WHAT A WONDERFUL WEEK AT ANSON!
The final week of the first half term was packed full of adventure and excitement as children in the school took part in some special events! As a result Half Term could not have come at a better time. We hope the children can recharge their batteries ready for more fun soon!
GORDON BROWN
40 children have enjoyed a week away at the Gordon Brown Outdoor Education Centre this week. They have enjoyed some glorious weather and taken part in activities including archery, trim trails, a walk into history and orienteering. The families have been able to follow their adventures on a special website dedicated to the trip. This allows them to save their favourite photographs to their own devices to preserve the memories. Thank you to all the staff who have been on the trip supporting the children 24 hours a day. It is a very special that they give up their time freely, so the children of Anson can experience such a wonderful trip.
JERMAINE JENAS
On Wednesday, footballer and presenter Jermaine Jenas visited Anson. He took part in a special interview on Anson Radio conducted by Donia and Abdul in Year 6. He was then given a further grilling by Yazan in Year 2. He talked about learning from mistakes, taking risks and collaboration which all fits perfectly with our learning behaviours. You can listen to the interview on Anson Radio and on the school website in News and Events.
FIREBIRD
The children in Year 3 to 6 visited the Royal Festival Hall to watch the London Philharmonic Orchestra perform The Firebird. For the majority of children it was their first time watching a full orchestra. We know many of them enjoyed it and hope it means they continue to explore different genres of music at home.
With Year 2 completing a basketball festival, Reception performing on the stage and a Year 3 bake sale we think everyone deserves a rest this Half Term.
SPORTS DAY
As you know, the Willesden Sports Centre event will not be taking place this year.
However Mr Hudson is working to find an alternative venue for our annual Sports Day.
We wanted to clarify that Sports Day will happen this year, but it will look different to the last few years. We will let you know as soon as we have a venue and a date.
DREAM SCHOOL
You can listen in to Robin’s podcast this week.
Then on Wednesday our youngest Dream Schooler, Poppy (Y2), takes to the airwaves to share her vision for the best school ever.
HALF TERM FUN
Thank you to Friends of Anson for a wonderful coffee afternoon sharing tips and tricks for a great Half Term of fun. Here are just a few of the links shared at the meeting.
The Garden @ The Science Museum
https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/see-and-do/garden
ZSL Zoo entry for £3 per person for families on benefits
https://www.londonzoo.org/plan-your-visit/community-access-scheme
Southbank Free Event for families
https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/family-young-people/marvellous-myth-hunter-ceilidh
List of Family Events at Southbank
https://www.southbankcentre.co.uk/whats-on/families?type=family-young-people
Free Discovery Days/Nature Events for kids at Hyde Park during the holidays
https://www.royalparks.org.uk/whats-on/upcoming-events/discovery-days-time-travellers
Horniman Museum - Free Entry
https://www.visitlondon.com/things-to-do/place/288217-horniman-museum-and-gardens
Hackney City Farm - Free Entry or donation
https://hackneycityfarm.co.uk/
Whatever you do this week we hope you have a lovely time creating memories together.
MUTUAL AID FOOD - WILLESDEN
The food bank, run by volunteers at Mutual Aid Food Willesden at the Pakistan Community Centre down the road from the tube station, will be open during half term and throughout the summer.
It exists to support residents in the school’s catchment area and beyond who are going through extreme financial difficulties.
It opens every Tuesday between 11am and 4pm to provide emergency packages of food, and essential items, such as toiletries, baby products and cooking materials.
There is currently an appeal, to raise money so that the food bank can continue operating right through the school summer holidays.
In the second half of the summer term we will be looking at ways we can support the food bank as a school. However, if you need the support it provides do please pop along and see if they can help.
THREE TREES HALF TERM OFFER
If you are looking for activities this Half Term the Three Trees Family Wellbeing Centre may be able to help.
With activities for tots to teens there is a lot on offer over the next week which provides support for families.
Friday 17th May
THE SCHOOL IS CLOSED FOR AN INSET DAY ON FRIDAY 26TH MAY
ANSON SCHOOL SPORTS DAY 2023
Traditionally Anson Primary School have travelled to Willesden Green Sports Centre for our annual Sports Day event.
Unfortunately we have found ourselves in a position this year where the event has been cancelled. As many of you will know, it takes 3 coaches to transport all the children and staff to the event and these have almost doubled in cost meaning the event would cost over £3,000 to run this year. We simply cannot afford that cost in addition to the hire of the venue.
We are looking at alternative venues, including Gladstone Park, but obstacles include the lack of toilets and the parking for our equipment and safety needs. We will keep you updated if our Sports Day plans change.
In the meantime, Mr Hudson has planned a great Sports Week which will include the climbing wall, archery, boccia, football and a host of other activities for the children and if there is an opportunity for parents to come along we will let you know.
ROBIN HOOD IN CRICKLEWOOD
Our annual outdoor theatre event with Illyria Theatre takes place on Thursday 29th June.
This year the story is Robin Hood. Gates open at 5.30pm with the show starting at 6pm. Friends of Anson will be on hand before the event and during the interval to provide drinks and snacks.
Tickets are on sale through the Gateway app! Children under 11 are FREE with children over 11 and all adults costing £5 per ticket.
All theatre-goers will need a ticket to enter the event.
DREAM SCHOOL
You can now tune in to new episodes of our Dream School podcast.
The podcast is all about encouraging children to think creatively, develop their conversation skills and support their writing for an audience.
