Newsletter 20th March 2026

Friday 20^thMarch 2026

Instagram: @HolyTrinityschrichmond

Website: https://holytrinityschool.org.uk/

Dear Parents and Carers,

It’s been a very busy week at Holy Trinity. On Monday, Matt joined us for collective worship to explore what we might believe in, as part of our Spiritual Flourishing series of assemblies, as well as a new song, Pilgrim Way. We have seen Year 5 off to High Ashurst, and look forward to hearing tales of daring do on the ropes courses. Year 6 spent a morning at Holly Lodge looking at citizenship activities and, we had a wonderful concert from Rockbandz. All of this alongside our usual clubs, activities, and, of course, lots of wonderful learning. “We are the Pilgrims, master; we shall go always a little further; it may be beyond that last blue mountain barred with snow, across that angry or that glimmering sea…”

Do have a wonderful weekend – I intend to have a bit of a rest before we enjoy our final week of this term – January now seems a very long way away from our cold, dark starts!

Best wishes,

Mr George

Trips, visits and events

Some tiny visitors

This week, we introduced our ducklings to water. The children loved watching them swim, dive and splash. They learnt that the fluffy baby feathers are not waterproof, so each duckling had to be carefully dried after its swim. We said goodbye to the ducklings on Thursday when they returned to the farm.

Reception Forest SchoolMrs Walder’s class had an adventure at Forest School on Monday. The children climbed ropes, made structures from natural materials, played hide and seek and tug of war, and enjoyed being in nature.

Year 4 trip to the Albert Hall

Year 4 enjoyed performing this week as part of a Mega Choir at the Prom Praise 4

Schools concert at the iconic Royal Albert Hall. To the theme ‘What were we made

for?’, the concert took us on a time-travelling journey from Genesis in the Old

Testament to the final chapters of Revelation in the New Testament. We

thoroughly enjoyed listening to the All Souls Orchestra and watching the amazing

actors and dancers. We’re sure it will be something the children will never forget.

Comic Relief Pyjama Day

It is not often that a headteacher leads a school collective worship in their

pyjamas and even less likely that a school hall of students sing along to him

playing the guitar in their pyjamas too. What a happy way to start a Friday.

Comic Relief raises money to tackle poverty and injustice, supporting

vulnerable people and communities both in the UK and around the world. At

Holy Trinity, we know how important community is and its value so this felt like

an important occasion to acknowledge.

Notices and Requests

School Uniform Reminder

Please see a link to our school uniform policy (https://holytrinityschool.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/School uniform-policy-updated-Jan-25.pdf). We have noticed quite a few students have made a few adaptations to the uniform and would like your support, as parent, helping your children to comply with it. The parents of any pupil who does not comply will receive a phone call or e-mail advising them of this.

Kingfisher Fund

This academic year, classes have accepted individual donations of glue sticks, whiteboard pens and other resources which is greatly appreciated. As well as this, our Kingfisher fund has meant the learning here at HT is really quite special. This year alone, your donations have given each child the opportunity to take part in an exciting curriculum. Here are just a few of the lovely opportunities you have provided since this term alone:

– Fabric pens, Colour in flying kites, Origami paper puzzle books, LED lights for science experiment, crochet and knitting yarn, books for Year 1 and 2, dot markers for calligraphy, outdoor cushions and picnic mat, lots of food for D.T. food tech including noodles, peppers, fruit and fruit knives and sushi making materials, eco bird food, fat balls and litter pickers, Art roc, acrylic paint and much more…

A huge THANK YOU from all of us at HT.

If you would be interested in contributing to our Kingfisher fund, either as a one-off donation or regular monthly payment, our bank details are as follows:

Bank: Nat West

Account: Holy Trinity CE Primary School The Kingfisher Account

Sort: 60-22-03

Account Number: 63531925

Teachers Cycle to Paris!

This year, three of our teachers will be joining the team cycling 300km to Paris in the summer! We hope you can support Miss Bannenberg’s, Mr Hambling’s and Mr Thomson’s efforts in any way you can, directly funding resources for Holy Trinity School and Skylarks Charity, who support children in our community and across Richmond with additional needs and disabilities, and their families, with much-needed free services.

Below you can find the links to each teacher’s fundraising page:

Miss Bannenberg: https://skylarks.enthuse.com/pf/ella-bannenberg

Mr Hambling: https://skylarks.enthuse.com/pf/paul-hambling

Mr Thomson: https://skylarks.enthuse.com/pf/ben-thomson-3033b#qrCode

Online uniform discount

Our online uniform ordering company, My Clothing is offering a 10% discount on all orders received by 31st March. Please use the code; MYCQ110 at checkout.

