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Suspicious activity report letter
Mon 24 May 2021Dear parents,
Please take the time to read this recent letter published by the Metropolitan police. Click the link below for further information.
https://www.elfridaprimary.org.uk/letters-and-information-for-the-academic-year-2020/
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Nursery places for September 2021
Thu 22 Apr 2021Nursery Places for September 2021
Dear Parents / Carers,
Expression of Interest for 15 hour and 30 hour places at Elfrida Primary School’s Saplings Nursery
During the Summer Term we will be allocating nursery spaces according to our Nursery Admissions Policy.
We currently have vacancies for two year olds born between 01/01/2019 – 31/08/2019 to start nursery in September 2021. If you have the two year old eligibility letter and would like to be considered for a place in our nursery please contact the office to put your child’s name on our waiting list or visit the Admissions section on the website. Closing date 31 May 2021
If you do not have the 2 year old eligibility yet, but think you meet the criteria for a 2 year old place, you can still express your interest. However, please note that any offers made will be subject to our receipt of a valid 2 year old eligibility letter.
More information about eligibility and details of how to apply can be found at:
We currently have vacancies for three and four year olds born between 01/9/2017 – 31/08/2018 to start nursery in September 2021. We offer 15 and 30 hours places; if you would like to be considered for a place in our nursery please contact the office to put your child’s name on our waiting list or visit the Admissions section on the website. Closing date 31 May 2021.
If you do not have a 30 hour code yet, but think you meet the criteria for a 30 hour place, you can still express your interest. However, please note that any offers made will be subject to our receipt of a valid 30 hour code.
More information about eligibility and details of how to apply can be found at:
·www.gov.uk/childcareaccount,
·www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
·www.lewisham.gov.uk – search for ‘30 hour childcare’
Mrs S Narborough
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Food banks in the locality
Wed 21 Apr 2021Please find below details of current and new food banks which are located in the area.
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Edible Drug awareness
Wed 31 Mar 2021As a Schools Team we are aware of the concerns raised recently re Edible Drugs and this being promoted on some social media platforms such as Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram.
Please click the link below to find out information about Editable drugs.
https://www.elfridaprimary.org.uk/letters-and-information-for-the-academic-year-2020/
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Food projects open during Easter
Sun 28 Mar 2021Saturday 3 April
The Giving Life Food Project
Pepys Resource Centre, Deptford Strand. London SE8 3BA. Open Saturdays between 11.30am-1pm. For anyone in need in the local area. Run by the Christ Embassy Church.
FoodCycle Lewisham
Providing a takeaway vegetarian meal from 2-3pm on Saturdays at Lewisham Irish Community Centre, 2a Davenport Rd, Catford SE6 2AZ from Saturday 12th of September. Guests will need to register and leave a contact number for track and trace. Extra parcels from Catford Fridge.
UCKG Soup Kitchen
UCKG Help Centre 1 Bromley Road Catford, SE6 2TS 020 8698 3612. Saturdays 11am-2pm, continuing with provision of home cooked soup, meals, and surplus food such as sandwiches, bread and milk to choose from and takeaway. Meat and veg options.
Monday 5th April
Rehoboth Community Outreach - 11am-1pm
Ray Champion Room, 1-18 Allwood Close, SE26 4JP. They can arrange deliveries for over 60s and families who would struggle to attend. Call 07946354617.
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Remembrance Bubbles-23rd March
Tue 23 Mar 2021Visit the link below to see how the children of Elfrida marked a year a since our first lockdown (March 23rd 2020).
https://www.elfridaprimary.org.uk/letters-and-information-for-the-academic-year-2020/
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Red Nose Day and Science Week FUN!!
Fri 19 Mar 2021Elfrida pupils have been busy this week- celebrating Science Week by doing lots of interactive science experiments and designing lab coats all thanks to Ms Holland.
Gracie (yr 2) created a fantastic lab coat which included pockets which held real pens-impressive!!
The week ended with "Make me laugh" Red Nose Day where the children all dressed in red to raise money for charity. Tommy (yr 4) done a great job in designing his own funny joke t-shirt-well done Tommy!!
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Lewisham Parent and Carers Newsletter March 2021
Tue 16 Mar 2021Read the latest supportive newsletter from Lewisham for parents and carers. There are lots of projects and meetings being provided for those who need support. Click the link below to find out more!
https://mailchi.mp/012e888f7d9a/lpcf-newsletter-march-2021-correction
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Food bank closure during Easter
Fri 12 Mar 2021Dear Referral Parents/Carers,
Lewisham Food bank Office, Centres and Warehouse will all be closed on Good Friday 2nd April and Easter Monday 5th April 2021.
If you are issued an e-voucher during the week leading up to Easter- please find alternative food banks to collect food parcels from during this time.
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Let's Talk about the Vaccine Webinar -Lewisham
Thu 11 Mar 2021Free information session on COVID-19 vaccination
Thursday 11 March 2021
6-7pm
As the vaccination programme continues its roll out, it is important that everyone has accurate information about vaccines. I know that many people still have questions. Lewisham Council is hosting a free webinar- ‘Let’s talk about the vaccine’- TODAY, (Thursday 11 March 2021 at 6pm).
This is a free information event about the COVID-19 vaccination programme. Visit: https://lewisham.gov.uk/myservices/coronavirus-covid-19/health/covid-19-vaccination-webinar For more information.
It is open to Lewisham residents and workers. Please do circulate the zoom link below to colleagues, family and friends.
