Coldfall Primary School during this term or at the end of this academic year. This helps us in our planning for the upcoming academic year. We kindly ask that you email the school office at your earliest convenience. We will need your child's name, class, leaving date as well as new school name and address, and if applicable, your new home address.

     

    Tesco Stronger Starts

    We are pleased to announce that you will be able to vote for Coldfall for Tesco Stronger Starts from July 2025 until the end of September 2025. The school could win up to £1500 to improve our OPAL play even further. This will be available at Colney Hatch Tesco Extra, Brent Cross Super Store, Finchley Super Store, New Barnet Express and many more. Thank you for your support.

     

    Head Lice

    We continue to have several cases of head lice throughout the school. Please would you kindly check your child’s hair thoroughly over the weekend, and if necessary, treat them immediately to avoid further infection. You can treat head lice without seeing a GP, or you can speak to a pharmacist for a recommended treatment. You should check everyone in the house and start treating anyone who has head lice on the same day with ongoing weekly treatments for a duration of at least three weeks. Thank you.

     

     

    Picking up from school, Nursery, Activity Clubs and Night Owls

    Collecting children late impacts our staff who work outside their hours to look after children. Please collect children on time.

    Also, please ensure you inform a member of staff when collecting from clubs ad Night Owls so that we know your child is safe.

    Once you collect your children, please do not remain on the school site. You should collect your child on time and then exit the site straight away. Children who have been collected are not permitted to play on the climbing frame etc. Thank you.

     

    Choir and Junior Chorus Assemblies

    On Friday 4th July Junior Chorus will be performing in a whole school assembly. Parents of children in Junior Chorus are invited to tend.

    On Friday 11th July the Choir will be performing for the whole school at 9am. Parents of children in the Choir are invited to attend.

     

    Sweets/Party Bags

    A reminder not to allow children to bring any sweets to school (including delivering party bags from parties at the weekends). Some children are not allowed to eat sugar for various reasons and this can cause difficulties for them.

     

    Lost Property

    Please note any clothing that is not clearly named will be donated to Friends of Coldfall each Friday for their second-hand uniform sales.

    Any named lost property will be returned to your child’s class or can be collected from the playground every Friday after school.

     

    Year 6

    Woodpecker Show – 15th July in the Lower Hall at 6pm

    Toucan Show – 16th July in the Lower Hall at 6pm

    Wren Show – 17th July in the Lower Hall at 6pm

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  • Weekly reminder 23rd - 27th June 2025

    Published 23/06/25

    Dear Parents and Carers,

    Whole School

    Summer Fair

    Tickets - Get your ticket before asap before they sell out!!

    https://www.tickettailor.com/events/friendsofcoldfall/1687228

     

    OPAL Survey

    We would be very grateful if parents and carers could fill in this OPAL survey. We have our final OPAL visit in September and would love to share some positive feedback!

    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRjeYW_U4q0QDPM2arTQvkll5EFK-3TX1WESCqiPB2fx4LsQ/viewform?usp=preview

     

    Term Dates

    On 27th June the school will be open as normal and before and after school provision will be available as usual.

    The Summer Term will end on 18th July.

     

    Coldfall Summer Camp – book now!

    Here is some feedback from parents about our holiday camps

    "The holiday club was such a hit for my kids, they played outside all day!"

    "We only booked for two days in the Coldfall camp at half term and my children have asked me to book more days for the summer."

    "There was so much for them to do, they came home so tired every day!"

    Summer Holiday Camps booking is now open! Please book via Arbor.

     

    Community Litter Pick – Coldfall Woods

    Join us for another Community Litter Pick of Coldfall Woods! We are joining forces with other local schools to clean up our beautiful ancient woodland. We will have litter pickers for the first 30 people who arrive. Children need to be accompanied by an adult.

    Date: Wednesday 25th June
    Time: 3.45 – 4.30


    Place: Meet by the gate from Coldfall Primary that goes directly into the woods (go down the footpath closest to school that leads from Everington Road into the woods, and you’ll see a blue fence on the left when you enter the woods – we’ll meet there)


    Bring: A bag for your rubbish, gardening gloves if you have them.

     

    Leavers

    We would like to remind all parents and carers of children from Nursery up to Year 5, if you haven’t already been in touch, to please let us know if you are planning to leave Coldfall Primary School during this term or at the end of this academic year. This helps us in our planning for the upcoming academic year. We kindly ask that you email the school office at your earliest convenience. We will need your child's name, class, leaving date as well as new school name and address, and if applicable, your new home address.

     

    Tesco Stronger Starts

    We are pleased to announce that you will be able to vote for Coldfall for Tesco Stronger Starts from July 2025 until the end of September 2025. The school could win up to £1500 to improve our OPAL play even further. This will be available at Colney Hatch Tesco Extra, Brent Cross Super Store, Finchley Super Store, New Barnet Express and many more. Thank you for your support.

     

    Dressing for the weather

    As the weather is very hot right now, please ensure children are dressed and prepared for the weather. Sun cream should be applied before school. want children to be able to play outside regardless of weather. Thank you.

     

    Head Lice

    We continue to have several cases of head lice throughout the school. Please would you kindly check your child’s hair thoroughly over the weekend, and if necessary, treat them immediately to avoid further infection. You can treat head lice without seeing a GP, or you can speak to a pharmacist for a recommended treatment. You should check everyone in the house and start treating anyone who has head lice on the same day with ongoing weekly treatments for a duration of at least three weeks. Thank you.

    Number Champions

    We are looking for volunteers for 1.5 hours a week to help children who are struggling with maths. Please see the flyer attached for more information. Please email Mrs Gazzard via the school office if you are interested.