In the episode this week Abdul (Y6) talks about all things football while next week Robin brings back to life one of the greatest English playwrights.
Tune in on a range of podcasting platforms.
HALF TERM FUN
There will be a special coffee afternoon on Tuesday 23rd May 2023 at 2.30pm in the Dining Room.
With Half Term coming up at the end of this month, the coffee afternoon will explore what you can do with your child during the holiday.
The team will share the clubs on offer for working parents, the Holiday and Food programmes and some of the cultural events available at no or low-cost to families this May.
SUMMER CAMP
If you are already looking for Summer Camps, look no further than DFY at Salusbury School.
DFY have been a great addition to our Anson Family this year and their Summer Camp could be just what you need.
OUTDOOR AND ADVENTUROUS 2023
40 children are off on an adventure next week as they head off for a week of outdoor activities with our staff.
The parents of the children will be able to follow their journey on a dedicated website. This will contain photos and videos of the activities and ensure that you are connected to your little explorers while they are away.
SUPPORTING THE AMBER TRUST
You may remember that Anson hosted a concert for the Amber Trust last year where Derek Paravicini performed alongside Poppy McGhee and pianist Lucy (recently seen at the King’s Coronation.
The concert returns to Cricklewood this year at the original location in Dartmouth Road. If you enjoyed the experience last year, please do support the Trust and see if you can be part of the experience this year.
The school is closed for Half Term from Monday 29th to Friday 2nd May
Monday 8th May 2023
THE SUMMER FAYRE IS COMING
The Anson Primary School Summer Fayre will take place on Saturday 24th June between 1pm and 5pm.
The team of parents and staff have been working together this year to plan a wonderful afternoon of entertainment, fun and food for the whole of the local community. The playground will be a hive of activity with an outdoor stage, bouncy castles, fire engine, sports arena and lots of stalls. In the school hall there will be a number of workshops for the children including dance and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
The Dining Hall will be the food hall with cakes, tea and coffee, ice cream, sweets and candy floss. Our catering company, Oasis, will also be offering a BBQ on the day full of halal food options.
With guests including singer songwriter, Natalie Lindi, Monkey Music and the Gladstone Guardians all performing we hope you will be able to join us for a memory making afternoon.
However, we need your help to make the event run like clockwork. If you are able to come along on the day and run a stall for half an hour, the team would really appreciate your support. Look out for ways to offer your support in the coming weeks. We also need some items for some of the stalls. The tombola needs food items such as tins of beans, bottles of drink or packets of snacks. The team are also requesting toys and games and books (in good condition) which can be sold on the day to raise money for Friends of Anson.
Please don’t send anything in yet. We will let you know when your items are required, but have a look around the home and see what you may be able to offer for the event. We really hope you are able to help out, but more importantly join us on Saturday 24th June for a fabulous day of fun!
ROBIN HOOD IN THE WOOD
Our annual outdoor theatre event with Illyria Theatre takes place on Thursday 29th June.
This year the story is Robin Hood. Gates open at 5.30pm with the show starting at 6pm. Friends of Anson will be on hand before the event and during the interval to provide drinks and snacks.
Tickets go on sale through the Gateway app this week! Children under 11 are FREE with children over 11 and all adults costing £5 per ticket. All theatre-goers will need a ticket to enter the event.
THE ANSON OUTDOOR LIBRARY
The sun came out last week and so the doors of the Outdoor library opened too.
The children are able to spend lunchtime on fancy beanbags, in the shade of the trees and the willow dome, to enjoy stories together in our outdoor library.
There are a team of librarians to offer support and staff on hand to read stories to the children too.
DREAM SCHOOL
We would like to introduce you to our new feature on Anson Radio - Dream School.
The podcast is all about encouraging children to think creatively, develop their conversation skills and support their writing for an audience.
In the podcast the children choose a figure from history to come back to life and teach the dream history lesson, learn sports from a superstar, choose their perfect lunch and explore the subjects and clubs they love the most. So far Arlo (Yr5), Bethany (Yr6) and Chelsey (Yr5) have all featured. In this week’s episode Jessica (Yr4) will share her vision for the perfect school. You can tune in to Dream School on all major podcast platforms. New episodes are released each Wednesday.
YEAR 3 CAKES
Year 3 are the next group to take control of the Friends of Anson Bake Sale.
It will take place on Thursday 25th May in the playground.
Year 3 can bake or buy cakes for the sale and bring them in on the day.
WELCOME MR OGBOURNE
Mr Ogbourne is the latest member of DFY to join Anson and support our children.
Each lunchtime he creates a sports arena to run activities such as tennis,
tag rugby, cricket and basketball.
With the outdoor library, sports activities, Anson Radio, table tennis, the climbing wall and clubs such as well-being, story time and choir, there is something for everyone each day during the long lunch break.
HALF TERM FUN
There will be a special coffee afternoon on Tuesday 23rd May 2023 at 2.30pm in the Dining Room.
With Half Term coming up at the end of this month, the coffee afternoon will explore what you can do with your child during the holiday.
The team will share the clubs on offer for working parents, the Holiday and Food programmes and some of the cultural events available at no or low-cost to families this May.
CALENDAR
Keep an eye out for an updated events calendar which will be coming out this week. This will ensure your diary is packed with all the Anson activities.
Parents can contact us in two main ways:
Telephone: 020 8452 8552
email: parents@anson.brent.sch.uk