Invicta Primary School 

& Children's Centre 
Invicta Road, Blackheath, London SE3 7HE 
Telephone - SE3: 020 8858 3831 
Email address: a
​ dmin@invictaprimary.co.uk 
Benbow Street, Deptford, London SE8 3HD 
Telephone - SE8: 020 8692 9157 
Email address: admin@invictaprimary.co.uk 
www.invictaprimaryschool.org.uk 
Twitter​ - ​Invicta_primary 
Executive Head: Mrs Marie Corbett 
Head of School: Ms Vicki Cuff 
 
 
11th May 2018 
Dear parents and carers, 
 
Welcome to our Summer newsletter which, as always, is designed to let you know about the topics for this term 
and to inform you about homework, PE and swimming. 
 
This term our learning will revolve around the theme of ​‘Inventors and Innovators’​.​ T
​ he challenge question for 
the whole school is: 
 
How ​can we think globally and act locally?   
 
Each  class  will  contribute  to  the  challenge  by  taking  action  in  the  local  area  to  help  to  solve  a  global 
environmental  issue  with  specific  focus  on  Science,  Maths  and  Computing.  We  will  then  host  a  Science  Fair  to 
celebrate our innovations! 
If there is any way that y ​ ou ​can help us with this, either directly or via contacts you have please get in touch! 
▪ As Scientists we will learn what plants need to grow and plant flowering plants in our playground to 
attract wildlife. 
▪ As Artists we will use sculpture and create clay flowers and papier mache bees to share ideas, 
experiences and imaginations. As designers we will build bee houses. 
▪ As Geographers we will map areas for planting. 
▪ As Users of technology we will research plants to grow in our school grounds and create videos to share 
our environmental message worldwide.  
 
Homework  
As  a  Google  school,  we  will  continue  setting  our  homework  through  Google  Classroom.  If  you  are  having  any 
problems please visit the letters page of our website where answers to Frequently Asked Questions are posted.  
 
Each  Friday  the  children  will  receive  Spelling,  Maths  and  English  or  Topic 
homework which will need to be handed in by the following Wednesday.  
 
Reading-  ​Please  ensure  your  child  is  reading  at  home  as  often  as  possible. 
Please  write  a  comment  in  their  yellow  reading  record  book  to  let  us  know  how 
your  child  is getting on with reading at home. It is really important that your child 
brings  their  book  bag  and  reading  record book to school ​every day. ​If your child 
has  ​lost  ​their  book  /  reading  diary  there  is  now  a  standard  charge  on  Parent 
Pay  called  ‘book  donation  ‘  .  Please promptly complete this payment and notify 
your class teacher so we can replace your childs book.  
Spellings-  ​Spellings  will  be  given  every  Friday  and  a  test  to  be  completed  in  Read,  Write  Inc  lessons  on  the 
following  Friday.  The  words  from  the  next  week  set  of  story  books  will  be  given  out  as  well  so  that  the  children 
can  practise  reading  them  at  home.  Children  no  longer  on  the  RWI  programme  will  continue  to  receive  weekly 
spellings .  
 Maths  -  ​Maths  will  consist  of  a  game  or  activity  that  will  support  them  in  their  learning  in  Maths  lessons  for  the 
following week, or review what they have covered in the current week.  
 
Time tables 
Here is a basic timetable of things that happen each week.  
Please note- some afternoon lessons are subject to change. 
 
Victory Timetable 
  Monday  Tuesday  Wednesday  Thursday  Friday 

8.55-9.15  Registration/  Registration/  Registration/  Registration/  Registration/ 

  Handwriting  Handwriting  Handwriting  Handwriting  Handwriting 

9.15-10.15  English/RWI  English/RWI  English/RWI  English  English/RWI 

10.15-10.35   Assembly  Assembly  Singing  Assembly  Assembly 

  Assembly 

10.35-10.55  Break 

11.00-12.00  Maths  Maths  Maths  Maths  Maths / Music 

12.00-13.00  Lunch  Lunch  Lunch  Lunch  Lunch 

Thursday: Early lunch. Leave for swimming at 12.45 

1.00-2.00  PE  RE  Science  Swimming  Challenge/ 

Computing 

2.00-2.30  Break  Break  Break  Golden time 

2.30-3.15  Art  Mandarin  Challenge  Maths 

 
3.15-3.30  Storytime  Storytime  Storytime  Storytime  Storytime 
 
Nelson Timetable 
  Monday  Tuesday  Wednesday  Thursday  Friday 

8.55-9.15  Registration/  Registration/  Registration/  Registration/  Registration/ 

  Handwriting  Handwriting  Handwriting  Handwriting  Handwriting 

9.15-10.15  English/RWI  English/RWI  English/RWI  English  English/RWI 

10.15-10.35   Assembly  Assembly  Singing  Assembly  Assembly 

  Assembly 

10.35-10.55  Break 

11.00-12.00  Maths  Maths  Maths  Maths  Maths/Music 

12.00-13.00  Lunch  Lunch  Lunch  Lunch  Lunch 

Friday: Early lunch. Leave for swimming at 12.45 

1.00-2.00  Art  RE  Science  Challenge/  Swimming 

Storytime  Computing 

2.00-2.30  Break  Break  Break  Golden time 

2.30-3.15  PE  Mandarin  Challenge  Maths 

3.15-3.30  Storytime  Storytime  Storytime  Storytime 

 
PE & swimming  
 
Please ensure that your child brings the correct kit for swimming on Thursday (Victory Class) / Friday (Nelson 
Class) - including a swimsuit, towel, swimming hat (for long hair), no earrings, goggles optional. I​ f you wish for 
your child to be excused from swimming or P.E, your child must have a note for Mr Waller. 
 
We would be extremely grateful if any parents who are free on a Thursday / Friday afternoon are able to assist 
us as we go swimming. Classes leave the school at 12.45pm promptly so that the children are able to enjoy a 
story at the library. Please speak to any of the Year 1 teachers or Marianne at the office if you are able to join us.  
 
Summer School Uniform 
It has been exciting to see a bit of sunshine recently! Please remember our uniform policy states children should 
wear sturdy shoes. P ​ lease avoid open toed sandals, flip flops and sunglasses for safety reasons.​ Thank you 
for your support.  
 
Trips and special events 
Buddhist Temple, Thursday 17th May 
Southwark Park Nature Reserve, details to follow 
Greenwich Park Sensory Garden, details to follow 
Joss Bay, Friday 20th July 
Open evening, Wednesday 20th June 
Nelson Class Assembly, Thursday 7th June 
Victory Class Assembly, Thursday 21st June 
Open evening, Wednesday 20th June 
 
And finally… 
If you would like to help organise a ​cake sale​ to help raise funds towards Year 1 trips , please contact the class 
reps/ class teachers .  
 
As always, if there If you have anything you would like to discuss at other times of the term please make an 
appointment. Alternatively, you can email us at the addresses below. 
 
 
We look forward to an exciting term!  
Year 1 Teachers  
 
Amy Clark a ​ .clark@invictaprimary.co.uk  
Charlotte Layfield ​c.layfield@invictaprimary.co.uk  
Emma Russell ​e.russell@invictaprimary.co.uk