Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Friday 10th October is World Mental Health Day

  Thu 02 Oct 2025

  World Mental Health Day is on Friday 10th October 2025.

  Children are allowed to wear a green or yellow top to school on that day.

  

• Jeans for Genes day

  Thu 18 Sep 2025

  Friday 19th September 2025 is Genes for Jeans. Children can wear jeans to school.

  

• Harvest

  Fri 05 Sep 2025

  Dear Parents,
  We will be donating to the Barking Foodbank and here are some of the items that can be donated by families. Children can start bringing items in from Monday 15th September.

  

• London 2 Lydd Charity ride.

  Wed 09 Jul 2025

  Dear Parents,

  This Saturday I will be cycling around 100 miles (London to Lydd) for charity to build a bread factory in Yemen. 

  Last year many parents generously donated when we (Hope and Knowledge Cycling Club) raised money to build a primary school in Gaza. So far the club has raised over £40,000 for this event.
  If you would like to donate the link is below:

  https://campaigns.givebrite.com/fundraiser/london-to-lydd

  

• Last day of term

  Fri 04 Jul 2025

  The last day of term will be Wednesday 23rd July 2025 at 1:30pm.

  

• World Book Day offers

  Fri 13 Jun 2025

  World Book Day offers a treasure trove of resources to support and inspire your child's reading at home. From curated book lists to free audiobooks and engaging activities, there's something for every young reader. Explore these valuable tools to make reading a fun and integral part of your child's daily life.

  Visit the World Book Day Families Hub to discover more

  https://www.worldbookday.com/families/

  

• World Culture Day Wednesday 21st May

  Fri 16 May 2025

  Dear Parents,
  On Wednesday 21st May 2025 George Carey will be celebrating World day for Cultural Diversity. Please encourage children to dress up in cultural clothes from home. 

  

• Easter

  Sun 06 Apr 2025

  As a Church of England Primary School we're excited to share Easter events for the whole community from our parish church...

   

  🌸✨ Join Us for Easter at Church at Barking Riverside and Christ Church Thames View! ✨🌸

   

  For all the info check out www.churchatbr.com/easter

   

  🎉 Sunday Funday - Easter Egg Hunt - 6th April🥚🏃‍♂️

  A fun-filled afternoon with egg hunting, crafts, games & refreshments - perfect for families & friends! We’ll also have some together-time with songs and the Easter story. ✝️

   

  📍 Rivergate Centre

  📅 Sunday 6th April | 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

  Eggs are first come, first served! Donations welcome.

   

  ✝️ Easter Week Celebrations 🙌

  Come and celebrate the Risen King with us!

   

  🌅 Dawn Service | Riverside Pier | 20th April | 5:30 AM

  Start Easter morning with prayers, The Word & light refreshments as the sun rises. 

   

  ⛪ Joint Easter Service | Rivergate Centre | 20th April | 11:00 AM

  A powerful gathering with worship in different languages, The Word & refreshments.

   

  🍞🍷Maundy Thursday Communion | Christ Church Thames View | 17th April | 7PM

  A reflective service with communion to remember the Last Supper.

   

  ✝️ Good Friday Prayer | Christ Church Thames View | 18th April | 12noon - 3PM

  Starting at Christ Church from 12 then at 2PM walking to Rivergate Square for a time of prayer at 2.30PM.

   

  Everyone is welcome; so spread the word! We’d can’t wait to celebrate with you! 💛

   

   

   

   

  Please feel free to book a time to meet using this link:

   https://appt.link/meet-with-sam-pollard-OW3v7DTo

  

• Charity Ride for Bread Factory in Yemen

  Wed 02 Apr 2025

  Dear Parents,
  I will be cycling around 100 miles (London to Lydd) for charity to build a bread factory in Yemen in July.
  
  Last year many parents generously donated when we (Hope and Knowledge Cycling Club) raised money to build a primary school in Gaza.
  If you would like to donate the link is below:
  
  https://campaigns.givebrite.com/fundraiser/london-to-lydd

  

• Easter School closure dates

  Tue 01 Apr 2025

  Dear Parents,
  School will be closing on Friday at 2.30pm and will re-open on Wednesday 23rd April 2025.

  This Friday (04/04/25) will be non-school uniform.

  We would like to wish you a Happy Easter and a wonderful break.