This week, as part of their geography unit on the local area, our Year 1 children took part in a fun and fascinating walk around the locality. The experience was designed to deepen their understanding of the community around them while teaching essential life skills.

Before setting off, the children were carefully briefed on safety, including the importance of staying together and being mindful of their surroundings. A highlight of the walk was learning how to cross the road safely using a zebra crossing. Each child had the chance to observe, practise, and discuss the importance of road safety—a valuable lesson for their day-to-day lives.

The walk also took the children through Headstone Manor Park, where they explored safe pathways and discovered some of the natural beauty within walking distance of the school. Along the way, they learned how to follow maps, gaining practical skills in navigation while identifying key landmarks and discussing their significance.

This enriching outing combined hands-on learning with real-world applications, helping the children understand more about the geography of their local area. It also provided an excellent opportunity to connect classroom knowledge with their everyday surroundings.

We’re proud of how engaged and enthusiastic the children were throughout the walk, and we look forward to seeing how these experiences shape their learning and understanding of the world around them.

Eight pupils from Years 5 and 6 have embarked on an exciting project to improve air quality awareness and promote active travel within our school community. 

The workshops were designed to inspire our students and equip them with the knowledge and skills to make a positive impact. Led by experts, the sessions explored:

• Understanding Air Pollution: Pupils learned about air quality, its effects on health, and the historical context of air pollution in London. Activities included measuring heart rates during exercise to connect physical activity to health benefits.
  
• Creating an Active Travel Map: Pupils investigated particulate matter around the school and used mapping tools to design a bespoke active travel map highlighting realistic walk and cycle zones. This resource will support our school community in adopting more sustainable travel habits.
  
• Promoting Their Findings: The children planned a compelling assembly to share their learnings with peers and staff. They presented the health benefits of active travel and unveiled the new map to inspire the whole school to make healthier, greener choices.
  

As a result of this project, Pinner Park Primary School will receive a professionally designed active travel map and leaflet, as well as a vinyl banner for display. 
A huge well done to our Year 5 and 6 pupils for their enthusiasm and leadership throughout this initiative. This project demonstrates the power of young people in driving positive change for the environment and their community. We look forward to seeing their hard work make a lasting impact.
Stay tuned for the release of our new active travel map and updates on our journey towards a greener future!

Flu can be very unpleasant for children and can sometimes cause serious problems, such as pneumonia. Children can catch and spread flu easily. Vaccinating them also helps protect others who are at higher risk of getting seriously ill from flu, such as babies and older people.

The School Immunisation team will be coming into Pinner Park to deliver the flu vaccine on 11 November and 5 December.

The team will need your consent to give the vaccine and we ask that every parent completes the consent form at the following link:

https://nwl.schoolvaccination.uk/flu/2024/harrow  

Please complete the form as soon as possible.  The portal will close 48 hours before the Flu session. 

You can consent for either the Flu nasal spray or the non-gelatine IM Flu vaccine. 

Please note that children cannot receive this vaccination with their GP unless they are clinically vulnerable.

Further information about the vaccine can be found in the leaflet below and in the various links on the consent form.