On Tuesday 10th January, PC Pidding from The Metropolitan Police came in to speak to our Year 5 children about various issues that affect the wider community we live in. He spoke to the children about gangs, knife crime and grooming and built on their learning in PSHE relating to drugs and alcohol. The children learnt about ways to keep themselves safe, advice on making decisions relating to their safety and wellbeing and where to go for help. 

The children had the chance to ask questions in a safe and non-judgmental environment. 

As we find ourselves at the end of the year, I am extremely proud of our pupils and dedicated staff. This has been another successful term for Gifford Primary which has included exciting activities, assemblies, workshops, trips and visitors, as well as high quality teaching and learning. I would like to thank parents and carers for your help, support and understanding throughout. On behalf of the Governing Body, I would like to take this opportunity to wish all the staff, parents and pupils at Gifford Primary a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Have a lovely Winter break! 

Sarah Wilson

We have been very busy and have some amazing news to share with you! Last week was our final accreditation for the Leading Parent Partnership award and we are so proud to announce that we received the award. Please see full report by clicking here. It’s such a wonderful report and really captures the culture we have created here at Gifford. A special thank you to all those involved in the process. The assessor was so impressed after speaking with staff, parents and our children. Well done everyone!

We have featured on the Artsmark Celebration Week website! Please see linked article.

Great turnout at our Early Years Workshop this morning! Thank you to all who attended. If you will be attending the Year 1 - Year 6 sessions, don't forget to sign up under the 'consent forms' on the Parent App. We look forward to seeing more of you!

Do you have a 2, 3 or 4 year old at home that will be attending Nursery or Reception next year? If yes, please come along to our Open Day on 31st October at 9am or 2.15pm. This is an opportunity for you to attend our Headteachers Talk and tour our OUTSTANDING school. We look forward to seeing you all there!

An excellent assembly on Space Pioneers! We look forward to 3 Belfast's class assembly at 9am on Friday 20th October. 

The Mayor of Ealing visited our school to talk to children about leadership. He spoke to the children about elections and gave them tips about how to run a successful campaign. This week children from Year 1 - Year 6 are campaigning to become the next member of Gifford Government, each class will elect one representative. Friday 6th October will be election day. 

4 Amazon produced a fantastic and very informative assembly on The Empire Windrush. Well done! 

5 Corinth produced a fantastic and very informative assembly on the Suffragette Movement. Well done! 4 Amazon's class assembly will take place next on Friday 29th September at 9am.