<![CDATA[Edmund Waller Primary School News Feed - Latest News]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D9%26amp%3Bnid%3D3 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:16:24 GMT Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:16:24 GMT <![CDATA[ Reception 2027 Tours - Sign Up Now ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=230 We are just getting the dates and details ready for the Autumn 2026 parent tours. These tours are specifically aimed at families with children due to start Reception in September 2027.

Our intention is to announce the dates and ticket details before we break up for the Summer Holidays..

Please add your details, via the link below, to be added to the mailing list – you'll be among the first to know about the tour dates.

Prospective Parent Tours - Mailing List

]]> Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:16:24 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=230 <![CDATA[ Lower Phase Recognition Assembly ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=229 Take a look at the fantastic work from years 2 and 3!

]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2026 14:10:56 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=229 <![CDATA[ Upper Phase Recognition Assembly 11.06.26 ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=228 Have a look at the great work produced this week - some cracking writing and art on show

]]> Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:28:21 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=228 <![CDATA[ Lower Phase Recognition Assembly ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=227 We may be in the final half term but years 2 and 3 are showing no signs of slowing down!

]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:08:38 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=227 <![CDATA[ Pride 2026 ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=226 It's June... It's Pride Month... And we are marking it in style

]]> Thu, 4 Jun 2026 17:55:51 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=226 <![CDATA[ Upper KS2 Recognition assembly 20.05 ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=225 Have a look at the latest work to be celebrated this week in years 4, 5 & 6

]]> Wed, 20 May 2026 10:56:39 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=225 <![CDATA[ Lower Phase Recognition Assembly ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=224 We were treated to some amazing work this week! Why not have a look at the learning from years 2 and 3?

]]> Wed, 20 May 2026 10:48:22 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=224 <![CDATA[ Not so Smart! ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=223 Following careful consideration we are moving towards being a 'Smartphone Free' school

]]> Wed, 20 May 2026 09:36:54 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=223 <![CDATA[ Upper Phase Recognition Assembly 08.05.26 ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=222 Despite our four day week, children across the Upper Phase have been busy producing brilliant work across the curriculum... come and take a look! 

]]> Fri, 8 May 2026 17:49:21 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=222 <![CDATA[ Lower Phase Recognition Assembly ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=221 We were lucky enough to have a 'bumper edition' of our favourite assembly this week, as we had missed the last one due to a school trip.  History was definitely the main event, with a little sprinkling of maths too!

]]> Wed, 6 May 2026 13:46:20 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=221 <![CDATA[ Upper Phase Recognition Assembly 29.04.26 ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=220 Come and take a look at the exciting array of learning that's been taking place across the Upper Phase this week!

]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:19:38 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=220 <![CDATA[ UKS2 Recognition assembly 22.04 ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=219 Have a look at some of the great work from the past week

]]> Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:19:21 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=219 <![CDATA[ Bike Bus - Part Deux ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=218 As you might be aware, we launched the Bike Bus on Friday. 

There will be a second outing for all those 2-wheeled enthusiasts out there, this Friday 24th April. We will be leaving Fordham Park @8:30 and following the route below.

If you can, please come and join Mr Absolom and let's take it to the streets!

]]> Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:47:48 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=218 <![CDATA[ Upper Phase Recognition Assembly 15.05.26 ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=217 We may have only just begun a brand new term but there's brilliant learning happening all across the Upper Phase. Come and take a look!

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:41:00 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=217 <![CDATA[ Upper Phase Recognition Assembly 26.03.26 ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=216 For our last recognition assembly of the term, we were treated to a host of fantastic learning from Years 4, 5 and 6. Come and take a look! 

]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:49:21 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=216 <![CDATA[ Lower Phase Recognition Assembly ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=215 Our last assembly of the Spring term was jam-packed with fantastic contributions from our children in years 2 and 3.