Share and Care Collective

All around the country, there are people who sometimes need a little bit of extra help

buying food and toiletries for their family. Share & Care Collective is a small local charity that helps local families with weekly supplies of food and toiletries during term time. They collect donations from across the community and work in partnership with local primary schools to distribute our

support bags. We have agreed to host a collection box for this charity. If you would like to donate, please take your items to Mrs Prendergast and Mrs Bell in the office. Thank you to those who are already donating.

Safeguarding

Mr George, Miss Brunt, Mrs Allard and Mrs Bell can be contacted at the school using their emails (which are on the school website), or you can use our new safeguarding email, which is: safeguarding@htprimary.com . Our Safeguarding Governors are Francis Neal and Helen Taylor, and they can be contacted via email using the links on the school website, linked here.

Celebrations!

Our Values Champions

Congratulations to: Nicole, Eli p, Marcel, Betsy, Freya, Stefan, Joel, Ania, James, Jessica, Holly Ben, Callum and Aahil. Music Star

Congratulations to Isabella V in Ladybird Class.

P.E Star

Congratulations to Jonalyn in Fallow.

House Point Champions

Congratulations to this week’s winner: Attenborough

Attendance:

Fox Class 99% Whole school 94%

Dates for your Diary

25^thMarch – World Maths Day

27^thMarch – End of Term at 2:15pm

1^stMay – International Food Festival (Year 4 Assembly)

11^thMay – Year 6 KS2 SATs Week

18^thMay – Share Our Learning @ 3:40pm

2^ndJune – Year 4 Multiplication Check Fortnight

8^thJune – Year 1 Phonics screening week

11^thJune – Class photos

12^thJune – HT in the Park

15^thJune – Prayer Space Week

1^stJuly – Sports Day

7^thJuly – HT’s Got Talent

15^thJuly – Year 6 Production

17^thJuly – Leavers’ Assembly and End of Term @ 13:30

PTA Event Dates

15th May – Movie Night

12th June – HT in the Park

4th July – Summer Fair

Community Initiatives

*East Sheen’s Spring Hunt is back on Saturday 11 April*

Don’t miss out on the family friendly Easter trail around SW14. An event organised by the Hare & Hounds and East Sheen Village. A true celebration of community with the participating independent businesses ready to welcome you and your little ones with treats and a unique clue. Collect all the clues to spell out a secret phrase and claim the prize.

Tickets always go fast so early booking is recommended

https://www.designmynight.com/london/pubs/south-london/the-hare-hounds/the-east

sheen-easter-hunt-1

Another Easter Sporting Opportunity!

Looking for an action-packed way to keep your child active and smiling this Easter break? Our Easter Half Term Multi-Sports Camp is the perfect way to burn off energy, build confidence, and make new friends in a safe and supportive environment!

Designed for children of all abilities, our camp offers a wide variety of exciting sports and team games including football, basketball, dodgeball, athletics, cricket, tag rugby, and much more. Every day brings something new, ensuring no two days are the same!

What to Expect:

A wide range of fun and inclusive sports activities
Skill-building sessions and friendly competitions
Team challenges and mini tournaments
Easter-themed games and prizes
Experienced, DBS-checked coaches
A safe, welcoming, and energetic environment

Our camp focuses on developing fundamental movement skills, teamwork, and confidence — all while having loads of fun! Whether your child loves sport or just wants to try something new, there’s something for everyone.

Holy Trinity – Easter Camp Mar 30th-Apr 1st | Pebble

Friday 11th July 2025

Dear Parents and Carers,

It was lovely to see so many of you at our Summer fair – despite the damp start, it was a roaring success, and I would like to take the opportunity to thank our wonderful PTA for all that they do for the children and families of Holy Trinity. Eils Osgood joined us for Collective Worship on Monday to explore how light can guide us on our journey through life. Parents may be aware that for each collective worship, a child is chosen to light our candle, giving us focus on our theme, and to help us reflect on Jesus, the Light of the World.

Have a wonderful weekend, and I look forward to seeing you all on Monday.

Best wishes,

Mr George

Instagram: @HolyTrinityschrichmond

Trips, visits and events

Herons and Swans visit Kew Gardens

Year 3 had a wonderful time on their trip to Kew Gardens on Tuesday. The children explored the gardens and the greenhouses, experiencing what it is like in the Tropics, went on a bee hunt as part of a pollination workshop and were even able to pollinate some flowers. There was also time for a play in the Children’s Garden. Everyone behaved impeccably and a lovely day was had by all.

