Message from Exec. Headteacher
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Message from Head of School
It is hard to believe that we have already reached the end of our first half term. The weeks really have flown by! It has been a wonderfully busy start to the school year, filled with new learning, exciting opportunities, enrichment activities, and plenty of fun along the way. I am incredibly proud of how well the children have settled and of everything they have achieved already.
A special thank you to everyone for your incredible Harvest Festival donations – your generosity will make a real difference to our local foodbanks. Last week, the children received a wonderful assembly from Reverend Nick Walsh, who spoke about resilience and kindness. These are two of our core school values that our children show every single day, and it was lovely to hear them reflected so meaningfully.
The children all looked wonderfully smart for their individual and sibling photos recently! As a quick reminder, if you would like to order photos, please follow the instructions on the order slip that was sent home with your child.
Talking of dressing up, this week we have been getting very ghoulish, with the children enjoying our annual spooky discos! The costumes were brilliant and the children had a fantastic time on the dance floor. A huge thank you to Ms Mills for setting this up, and to our wonderful Friends of Forster Park for all their hard work and support in making it such a memorable event.
Please remember that our Parents’ Evening will be held during our first week back after the break, on Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th November. Time slots are now available for booking. Our teachers are excited to meet with you and celebrate all the wonderful work and progress the children have made so far.
As we reach the end of a very busy few weeks, I would like to thank our children, staff, and families for such a positive start to the school year. There has already been so much to celebrate at Forster Park, and I am very much looking forward to everything the next half term will bring.
I hope all our children and families have a happy, safe, and restful half-term break, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for another exciting half term on Monday 9th November.
Dates for your Diaries
Click on the calendar icon to view all upcoming events and dates at Forster Park. Dates to remember for the next few weeks are as follows:
HALF TERM: 26 10 26 – 06 11 26
09 11 26 – Children return to school
09 11 26 – Y2 Barbican Concert TRIP
12 11 26 – Y3 Prehistoric Britain LIVE STREAM
17 11 26 – Y6 IWM TRIP
18 11 26 – Y6 & Y4 River Thames TRIP
30 11 26 – Reception Open Day, 3.45pm
07 12 26 – Rock Steady Christmas Show
08 12 26 – Y1 Tower of London TRIP – Gunpowder Plot
10 12 26 – KS2 Carol Concert @ St Luke’s
11 12 26 – EYFS & KS1 Christmas Show
14 12 26 – Rec to Y4 Grinch Day
16 12 26 – Y4/5 Greenwich Museum & Ice Skating
18 12 26 – LAST DAY OF TERM
Parents’ Evenings
Our first Parent/Carer consultation meetings will be held on Wednesday 11th November 3.45pm – 6.00pm and Thursday 12th November 2026 3.45pm – 5.00pm. This is time that teachers can share progress made and how your child has settled into school this year. Teachers will talk about next steps and how you can support them with these too.
You should have received a link by email for you to make an appointment on Friday last week, so please sign up as soon as possible so that you get the times that are convenient to you.
If you have more than one child, please leave a 15 min interval between each appointment.
If you need help, please let the office know and they can help you navigate the system.
🍽️ Our New Menu After Half Term
We’re excited to share our new menu from our catering provider, Nourish, launching after half term! 🎉
There’s lots to look forward to, with a delicious mix of exciting new dishes and old favourites for everyone to enjoy.
👨👩👧👦 Parents and carers can have a taste too! There will be opportunities to try some of the dishes at our upcoming parents’ evening, so you can sample what’s on offer and discover some of the delicious meals our pupils will be enjoying.
👀 Check out the new menu here and see what’s cooking! Menu – November 2026 to March 2027
Places Available at Oakbridge Nursery
We are delighted to let families know that we currently have places available at Oakbridge Nursery!
Our nursery provides a warm, welcoming and nurturing environment where children can learn, play and develop their confidence as they prepare for the next stage of their education.
If you have a child who is due to start nursery, or you know a family who may be looking for a nursery place, we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch with the school office to find out more about our available places and how to apply.
Spaces are limited, so please contact us soon to avoid missing out.
We look forward to welcoming new families to our Oakbridge Nursery community!
Help shape Lewisham’s future
Lewisham residents are being encouraged to have their say on the borough’s future by taking part in a new survey that will help shape the Council’s Plan for Lewisham.
The survey asks for feedback on the Council’s proposed priorities over the coming years. These priorities will help shape a new Plan for Lewisham that reflects the ambitions, needs and aspirations of people who live, work and study in our borough. The plan will focus on creating a borough where everyone can thrive, with priorities centred on improving opportunities, tackling inequalities, supporting healthier communities, strengthening neighbourhoods, building a sustainable future and ensuring residents remain at the heart of decision-making. They survey closes for contributions on the 1st November 2026.
Residents can complete the survey online.
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 
Where: Breakfast Club
📸 Follow Forster Park School on Instagram! 🌟
We’re excited to share all the amazing things happening at Forster Park School — and you can see it all by following us on Instagram!
From brilliant classroom moments and creative artwork to exciting school trips and special events, our Instagram is the perfect way to celebrate your children’s learning and achievements. 📚✨
Don’t miss out on:
Inspiring learning highlights
Proud student accomplishments
Behind-the-scenes glimpses of school life
Updates on what’s happening around school
Follow us today: @oakbridgefederation
Let’s celebrate our wonderful learners together! 💙
What a fantastic first half term we have had in Dove Class @FP. The children have settled so brilliantly into the routine of year 1 and love explaining all the different things they have been learning. We performed the ‘Remember
This week, Eagle Class @FP have been learning all about the importance of trees and the many ways they help our planet. 🌍 We explored how trees provide homes for wildlife, produce the oxygen we breathe and help keep our
Thanks to our spelling lessons, we in Year 3 Pelican Class @FP are becoming more and more confident and accurate with our writing. Today, we looked at words using the “re-” prefix. After discussing what they meant, including rewind and
This week in Maths, our Nursery children have been learning to recognise numerals 1–3 and accurately count objects, developing their understanding of how numbers represent quantities. The children had lots of opportunities to practise counting carefully, making sure that they
The Nest Class: Learning, Growing and Thriving! Exciting learning opportunities are taking place in The Nest @FP, where pupils are supported to develop confidence, independence and essential life skills. In Nightingale 1, pupils enjoy a range of engaging activities, including
Drumbeat are providing a parent workshop exploring ways to help your child with developing and extending their diet. It will be held at Deptford Family Hub on Tuesday 1st December
Drumbeat are hosting a Grandparents session to explore areas of communication differences, supportive strategies and to talk and discuss their experiences. 22nd October 10am: To book please contact outreach.admin@drumbeat.lewisham.sch.uk
Win a hamper! You could win a gift hamper (worth up to £100) if you come and join us for our Autumn Community Get-together! 11am-1pmSaturday 31st October 2026WG Grace Community
100 Randlesdown Road, London, SE6 SE6 Cinema Please see the flier for more information on what you can watch and how to book tickets
Join us to learn and raise awareness about prostate cancer and enjoy free food with friends in our community! Phoenix is holding a special men’s event for all of our
Half term art project for 5 – 13 year olds 27th – 29th October 12pm – 4pm Please see the flier for more information
The October Half Term is nearly here — and our brilliant Munchkin Sports Holiday Camps are back with lots of action‑packed days your families will love! We are excited to
Halloween Trail this October half term, taking place from 19th – 31st October. This is a fun activity to get children outdoors and is aimed at 4 – 10 year
