Campsbourne Newsletter

Happy Friday!

I can see the summer term is going to be a busy one with lots to come, but as always it will feel like it has flown by!

I’m sure a number of you will remember that I held a Scholastic book fair at Camspbourne a few weeks ago. Thanks to the children’s enthusiasm, £611.28 was taken. Every penny we spend at the fair earns us rewards and as a result we earned £244.51! This means we can now purchase many books for the school through Scholastic without it costing us anything. Thank you so much to all the families who came to browse and decided to purchase something – it all makes a difference!

Gainsborough class had a wonderful trip to Railway Fields last week! They enjoyed searching for minibeasts, learned which creepy-crawlies live in the pond, and looked for signs of Spring!

Year 2 made the most of the warm weather by taking their learning outdoors this week. In Science, they carried out a classification enquiry, exploring different areas of the playground to find and group plants and consider whether they grow best in sunny, warmer spots or cooler, shaded areas. In ICT, the children thoroughly enjoyed using the iPads to complete a photo bingo activity, having great fun capturing live-action photos of one another.

This week in their outdoor adventurous activity for PE, Year 4 have been developing their teamwork and co-operation skills through a range of fun outdoor challenges. The children worked brilliantly together, sharing ideas, listening to one another and communicating effectively to solve problems as a team. It was wonderful to see them showing determination, supporting their classmates and using their critical thinking skills to overcome each challenge.

Year 4 pupils have also been exploring the art of backgrounds. They have been learning how a background can transform a piece of artwork – setting the mood, adding depth and helping to tell a story. Building on this understanding, the children were encouraged to think deeply about what is meaningful to them and to express this through their own paintings. Each piece reflects a personal connection, whether inspired by nature, family, hobbies, or favourite places. The results are wonderfully diverse and capture both imagination and individuality.

Year 6 had a great athletics lesson in PE this week. They are building up their stamina and looking forward to their final Sports Day at Campsbourne in July!

Nursery

We are excited to announce that there are vacancies available in our nursery for September 2026. If you have not yet applied and your child was born between 1st September 2022 and 31st August 2023, we would love to hear from you!

To secure a place for your little one, please do not hesitate to contact the school office by phone or email, and we will be more than happy to assist you with the application process.

Friendly reminders

Please remember to email the office for day to day queries (admin@campsbourne.haringey.sch.uk/ diane.sewell@campsbourne.haringey.sch.uk/ pawandeep.kaurbains@campsbourne.haringey.sch.uk) or call us. If you need to talk to your child’s class teacher, use the office email addresses above, they will pass on the teacher and they will call you when they can. For more serious issues, please reach out to the Senior Leadership Team (lucy.walker-collins@campsbourne.haringey.sch.uk/morgan.currie@campsbourne.haringey.sch.uk/ tracey.john-baptiste@campsbourne.haringey.sch.uk)
Please can we remind you that children are to only bring to school healthy snacks; crisps and chocolate should not be in school. Many thanks.
Just to let you know, we have had some reported cases of headlice in the school. Please take the time to check and treat your child’s hair so we can minimise the spread! Many thanks.

Latest from the HSA

Triathlon Event

Our FIRST EVER Sponsored Triathlon is in full swing, with 1 week down and 3 to go! We’ve already heard many wonderful stories of children getting outside and active, and we can’t wait to hear (and see on the wall of fame) all the adventures from this event. You should have the Triathlon Packet, and you can also check Classlist for all the information and PDF downloads. There are loads of prizes up for grabs, for individuals as well as class collective incentives, so good luck, everyone, and have fun getting active!

Comedy Night

Less than a week to go until our comedy night, so don’t miss out – get your tickets now before they sell out! Buy your tickets today for only £20, including a delicious Ghanian stew with plantain & rice cooked by our very own Ray and an evening of guaranteed LOLS from top-notch professional comedians – https://buytickets.at/hsacampsbourne/2136108

Dates for the diary

HSA Container Sort Out – Sunday 10th May, 9 – 12 pm. The HSA container, where we store all the equipment for all our events, has become rather jumbled and in need of a full sorting out, so we are seeking some parent/carer volunteers to help the HSA tidy it, rearrange things, help take things to the tip, etc. If you’re able to commit time to helping us, please email the HSA to confirm your attendance – HSACampsbourne@gmail.com

Summer Fair – Saturday 20th June, 12 – 3 pm. The most epic event of the HSA calendar, filled with live music, inflatables, games, sports, baby chicks and ducks, and so much more. A full afternoon of fun for the whole family!

HSA Picnic – Friday 10th July, 3:30 – 5 pm. Our farewell event for the year, a chance to relax with friends, listen to live musical performances from the Campsbourne Choir, enjoy a cold drink and an ice lolly!

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