]]> Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:15:13 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=215 <![CDATA[ Upper Phase Recognition Assembly 18.03.26 ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=213 Hot on the heels of last week's slides, here are yet more examples of brilliant learning from our Upper Phase children. Enjoy!

]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 21:29:35 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=213 <![CDATA[ Lower Phase Recognition Assembly 18.03.2026 ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=212 Have a look at the brilliant work our year 2 and 3 children showed us in assembly today.  Year 2 have loved having the chicks with them this week!

]]> Wed, 18 Mar 2026 14:55:26 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=212 <![CDATA[ UKS2 recognition assembly 11.03 ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=211 Sorry for the delay in uploading this - here's last week's fantastic work

]]> Tue, 17 Mar 2026 16:47:55 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=211 <![CDATA[ Lower Phase Recognition Assembly 3.3.26 ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=210 Please enjoy looking at the work from this week's assembly – the children confidently shared their learning and talked about what they were most proud of.

]]> Wed, 4 Mar 2026 14:42:11 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=210 <![CDATA[ A Safer Route to School ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=209 We are throwing our support behind the campaign for a safer road crossing on one of the main routes to school.

]]> Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:04:32 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=209 <![CDATA[ Lower Phase Recognition Assembly 10.2.26 ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=208 Here's the fantastic work from the week before half term.  Have a look and get ready to be impressed!

]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:41:27 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=208 <![CDATA[ Lower Phase Recognition Assembly 24.2.26 ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=207 Please have a look at some of the wonderful achievements from this week!

]]> Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:21:14 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=207 <![CDATA[ UKS2 Recognition assembly 25.02 ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=206 Welcome back everyone! Have a look at some the great work the children have created recently.

]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:33:28 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=206 <![CDATA[ Upper Phase Recognition Assembly 11.02.26 ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=204 Come and browse some of the brilliant learning that's been taking place across the Upper Phase this week. 

]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:50:52 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=204 <![CDATA[ LGBTQ History Month ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=203 Ms Kalitsi led an assembly on Monday to mark LGBTQ+ History Month.

]]> Fri, 6 Feb 2026 11:18:49 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=203 <![CDATA[ Upper KS2 Recognition Assembly ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=202 Some cracking writing this week, be it poetry, short stories or science. Enjoy!

]]> Wed, 4 Feb 2026 10:18:30 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=202 <![CDATA[ New X Fire ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=201 This year marks the 45th anniversary of the tragic events that claimed the lives of 14 Lewisham teenagers - the New Cross Fire

The deaths were the result of an arson attack on a teenage birthday party, took place on 18th January 1981.

]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:54:34 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=201 <![CDATA[ Upper Phase Recognition Assembly ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=200 After a short hiatus we were back this week celebrating the fantastic learning produced by our Years 4 to 6 children. Come and take a look! 

]]> Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:08:23 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=200 <![CDATA[ Lower Phase Recognition Assembly ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=199 This week was jam-packed with excellent work from our children in years 2 and 3!  Have a look and prepare yourself to be impressed!

]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:05:37 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=199 <![CDATA[ Lower Phase Recognition Assembly ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=198 It was our first Recognition Assembly of the new term and the children have clearly started 2026 raring to go!  Have a look at some of the great work from this week.

]]> Fri, 16 Jan 2026 12:00:47 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=198 <![CDATA[ Lower Phase Recognition Assembly ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=197 Our last assembly of the term was as exceptional as our first.  The children in years 2 and 3 have worked so hard this term – we are all feeling very proud of what they have learnt and achieved.

]]> Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:18:14 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=197 <![CDATA[ UKS2 recognition assembly 12.12.25 ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=196 It's the last recognition assembly of 2025, but we're still going strong with our learning. Nearly there team! Have a lovely break, see you in 2026!

]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2025 10:01:28 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=196 <![CDATA[ Lower Phase Recognition Assembly 9.12.25 ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=195 We thought the concerts were as fun-filled as this term could get but our assembly this week was jam-packed with wonderful contributions from the children in years 2 and 3. Take a look and find out! 