    Picking up from school, Nursery, Activity Clubs and Night Owls

    Collecting children late impacts our staff who work outside their hours to look after children. Please collect children on time.

    Also, please ensure you inform a member of staff when collecting from clubs and Night Owls so that we know your child is safe.

    Once you collect your children, please do not remain on the school site. You should collect your child on time and then exit the site straight away. Children who have been collected are not permitted to play on the climbing frame etc. Thank you.

     

    Choir and Junior Chorus Assemblies

    On Friday 4th July Junior Chorus will be performing in a whole school assembly. Parents of children in Junior Chorus are invited to attend.

    On Friday 11th July the Choir will be performing for the whole school at 9am. Parents of children in the Choir are invited to attend.

     

    Sweets/Party Bags

    A reminder not to allow children to bring any sweets to school (including delivering party bags from parties at the weekends). Some children are not allowed to eat sugar for various reasons and this can cause difficulties for them.

     

    Lost Property

    Please note any clothing that is not clearly named will be donated to Friends of Coldfall each Friday for their second-hand uniform sales.

    Any named lost property will be returned to your child’s class or can be collected from the playground every Friday after school.

     

    Reception

    On Tuesday 17th Reception children will have a visit from Dino Mania!

     

    Year 6

    Woodpecker Show – 15th July in the Lower Hall at 6pm

    Toucan Show – 16th July in the Lower Hall at 6pm

    Wren Show – 17th July in the Lower Hall at 6pm

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  • Weekly reminder 9th - 13th June 2025

    Published 09/06/25

    Whole School

    Photo Day 11th June

    Tuesday 11th June is class photo day! Please can children come in in their uniform polo shirts even if it is their PE day or Sports Day. They can bring a PE T shirt to change into. Sports day will not be affected by the photos.

    It would be nice to take a photo of the Year 6 classes in their uniform and one in their hoodies if possible.

    Dressing for the weather

    As the weather is very up and down at the moment, please ensure children are dressed and prepared for the weather. Sun cream should be applied before school, and children should still bring a waterproof jacket to school in case of rain. We want children to be able to play outside even if it is a little wet. Thank you.

    Head Lice

    We continue to have several cases of head lice throughout the school. Please would you kindly check your child’s hair thoroughly over the weekend, and if necessary, treat them immediately to avoid further infection. You can treat head lice without seeing a GP, or you can speak to a pharmacist for a recommended treatment. You should check everyone in the house and start treating anyone who has head lice on the same day with ongoing weekly treatments for a duration of at least three weeks. Thank you.

    Summer Reading Challenge/ Book Clubs

    The children have been given their first book for the Summer book club: Rune. The Y6 Book Club will be on Monday 16th June at 1.15. The Y4 Book Club will be on Friday 20th at 1.15. Mrs Gardner will let the Y5 children know when their book club will be.

    Italian Brainrot

    ‘Italian Brainrot’ are AI generated cartoon characters that are popular on TikTok, Youtube Shorts and games like Roblox. They include characters such as: Ballerina Cappuccina, Bombardiro Crocodilo and Tralalero Tralala. I’ve heard many children mention these names in the corridor.

    We strongly advise that children do not watch 'Italian Brainrot' content, or only do so under your supervision with extreme caution. The characters and videos often include surreal, chaotic humour that may seem harmless but can contain offensive stereotypes, inappropriate language, or disrespectful portrayals of religion and culture—including Islam. While some of the content may appear silly or nonsensical, it can desensitise children to harmful ideas or make them repeat phrases without understanding their meaning or impact.

    Tesco Stronger Starts

    We are pleased to announce that you will be able to vote for Coldfall for Tesco Stronger Starts from July 2025 until the end of September 2025. The school could win up to £1500 to improve our OPAL play even further. This will be available at Colney Hatch Tesco Extra, Brent Cross Super Store, Finchley Super Store, New Barnet Express and many more. Thank you for your support

    Coldfall Summer Camp – book now!

    Summer Holiday Camps booking is now open! Please book via Arbor. We have had great feedback from the children who attended our Easter and May Camps who enjoyed lots of activities! Please see April Headlines for the full list and some photos.

    Summer Fair

    Last chance to get your summer fair tickets at reduced 🌟 pre-sale 🌟 price! Buy before 9 June here!

    https://www.tickettailor.com/events/friendsofcoldfall/1687228

    This year’s fair is shaping up to fantastic, with our headline act MC GRAMMAR and favourite food and entertainment you know from previous years. But we still need another 30 volunteers to make it happen! Please sign up to volunteer for at least an hour here if you can:

    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHDiESOaEhaHeQnA_XoMs4BkyzFtV4Yu19K3Uz5r2ZKowiQQ/viewform

    Picking up from school, Nursery, Activity Clubs and Night Owls

    Once you collect your children, please do not remain on the school site. You should collect your child on time and then exit the site straight away. Children who have been collected are not permitted to play on the climbing frame etc. Thank you.

    Parking

    Please do not park in the disabled parking spaces near the school under any circumstances. These spaces designated for specific residents, not the school. This issue frequently causes disputes with local residents with disabilities who are prevented from using the spaces to access their homes/vehicles.

    Choir and Junior Chorus Assemblies

    On Friday 4th July Junior Chorus will be performing in a whole school assembly. Parents of children in Junior Chorus are invited to attend.

    On Friday 11th July the Choir will be performing for the whole school at 9am. Parents of children in the Choir are invited to attend.

    Sweets/Party Bags

    A reminder not to allow children to bring any sweets to school (including delivering party bags from parties at the weekends). Some children are not allowed to eat sugar for various reasons and this can cause difficulties for them.

