Entries by Kamla Tirvengadum

WHY IS GOOD ATTENDANCE & PUNCTUALITY SO IMPORTANT?

The Facts • OGPS expects that ALL children will achieve a minimum of 96% attendance regardless of their year group. Every stage of a child’s education is of equal importance. • Regular attendance at school is a legal requirement and it is vital if your child is to benefit fully from their education. • Any […]

Welcome back!

A warm welcome back to all of our families, colleagues and friends here at Oliver Goldsmith School. We hope you all had a restful summer and that you are ready for the new academic year! There are a few points that we would like to remind you about: Please ensure that your child attends school […]

Iftar March 2024

Iftar is the fast-breaking evening meal of Muslims in Ramadan at the time of adhan of the Maghrib prayer. This is their second meal of the day; the daily fast during Ramadan begins immediately after the pre-dawn meal of suhur and continues during the daylight hours, ending with sunset with the evening meal of iftar. […]

Speech & Language Coffee Morning

Speech and language therapy provides treatment, support and care for children and adults who have difficulties with communication, or with eating, drinking and swallowing. Speech and language therapists (SLTs) are allied health professionals. They work with parents, carers and other professionals, such as teachers, nurses, occupational therapists and doctors.   We will be holding a Parent […]

Art Attack!

Art Block is a free space based on Sceaux Gardens Estate for local children and families to make things, be creative, and play 🎨 Each year, children have a chance to work with artists to transform Art Block into a fun, welcoming and creative space for everyone to enjoy. Please click on the link for […]

Every minute counts!

Registration and Punctuality Frequent lateness to school is associated with lower grades & lower levels of achievement. Research shows that children who are routinely late are more likely to struggle in secondary school. When children arrive late it creates a huge disruption for other children’s learning, the teacher and for the child who is late […]

Chinese New Year 2024 – Year of the Dragon 🐲

  Chinese New Year 2024 will fall on Saturday, February 10th, 2024, starting a year of the Wood Dragon. Celebrated across China and throughout east and south-east Asia, the Chinese New Year — referred to in some countries as the Lunar New Year — marks the beginning of the Spring Festival, with celebrations in both […]