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• Parent Support

  Tue 15 Sep 2020
  Click on the link: https://www.elfridaprimary.org.uk/parent-support/ for information on support for parents post lockdown.

• Zoom Choir returns!!

  Sun 06 Sep 2020
  Lewisham Music are pleased to be able to offer the Zoooom Choirs throughout the Autumn term and would love to see more children return to the fun. The new term starts on Tuesday 8 September (Years 2-4) and Friday 11 September (Years 5-8), but children can join in when they are ready. They will need to register at www.lewishammusic.org/zoooom-choirs.  Thank you for your support and with your help, we can keep Lewisham singing!

• Information for a safe re-opening in September

  Fri 28 Aug 2020

  Information regarding the safe opening of school on September 3rd can be found on the parents page https://www.elfridaprimary.org.uk/letters-and-information-for-september-2020/ for further information.

   

  Additional information can also be found on the class pages:https://www.elfridaprimary.org.uk/class-pages/

   

  We are looking forward to welcoming you all back to school and meeting our new Nursery and Reception children over the coming weeks.

  Please email the school on: admin@elfrida.lewisham.sch.uk or call the office on: 0208-698 5755 if you require further information.

• Key information for the safe re-opening in September

  Wed 22 Jul 2020

  Elfrida school will be opening up to children in Years 1 to 6 on Thursday 3rd September.

   

  See here https://www.elfridaprimary.org.uk/letters-and-information-for-september-2020/ for further information

• Free summer choir!

  Sun 19 Jul 2020

  Is your child interested in singing? Lewisham music are running free summer choirs via zoom for children in years 2-8 from 28th July! Sign up to get your children singing this summer!

  Click the link for more information: https://www.lewishammusic.org/zoooom-choirs/

• Welcome to Elfrida!

  Wed 08 Jul 2020

  Are you a new Reception or Nursery family?  Take a look at your new classrooms and meet your new teachers here https://www.elfridaprimary.org.uk/new-nursery-starters/  or here:

  https://www.elfridaprimary.org.uk/new-reception-starters/

  We can't wait to meet you!

• Online Safety webinar THURSDAY 9th!

  Tue 07 Jul 2020

  A brief reminder for you  about the free digital session on “Online Safety and Wellbeing During Lockdown”, run by leading organisation Digital Awareness UK, on Thursday 9th July, 11.00-12.00. 

  The session will be run on Zoom and will include:

  1. Popular online apps and digital trends

  2. Critical issues to be aware of

  3. What steps can families take to have healthy and happy tech habits in the home

   

  Digital Awareness UK ran an excellent workshop at a Coach Day we held a few years ago, so we are immensely pleased that they’ve decided to deliver again on this topic and more, virtually this time.

   

  To find out more and to sign up for the session please click here:

   

  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/webinar-for-parents-carers-online-safety-wellbeing-during-lockdown-registration-109306167690

  

• Year 5 parents - information about secondary schools for 2021

  Thu 25 Jun 2020

  If you have a child going into Year 6 in September, you will need to apply for them to start secondary school in September 2021.  

   

  Lewisham Council have set up a mailing list for parents to receive up to date information about the application process, secondary school open days, advice and tips.  Sign up here for the secondary admissions mailing list 

   

  What you need to do now

  Learn about as many schools as you can

  Throughout September and October, secondary schools in Lewisham will be holding some form of open day sessions. Due to the current situation we are unable to confirm what format these will take, but this is your chance to meet staff and students and see what the schools have to offer.  In the meantime you can research all the schools you are interested in by visiting their websites.

  Make a note of the deadline for applications

  The deadline for applications is Saturday 31 October but we strongly recommend that you submit your application at least a week before the closing date.

  Check the admissions criteria

  Most schools get more applications than there are places for children. When this happens, they will apply their admissions policy to decide which children qualify for a place. Make sure you read schools’ admissions criteria to see whether or not your child has a good chance of being offered a place. And please note: the criteria are not the same for every school.

• SENDIASS offer

  Wed 24 Jun 2020

  Lewisham Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information Advice and Support Service or SENDIASS is a free, confidential and impartial service for parents and carers, children and young people (up to 25 years). They also provide this independent advice directly to young people aged 16 up to 25 years with SEND.

  Our experienced team of local advisors offers impartial, confidential advice and support on all matters relating to SEND.  Our aim is to enable you to make informed decisions.

   

  See what they are offering for families right now....  https://www.elfridaprimary.org.uk/send/

• Online Safety Webinar

  Wed 24 Jun 2020

  Free Webinar for Parents / Carers - Online Safety & Wellbeing During Lockdown

   

  Thursday 9th July at 11am.

   

  Click here to register:   https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/webinar-for-parents-carers-online-safety-wellbeing-during-lockdown-registration-109306167690