Dear School 21 families,
Happy New Year! It’s wonderful to welcome everyone back for the start of 2026 on Tuesday 6th January. Breakfast club will begin at 7.45 am, with the school day starting at 8.30 am. This month, pupils from Reception to Sixth Form will be enjoying trips, sitting assessments, and we look forward to seeing many of you at our parent meetings.
We are grateful for your continued support, which helps our students thrive. We are proud of every student and all they achieve, and we can’t wait to see what they will accomplish this term.
With warm wishes,
Moray Dickson
Headteacher, School 21
January School 21 calendar
| Date | Year group | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 5th January | All | Inset Day (School closed) |
| Tuesday 13th January | Year 6 | National Portrait Gallery |
| Tuesday 13th January | Primary | Parents’ evening meeting 3.30 – 6pm (in person) |
| Tuesday 13th January | Year 8 | Parents’ evening meeting 4-6pm |
| Wednesday 14th January | Primary | Parents’ evening meeting 3.30 – 6pm (videocall) |
| Thursday 15th January | Reception | West Ham Park trip |
| Monday 19th January | Year 8 | History trip to Docklands |
| Tuesday 20th January | Year 8 | History trip to Docklands |
| Tuesday 20th January | Primary choir | O2 Young Voices trip |
| Tuesday 20th January | Year 10 | Parents’ evening meeting 4-6pm |
| Wednesday 21st January | Year 3 | West Ham Park trip |
| Wednesday 21st to Friday 30th January | Year 12 | Assessments (in class) |
| Monday 26th January | Year 2 | Ragged School Museum trip |
| Tuesday 27th January | Year 7B | Bertha Earth Connection trip |
Congratulations to 7D and Navy for achieving the highest attendance, each with over 95%!
Breakfast Club
Breakfast Club is free for all students Monday to Friday.
- Where to sign in: Main Reception
- Start time: 7:45 AM (except Wednesday – 8:00 AM)
Please do not bring children before the start time, as there will be no adults to supervise.
Thank you for helping us keep all children safe.
| Monday | 7.45am – 8:10am |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7.45am – 8:10am |
| Wednesday | 8:00am – 8:20am |
| Thursday | 7.45am – 8:10am |
| Friday | 7.45am – 8:10am |
Lunch time club – Secondary
Human Rights Club Relaunch
School 21’s Human Rights Club is back! We’re raising awareness and supporting communities in Sudan, Congo, and Palestine through fundraising and advocacy. Join us every Thursday lunchtime in E14 to make a difference. To get involved, contact Mr Selwyn: [email protected].
Mix
Our new Little Community Library is in the Primary playground. Take a book, leave a book, and enjoy reading together!
Absence reporting
Call 020 8262 2121 or email [email protected] before 8:30 am if your child is unwell.
Awards
Jerry in Year 10 won the prestigious Jack Petchey Award for Outstanding Achievement. Nominated for his exceptional oracy skills in coaching and GCSE PE. Jerry chose to spend his reward on an ice skating trip to Sapphire Ice & Leisure Centre in Romford. Students had a fantastic time building on the skills they learnt during our end of year trip. There were far fewer falls, much better balance and even one student can now skate backwards! A fantastic festive trip for everyone involved.
Learning in action!
Last term, students have been busy exploring and learning in lots of exciting ways. In Reception, children made and painted decorations for different celebrations, while Year 4 shared Bolivian culture and food in their geography exhibition. Chinese Club students practiced Cantonese and Mandarin through stories and songs. Our older students had unforgettable adventures at Jamie’s Farm, enjoying outdoor challenges, animal care, and creative activities. Sixth Form ambassadors visited Auschwitz, developing empathy and civic understanding. Across the school, pupils also raised funds for Save the Children, showing care and community spirit. Year 12 Social Action Projects: As part of their social action project, a group of year 12 students have spent their Wednesday afternoons volunteering at a local charity that tackles healthcare inequality. The students were responsible for creating gift packs to distribute to mothers & babies ahead of Christmas. Well done to our year 12 students for embodying our school values of community and responsibility!
Do you work in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths)? Would you be willing to be part of Science Week and talk to primary pupils about your job? If so, please get in touch with Ms Ingram at [email protected].
For any queries regarding the school newsletter, please contact Sofia Flores at [email protected].
