Five Elms Primary School

Dear Parents/Carers, On Friday 7th February, there will be a Nearly New Book Sale during the school day at Five Elms Primary School. Books will be on sale for 10p and 20p. Please send your child in to school with some small change for them to buy a book. Also send a carrier bag with them to take home their purchases. Thank you so much! From the School Councillors

Dear Parents/Carers, We have noticed a significant number of parents are not pre-ordering school lunches in advance. Please be reminded that all school lunches must be ordered via SchoolGrid. Orders can be placed up to four weeks in advance, and we strongly encourage you to take advantage of this facility to ensure your child’s meals are booked in good time. All meals are prepared to order in order to minimise food wastage; therefore, it is essential that parents arrange lunch orders in advance. Should you wish to order a school meal on the day, the order must be submitted before 8:55 AM to guarantee your child receives their preferred choice. 📌Important Notice: 📌If your child arrives late and a lunch has not been pre-ordered, you will be required to place the order at the school office. Please be aware that failure to do so promptly may result in your child not receiving a lunch. of choice. If you do not have login details for SchoolGrid, please contact the school office as soon as possible so that we can assist you. We appreciate your cooperation and continued support.

Dear Parents and Carers, We are delighted to be offering a range of after school sports clubs at Five Elms Primary School for the Spring Term, running from Monday 12th January to Wednesday 25th March 2026. Our clubs are a fantastic opportunity for children to stay active, build confidence, develop new skills, and enjoy sport in a fun and supportive environment. Spring Club Timetable 📌Monday (3:20pm – 4:20pm) Years 1–3 Football Club 📌Tuesday (3:20pm – 4:20pm) Years 1–2 Multi-Sports Club (ages 4–6) 📌Wednesday (3:20pm – 4:20pm) Years 4–6 Football Club 📌Thursday (3:20pm – 4:20pm) Years 1–6 Gymnastics Club (ages 5–11) 📌Friday (3:20pm – 4:20pm) Years 3–6 Basketball Club All sessions are delivered by qualified, experienced coaches and focus on skill development, teamwork, confidence, and enjoyment. Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment. 👉 To book, please visit: Https://your-sport-london.classforkids.io/term/57 🔴Please note: These clubs are not managed by Five Elms Primary School. For any questions regarding booking, start dates, or finish dates, you will need to contact Your Sport directly.🔴 Director of Your Sport by The PE Specialists Tel: 07415133791 Email:b.driver@pespecialists.co.uk Website: www.yoursportlondon.co.uk Instagram: www.instagram.com/yoursport_pespecialists Facebook: Your Sport London – By The PE Specialists ltd

Dear Parents and Carers, Please be aware that there will be changes to school hours starting, January 2026. Full details are included in the attached document. We kindly ask you to review the attachment carefully to ensure you are aware of the updated timings. Thank you for your continued support.

Dear Parents/Carers, This is a friendly reminder that all school lunches must be ordered through SchoolGrid. You can place your orders up to 4 weeks in advance, so please take advantage of this feature to ensure your child’s meals are booked in good time. Please note that all meals are made to order to avoid food wastage, so it is imperative that parents order lunches in advance. If you are ordering a school meal on the day, you must place your order before 8:55 AM for your child to receive a lunch of choice. Thank you for your cooperation and support.

Dear Parents and Carers, Please be aware that there will be changes to school hours starting Tuesday 6th, January 2026. Full details are included in the attached document. We kindly ask you to review the attachment carefully to ensure you are aware of the updated timings. Thank you for your continued support.

Dear Parents/Carers, We have lots of exciting festive activities coming up! Please see attachment withe key dates below:

Dear Parents/Carers, We’re excited to share that the Winter Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme is now live! There are over 30 clubs and activities available during the Christmas holidays, provided by local organisations and schools. Bookings are open now via the HAF webpage: Eequ · After school. In place of school. Beyond school. This is a great opportunity for children to enjoy fun activities and receive a healthy meal during the festive break. Please book early to secure your place. https://eequ.org/collections/iframe/barkinganddagenhamholidayactivities

Dear Parents/Carers, If your child missed their flu vaccination at school, catch-up clinics are available across Barking & Dagenham until December. The attached poster includes: Clinic dates and locations Booking information A QR code to book an appointment easily Please take a moment to review the details and book your child’s appointment to help protect them and our community this flu season. Thank you for your support.

Dear Parents/Carers, This is a second reminder to kindly ask that parents wait outside the school office when collecting your child/ren from after school clubs. We have several clubs finishing at the same time, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to safely and efficiently dismiss students when parents are inside the building. Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.