This is our last week before the half term holiday! School will close on Friday 23rd October 2026 at 3.15pm and reopen at 8.45am on Monday 2nd November 2026.  

Parents in Year 6 need to apply for High School places by the 31st October 2026.

All our curriculum overviews for the Autumn term can be read here.

 Autumn Term 1 2026/27 - Week 7:

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What happened last week (12.10.26)? 

*All photos and updates are on our Instagram @dairymeadowprimary*

The whole school took part in an introduction to opera workshop with the Royal Opera House.

LKS2 took part in an online Malevolent Minibeasts session with The National Gallery.

Cedar Class had an Active Travel workshop with Helen.

Our Reading Ambassadors have been chosen!

We inducted some volunteers from Featherstone High School to run Reading interventions.  

Bookmark Reading interventions continued.

What is happening this week? (19.10.26):

Monday: Virtual author visit for KS2 - How to Train Your Zombie.

KS1 online workshop - Discovering Ballet.

Tuesday: Our Reception Classes will perform 'Owl Babies'

UKS2 virtual author visit - Myths and Legends.  

Wednesday:  LKS2 visit The Green Quarter for an environment afternoon.

Thursday: EYFS author visit - The Pumpkin Thief.

 Friday:  Reception parents workshop - Phonics.

  Important information for parents:

Ealing Parenting Service free workshops. 

The Caretakers Cottage is open to support your health and wellbeing. 

  Nucleus offers free debt advice for families that need it. 

Confused about assessment - here's a handy guide.

Curriculum Newsletters and Updates.

Newsletters: Nursery, Reception, Maths, Skills Builder, Science. 

 If any member of the Dairy Meadow family needs help:

Ealing Advice Service can support you in difficult times.

Help for working parents - a guide to what you can claim.

The Circle is a mental health hub that supports families in Ealing.

With all the colds and flu going around, check out Pharmacy First.

National Sleep Helpline has been launched to help parents who are struggling with bedtimes.

Thank you to WeBuyBooks for donating books to our school library and helping us promote reading for pleasure