    Term Dates

    On 27th June the school will be open as normal and before and after school provision will be available as usual.

    The Summer Term will end on 18th July.

    Lost Property

    Please note any clothing that is not clearly named will be donated to Friends of Coldfall each Friday for their second-hand uniform sales.

    Any named lost property will be returned to your child’s class or can be collected from the playground every Friday after school.

    Year 2

    As part of our geography curriculum, we will be learning about ‘What goes on at an airport and a train station?’ To bring this to life, we are organising an in-school Airport Day on Friday 13th June 2025. The children will participate in lots of activities in the classroom and playground to support their learning.

    Children can wear ‘summer holiday’ shorts and t-shirts but sensible trainers/shoes. Please can they also bring a small item of luggage (backpack or small suitcase) as we will be making airport style luggage labels and checking in luggage for our flight!

    There is no need to buy anything new for the day. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to speak with your class teacher.

    Year3

    Recorder Concert – 20th June 3pm in the Lower Hall (please arrive 5 minutes before the concert).

    Year 4

    Ukulele Concerts in the Lower Hall (please arrive 5 minutes before the concert).

    Peacock - 16th June 3pm

    Pelican - 17th June 9.15am

    Puffin - 17th June 3pm

    Year 6

    Children will be able to wear their hoodies for the final half of the summer term. Thank you for not wearing them this week.

    Woodpecker Show – 15th July in the Lower Hall at 6pm

    Toucan Show – 16thJuly in the Lower Hall at 6pm

    Wren Show – 17th July in the Lower Hall at 6pm

    Read More
  • Weekly reminder 2nd - 6th June 2025

    Published 02/06/25

    Whole School

    OPAL Stay and Play

    Parents and Carers are invited to a stay and play session with their children on Friday 6th June from 3.30-4.40pm. Please come along to experience the wonderful play offer with your children. We politely ask that those attending (adults and children) do not use mobile phones during the session. Thank you.

    Photo Day 3rd June

    Tuesday 3rd June is class photo day! Please can children come in in their uniform polo shirts even if it is their PE day. They can bring a PE T shirt to change into.

    It would be nice to take a photo of the Year 6 classes in their uniform and one in their hoodies if possible.

    Dress down day: 6th June

    The RNLI will be visiting Coldfall on the 6th June. To raise money for this worthwhile charity, we invite the children to dress in their own clothes for the day. We also ask that they bring in a donation of £1 each on the day.

    Picking up from school, Nursery, Activity Clubs and Night Owls

    Once you collect your children, please do not remain on the school site. You should collect your child on time and then exit the site straight away. Children who have been collected are not permitted to play on the climbing frame etc. Thank you.

    Parking

    Please do not park in the disabled parking spaces near the school under any circumstances. These spaces designated for specific residents, not the school. This issue frequently causes disputes with local residents with disabilities who are prevented from using the spaces to access their homes/vehicles.

    Choir and Junior Chorus Assemblies

    On Friday 4th July Junior Chorus will be performing in a whole school assembly. Parents of children in Junior Chorus are invited to attend.

    On Friday 11th July the Choir will be performing for the whole school at 9am. Parents of children in the Choir are invited to attend.

    Sweets/Party Bags

    A reminder not to allow children to bring any sweets to school (including delivering party bags from parties at the weekends). Some children are not allowed to eat sugar for various reasons and this can cause difficulties for them.

    Term Dates

    On 27th June the school will be open as normal and before and after school provision will be available as usual.

    The Summer Term will end on 18th July.

    Dogs

    No dogs, with the exception of service dogs, should be brought onto the school site. Also, if you need to leave your dog outside the school, please tie them to the fence and not the gates which need to be opened and closed. Thank you.

    Holiday Camps at Coldfall

    Booking for the May and Summer Holiday Camps is now open! Please book via Arbor. We have had great feedback from the children who attended our Easter Camp who enjoyed lots of activities! Please see April Headlines for the full list and some photos. Children in the current Reception classes will be able to attend the Summer camps in August.

    Lost Property

    Please note any clothing that is not clearly named will be donated to Friends of Coldfall each Friday for their second-hand uniform sales.

    Any named lost property will be returned to your child’s class or can be collected from the playground every Friday after school.

     

    Year 1

    African Music Concert – 2nd June 3pm in the Lower Hall (please arrive 5 minutes before the concert).

    Year3

    Recorder Concert – 20th June 3pm in the Lower Hall (please arrive 5 minutes before the concert).

    Year 4

    Ukulele Concerts in the Lower Hall (please arrive 5 minutes before the concert).

    Peacock - 16th June 3pm

    Pelican - 17th June 9.15am

    Puffin - 17th June 3pm

    Year 5

    Gospel Concert 5th June 3pm in the Lower Hall (please arrive 5 minutes before the concert).

    Year 6

    Children will be able to wear their hoodies for the final half of the summer term. Thank you for not wearing them this week.

    Woodpecker Show – 15th July in the Lower Hall at 6pm

    Toucan Show – 16thJuly in the Lower Hall at 6pm

    Wren Show – 17th July in the Lower Hall at 6pm

    Read More
  • Weekly reminder 19th - 23rd May 2025

    Published 19/05/25

    Whole School

    To those who bought MC Grammar’s book Y4&6

    As you may have seen on posters, MC Grammar is going to be the headline act of this years Summer Fair. The children will be able to see MC Grammar perform and there will be a meet and greet afterwards. I do have all of the books already signed by MC Grammar and will give these out in the week before he performs. If your child wants their book before then, please ask them to come and ask me (Mr Descrettes) for it. Please note you will still have to have tickets for the Summer Fair in order to attend.

