Grasmere Primary School London N16

Parents can complete applications from 23rd September for secondary schools online at www.eadmisions.org.uk . Applications must be submitted by 24th October. Parents can make up to 6 school choice.

Transfer booklets have been sent home with children. The booklet contains further information about how to make applications to schools outside of Hackney.
The school is running sessions to support parents discuss making choices and/or complete forms online at the following times:

There is no need to make an appointment, please come along to Mark’s Office for any of the above sessions. If you feel confident in completing forms independently please remember to save and print a copy of your application for reference.

The following days and times for times for parents to visit secondary schools in Hackney are:

The Bridge Academy

22 Sept 9.00 & 10.30am, 4.30 & 6.00pm

Cardinal Pole RC School

24 Sept 6.00 & 8.00pm

Hackney Free & Parochial C of E School

22, 23 Sept 9.00
25 Sept 5.30pm

Haggerston School for Girls

22, 23, 26 Sept 9.00am
24 Sept 5.30 & 7.00pm

Mossbourne Community Academy

25 Sept 6.00 & 7.30pm

Our Lady’s Convent High School

23 Sept 6.00 & 7.30pm

The Petchey Academy

30 Sept 2.30 & 7.30
1 Oct 11.30am & 2.30pm

Stoke Newington School Media Arts and Science College

22, 23, 24, 25 Sept 9.30am

Yesodey Hotorah Jewish Secondary School for Girls

Please ring the school to arrange a visit 0208 802 8412

Parents can complete applications from 23rd September for secondary schools online at www.eadmisions.org.uk . Applications must be submitted by 24th October. Parents can make up to 6 school choice.

Transfer booklets have been sent home with children. The booklet contains further information about how to make applications to schools outside of Hackney.

The school is running sessions to support parents, discuss making choices and/or complete forms online at the following times:

• Wed 24 Sept 9.00 – 10.00
• Wed 1 Oct 9.00 – 10.00
• Wed 1 Oct 3.00 – 4.30
• Thurs 2 Oct 9.00 – 10.00
• Thurs 2 Oct 3.00 – 4.30
• Wed 8 Oct 9.00 – 10.00
• Wed 8 Oct 3.30 – 4.30
• Thurs 9 Oct 3.00 – 4.30
• Wed 22 Oct 8.00 – 9.00
• Wed 22 Oct 3.30 – 4.30
• Thurs 23 Oct 3.30 – 4.30

There is no need to make an appointment, please come along to Mark’s Office for any of the above sessions.

If you feel confident in completing forms independently please remember to save and print a copy of your application for reference.

Children born between 01.09.03. and 31.08.04. are due to start Reception in September 2008, or January 2009 for those born between 01.03.04. and 31.08.04.

The deadline for all application as 1st February 2008. Application forms can be collected from the school, or by contacting Pupil Admissions on 0208 820 7401/7150. Alternatively you may download a copy of the form from www.learningtrust.co.uk or apply directly online at www.yourlondon.gov.uk/eadmissions

Due to maintenance work and improvements to cycle storage facilities the Garden and back gate will be closed on Friday 9th November. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused. Could parents and carers remind children not to bring scooters and bicycles on that day.

We will be holding a Graduation ceremony for Nursery children transferring to the Grasmere or other school’s Nursery classes on Tuesday 17th July at 2.30pm. .Parents and Carers are welcome to attend.

Next Term Nursery Closure

Grasmere pupils return to school following the Summer Holidays on Wednesday 5th September. Please note that the Nursery will be closed that day for home visits for new pupils starting school. Nursery pupils will return to school on Thursday 6th September.

We will be hosting 3 drop in sessions for parents to discuss secondary school applications on Tuesday 27th September at 9.00am, 3.30pm and 5.00pm. Ian and Mark will be available to answer any questions and assist with filling in forms.

If you are unable to attend please contact Ian or Mark to make alternative arrangements

Several people have expressed an interest in purchasing items of school uniform. There are Grasmere Primary School sweatshirts and polo shirts available. In addition we can order reversible fleece jackets if families require them. There is a display of items and prices available in the downstairs corridor. Please speak to Patsy and Liz in the office for more details.
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Families have recently received a copy of The Learning Trust’s brochure about Hackney Secondary Schools.

Ian and Mark are currently meeting with parents and carers to discuss choices. Completed applications need to be received by the school no later than 22nd October.

Year 6 pupils will be taking their Standardised Assessment Tests on the week beginning Monday 10th May.

It is really important in the lead up and during that week that all the Year 6 pupils are early to bed and refreshed each day ready to do their best!