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Tragic death of a dear Elfrida pupil
Mon 07 Oct 2024Dear parents/carers,
We have some very sad news to share. We’ve been informed that Eric, a pupil in Maple class, year 3, has died. Eric was admitted to hospital after a short illness and died shortly afterwards. Eric was a kind, loving and funny 8 year old with a lot to say and so much to offer to his class. He took his role as big brother so seriously and was a credit to his family. His death leaves a huge void in the lives of all who knew him.
We’ve been in contact with the family to express how sad we are about this news and to offer our support. Understandably, the family is still coming to terms with what’s happened and appreciates having some privacy for now.
Our thoughts and prayers obviously go out to all of his family including his two brothers and three sisters who are immersed in grief at this time. Many of your children will know of Eric’s siblings and so we anticipate the ripple effect to spread through the community in different ways for all of our children. As parents and teachers, we love all of the children in our care and so we ask for your support and compassion as we all come to terms with this tragic loss. Love involves worrying about them every day, whenever and wherever they come to mind. Love is wondering whether you are doing the right thing, even when they complain. Love is making difficult decisions to keep each other safe and happy in the longer term. Love is all of this and love can sometimes hurt.
Our values of Resilience, Respect, Responsibility, Collaboration, Confidence and Community are all underpinned by love. We will ensure that Eric is remembered in due course, for now we need to support each other and the family.
We’ll be in touch soon with details about:
• How we’ll come together as a school to celebrate Eric’s life
• How we’ll provide support for children as they grieve
• How you/we can support Eric’s siblings and family at this heartbreaking time.
We’ve shared this news with children in year 3- year 6 but have not yet informed children in the infants. Year 3 classes will have specific support available in the coming days and weeks. If you have concerns about how your child is coping with this news, please speak to your class teacher or contact the school office. We will keep school as ‘normal as possible’ so that the children feel safe to express themselves if they need to but also safe and happy to escape the sadness should they want to do so too.
Thank you for your help and understanding at this difficult time.
Kind regards
Mrs Nathalie Dummer Federation Headteacher
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Saplings nursery poster
Thu 20 Jun 2024Saplings Nursery
Nursery and Pre-School Education from 2 years old
Apply now for September 2024 Nursery places
Do you have a child who will be 2, 3 or 4 years old by 31st August 2024?
(born between 01/09/2020 and 31/08/2022)
We are able to offer 15 hours and 30 hours nursery places starting in September 2024.
For further information and to apply please email us at: admin@elfrida.lewisham.sch.uk or telephone 02086985755.
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Saplings Nursery
Thu 20 Jun 2024Nursery for 2, 3 and 4 year olds
2, 3 and 4 Year Olds are eligible for the Government’s free 15 hours of childcare. Currently we offer this as 5 morning OR 5 afternoon sessions per week. Morning sessions are 8.45 AM – 11:45 AM, and afternoon sessions are 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM.
Eligible working families and those on qualifying benefits are eligible for the Government’s free 15 hours of childcare from the term after they turn 2. To check your eligibility please visit https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/
We also offer 30 hour places to eligible children . Please see the Government's Childcare Choices website or Lewisham Borough's Website to find out more about criteria and eligibility.
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Youth First Easter club information
Sun 24 Mar 2024Dear Parent/Carer,
RE: FREE EASTER HOLIDAY YOUTH ACTIVITIES AT Bellingham Gateway!
I am delighted to inform you that Youth First are working with Lewisham Council to offer the DfE funded Holiday Activity and Food Programme.
We are running a free half term holiday programme Easter on Tuesday 2nd to Friday 5th April for young people at:
Bellingham Gateway Youth Centre
185 Brookehowse Rd, London. SE6 3TT
11.00 – 3.00pm
We will offer fun activities consisting of Multisport, Arts and Craft and much more. Activity will include lunch each day, all free of charge.
Please be aware that your child must be eligible for free school meals and aged 8-16 at the start of the Half Term programme otherwise we will not be able to accept them.
How to book
Families who receive Free School Meals will receive a HAF Code via email or text message through your school or Lewisham Council. This code will enable you to access a webpage with details of all activities and book your child’s space. Please follow the link and instructions. Please note each code is unique to each family. Families with more than one child will receive a code for each child.
If you haven’t received a HAF code and your child receives Free School Meals, or if you need help with booking, contact HAFProgramme@lewisham.gov.uk.
There are also some places available on a first come, first serve basis for parents and carers who are experiencing hardship, but whose children do not receive Free School Meals. Email HAFProgramme@lewisham.gov.uk if you’d like to apply for one of these places.
Yours sincerely,
Nicola Lambell-Youth Play& Community Manager
Bellingham Gateway Youth Club
Email: nicola.lambell@youthfirst.org.uk
Mobile: 07580 777 859
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