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Home > Newsletter – Friday 13th November

Culloden Newsletter

November 13th 2026

 

 

Olympian Visit

The children were very excited to welcome Olympic athlete Jodie Williams to our school! We had a fantastic time taking part in a range of fun and energetic fitness circuits led by Jodie. Everyone got involved, showing brilliant effort, determination and lots of enthusiasm as they tackled each challenge. There were plenty of smiles, laughter and encouragement along the way, with the children pushing themselves to do their very best. It was a wonderful opportunity to meet an Olympian, try out new activities and feel inspired to keep active and never give up! We are so proud of everyone who took part. Thank you, Jodie, for an unforgettable visit!

Stubbers Adventure Centre

Years 4/5/6 enjoyed fun packed day trips to the Stubbers Adventure Centre, with activities such as climbing, archery, high ropes and much more.

This has helped the children to build teamwork to support and work together.

Rangoli Workshop

A wonderful morning of culture, creativity and community at Culloden Primary Academy! Our Pupils and their parents came together for a special Rangoli workshop to explore the rich traditions behind this ancient art form. From learning how patterns are made to creating their own colourful designs pupils came together to create a collaborative Rangoli. Thank you to all our parents and pupils who participated!

Medical Tracker

A reminder that we use ‘Medical Tracker’ to record all first aid incidents and to notify parents and carers when their child has had first aid treatment at school. As before, we will still telephone you for more serious incidents that may require further medical attention.

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School Photo Day

Carmel Jane will be visiting our school on Wednesday 25th November to take individual photographs of all our pupils. Please ensure your child/ren come to school in full and correct school uniform.

Remember to purchase our school logo jumper for that perfect photo!

School Uniform

Please visit Khalsa Schoolwear to purchase Culloden school branded uniform.

See their website

Important Reminder: Morning Drop-Off and Attendance

School starts 08:55.

  • Gate Opens 08:45
  • Gate Closes 09:00

Children arriving after this time are to enter through the Dee Street office entrance and drop the children in the main hall, please make sure late register is signed in on arrival.

Allergies

Please let the school know if your child has any allergies. Please also check with school staff before bringing any food into the school.

An annual communication regarding the allergy policy and where to find it will be sent to parents/carers. This is now on the Trust website.

See the Allergy Policy

School Applications are now open

Application closing date for Reception 2027 is 15 January 2027.

Reception National Offer Day is 16 April 2027.

Application closing date for Nursery is 14 February 2027.

Nursery admissions outcome date is 7 May 2027.

 

Visit the Tower Hamlets school admissions webpage.

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Healthy Teeth

Toothbrushing is one of the healthy routines children need to know and practice. This new guide will help parents instil the habit correctly.

Get the guide

Unsung Heroes

Akram, Enam and Morgan for securing funding to improve our playground. Well done to the PE Team!

A huge congratulations to Salma and Shopna who have successfully and competently completed their teacher of the deaf training. They are both full fledged Qualified Teachers of the Deaf and an absolute credit to the school. They have both shown incredible dedication, passion and resilience. We are very proud of them both.

A huge thank you to all the staff who supported the Festival of Lights Disco.

Request for Enhanced Safety Measures

Below for parents information, a further response received regarding letter to Tower Hamlets Council.
(Urgent Request for Enhanced Safety Measures and Patrols During School)

 

Dear Ms Ward,

Following discussions with colleagues, I can confirm that Tower Hamlets Enforcement Officers (THEOs) have been deployed to undertake high-visibility patrols in and around the school between approximately 15:30 and 16:00. These patrols have been introduced to provide reassurance within the area whilst further enquiries are undertaken.

In addition, we have raised the concerns with the local Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) and requested that they make enquiries regarding the reported incidents.

I would be grateful if you could provide an update on how things have been since your initial report. In particular, have there been any further incidents or concerns reported by parents, carers or members of the school community?

Any additional information you are able to provide will assist us and our policing partners in developing a clearer understanding of the issues and determining whether any further interventions may be required.

Thank you for your assistance and I look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards

Darren Priest

Antisocial Behaviour & Community Safety Team Leader

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Healthy School

Parents and carers are reminded to provide children with healthy snacks for school.

  • Fruit
  • Veg
  • Crackers
  • Raisins
  • Cheese
  • Yoghurt

 

Other Healthy Ideas:
● Fruit: Bananas, berries, or grapes.
● Protein: Cheese cubes or yogurt tubes.
● Savoury: Plain crackers or hummus.

Attendance Reporting

All medical appointments should be made outside of school hours where possible.

If your child has a medical appointment you will need to notify the Attendance team in the office not the Class Teacher. Proof of any appointments will be requested by the Attendance Team.

Please make sure to contact school for each day that your child is absent. You can do this by calling the School or through MCAS.

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Are you signed up to our My Child At School app?

This is our way to communicate and share important news. To sign up, go to https://www.mychildatschool.com/MCAS/MCSParentLogin and click on the ‘Sign up’ link, via the App or on a desktop/laptop.

If you are having difficulty signing up or using the app, please speak to the admin team or email us.

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Attendance Matters

It is important for all our pupils to come to school every day and on time! Regular attendance and punctuality helps us learn well in school, make friends and have fun. When we miss school, it is easy to fall behind and miss out on exciting lessons and activities. Poor attendance can also affect our friendships, making it harder to join in class discussions and group projects.

School Lunch Menu
Term Dates
Uniform

Class Assemblies

4C Kavitha – Thursday 19th November

4E Samira E – Thursday 26th November

Important Dates

Parent’s Coffee Morning – Flu Vaccine Workshop
Wed 18th Nov
9.10am - 10.00am
Odd Socks Day
Fri 20th Nov
School Photos
Wed 25th Nov
Parent’s Coffee Morning – Healthy Eating on a Budget
Wed 25th Nov
9.00am - 10.00am
Reading Session
Mon 30th - Fri 4th Dec
Parent’s Coffee Morning – Visit to Sky Garden
Wed 2nd Dec

Limited numbers, to be confirmed

EYFS Winter Concert
Tue 8th Dec
10.00am
Academy Council Meeting
Tue 8th Dec
9.10am
Y1-Y3 Winter Concert
Wed 9th Dec
10.00am
Y4-Y6 Winter Concert
Wed 9th Dec
2.00pm
Christmas Lunch and Christmas Jumper Day
Wed 16th Dec
Winter Fair
Wed 16th Dec
3.00pm
Christmas Film
Fri 18th Dec
Parent Consultations
Wed 20th Jan
1.30pm - 5.30pm
Open Classroom Week
Mon 1st - Fri 5th Feb
8.45am-9.15am
Academy Council Meeting
Tue 2nd Feb
9.10am
Academy Council Meeting
Tue 23rd Mar
9.10am
Academy Council Meeting
Tue 4th May
9.10am
DSB Coffee Morning
Tue 18th May
10.00am
SEND Coffee Morning
Wed 26th May
9.00am - 10.00am
SEND Coffee Morning
Wed 23rd Jun
9.00am - 10.00am
Academy Council Meeting
Thu 1st Jul
9.10am
DSB Coffee Morning
Wed 7th Jul
10.00am

Food bank

Tahseenul Quran, in partnership with Tower Hamlets Council, will be running a food bank every Wednesday 8:30am-9.15am, outside the school gates.

Parents Coffee Morning

We hold a coffee morning every Wednesday during term time, from 9.10am-10.00am.

It’s a fantastic opportunity to meet with other parents and carers, make connections and enjoy a bit of socialising. There’s no need to book, just turn up on the day. We look forward to seeing you!