A Message from Mr Bonner
Dear Parents,
We have come to the end of another busy school year and it is time to bid farewell to our Year 6 pupils. I am sure they are all very excited by the prospect of starting their journey through secondary school.
There have been many highlights over the course of this year and our successful Ofsted Inspection is high amongst them. The inspectors pointed out how our children "behave exceptionally well" and they "work hard and achieve highly." This is an achievement the whole school community can take great pride in.
Thank you all for your support throughout the year and I would like to wish you all a safe and enjoyable holiday.
Key Dates
- Friday 18th July 2025: Last day of school for pupils before summer holidays.
- Thursday 4th September 2025: First day back to school for the new academic year.
For a full list of dates, please visit: stignatiuscatholicprimary.co.uk/termdates
Celebrating St Ignatius Day
We held a special day to celebrate the Feast of St Ignatius and our school. We had a special service in the church, where the children shared information and stories of St Ignatius' life. We finished the day with a celebration outside with lots of delicious foods from around the world.
Our School Patron Saint: St Ignatius of Loyola
St Ignatius of Loyola, born Inigo Lopez de Loyola, was a Spanish knight who became a priest and founded the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits). He is known for his spiritual writings and his emphasis on finding God in all things. His feast day is July 31st.
Summer Term Highlights
Playground Proms
On 8th July, the whole school enjoyed a performance from Graffiti Classics, a string quartet music group, as part of Haringey Music's 'Playground Proms' events. The children learnt some songs to sing along to and everyone enjoyed the show! It was a wonderful opportunity to enjoy classical music outdoors.
Year 6 Leavers
We will be very sad to see our Year 6 pupils leave this Friday, but wish them well on their transition onto secondary school. Their production of 'The Wrong Way Round' last week was fantastic and a testament to the hard work of the children and staff over the past couple of months. Well done all!
School Trips This Term
- Reception: Woodberry Wetlands
- Year 1: London Transport Museum and Markfield Park
- Year 2: Markfield Park
- Year 3: Trip to the cinema
- Year 4: Markfield Park
- Year 5: Kew Gardens
- Year 6: Bowling
Maths Week & Sports Day
During Maths Week London, parents joined their children in the classroom for the first 25 minutes of the day to participate in maths activities. We also celebrated 'Dress as a Digit' Day.
Our Sports Day was a great success. Children participated in traditional events including the relay, obstacle races, and a modern-day version of the egg and spoon race.
Summertime Activities
Haringey has an exciting line-up of activities on offer this summer, many of which are free or low cost. You can find the full schedule here: Haringey Summer Holiday Line-up.
We also encourage all pupils to take part in the Summer Reading Challenge supported by London's public libraries. Sign up here: summerreadingchallenge.org.uk.
September Preparations
School Uniform Expectations
Please ensure children return in September in full school uniform. PE kits (white t-shirts, black/blue shorts, and black trainers/plimsolls) should only be worn on designated PE days.
New Class Names: Our Saints Projects
From September 2025, our classes will be named after Saints to reflect the diverse nature of our community. At the start of the year, each class will complete a project on their Patron Saint.
| Year Group | Class Saint | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Reception | St Francis of Assisi | Patron saint of animals and the environment. Feast Day: 4th October. |
| Year 1 | St Thérèse of Lisieux | Known for her "Little Way" of kindness. Feast Day: 1st October. |
| Year 2 | St John the Baptist | Patron saint of Baptism. Feast Day: 24th June. |
| Year 3 | St Martin De Porres | Patron saint of racial harmony and social justice. Feast Day: 3rd November. |
| Year 4 | St Josephine Bakhita | Patron saint of victims of modern slavery. Feast Day: 8th February. |
| Year 5 | St Carlo Acutis | The first millennial saint; patron of technology and youth. Feast Day: 12th October. |
| Year 6 | Pope St John Paul II | Patron saint of World Youth Day. Feast Day: 22nd October. |
Communication
You can continue to contact us via ClassDojo, email at admin@st-igs.haringey.sch.uk, or by calling the office on 0208 800 2771.
End of Year Prayer
God our Father, At the end of this school year we give thanks to God, For all the teaching and learning that has taken place in our school. For the talents and gifts that have been shared and the challenges that have been faced. Bless our families as we take our holidays and pour out your love on us that we may return renewed and refreshed to continue our journey together. Amen.
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