    Y4,5,6 Book Club/ Summer Term Reading Challenge

    As said in the letter sent out this week, we have set a mini reading challenge for children in Y4, 5 and 6. If your child does want to take part in the challenge and buy the books through the school, then the books can be bought via the Arbor App. Please click on ‘School Shop’ rather than ‘Payments’ in order to purchase the book bundle. The deadline for this is the end of the school day on Thursday.

    OPAL

    Please see the attached photo regarding OPAL donations.

    Fundraising

    Belle in Year 5 is taking part in the Big Fun Walk with her mum to raise funds for North London Hospice in honour of Gina Manley. If you would like to donate, please follow the link below.

    https://www.justgiving.com/page/maria-ventricelli-kazafaniotis-2?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=LFCFRUK_Badge125&mi_u=13363517&mi_ecmp=LFCFRUK_Badge125#sharePage

    Picking up from school, Nursery, Activity Clubs and Night Owls

    Once you collect your children, please do not remain on the school site. You should collect your child on time and then exit the site straight away. Children who have been collected are not permitted to play on the climbing frame etc. Thank you.

    Injuries

    If your child has an injury which prevents them from joining in with their normal lessons such as PE or written work, please send an email to the class teacher via the school office. Otherwise, we will assume children are well enough to participate.

    Parking

    Please do not park in the disabled parking spaces near the school under any circumstances. These spaces designated for specific residents, not the school. This issue frequently causes disputes with local residents with disabilities who are prevented from using the spaces to access their homes/vehicles.

    Choir and Junior Chorus Assemblies

    On Friday 4th July Junior Chorus will be performing in a whole school assembly. Parents of children in Junior Chorus are invited to attend.

    On Friday 11th July the Choir will be performing for the whole school at 9am. Parents of children in the Choir are invited to attend.

    Sweets/Party Bags

    A reminder not to allow children to bring any sweets to school (including delivering party bags from parties at the weekends). Some children are not allowed to eat sugar for various reasons and this can cause difficulties for them.

    Term Dates

    On 27th June the school will be open as normal and before and after school provision will be available as usual.

    Dogs

    No dogs, with the exception of service dogs, should be brought onto the school site. Also, if you need to leave your dog outside the school, please tie them to the fence and not the gates which need to be opened and closed. Thank you.

    Holiday Camps at Coldfall

    Booking for the May and Summer Holiday Camps is now open! Please book via Arbor. We have had great feedback from the children who attended our Easter Camp who enjoyed lots of activities! Please see April Headlines for the full list and some photos.

    Lost Property

    Please note any clothing that is not clearly named will be donated to Friends of Coldfall each Friday for their second-hand uniform sales.

    Any named lost property will be returned to your child’s class or can be collected from the playground every Friday after school.

    Year 1

    African Music Concert – 2nd June 3pm in the Lower Hall (please arrive 5 minutes before the concert).

    Year 2

    Year 2 have their exciting trip to Kew Gardens on Friday 23rd May. In order to get to Kew on time, we require all children to arrive at school at 8.45 am in full uniform. We will be travelling by coach to and from the gardens. Children will need to wear comfortable shoes, bring a packed lunch and a snack. Please pack the lunch in a rucksack that children can comfortably walk around with during the exhibition. Packed lunches must not contain nuts or any products containing nuts, sweets, fizzy drinks or glass bottles, they must have a bottle of water. Lastly, please ensure that they have sunscreen to protect them against the sun.

    Year3

    Recorder Concert – 20th June 3pm in the Lower Hall (please arrive 5 minutes before the concert).

    Year 4

    Ukulele Concerts in the Lower Hall (please arrive 5 minutes before the concert).

    Peacock - 16th June 3pm

    Pelican - 17th June 9.15am

    Puffin - 17th June 3pm

    Year 5

    Gospel Concert 5th June 3pm in the Lower Hall (please arrive 5 minutes before the concert).

    Year 6

    Well done for completing your SATs! You all worked really hard and we are proud of you.

    Please remember children are not allowed to wear their hoodies to school until after May half term. Thank you for your support.

    Woodpecker Show – 15th July in the Lower Hall at 6pm

    Toucan Show – 16thJuly in the Lower Hall at 6pm

    Wren Show – 17th July in the Lower Hall at 6pm

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  • Weekly reminder 12th - 16th May 2025

    Published 12/05/25

    Whole School

    Coldfall and the RNLI

    The RNLI (The Royal National Lifeboats Institution) will be visiting Coldfall on Friday 6th June to deliver some workshops in upper KS2 and to film some promotional material for their education campaigns. (Photo permission forms will be sent separately). We will be planning some whole school fundraising activities so that we can give them a donation on the day. If you or your children would like to take part in any additional fundraising for this worthwhile charity, you could consider taking part in the Mayday Challenge (walking/running/cycling one mile a day for the month of May) or planning your own sponsored event. If you do want to fundraise, or if I can be of any assistance, please let me know. (From Mr Descrettes.)

    Fundraising

    Belle in Year 5 is taking part in the Big Fun Walk with her mum to raise funds for North London Hospice in honour of Gina Manley. If you would like to donate, please follow the link below.

    https://www.justgiving.com/page/maria-ventricelli-kazafaniotis-2?utm_source=SFMC&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=LFCFRUK_Badge125&mi_u=13363517&mi_ecmp=LFCFRUK_Badge125#sharePage

     

    Picking up from school, Nursery, Activity Clubs and Night Owls

    Once you collect your children, please do not remain on the school site. You should collect your child on time and then exit the site straight away. Children who have been collected are not permitted to play on the climbing frame etc. Thank you.

