Headteacher Message

Hello all,

As you well know, we are an extremely welcoming school.  This apparently extends to all! This morning I was greeted by this lovely creature.

Fortunately, Blue and Dutch were not in attendance and our feline friend had the run of the school. Tenuous link incoming.  I really want our school to be a warm welcoming place and I think we are getting there.  We have recently welcomed a number of new children. The feedback I have received from their families has been great.  I believe this all stems from the greeting these families get from the front of house team.  I always think it is important to fundamentally like people unless they give you good reason not to. This attitude is reflected by the office team and I believe all other staff.  I would never name any names but in my long and illustrious career this has not always been the case when I have entered a school for the first time.

So it seems the theme of this week's newsletter is ‘welcoming’ and that is what we shall do.  Due to the success of our recent Jubilee picnic we are once again opening our doors to the school community and holding a summer celebration barbecue.  What are we celebrating?  Ourselves and each other.  It will also give us all an opportunity to say goodbye to the treasured staff members who are leaving. We may even fire up the PA system for a few speeches. There will not be a dry eye in the house and gardens. We will also be saying goodbye to a group of amazing Year 6 parents and this will be a lovely opportunity to do so.  There.  I have now convinced myself it is a good idea so let’s do it.  Wednesday 15th July, barbecue in the Key Stage 2 playground.  I used to love these events as a parent as it meant dinner was sorted for the evening and home life became that bit easier.  So please attend.  We will send out more info next week.

Have a lovely weekend.  Celebrate or remember the fathers of the world and stay safe.

Joe Porter

 Communication Sent home

• Kew Gardens Trip Letter - Thunberg Class
• Barnes Literacy Festival - Newton Class
• Medical information - Whole school

Cooking Corner

Easy homemade beef burger recipe

Ingredients

• ½ tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 x 500g pack British Beef Steak Mince 15% fat
• 1 tsp mixed dried herbs
• 1 egg, beaten
• 4 slices mature Cheddar (optional)
• 4 white rolls
• few round lettuce leaves, torn
• 1 beef tomato, sliced
• ketchup, to serve (optional)

Method

1. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan, add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened and starting to turn golden. Set aside.
2. In a bowl, combine the beef mince with the herbs and the egg. Season, add the onions and mix well. Using your hands, shape into 4 patties.
3. Cook the burgers on a preheated barbecue or griddle for 5-6 minutes on each side. While the second side is cooking, lay a slice of cheese on top to melt slightly (if using).
4. Meanwhile, lightly toast the cut-sides of the buns on the barbecue. Fill with the lettuce, burgers and tomato slices. Serve with ketchup, if you like.