The latest news from Lessness Heath

• We express our deepest sympathies for the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

  Fri 09 Sep 2022

  We express our deepest sympathies for the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Her dedication to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and to her other realms and territories is unparalleled and we thank her for her service. Our schools and The Primary First Trust will observe the mourning period but will remain fully open and continue to support our pupils, families and staff.

• Welcome Back & LessnessCan

  Mon 05 Sep 2022 School Office

  Dear Parents / Carers,

   

  Firstly I would like to welcome you all back to school - I hope you had an enjoyable summer break? Lola and I have walked the school this morning and the children all seem happy and settled in their new classes.

   

  I for one had a lovely summer and enjoyed spending time at home with George. Having some time away from school allows me to reflect, but as anyone who works at Lessness Heath will tell you, our children and their families are always at the forefront of my mind.

   

  During the pandemic I decided to create “Lessness Community Aid Network” - or “Lessness CAN” I wanted to help our families who may have been struggling to ensure all the children in our school have enough food and home supplies each day. Lessness CAN is still ongoing, and we support a number of families within our school community.

   

  We cannot ignore the cost of living crisis that we are all currently facing, and I feel that this is the time to remind our families that discretionary support is available for you if you need it.

   

  We have an amazing Inclusion Team at Lessness Heath who know our families very well. If you are reading this and are struggling please just email the office admin with the words “Lessness CAN”. Nothing else is needed and one of our Inclusion Team will be in touch. Mrs Freeman, Mrs Hearn, Mrs Brasnell and myself are always here - as are the rest of my team.

   

  Miss Bolton

  Head Teacher

• Holiday Activities Food Programme - Summer Holiday Programme

  Mon 18 Jul 2022 School Office

  The London Borough of Bexley delivers the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme which the Department for Education is funding. The programme provides activities and healthy food for school-aged children and young people from Reception to Year 11 who are eligible for benefits-related Free School Meals (FSM). The events run during school holidays.

   

  Summer Holiday Programme

  Between Monday 25 July and Friday 26 August, eligible children and young people will be able to attend up to 16 days at different holiday schemes across Bexley at no cost. The programme will include a variety of fun activities, including sports, food-making activities, arts and crafts and other exciting opportunities to learn and develop skills, alongside a nutritious meal each day.

   

  The activities on the link below are being offered through the HAF-funded programme in Bexley. Places are free for children and young people in receipt of benefits-related Free School Meals. Paid for places are also available at some of the schemes for those not eligible for the free places. The activities are accessible to all eligible children, and booking information is stated under each activity.

   

  https://www.bexley.gov.uk/services/schools-and-education/holiday-activities-food-programme

• Holiday Support for Bexley Families

  Mon 18 Jul 2022 School Office

  Please see some information below about support for families during the summer break.

   

  Bexley Local Offer

  https://www.bexleylocaloffer.uk/Services/2262#:~:text=The%20Bexley%20Branch%20of%20the,are%20not%20required%20to%20stay

   

  Drumbeat

  Drumbeat provides courses for parents. They also do workshops for parents and young people.

  https://www.autism.org.uk/directory/d/drumbeat-outreach-service-teen-life

   

  Yadt
  Yadt service are doing courses that are focussed on being social- Youth Accredited Courses - Youth Action Diversity Trust - Accredited Courses
  Exciting courses for young people aged 8 to 17 years which are run throughout the year.

   

  BEAMS

  BEAMS is a local charity that supports disabled children, young people and their families.

  We support families through a menu of services that directly benefit and assist those dealing with the challenges of raising a disabled child.

   

  The disabled children and young people who access our services will typically have one or more learning difficulty, complex health needs, physical or sensory impairment, challenging behaviour, Autism or severe ADHD.

   

  Our services include:

  ·        Beamers Holiday Club (ages 5-18)

  ·        Buzz Club (ages 18-25)

  ·        Little Buddies at Beams

  ·        Family Support

  ·        Short Breaks and Respite Care

  ·        Siblings Club

  Telephone: 01322 668501 

  Email: admin@wearebeams.org.uk

  Website: https://wearebeams.org.uk/#

  Address: 38-40 St David’s Road, Hextable, Kent BR8 7RJ

   

  NAS

  https://www.bexleynas.co.uk/youth-club.html

  Youth Club - Bexley NAS Our monthly Youth Club, for our members aged 11 years and over, now runs on the second Monday in the month, in Bexleyheath - which we hope offers a more central location. The form below can be used to request a place on future youth club meetings. Places will be confirmed the Friday preceding the Club night. www.bexleynas.co.uk

• Follow Us On Social Media

  Tue 07 Jun 2022

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• Year 6

  Tue 17 May 2022 School Office

  Hi Parents/ carers, 

  As I am sure you are aware your children's time at Lessness Heath is coming to an end. To celebrate them we will be holding a Year 6 leavers assembly where we invite all parents/ carers to come into celebrate them on the 18^th July at 2pm. We will be looking back at their time here and here is where we need YOU!

   

  Please could you send pictures of your children throughout the years ( maximum five) these will then be used in a slide show created by us 🙂 Could we have all pictures sent on class dojo please. If you have any problems, please sent them to the admin team and they will forward them to us.

   

  The deadline for these pictures is Friday the 17^th June.

   

  Thanks,

  Year Six Team

  

• Summer Fayre

  Mon 16 May 2022 School Office

  Come along to our PTA Summer Fayre on Saturday 2nd July 2022 12-4pm.