    Injuries

    If your child has an injury which prevents them from joining in with their normal lessons such as PE or written work, please send an email to the class teacher via the school office. Otherwise, we will assume children are well enough to participate.

    Parking

    Please do not park in the disabled parking spaces near the school under any circumstances. These spaces designated for specific residents, not the school. This issue frequently causes disputes with local residents with disabilities who are prevented from using the spaces to access their homes/vehicles.

    Choir and Junior Chorus Assemblies

    On Friday 4th July Junior Chorus will be performing in a whole school assembly. Parents of children in Junior Chorus are invited to attend.

    On Friday 11th July the Choir will be performing for the whole school at 9am. Parents of children in the Choir are invited to attend.

    Sweets/Party Bags

    A reminder not to allow children to bring any sweets to school (including delivering party bags from parties at the weekends). Some children are not allowed to eat sugar for various reasons and this can cause difficulties for them.

    Term Dates

    On 27th June the school will be open as normal and before and after school provision will be available as usual.

    Dogs

    No dogs, with the exception of service dogs, should be brought onto the school site. Also, if you need to leave your dog outside the school, please tie them to the fence and not the gates which need to be opened and closed. Thank you.

    Holiday Camps at Coldfall

    Booking for the May and Summer Holiday Camps is now open! Please book via Arbor. We have had great feedback from the children who attended our Easter Camp who enjoyed lots of activities! Please see April Headlines for the full list and some photos.

    Lost Property

    Please note any clothing that is not clearly named will be donated to Friends of Coldfall each Friday for their second-hand uniform sales.

    Any named lost property will be returned to your child’s class or can be collected from the playground every Friday after school.

    Year 1

    Year 1 are visiting St Paul’s Cathedral on Friday 16th May.

    African Music Concert – 2nd June 3pm in the Lower Hall (please arrive 5 minutes before the concert).

    Year 3

    Recorder Concert – 20th June 3pm in the Lower Hall (please arrive 5 minutes before the concert).

    Year 4

    Ukulele Concerts in the Lower Hall (please arrive 5 minutes before the concert).

    Peacock - 16th June 3pm

    Pelican - 17th June 9.15am

    Puffin - 17th June 3pm

    Year 5

    Gospel Concert 5th June 3pm in the Lower Hall (please arrive 5 minutes before the concert).

    Year 6

    Woodpecker Show – 15th July in the Lower Hall at 6pm

    Toucan Show – 16thJuly in the Lower Hall at 6pm

    Wren Show – 17th July in the Lower Hall at 6pm

    Read More
  • Weekly reminder 6th - 9th May 2025

    Published 07/05/25

    Whole School

    Coldfall and the RNLI

    The RNLI (The Royal National Lifeboats Institution) will be visiting Coldfall on Friday 6th June to deliver some workshops in upper KS2 and to film some promotional material for their education campaigns. (Photo permission forms will be sent separately). We will be planning some whole school fundraising activities so that we can give them a donation on the day. If you or your children would like to take part in any additional fundraising for this worthwhile charity, you could consider taking part in the Mayday Challenge (walking/running/cycling one mile a day for the month of May) or planning your own sponsored event. If you do want to fundraise, or if I can be of any assistance, please let me know. (From Mr Descrettes.)

     

    Picking up from school, Nursery, Activity Clubs and Night Owls

    Once you collect your children, please do not remain on the school site. You should collect your child on time and then exit the site straight away. Children who have been collected are not permitted to play on the climbing frame etc. Thank you.

    Injuries

    If your child has an injury which prevents them from joining in with their normal lessons such as PE or written work, please send an email to the class teacher via the school office. Otherwise, we will assume children are well enough to participate.

    Parking

    Please do not park in the disabled parking spaces near the school under any circumstances. These spaces designated for specific residents, are not the school. This issue frequently causes disputes with local residents with disabilities who are prevented from using the spaces to access their homes/vehicles.

    Choir and Junior Chorus Assemblies

    On Friday 11th July the Choir will be performing for the whole school at 9am. Parents of children in the Choir are invited to attend.

    Missing Scooter

    Please see the attached photo of a scooter that has gone missing. If you have taken this scooter home by mistake, please bring it to the school office.

    If you are leaving children’s bikes or scooters at school, please put your child’s name on it. We do not recommend leaving them over night or over the weekend. The school cannot accept responsibility for the loss or damage of bikes/scooters left at school.

    Snacks

    Any snacks brought to school should be fruit or veg only. Children in Years 1-6 do not need an afternoon snack unless they have an Activity Club after school.

    Term Dates

    On 27th June the school will be open as normal and before and after school provision will be available as usual.

    Dogs

    No dogs, with the exception of service dogs, should be brought onto the school site. Also, if you need to leave your dog outside the school, please tie them to the fence and not the gates which need to be opened and closed. Thank you.

    Holiday Camps at Coldfall

    Booking for the May and Summer Holiday Camps is now open! Please book via Arbor. We have had great feedback from the children who attended our Easter Camp who enjoyed lots of activities! Please see April Headlines for the full list and some photos.

    Lost Property

    Please note any clothing that is not clearly named will be donated to Friends of Coldfall each Friday for their second-hand uniform sales.

    Any named lost property will be returned to your child’s class or can be collected from the playground every Friday after school.

    Year 1

    African Music Concert – 2nd June 3pm in the Lower Hall (please arrive 5 minutes before the concert).

    Year 3

    Recorder Concert – 20th June 3pm in the Lower Hall (please arrive 5 minutes before the concert).

    Year 4

    Ukulele Concerts in the Lower Hall (please arrive 5 minutes before the concert).

