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  • Weekly reminder 20th - 24th October 2025

    Published 20/10/25

    Whole School

    • Flu Vaccinations - Reception to Year 6

                        Wednesday, 22nd Octber – 1st Visit

                        Friday, 24th Octber – 2nd Visit  

                       Thursday, 20th Nvember AM - Catch-Up sessin

    Please complete the online e-consent form to indicate whether you wish your child to receive the flu vaccination or not. 👉https://ncl.schoolvaccination.uk/flu/2025/haringey

    • Harvest Festival – Friday, 24th October – Dress Up in Autumn Colours – bring in £1

    If you would like to donate non-perishable foods, please bring these to your child’s classroom – all contributions will be given to the ‘Soup Kitchen Charity’, who provide support to vulnerable people in the community. Thank you.

    • Friday, 24th October at 3.20 – 3.45 – Spooktacular Halloween cake sale!

    FOC will be hosting a Halloween cake sale in the playground, with cakes kindly being donated by Year 1 families. Stop by to stock up on spooky sweet treats before heading home for half term fun.  💳 Card payments preferred, please!  Thank you so much for supporting Friends of Coldfall! 🦉💙

    Nursery

    • Applying for a Reception Place - The closing date for applications is 15th January 2026.

    If your child is born between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022, parents and carers need to apply for a reception school place via their local authority’s admissions website. Please see the link below for Haringey’s admissions website and further information on how to apply: https://www.haringey.gov.uk/schools-learning/schools/school-admissions/apply-a-school-place/starting-primary-school

    Year 1           

    • Wednesday, 22nd October – Year 1 will be making sock puppets for their D&T project this term. Parent volunteers will be welcomed into the school from 1.15pm-2.45pm to help the children cut, stick and create their fabulous sock puppets. (If you haven't sent in your child's long sock, please do by Tuesday 21st!)

    Year 4

    • Monday, 20th - Roman Feast and Mosaic Making - children can come to school dressed in Roman-style clothing, if they wish. You can use items that you already have at home to create simple Roman-inspired outfits.

    Year 6

    • Monday, 20th to Friday, 24th October: Year 6, Woodpecker Class to Tollesbury

    • Secondary School Application: Deadline to submit your application is 31st October 2025.

    If parents and carers have any questions, they can email Haringey at: schooladmissions@haringey.gov.uk or contact their customer service team on 0208 489 1000.

    Coming Up

    • Monday, 27th to Friday, 31st October: Half Term Holiday – Coldfall Holiday Camp will be open during the half term holiday. Bookings are now open and can be made via Arbor – see poster below.

     

    Save the date for upcoming FOC events: 

    • Friday, 7th November - 🎆 FOC Fireworks Nights 🎆

    Doors will open at 5.30pm and the fireworks display will start at 7.30pm. Doors close at 8.00pm.

    🙏🏻 We still need volunteers to sign up to help us on the day. We really can’t do it without your help!  All stalls will close at 7:25pm so you can all enjoy the displays with your family and friends!

    Please sign up here: - https://tinyurl.com/ydrhk2jh

    🚨 Back by popular demand, Red Button Raffle to start the fireworks - tickets will be available in the school playground at pick up after half term. More info to follow soon!

    🎟️   Tickets are available here: www.tickettailor.com/events/friendsofcoldfall

     

    Anywhere Book Club Event - Friday, 14th November at 9am – Staffroom

    • We, at the Anywhere Bok Club, want to reimagine how adults can support children’s literacy. In our experience as teachers (with over 30 years in schools between us), we know that many parents and carers are keen to help their child enjoy books, reading and writing but struggle to know exactly how to do this in a fun, manageable and purposeful way.
    • Our brief presentatin discusses some of the barriers that children might face and offers advice and suggestins about how parents and carers can support their child’s literacy using our games that are quick, accessible and fit easily into busy family life. Anywhere Book Club activities are carefully designed not only to develop language skills, but also well-being and confidence and are aimed primarily at 6–10-year-olds but can be adapted for both younger and older children.
    • After the presentatin, there will be time to ask questions as well as a chance to purchase Anywhere Book Club products at a discounted price.
    • We hpe you can join us on Friday 14th Nvember at 9am in the Staffroom so we can help you spark a lifelng love of reading and writing in your children, through playing, talking and connecting – anywhere and anytime.

    www.anywherebook.club

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  • Weekly reminder 14th - 17th October 2025

    Published 14/10/25

    Whole School

    Bringing in items late to school

    If there is an item that you or your child has forgotten (such as water bottles, clothing, bags, books, musical instruments, lunch or snacks, ets.) can these please be brought to the office NO LATER than 9.30am. Taking items to classrooms during school hours disturbs teaching and learning, as well as the office.