Recorder concert

Year 2 treated us all to a spectacular recorder concert this week. They played a wide range of songs from different genres with confidence and enthusiasm. Thank you to all of the parents and carers who came along. We appreciate the time spent encouraging the children to practise playing their instruments at home.

Notices and requests

HT Friends Coffee Afternoon

Thank you to everyone who attended the coffee afternoon on Thursday, it was lovely to see you all!

Tennis Balls needed!

We would like to kindly request donations of any tennis balls you no longer need. We go through quite a few over the course of the year, and your support would be greatly appreciated!

Parent Survey

Just a reminder that our parent survey can be found here. The survey will close at midnight on Sunday 13 July; many thanks to all those parents who have completed it so far.

Leavers

If there are any parents with children in Reception to Year 5 who are leaving the school at the end of term, please contact Mrs Prendergast (lprendergast@htprimary.com) for a leaver’s form. Richmond Admissions are starting to make offers for September admission. Many thanks.

2025 Summer Reading Challenge – Adventures in Nature and the Great Outdoors.

The Summer Reading Challenge is the UK’s biggest children’s reading initiative for 4 –11-year-olds and is produced by The Reading Agency and delivered by public libraries. We hope that this year’s theme will inspire children to tap into a world of imagination through reading, exploring the magical connection between storytelling and nature.

From Saturday 5 July 2025 the children can sign up for the challenge at their local Richmond upon Thames library and receive a Story Garden pack. To take part, they need to be a member of the library and have their own library card. For each of six library books they read they can collect a sticker for their pack. Children can update their progress through the challenge at any library in the borough. Everyone who reads six library books is rewarded in the library with a medal and certificate.

Story Garden ends in the borough on Saturday 6 September 2025. More information is available here https://www.richmond.gov.uk/summer_reading_challenge

Celebrations!

Our Values Champions

Congratulations to this week’s values champions:

James, Nina, Tom, Keira, Christopher, Anna, Magnolia, Kamaya, Agnes, Kosei, Zoe, Amelie, Lexi, Morgan, Bulut, Haya, Arda, Matias, Scarlett, Juliao, Hazel, Paven, Ichika and Year 6 for their fabulous production!

P.E Star

Congratulations to Sheldon in Bumblebees.

Music star

Congratulations to Kosei in Dragonflies.

Attendance

95% overall: Well done to this week’s winners, Bumblebees with 100%.

Dates for your diary

Monday 14th July End of year reports go home

HT’s Got Talent auditions

Tuesday 15th July HT’s Got Talent

Thursday 17th July Reception to Bocketts Farm

Sports and Music award assembly

Monday 21st July Star award assembly

Nursery Concert 9.00am

Tuesday 22nd July End of term – 2.15pm

Safeguarding

Online

In school, we have a very secure filtering system called SENSO, which helps us to monitor the usage of computers in school, ensuring that websites and content are suitable for whoever is using the machine and keeping children safe online. However, this filtering system is only available at the school, and so we are asking all parents to ensure that any devices used at home (online gaming consoles, laptops, tablets, phones etc) that their children may have access to have suitable filtering and monitoring controls fitted. Whilst each home system will be different, we are happy to recommend the NSPCC website here, which is a link to Parental Controls for devices. The best way of checking that children only access appropriate content at home is by parents keeping a close eye on all devices and ensuring that children are in a shared space when using them. If you have any further queries, do contact Mr George at school.

Community events and initiatives

Current years 5, 6 and 7 who cannot yet swim 25m

Pools on the Park and Teddington Pools & Fitness Centre are offering Summer Splash crash courses for children in current years 5, 6 and 7 who cannot yet swim 25m. This is open to children who either live in the borough or attend school in the borough. The 5-day course costs £5.

Applications will be accepted from 7th July 2025

Summer Splash

The Summer Splash programme will return this summer, providing crash courses to children in school years 5, 6 and 7 who are unable to swim to a level expected for their age.

Summer Splash 2025 – London Borough of Richmond upon Thames

MET IN THE PARK

The Met Police South Richmond SNT are running the highly successful Met in the Park, in Old Deer Park, Richmond on the 6th August between 1100 and 1700. This is a completely free family fun day, with dogs, horses, interactive crime scene for kids as well as London Fire Brigade and vintage army vehicles. They will also have free fun fair rides and lots of other activities. They would love to have as many families attend to meet the various departments of the police and to enjoy a free day out in the summer holidays.

Love, Aspiration, Community