    Peacock - 16th June 3pm

    Pelican - 17th June 9.15am

    Puffin - 17th June 3pm

    Year 5

    5th June 3pm in the Lower Hall (please arrive 5 minutes before the concert).

    Year 6

    Woodpecker Show – 15th July in the Lower Hall at 6pm

    Toucan Show – 16th July in the Lower Hall at 6pm

    Wren Show – 17th July in the Lower Hall at 6pm

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  • Weekly reminder 28th April - 2nd May 2025

    Published 28/04/25

    Whole School

    Year 6

    You must order any Y6 leavers hoodies by Sunday. This is the final deadline. If you need any help ordering please contact your class rep. The office will be unable to support over the weekend.

    https://www.leavershoodies.com/coldfall-primary-school-2025-yr6-leavers

    Friends of Coldfall

    The Friends of Coldfall second hand uniform sale will take place this Sunday 27th April, 10am-11am in the Lower Hall.

    We can now claim gift aid on your uniform donations, giving us up to £2.75 extra for each £1 we raise! If you are happy for us to claim gift aid and can spare 1 minute, please fill out the quick Link to Gift Aid Declaration Form. Thank you.

    Snacks

    Any snacks brought to school should be fruit or veg only. Children in Years 1-6 do not need an afternoon snack unless they have an Activity Club after school.

    Term Dates

    On 27th June the school will be open as normal and before and after school provision will be available as usual.

    Holiday Camps at Coldfall

    Booking for the May and Summer Holiday Camps is now open!

    Lost Property

    Please note any clothing that is not clearly named will be donated to Friends of Coldfall each Friday for their second-hand uniform sales.

    Any named lost property will be returned to your child’s class or can be collected from the playground every Friday after school.

    Year 2

    Year 2 will have a visit from Highgate Honey on Wednesday 30th April.

    Year 4

    The Peacock and Puffin class Tolmers meetings are on 29th April at 3.40pm.

    Year 5

    On 29th April, Year 5 will visit the Science Museum.

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  • Weekly reminder 1st - 4th March 2025

    Published 02/04/25

    Term Dates

    On 27th June the school will be open as normal and before and after school provision will be available as usual.

    Dogs

    No dogs, with the exception of service dogs, should be brought onto the school site. Also, if you need to leave your dog outside the school, please tie them to the fence and not the gates which need to be opened and closed. Thank you.

     

    Holiday Camp at Coldfall

    We still have some spaces in our Easter camp! You can top up your Arbor account and book under Activities – Clubs – Easter Holiday Camp. If you are using childcare vouchers to pay, please email the office before booking. Thank you.

     

    Club Bookings

    You will be able to book Activity Clubs for the summer term from 31st March at 8pm.

     

    Community Gardening

    Our free Community Gardening sessions restart next Wednesday 5th on our school allotment with Mrs Greene and we will be planting seeds to grow vegetables at home. All welcome - no experience or commitment required!

    Who: Parents/Grandparents/Carers/Staff and up to two children
    (adults must stay to supervise them)

    When: Weds 2nd April 3:45 – 4:30

    Where: School allotment (fenced off area left of the dining hall) behind playhouse

    Bring: Nothing required, but bring gardening gloves if you have them

     

    Concerts

    If your child has piano, violin or singing lessons at school, you are invited to watch them perform on the following dates:

    Monday 31st March 3:00pm Lower Hall – Laura Woods Voice students

    Wednesday 2nd April 9:10am Lower Hall – Pablo Castro Violin students (pupils to arrive at 8:50 to tune instruments and warm-up)

    Please arrive 5 minutes before the start of each performance.

     

    Lost Property

    Please note any clothing that is not clearly named will be donated to Friends of Coldfall each Friday for their second-hand uniform sales.

    Any named lost property will be returned to your child’s class or can be collected from the playground every Friday after school.

    Year 3

    We are delighted to inform you that, to enrich all of our learning in Geography this half term, we have booked an exciting school trip to River Lee Country Park. Nightingale and Magpie classes will go on: Monday, 31st March Owl class will go on Friday, 4th April. We will be leaving the school grounds at 9am and travelling by coach then returning to school by the end of the school day, depending on traffic. Please make sure that your child arrives to school on time, thank you.

    Year 5

    Swan Class have their cycle training next week.

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  • Weekly reminder 24th - 28th March 2025

    Published 24/03/25

    Whole School

    Head Lice

    We have an unusually high number of cases of head lice in school at the moment. Please check your child’s hair this weekend and treat them if needed. Please also ensure all children with long hair tie their hair back whilst at school. Thank you.

    Easter Movie Event

    Easter comes to Coldfall on Friday 28th March!

    Friends of Coldfall are holding a Year 4 cake sale on the upper playground from 3.20 - 3.45pm.

    Then join us for our Easter Movie event where we will be showing Hop. Doors will open at 6.15pm. Tickets can be purchased from: https://www.pta-events.co.uk/friendsofcoldfall/

    Night Owls Friday 28th March

    Due to and FOC movie event taking place in the Main Hall, all Night Owls children in Year 1-6 will be in the Lower Hall from 5pm.

    Holiday Camp at Coldfall

    We still have some spaces in our Easter camp! You can top up your Arbor account and book under Activities – Clubs – Easter Holiday Camp. If you are using childcare vouchers to pay, please email the office before booking. Thank you.

    Club Bookings

    Booking for Night Owls and Breakfast Club will open on 24th March at 8pm. You will be able to book Activity Clubs for the summer term from 31st March at 8pm.