     

    Flu Vaccinations - Reception to Year 6

    IMPORTANT – Please complete even If you DO NOT want your child to receive the vaccine!

    ➢ Wednesday, 22nd October – 1st Visit

    ➢ Friday, 24th October – 2nd Visit

    ➢ Thursday, 20th November AM - Catch-Up session

    Parents and carers are reminded to complete the online e-consent form to indicate whether you wish your child to receive the flu vaccination or not. Even if you do not wish for your child to have the vaccine, please complete the form in order to DECLINE (or CONSENT), so that the NHS Nurses can update your child’s health record accordingly. https://ncl.schoolvaccination.uk/flu/2025/haringey

     

    Applying for a Reception Place

    The closing date for applications is 15th January 2026.

    If your child is born between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022, parents and carers need to apply for a reception school place via their local authority’s admissions website. Please see the link below for Haringey’s admissions website and further information on how to apply: https://www.haringey.gov.uk/schools-learning/schools/school-admissions/apply-a-school-place/starting-primary-school

     

    Nut- free school

    Please remember we are a nut-free school. Do not send any nuts or products containing nuts (e.g. pesto, cereal bars etc) in to school a snacks or packed lunches.

     

    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.

     

    Sweets/Birthday treats

    A reminder not to allow children to bring any sweets to school including for birthdays.

    From this term, we ask you that if you wish to celebrate your child’s birthday in school with the class, to send in either a board game for the class (see below) or a new book for the class library or stickers. We will no longer be allowing cakes and sweet treats to be distributed at the end of the school day. This is to help instil the importance of healthy food choices, reduce litter, reduce the amount of time and administration staff have to do around allergies etc and to help engender a love of reading and playing board games. Thank you for your support.

    Y1 - Happy Families, Guess Who, Lotto

    Y2 - Top Trumps, Pictureka, Dominoes

    Y3 – Bananagrams, Battleships, 24 game

    Y4 - Shut the box, Ludo, Draughts

    Y5 – Backgammon, Hnefatafl, Scrabble

    Y6 – Stratego, Code Breaker, Chess

     

    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.

     

    Night Owls

    Please note, the food provided at Night Owls is a snack, not a full meal. Children usually have one piece of bread, a scone, a crumpet or English muffin with some cheese or small slice of meat and fruit/veg on the side. They will still need an evening meal.

    Thank you.

     

    Community Gardening

    Bring your children to our next Community Gardening session after school with Mrs Greene, and plant some Spring bulbs to take home! This is a chance to garden with other families and children in a relaxed and informal setting – it’s completely free, and all are welcome! Thank you to Friends of Coldfall for supporting this programme.

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

    When: Weds 15th Oct, 3:45 – 4:30 – planting bulbs

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

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

     

    Reception

    The reception children are learning about taking care of their teeth next week. We would love to invite any parents who work in dentistry to come and talk to the children about their job. Please contact the office if you able to come in to talk to the reception children for around 10-15 minutes on any day next week.
     

    Year 4

    Year 4 trip to Verulamium - Thursday 16th October

    Please ensure your child:

    • Brings a packed lunch (no sweets, chocolate, juice, or products containing nuts).
    • Wears comfortable shoes, as we will be doing some walking during the day.
    • Packs a waterproof jacket, as we will be spending time outdoors.
    • arrives at school at 8:30
    • Children can bring £3 to spend in the gift shop, if they wish

    We are looking forward to an exciting and educational day exploring Roman history!

    Year 4 Roman Feast and Mosaic Making - Monday 20th October

    We will be rounding off the children's learning about the Romans with a Roman Feast and Mosaic Making Afternoon on Monday 20th October.

    To make the day even more special, children are welcome to come to school dressed in Roman-style clothing. Please note that dressing up is entirely optional, and we would strongly encourage using items you already have at home to create simple Roman-inspired outfits.

