Dear Families,
Thank you to all our families who attended parent meetings over the last few weeks. We have found these meetings invaluable in helping us support your child as they settle into the new school year, and we hope you have found them equally helpful.
It is quite extraordinary to think that we will be entering October next week. The first few weeks of term have flown by, and there is already so much to celebrate. This week, we marked the International Day of Peace across the school, with pupils taking part in a range of activities to celebrate this special day. Next week, we begin celebrating Black History Season. Watch this space for more information about the activities and learning opportunities taking place across the school.
Absence and Sickness
As we move into the colder months, the inevitable season of coughs, colds and sniffles is upon us. Please help us reduce the spread of illness across our school community. If your child has a high temperature/fever and is unwell, please keep them at home until the fever has passed and they are well enough to return to school. If your child has vomiting or diarrhoea, they must remain off school for 48 hours after the last episode.
This is particularly important within our school community, where some children have complex health needs and may be especially vulnerable to infection. Always remember to call the office or email admin@swisscottage.camden.sch.uk if your child is absent.
Learning in the Community
Next week, we will begin to trial our usual class trips into the community (for example, swimming or shop visits), so do look out for permission forms and be sure to let us know if there is any change in your child’s behaviour when out and about.
Parent Session – Workshop for Future Leavers
• Tuesday 29 September 10.30am: Leavers’ Parent Session.
This is an information session on transition planning and post-school options for your child (specially tailored for families with children aged 13+). Led by Assistant Principal Ben, Connexions Careers Advisor Anne-Marie, and Camden Assessment Case Coordinator Tracey Leggert, the session will cover college pathways, Post-16 options at Swiss Cottage, and Camden's college assessment process
Coffee Morning
• Tuesday 29th September 10am: All About Play
Occupational Therapists will lead a workshop session Introduction to Play / Starting the Day, to support families with strategies to engage in play with their child and to set up the day up positively through sensory input and active engagement at the start of the day.
National Teaching Assistants’ Day – Friday 25 September
Today is National Teaching Assistants’ Day. Our TAs and support staff play an incredibly important role across the school and work with enormous commitment, care, skill and positivity every day. We would love to celebrate them by sharing messages from our families. If you can, please take a moment to write a short message about what their support means to your child and family, or to thank a particular member of support staff.
Please use www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/NationalTADay2026 to send your message.
We hope to see many of you at one of our upcoming events.
Yours Sincerely,
Syra Sowe