    OPAL

    You are invited to stay and play on the following days:

    Tue 1st April - Y5 and Y2 OPAL stay and play 9-10am

    Weds 2nd April - Y3 and Y1 OPAL stay and play -9-10am

    Thursday 3rd April - Y4 and Y6 OPAL stay and play - 9-10am

    All are welcome!

    Community Gardening

    Our free Community Gardening sessions restart next Wednesday 5th on our school allotment with Mrs Greene and we will be planting seeds to grow vegetables at home. All welcome - no experience or commitment required!

    Who: Parents/Grandparents/Carers/Staff and up to two children
    (adults must stay to supervise them)

    When: Weds 2nd April 3:45 – 4:30

    Where: School allotment (fenced off area left of the dining hall) behind playhouse

    Bring: Nothing required, but bring gardening gloves if you have them

    Concerts

    If your child has piano, violin or singing lessons at school, you are invited to watch them perform on the following dates:

    Friday 28th March 2:45pm Lower Hall – Naomi Kilby Voice students

    Monday 31st March 3:00pm Lower Hall – Laura Woods Voice students

    Wednesday 2nd April 9:10am Lower Hall – Pablo Castro Violin students (pupils to arrive at 8:50 to tune instruments and warm-up)

    Please arrive 5 minutes before the start of each performance.

    Lost Property

    Please note any clothing that is not clearly named will be donated to Friends of Coldfall each Friday for their second-hand uniform sales.

    Any named lost property will be returned to your child’s class or can be collected from the playground every Friday after school.

    Year 3

    Year 3 will be making scarecrows later this half term in their Green School lessons, to protect the vegetables we’ll be growing in the allotment.

    Each class will need some old clothes to stuff to make the scarecrows. If you can donate any of the following unwanted clothes, we would be very grateful:

    - Children’s pyjamas (long sleeved)

    - Long sleeved T-shirts

    - Leggings

    Please give them to your child’s class teacher who will pass them on to me. Any extras will be donated to charity.

    Thank you!

    Mrs Greene

    Reception

    Eagle and Dove classes are heading to Freightliner’s Farm on Thursday 27th March and Chaffinch will be going on Friday 28th.

     

    Year 5

    Year 5 will be visiting London Zoo on Tuesday 25th March.

    Robin Class have their cycle training next week.

    Year 6

    Year 6 will visit the RAF Museum on Thursday 17th March.

    You are invited to come and watch the Year 6 Samba Competition on Wednesday 26th March 3pm in the Main Hall. Children should come in their school uniform and bring colourful clothing and accessories to change into for the competition. We hope to see many of you there.

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  • Weekly reminder 10th - 14th March 2025

    Published 10/03/25

    Whole School

    Music

    All children in Year 4, 5 and 6 who are participating in the Carnegie Hall project with The Guildhall School of Music need to bring their instruments with them on Monday. Children who play a woodwind instrument will also need their instruments on Tuesday.

    Holiday Camp at Coldfall

    Coldfall Easter Holiday camp is designed to provide your child with a fun and enriching experience during the break!
    Here are some highlights of the camp:

    • Activities: A variety of engaging activities that p           romote creativity, teamwork, and skills development.
    • Location: All activities will be held at our school premises, ensuring a safe and familiar environment.
    • Bookings will open: Monday, 10th March at 7pm via Arbor (under Clubs).

    If you have any questions or need further information, please do not hesitate to contact the school office.

    Club Bookings

    Booking for Night Owls and Breakfast Club will open on 24th March at 8pm. You will be able to book Activity Clubs for the summer term from 31st March at 8pm.

    Coldfall Weather Station

    Our brand new Coldfall weather station is now on our website! Click the sun icon in the top right or click this link: https://stationsweb.awekas.at/home?id=41866

    Mr K’s Marathon

    Mr Kucaj, TA in Kingfisher class, is running a marathon to raise money for one of our children. Please click the link below to read the full story, and donate if you can: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/marathonforataxia?utm_medium=email&utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_campaign=20250305_

    OPAL

    Helpers needed! Please come along and join us for OPAL ‘get it done’ afternoon on Friday 21st March from 3.45pm to 6pm. We will provide tea and cake in exchange for any help you can offer. We will be working on digging an area for the sandpit, building a scooter track, installing some musical instruments and generally making our playtimes even more fun for our children. You are welcome to bring your own children with you if they are able to help too!

    Please email the office to let us know that you can come along.

    Thank you to everyone who has generously donated scooters. We are still needing please

    1. Scooters

    2. Trowels

    3. Clothes air dryer racks

     

    Parents Evening

    Parents’ Evening will be held on 19th March from 5- 7.30pm and 20th March from 4-6.30pm. If you are having trouble booking, please call the office.

    SEND Support Meetings

    Parents of children on the SEND register can attend a SEND support meeting with their child’s class teacher and Miss Buckley (SENDCo). If you have not booked and would like to, please call the office.

    As Miss Buckley has very limited availability, any meetings not attended will not be rescheduled. If you cannot attend your meeting, please inform us in advance by contacting the school office.

    Community Gardening

    Our free Community Gardening sessions restart next Wednesday 5th on our school allotment with Mrs Greene and we will be planting seeds to grow vegetables at home. All welcome - no experience or commitment required!

    Who: Parents/Grandparents/Carers/Staff and up to two children
    (adults must stay to supervise them)

    When: Weds 2nd April 3:45 – 4:30

    Where: School allotment (fenced off area left of the dining hall) behind playhouse

    Bring: Nothing required, but bring gardening gloves if you have them

    Community Litter Pick – Coldfall Woods

    We are joining together with other local primary schools to clean up our beautiful ancient woodland, Coldfall Woods. Please join us if you can!

    Children need to accompanied by an adult. We will have litter pickers for the first 30 people who arrive.