    We are looking forward to a fun and creative afternoon celebrating everything the children have learned about the Romans!

     

    Friends of Coldfall Events

     

    *Coldfall Fireworks Night – Friday 7th November*

    We need lots of volunteers to help make the night a success! 🙌

    🛠️ *Set-up:* 1:30pm–3:30pm & 3:30pm-5:00pm (even an hour helps!)

    🎪 *Station set-up:* 5:00pm–5:30pm

    ✨ *Main event:* 5:30pm–7:25pm

    🎇 *All stalls close at 7:30pm so volunteers can watch with their children!*

    🧹 *Station clean-up:* 7:45–8:15pm

    🧺 *Main clean-up crew:* 7:45–8:45pm

    All stalls have been assigned to a year group - check the list below to see where you can help! We also need volunteers from all year groups for set-up and clear-down please

    *Nursery / Reception* – Sweet treats

    *Year 1 & 5* - Hot Food

    *Year 2* - Mulled Wine

    *Year 3* - Hot Choc

    *Year 4* – Tickets/Front desk

    *Year 6* - Bottle stall / Tombola

    *Year 6* - Bar

    *All* - Set up / clean up

    Please add your name to the signup sheet and help keep the Coldfall magic alive! https://tinyurl.com/ydrhk2jh

    Event tickets are still available to buy - http://www.tickettailor.com/events/friendsofcoldfall

     

    👻*Halloween Cake Sale*🎃

    🗓️Friends of Coldfall will be hosting a Halloween cake sale in the playground at pick up, on *Friday 24th October at 3:20 - 3:45*, with cakes kindly donated by year 1 families.

    🧁Stop by to stock up on spooky sweet treats before heading home for half term.

    💳Card payments preferred, please!

     

    Thanks so much for supporting Friends of Coldfall 🦉💙

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  • Weekly reminder 6th - 10th October 2025

    Published 03/10/25

    Value for the Month: Wisdom

    Whole School

    • OPAL Homework – October: We have decided to ask our children and families to undertake a special OPAL homework each month. This is instead of an English or a Maths homework and is intended to encourage our children and families into natural spaces and the environment. Use fallen leaves to create your own piece of artwork and think about colour, pattern or shape. You could be inspired by the examples shown here, or come up with your own ideas. Have fun, and please take a photo to upload to your class’s google classroom. We’ll share some of the best examples on our Instagram account in November.

    • Bringing in items late to school: If there is an item that you or your child has forgotten at home (like water bottles, clothing, bags, books, musical instruments, lunch or snacks, ets.) can these please be brought to the office NO LATER than 9.30am. Taking items to classrooms during school hours disturbs teaching and learning, as well as the office, so please try to limit dropping things off after school has started.  Thank you for your cooperation.

    • Thursday, 9th October: Racial Equity Coffee Morning, 9.00am in the Staffroom. All welcome!

    This is an opportunity to meet the members of the Racial Equity Group, hear about our recent staff training and share our plans for our upcoming Black History project. If you have any questions at all or would just like a coffee and a biscuit, please come along.

    • Apply for Pupil Premium Funding: Some of our families may be entitled to Free School Meals funding (FSM), which can be used by the school to pay for additional support such as extra tuition, mentoring or after school activities etc. The school would receive this funding as Pupil Premium Funding. If you think that you may be eligible, you can check by going online to https://pps.lgfl.org.uk/ and clicking on “Check Eligibility”. We will receive a notification from Haringey if you are eligible.

    • Drop off and pick up from school and from clubs: Please do not stay on the school site once you have dropped off or picked up your child/children, under any circumstances.
      • Breakfast Clubs (EYFS and Early Birds) – Entry and exit via Everington Road only. Please drop your children off no earlier than 8.00am.
      • Activity Clubs - Entry and exit via Coldfall Avenue and Everington Road. Children should be collected at 4.40pm. Any late pick-ups will be from the school office.
      • Night Owls and EYFS After School Club - Entry and exit via Everington Road only until 6.00pm.
      • During the School Day – If you are dropping off or picking up your child, dropping off forgotten items, or coming in for a meeting/event, please enter and exit the school via the Everington Road gate. At certain times access is restricted to only the Everington Road Gate due to the need to manage safe access to the school site.

