Message from Exec. Headteacher
Message from Head of School
Dates for your Diaries
Click on the calendar icon to the right to view all upcoming events and dates at Forster Park. Dates to remember for the next few weeks are as follows:
04 05 26 – BANK HOLIDAY
05 04 26 – Y4 Trip to The Lion King – 1pm
05 04 26 – Dove class to Little Foragers Forest School
11 05 26 – SATs week
14 05 26 – Y3/4 Parakeet trip to Beckenham place park
19 05 26 – Athletics at The Alex Yee Arena, 9-2pm
20 05 26 – Y6 trip to Chessington
25 05 26 – 29 05 26 – HALF TERM
10 06 26 – Girl’s cricket at St Dunstan’s, 9.30am-3pm
17 06 26 – Boys Cricket at St Dunstan’s, 9.30am-3pm
22 06 26 – DIVERSITY WEEK
22 06 26 – Class photos
26 06 26 – Reading for Pleasure parent session
30 06 26 – KS2 RHS – Summer Science Exhibition
01 07 26 – Alex Yee Triathlon
03 07 26 – Girls World cup – AFC Lewisham
06 07 26 – Rocksteady concert @2pm
09 07 26 – Y5/6 Mixed Football Comp – Millwall 10am
09 07 26 – Dress for Ambition Day
14-15 07 26 – Y6 performances
16 07 26 – EYFS Stu the Ranger
17 07 26 – Festival of Us
20 07 26 – LAST DAY OF TERM
School Council
Forster Park Primary School Council Makes History with Their First Bill!
We are incredibly proud to share some exciting news from our School Council following their recent visit to the Houses of Parliament!
Inspired by their trip, the children have worked together to write and present their very first official School Bill — The Suggestion Box Act. This is a fantastic achievement and a brilliant example of pupil voice in action.
The purpose of the Bill is to ensure that every child in our school has the opportunity to share their ideas, opinions, and concerns in a safe, inclusive, and accessible way. The School Council recognised that not all pupils feel confident speaking out in meetings or in front of others, and wanted to create a system that allows everyone to be heard.
As part of this proposal, suggestion boxes will be placed around the school in key areas such as corridors, classrooms, and communal spaces. Pupils will be able to submit their thoughts, anonymously if they wish, and the School Council will regularly collect, review, and discuss these suggestions. They will then share ideas with staff and provide feedback to pupils on any actions taken.
The children approached this project with such enthusiasm, maturity, and a real sense of responsibility. They carefully considered the structure of a real parliamentary bill, including sections on purpose, duties, principles, and expected outcomes. It was wonderful to see them applying their learning in such a meaningful and purposeful way.
We are especially proud of how they have embraced values such as fairness, inclusion, respect, and democracy, truly bringing their Parliament experience to life here at school.
The Bill has now been submitted for approval, and we look forward to seeing this initiative implemented across the school very soon.
Well done to all our School Councillors, you should be extremely proud of yourselves! ❤Mrs Dervish
Sophia from our School Council would like to share a joke:
Why did the school council bring a ladder to the meeting?
Because they wanted to take their ideas to the next level!
TCS Marathon
The energy, determination, and spirit on display at this year’s TCS Children’s Marathon were nothing short of inspiring. Young runners from across the community came together to take on the challenge, each step powered by enthusiasm, resilience, and a shared sense of achievement.
From the starting line to the final stretch, the atmosphere was electric. Families, teachers, and supporters lined the route, cheering on participants as they pushed themselves to reach their goals. For many, this event was not just about crossing the finish line, but about building confidence, embracing healthy habits, and discovering the joy of movement.
Flora Kafaltzi Y2 – “I was feeling excited, but it was very hot! I liked it because it was not too long, and there were bubbles we got to run through!”
Isabella Skeemer Y2 – “It was really fun! It was a really hot, nice day, so we got to run in really nice weather.”
Robin Powell Y2 – “I felt nervous, but then when you start you saw loads of things that made you feel excited. It was a really nice day to go for a run!”
Amina Conde Y2 – “When I started running, I had to keep myself up because it was one mile and I was very tired.”
Dexter Gallagher Y2 – “I was really excited. I felt like I had so much energy in my body!”
We look forward to seeing even more young athletes take part next year and continue this fantastic celebration of health, community, and determination.