    Date: Wednesday 12th March
    Time: 3:45 – 4:30
    Place: Meet by the gate from Coldfall Primary that goes directly into the woods (go down the path closest to school that leads from Everington Road into the woods, and you’ll see a blue fence on the left when you enter the woods – we’ll meet there)
    Bring: Gardening gloves if you have them. And wellies or spare shoes as it will be muddy.

    Concerts

    If your child has piano, violin or singing lessons at school, you are invited to watch them perform on the following dates:

    Wednesday 19th March 2:45pm Lower Hall – Rebekah Raa piano students

    Friday 28th March 2:45pm Lower Hall – Naomi Kilby Voice students

    Monday 31st March 3:00pm Lower Hall – Laura Woods Voice students

    Wednesday 2nd April 9:10am Lower Hall – Pablo Castro Violin students (pupils to arrive at 8:50 to tune instruments and warm-up)

    Please arrive 5 minutes before the start of each performance.

    Lost Property

    Please note any clothing that is not clearly named will be donated to Friends of Coldfall each Friday for their second-hand uniform sales.

    Any named lost property will be returned to your child’s class or can be collected from the playground every Friday after school.

    Year 6

    You are invited to come and watch the Year 6 Samba Competition on Wednesday 26th March 3pm in the Main Hall. Children should come in their school uniform and bring colourful clothing and accessories to change into for the competition. We hope to see many of you there.

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  • Weekly reminder 3rd - 7th March 2025

    Published 03/03/25

    Whole School

    World Book Day Celebrations: Friday 7th March

    We can’t wait to see the children dressed up as their favourite book characters on Friday. We look forward to welcoming the Harry Potters, the Hermiones, the Gangsta Grannies, the Goldilocks, the wolves, and whoever else may walk through our doors! We have lots of exciting activities planned for the children including a special assembly from Peacock Class.

    International Women’s Day Concert 8th May

    Please see the attached poster.

    Parents Evening

    Parents’ Evening will be held on 19th March from 5- 7.30pm and 20th March from 4-6.30pm. If you are having trouble booking, please call the office.

    SEND Support Meetings

    Parents of children on the SEND register can attend a SEND support meeting with their child’s class teacher and Miss Buckley (SENDCo). If you have not booked and would like to, please call the office.

    As Miss Buckley has very limited availability, any meetings not attended will not be rescheduled. If you cannot attend your meeting, please inform us in advance by contacting the school office.

    Many of you have previously shared an interest in ‘masking’ therefore we are putting on a workshop to further support this.

    Please find attached an invite and more details on this workshop, Social Battery and Masking workshop, which will be led by Rodanthi Chatzinikolaou, Educational Psychologist.

    We hope you are able to attend. Unfortunately this is not available online and won’t be recorded.

    OPAL

    Helpers needed! Please come along and join us for OPAL ‘get it done’ afternoon on Friday 21st March from 3.45pm to 6pm. We will provide tea and cake in exchange for any help you can offer. We will be working on digging an area for the sandpit, building a scooter track, installing some musical instruments and generally making our playtimes even more fun for our children. You are welcome to bring your own children with you if they are able to help too!

    Community Gardening

    Our free Community Gardening sessions restart next Wednesday 5th on our school allotment with Mrs Greene and we will be planting seeds to grow vegetables at home. All welcome - no experience or commitment required!

    Who: Parents/Grandparents/Carers/Staff and up to two children
    (adults must stay to supervise them)

    When: Weds 5th March & Weds 2nd April 3:45 – 4:30

    Where: School allotment (fenced off area left of the dining hall) behind playhouse

    Bring: Nothing required, but bring gardening gloves if you have them

    Community Litter Pick – Coldfall Woods

    We are joining together with other local primary schools to clean up our beautiful ancient woodland, Coldfall Woods. Please join us if you can!

    Children need to accompanied by an adult. We will have litter pickers for the first 30 people who arrive.

    Date: Wednesday 12th March
    Time: 3:45 – 4:30
    Place: Meet by the gate from Coldfall Primary that goes directly into the woods (go down the path closest to school that leads from Everington Road into the woods, and you’ll see a blue fence on the left when you enter the woods – we’ll meet there)
    Bring: Gardening gloves if you have them.

    Concerts

    If your child has piano, violin or singing lessons at school, you are invited to watch them perform on the following dates:

    Wednesday 19th March 2:45pm Lower Hall – Rebekah Raa piano students

    Friday 28th March 2:45pm Lower Hall – Naomi Kilby Voice students

    Monday 31st March 3:00pm Lower Hall – Laura Woods Voice students

    Wednesday 2nd April 9:10am Lower Hall – Pablo Castro Violin students (pupils to arrive at 8:50 to tune instruments and warm-up)

    Please arrive 5 minutes before the start of each performance.

    Absence Reporting

    Please continue to report your child’s absence on the Arbor app instead of emailing or calling the absence line this half term.

    Lost Property

    Please note any clothing that is not clearly named will be donated to Friends of Coldfall each Friday for their second-hand uniform sales.

    Any named lost property will be returned to your child’s class or can be collected from the playground every Friday after school.

    Nursery and Reception

    Nursery and Reception are inviting parents in to read with their children for World Book Day.

    Reception parents are welcome at 2.45pm. Please come to the usual wooden gate and staff will let parents in.

    Nursery parents are welcome at 11.30am or 2.40pm. Please come to the usual gate/ door.

    Year 6

    You are invited to come and watch the Year 6 Samba Competition on Wednesday 26th March 3pm in the Main Hall. Children should come in their school uniform and bring colourful clothing and accessories to change into for the competition. We hope to see many of you there.

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