Dear Parents, Carers and Students,
We are delighted to have welcomed back our whole school community and we extend a very warm welcome to our new students and their families.  We believe that a strong partnership between home and school is essential for student success, and we look forward to building a great relationship with all of you.

Academy Day on Wednesday 17^th September
A reminder that school will be closed to students next Wednesday.

Important - Road safety and Parking
The safety of our students is our highest priority. When dropping off or collecting children near the school please: 

• Drive slowly
• Park considerately and legally – it has come to our attention that parents are parking on double yellow lines in the vicinity of the school – may we remind you that the Bexley Enforcement Team are in the area and fines will be issued for illegal parking.
• Never double park or block driveways – please respect our neighbours by parking considerately and please refrain from using Upton Close at the back of the school as a drop off/turning circle.  
• Use designated pedestrian crossings
• Ensure children exit the car on the pavement side

 In the interest of student safety please reiterate to your child the following: 

• Use the designated Zebra crossing safely by paying attention to traffic and surroundings
• Not crossing the road whilst listening to music
• Making sure mobile phones and any other technology is not distracting from safe road crossing
• Do not run across Zebra crossings or walk too close to the side of pavements.
• Remember: Your careful driving protects not just your own child, but all children in our school community

 Please stay safe, park considerately and with respect for pedestrians and local residents.

 Action required - Flu immunisations – 1^st December 2025
Just to let you know, the Bexley Immunisation Team will visit us on Monday 1^st December.  Parents should read the attached letter and information carefully and complete the electronic consent form, via the link in the letter.   

Safeguarding alert on the ‘Salt and Ice Challenge'
The NHS and Bexley LA have asked us to share the attached information on a recent social media challenge.  Parents should be aware of the dangers of such challenges to safeguard our young people.

DebateMate After School Club
This highly popular club is returning, on Mondays from 2.45pm.  For full details and information on how to book, please see the attached flyer – limited places available.

Wellbeing and Self Esteem Courses and EBSA Parent/Carer support group
Blackfen community library offer self-esteem and wellbeing courses for young people aged 11-15, these will commence at the end of September.  For further information and the booking link, please see the posters attached.   The next Bexley run parent support group for emotional based school avoidance will take place on Thursday 25^th September – further details attached.

Kind regards

Miss S Totty
Acting Headteacher