]]> Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:18:58 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=195 <![CDATA[ Upper Phase Recognition Assembly 4.12.25 ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=194 This week, after a short hiatus, we were back celebrating the impressive work of our Upper Phase children. Come and take a look at what was on show. 

]]> Thu, 4 Dec 2025 20:47:03 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=194 <![CDATA[ Lower Phase Recognition ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=193 Please have a look at the children's work that we recognised in our assembly this week.  The children in years 2 and 3 really enjoy coming together to celebrate the achievements of their peers.

]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:14:51 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=193 <![CDATA[ Day 5 at PGL ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=192 The final day - we're coming home!

]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 12:42:34 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=192 <![CDATA[ Year 6 at PGL - Day 4 ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=191 Blue skies, overcoming our fear of heights and D-I-S-C-O

]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:42:18 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=191 <![CDATA[ Lower Phase Recognition ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=190 Have a look at the wonderful offerings from our fantastic children in years 2 and 3 this week.  There was a big focus on feeling proud of the quantity and quality of work each child had produced.  Very well done to all!

]]> Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:28:23 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=190 <![CDATA[ HSJ - Days 1, 2 + 3! ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=189 Residential school journeys are not for every child. Although we work with all families to ensure that finances are not a barrier to their child attending a residential visit, we are also always respectful of the wishes of all families and children regarding these trips.

]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:55:40 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=189 <![CDATA[ Year 6 at PGL - day 3 ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=187 Battling the elements and coming out on top!

]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2025 19:55:18 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=187 <![CDATA[ Year 6 at PGL - Day 2 ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=186 Otherwise known as "Giant Swing Face" day

]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:24:49 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=186 <![CDATA[ Year 6 at PGL - Day 1 ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=185 Day 1 at PGL has not disappointed!

]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:28:06 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=185 <![CDATA[ Upper phase recognition assembly 14.11 ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=184 Have a look at some of the great work done by years 4,5 & 6 this week!

]]> Fri, 14 Nov 2025 12:39:52 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=184 <![CDATA[ Lower Phase Recognition Assembly 11.11.25 ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=183 Please have a look at the great examples of work from our children in Years 2 and 3.

]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:43:51 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=183 <![CDATA[ Upper Phase Recognition Assembly 7.11.25 ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=182 This week's recognition assembly reflected the breadth of our curriculum here at Edmund Waller, showcasing some fantastic historical fiction as well as portraiture and sports skills. Come and have a look!

]]> Fri, 7 Nov 2025 11:03:49 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=182 <![CDATA[ BHM - Assembly ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=181 Fri, 7 Nov 2025 09:29:11 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=181 <![CDATA[ Lower Phase Recognition Assembly ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=180 Please have a look at the wonderful learning from the week before half-term.  Apologies to those who have been searching for it - it had been posted in the wrong part of the website!  We were treated to fabulous artwork, maths and writing.  We were lucky enough to have extra children in the assembly because everyone is working so hard that it's getting more difficult for the teachers to choose who to put forward each week!  Each child chosen was selected specifically because of the extra effort and resilience they displayed whilst completing their learning.  Well done!

]]> Wed, 5 Nov 2025 09:20:48 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=180 <![CDATA[ UKS2 Recognition assembly ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=179 Feast your eyes on the last recognition assembly of the first half term! Have a great break, see you in November.

]]> Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:23:46 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=179 <![CDATA[ Upper Phase Recognition Assembly 17.10.25 ]]> https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=178 This week, we celebrated learning from across the Upper Phase which demonstrated the power of resilience and of learning from our mistakes. Come and take a look at the children's accurate calculation, precise scientific vocabulary, careful observational drawing and effective storytelling! 

]]> Sun, 19 Oct 2025 12:56:42 GMT https://www.edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk/news/?pid=9&nid=3&storyid=178