⚽Football ⚽
On a crisp and sunny Tuesday afternoon, our Year 5/6 mixed football team traveled to the local sports ground to compete in a prestigious Lewisham schools tournament. Against some of the toughest teams in the borough, our players showed incredible teamwork and determination—which was evident in every tackle and pass they made. After a series of grueling matches, the competition reached a nail-biting conclusion. Remarkably, our team ended up tied in fourth place with another school, as both teams had the exact same number of points and goals scored (a very rare occurrence in tournament football).
Because the scores were identical, the officials had to look at the “goals conceded” rule to decide who would take the final trophy. Tense and silent, the team waited as the scores were tallied up. Fortunately, because our defenders and goalkeeper had only conceded 18 goals throughout the entire day, we nudged ahead of our rivals to secure the Bronze medal! Exhausted but jubilant, the players celebrated their hard-earned victory. Consequently, the Bronze trophy now sits proudly in our school cabinet—a symbol of our team’s “never give up” attitude.
🙂 myHappymind 🙂
We’re pleased to let you know that our myHappymind programme will be continuing this term. This is a whole-school approach designed to support children’s mental health, wellbeing, and resilience, helping them develop lifelong positive habits.
This term the children will be setting ‘Big Dream Goals’ – click on the links below to see how you can help at home …
Our final myHappymind module! The children will be setting Big Dream Goals – things they are passionate about and have importance to them. They will need to use their Character Strength of perseverance to achieve them!
There are plenty of At-Home Activities on the myHappymind Parent App, where you can continue to develop your child’s proactive habits for each module. Have fun doing these together!
Share the myHappymind Animated Stories at home, found in the Parent App’s Kids’ Zone. These relatable stories help children
connect concepts to real-life situations, reflect on emotions, and
practice Happy Breathing, while fostering empathy and selfawareness.
Have you explored the myHappymind Games yet? These fun and engaging games are a brilliant way for children to build on what they’re learning in their myHappymind lessons. Available on the Parent App in the Kids’ Zone.
There’s a great selection of posters in the Kids’ Zone of the Parent App as visual prompts to help your child remember all of their myHappymind habits at home!
Working towards Big Dream Goals requires a great amount of focus. Happy Breathing files to promote this can be found on the Parent App in the Kids’ Zone.
Click on the link here to remind yourself how to access the myHappymind app – you will need the authentication code to sign up.
Nursery Open Day
Is your child 3, or turning 3 soon? Are you looking for a fun, vibrant, caring & creative nursery to help get them ready for Reception at school?
Come and explore our setting after hours and see what makes our nursery so special! 
Meet our friendly team, take a look around our learning spaces, and ask any questions you may have about your child’s early years journey.
Tuesday 15th July 2026
3,50pm – 4.30pm
Oakbridge Nursery @ Rangefield Primary School
We would love to welcome you and your family!
Read more here: OPEN DAY FLYER
Free Breakfast Club
Don’t forget that all children are invited to our free Breakfast Club, proudly funded by the Department for Education (DfE). This wonderful opportunity ensures every child can start the day with a healthy meal, a positive atmosphere, and a great head start for learning.
What We Offer:
A nutritious breakfast at no cost to families
A calm, welcoming environment to ease into the school day
Time for children to chat with friends, play quiet games, or complete early work
Friendly staff ready to support your child each morning
When: From 8:25
Duckling Class @FP had a wonderful time during their visit to Little Foragers Forest School! The children spent the day exploring the outdoors, discovering nature, and taking part in lots of exciting activities. One of the highlights of the trip
It’s been another busy and exciting week in Kingfisher Class @FP! In English, we have been writing our own stories inspired by The Tunnel by Anthony Browne. The children have done a fantastic job developing atmosphere and tension, using descriptive language
In Dove Class @FP we took a very exciting delivery of ten eggs this week. The children have watched and listened and after only 1 day most of the eggs had already hatched. The children observed and described what they look
This week in Nursery, we stepped into the world of traditional tales and explored The Gingerbread Man! 🍪✨ The children had lots of fun colouring their gingerbread men, showing fantastic pencil control and trying really hard to stay within the
9th March-3rd May 2026 Venue: South London GalleryWebsite: www.southlondongallery.org Explore green spaces with a free, self-guided garden worksheet. All weekend, 12–6pm, children and families are invited to have fun and be creative
9th March-3rd May 2026 Venue: Beckenham Place ParkWebsite: www.beckenhamplacepark.com Junior parkrun is a free, fun, and friendly weekly 2km walk, jog or run event for 4 to 14 year olds, and their
