Livingstone Primary & Nursery School WK3 JULY 2023

Livingstone Primary and Nursery School, a fully inclusive one- form entry school have achieved a remarkable number of sporting successes this year.

Beginning with their best-ever result in the cross-country event, with two pupils going on to participate in the London Youth Games, the pupils of Livingstone School went on to claim victory in the Tag Rugby and Netball Leagues, beating 34 other schools to the Netball crown and remaining undefeated throughout the tournament.

These successes were followed up by victories for the athletics and football teams, both of which exceeded all expectations. The 40-strong athletics team won both the Track and Field prizes in the small schools category, an unprecedented achievement for the school. The girls’ football team emerged victorious in no fewer than three competitions: the Central Cup, the John King Cup, and Powerleague. Winning Powerleague earned them the right to represent Barnet at the London Youth Games, where they achieved an incredible third-place finish, winning a bronze medal.

These achievements represent a triumph for the whole school; every single one of the current Year 6 has had a share in Livingstone’s sporting success. They are also a testimony to the value of PE funding, which has enabled the school to invest in outstanding coaches and amazing sporting facilities to help realise the potential of all of its pupils. Above all, it is a result of the school’s participatory ethos, which ensures that all pupils participate in sporting activities. Dance, gymnastics, yoga, dodgeball and boccia are on offer in addition to the sports already mentioned, and every year the school hosts a football tournament for pupils who love the game but have not had the chance to represent their school at competitive level. It is for this commitment to inclusion and achievement that Livingstone has once again achieved Gold in the School Games Mark.

Over the last couple of years, it has been very difficult to maintain our good attendance. This year our overall attendance is 94.51% which is below the expected minimum.

Thank you to everyone who makes the effort to be in school on time, every day and make their education count. We would like to congratulate the following pupils for their excellent attendance this year.

100% attendance for the whole year (NO days off!)

Year 6 - Alex

Year 6 – Katerina

Year 4 – Nadine

Year 4 – Lukas

Year 3 – Alya

Year 3 – Holly

Year 1 - Nora

We hope you all enjoy spending your reward voucher!

98 % or 99% for the whole year

Year 6 – Kaitlin, Catherine, Hattie, Zuhaib, Matteo, Aidan, Leo, Albion and Lois

Year 5 – Arber, Jaime, Dante, Sophia, Bianca, Josh, Brychan, George, Anastasia, Sina, Rehan, Ruby and Xander

Year 4 –Sotirio, Lewis and Renu

Year 3 – Amelia, Eva, Sufyan, Anwen, Taha, Daniella, Scarlett and Skye

Year 2 – Milo, Renee, Ryan, Zachariah and Sienna Madle

Year 1 -Cody Phoebe and Tobias

Reception – Benji, George and Bobby

100% for Summer Term

Year 6 – Kaitlin, Hattie, Matteo, Katerina, Orpita, Evie, Alex, Aidan, Leo, Freddie, Jaydon and Albion

Year 5 – Jaime, Dante, Sophia, Josh, George, Ruby, Calvin, Xander, Arbel

Year 4 – Ravi, Sotirio, Sonny, Albeiro, Evgenia, Nadine, Lukas, Olivia and Sheena

Year 3 – Holly, Alya, Dotty, Anwen, Taha, Daniella, Scarlett, Skye, Amelia, and Kevin.

Year 2 – Milo, Renee, Orla, Zachariah, Sienna Madle and Lola

Year 1 -Nora, Liam, Billy, Diane, Cody, Gino, Leo, Phoebe, Tobias, Jonathan and Rosie

Reception – Benji, George, Naz, Ben and Stylianos

We understand there has been a lot of family time to catch up on due to the disruptions we faced but now is the time to knuckle down and make sure all our pupils are here for every possible moment of their education. Obviously, children will have some absences due to illness, this is unavoidable. However, we ask that you make sure you are aware of the term dates for next academic year and arrange holidays and family occasions during the 13 weeks of school closure.

With that in mind, please remember that we will not authorise any leave during term times unless there are very exceptional circumstances and fines will be issued for unauthorised absence.

We look forward to the start of a new term with new experiences, new challenges and to working together to give our children the opportunities to reach their full potential.

Please see the information below on the new fees for our wraparound childcare service and extra-curricular activity clubs from September 2023. You will see there has been a slight increase in cost.

Also attached is our timetable of clubs for Autumn 1. Please note, Spanish Club will not run for the first half of the term.

Activity Clubs for Years 1 - 6 will be online for booking from Tuesday 5th September and start the week beginning Monday 11th September.

You have also been sent this information via email.

In September, when dropping off to Breakfast Club and collecting from Cabin Club please ring the doorbell for attention, a member of staff will greet you at the door for the handover of your child.

SEPTEMBER

Monday 4th:

• INSET DAY - school closed to pupils

Tuesday 5th:

• Years 1 - 6 (including KF Years 1 - 6) pupils return to school
• Breakfast and Cabin Club open
• Activity Clubs go online for booking from 8am

Monday 11th:

• Nursery Group 1 (current pupils) return to school
• KF Nursery Stay and Play Day for pupils and parents (individual start dates by arrangement)
• Reception Group 1 (current Nursery pupils) start day - morning only for 1 week
• KF Reception (current KF Nursery pupils) start day - morning only for 1 week
• Activity Clubs begin for Autumn 1

Thursday 14th:

• Year 2 Great Fire of London Workshop
• Year 6 School Journey to PGL meeting for parents and pupils - 3:15pm

Monday 18th:

• Reception Group 2 (new pupils) start day - morning only for 1 week
• Reception Group 1 (current Nursery pupils) full day