    • Forest School Wellies
      If you haven’t already provided your child with a pair of wellies, please do so. These are an essential piece of equipment for Forest School, which takes place every Wednesday.

    • Flu Vaccinations - Reception to Year 6 – IMPORTANT – Please complete even If you DO NOT want your child to receive the vaccine!
    • Wednesday, 22nd October – 1st Visit
    • Friday, 24th October – 2nd Visit
    • Thursday, 20th November AM - Catch-Up session

    Parents and carers are reminded to complete the online e-consent form to indicate whether you wish your child to receive the flu vaccination or not. Even if you do not wish for your child to have the vaccine, please complete the form in order to DECLINE (or CONSENT), so that the NHS Nurses can update your child’s health record accordingly.  👉https://ncl.schoolvaccination.uk/flu/2025/haringey

    Nursery

    • Applying for a Reception Place - The closing date for applications is 15th January 2026.

    If your child is born between 1st September 2021 and 31st August 2022, parents and carers need to apply for a reception school place via their local authority’s admissions website. Please see the link below for Haringey’s admissions website and further information on how to apply: https://www.haringey.gov.uk/schools-learning/schools/school-admissions/apply-a-school-place/starting-primary-school

    Reception

    • Tuesday, 7th October - The children will enjoy a Perform Drama Workshop. Please contribute £4 towards the workshop (£2.00 for PP families) via your child’s Arbor account under Activities then Trips. Thank you.

    Year 3

    • Monday, 6th October: Year 3, Stone Age Experience Workshop – at school

    Year 4

    • Design and Technology Week - During week commencing 6th October, we will be looking for two parents/carers volunteers per class to support our year 4 DT lessons. The children will be making macaroni and cheese, and we would appreciate your help with this activity.

    We are also asking for a £1.50 contribution to help purchase ingredients for this topic. If you can support us by contributing, please send the money to school with your child.

    • Pelican and Peacock classes will be changing the day of one of their PE lessons. Their PE days are now Monday and Wednesday.
    • Puffin class’s PE days remain as Wednesday and Friday.

    Year 5

    • Swift and Swan classes will be changing the day of one of their PE lessons. Their PE days are now Thursday and Friday.
    • Robin class’s PE days remain as Monday and Thursday.

    Year 6

    • Monday, 6th to Friday, 10th October: Wren Class to Tollesbury
    • Secondary School Application: Please make sure that you apply for your child’s Secondary school. The deadline is 31st October 2025. An e-mail was sent out to parents and carers with further information on 19th September via Arbor. You can use the link below to book yourself for one of the online talks provided by Haringey: Secondary school open events and online talks about applying | Haringey Council.

    If parents and carers have any questions, they can email Haringey at: schooladmissions@haringey.gov.uk or contact their customer service team on 0208 489 1000.

    Coming up

    • Monday, 13th to Friday, 17th October: Toucan Class to Tollesbury
    • Thursday, 16th October: Year 4 Trip to The Verulamium Museum - Please also remember to make a £5 contribution towards the cost of the trip via Arbor.
    • Monday, 20th to Friday, 24th October: Year 6, Woodpecker Class to Tollesbury

     

    Save the date for upcoming FOC events: 

    • Friday, 24th October – Spooktacular Halloween cake sale!

    • Friday 7th November – Our Annual Fireworks Night - We are thrilled to invite all our Coldfall families to one of the highlights of the school year! Please come along and enjoy a fun evening with food, drinks and of course our amazing fireworks display. Doors will open at 5.30pm and the fireworks display will start at 7.30pm. Doors close at 8.00pm.

    End of Term finishing times: Parents and Carers are reminded that at the end of each term the school will finish at 1.30pm. Please make arrangements to collect your child / children on time as there will be NO afterschool activity clubs or Night Owls provision on these days, thank you. To avoid confusion, please see below the dates when school will close earlier:

    *19th December 2025 – 1.30pm         

     *27th March 2026 – 1.30pm             

     *17th July 2026 – 1.30pm

    Monday, 27th to Friday, 31st October: Half Term Holiday – Coldfall Holiday Camp will be open during the half term holiday. Bookings are now open and can be made via Arbor.

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