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

• 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.

  

• Parents Evening.

  Fri 28 Feb 2025

  Parents Evenings for Reception - Year 6  on Tuesday 11^th of March (3.45 - 5.00) and Thursday 13^th of March (3.45 - 6.30)

   

  Dear Parents,

   

  As our Parents Evenings are fast approaching, we wanted to inform you that we will no longer be using the boking system that we have previously used. We will now send you a link through which you can book an appointment, the link will be shared on Class Dojo by the class teacher. You will be able to book appointments from Monday10th of March until Monday 17^th of March. 

   

  We looking forward to seeing you and discussing your child's progress. 

  

• Ramadan Kareem

  Fri 28 Feb 2025

  George Carey would like to wish all the parents and children celebrating the holy month of Ramadan, Ramadan Mubarak!
  
  Please note if your child is fasting during Ramadan they bring in the consent form for fasting posted on Dojo earlier on this week.

  

• Ramadan Letter

  Mon 24 Feb 2025

  24^th February 2025

   

  Dear Parents/Carers,

   

  We are aware that Ramadan is starting at the end of this week and that Muslim families in our school and the wider community are busy preparing for the month ahead. We fully appreciate that this is a significant and special time of the year for our Muslim community and that from an early age children learn to understand and take part in Ramadan.

   

  We kindly request that if your child is taking part in Ramadan and is fasting that you inform the class teacher or the school office so that we can accommodate their needs during lunchtimes and P.E sessions.

   

  Yours sincerely

   

   

   

  Chris Harrison

  

• 🎉 Bake Sale is Back! 🎉

  Thu 06 Feb 2025

  🎉 Bake Sale is Back! 🎉

   

  Due to the incredible success of our November bake sale, we’re excited to announce that we’re organizing another one! This time, it’s on Valentine’s Day, and we would love your participation.

   

  Whether you can help us sell on the day or bake those beloved cupcakes, your support would be greatly appreciated. Please email us at gcparentsevents@gmail.com to get involved. Hearts and Valentine’s-themed treats are welcome!

   

  Let’s make this event even more amazing!

   

  P.s. we must have the allergen/ingredients info to be able to sell the cakes.

  

• World Book day Thursday  6th March 2025

  Thu 30 Jan 2025

  World Book day Thursday  6^th March 2025

  Come dressed as your favourite character on the day.

  Please make sure you have paid for the workshops on parent pay as soon as possible.

  Thank you