Drew Primary School

We've got 3 coffee mornings this half term - please join us! Thursdays at 8.50am. ☕️☕️☕️👇👇👇

Today is a day when we think deeply about what we can do to help protect our planet. At Drew, we recycle our paper, card and food waste, and we plant wildflowers to encourage insect life. Check out National Geographic to find out what you could be doing to make our world a healthier and happier place to be 🌍

Earth Day facts and history Celebrate Earth Day with these tips for helping our environment.

Roblox have been making some big changes recently, and that now includes 'age-gating' so that children and young people get the experience according to their age. This means that there are now 3 types of Roblox accounts:

Roblox Kids - for children 5-8 years.
Roblox Select - for children 9-15 years.
Roblox - for anyone 16+.
For any users that have not completed an age check, they will be put into the youngest users category and parents can update or correct a child's age through a linked account. The link below will take you to a simplified breakdown of the different accounts:

What are Roblox Kids and Roblox Select? Roblox Kids and Roblox Select are new account types specifically designed for users younger than 16. They feature games that have gone through a multistep safety suitability check. Roblox accounts ...

Newham’s Best Start Family Hubs support families from pregnancy through to young adulthood by bringing a wide range of services together in one place. Our local hub runs out of the Shipman Youth Centre. Head to their website and see the range of fabulous support on offer!

Newham Families Advice and Support | Best Start Family Hubs Newham’s Best Start Family Hubs support families from pregnancy through to young adulthood by bringing a wide range of services together in one place. Through local hubs, children's centres, community venues and online, families can access health services, parenting support, early learning and pla...

Team Drew is looking forward to seeing everyone back in school on Monday, at 8.40am - and we have a new Juniper Ventures lunch menu to start our term. Which are you most excited about trying: Monday's veggie keema, Thursday's lamb lasagne or Friday's lemon cake? They all sound delicious!

Very excited that the Drew choir are singing at the O2 tonight as part of
Sing it loud and proud, team! ❤️

AI-powered toys are becoming more common, offering children personalised interactions that can feel surprisingly lifelike.
This week’s guide from The National College explains how these toys listen, learn, and respond — and what that means for children’s privacy, security, and healthy development. It also shares practical advice to help families set boundaries, check permissions, and balance AI play with offline experiences.
💡 Technology should support real-world connection, not replace it.
👉 Read more in this week’s National College guide.

Supporting Children Online 🌐
This week’s guide from The National College offers clear, supportive advice to help parents and educators feel more confident navigating the online world with children and young people.
It highlights how everyday conversations, simple boundaries, and growing digital awareness can make a real difference — and how creating a safe, open environment helps children feel comfortable asking for help if something online worries them.
💡 Small steps can lead to safer, healthier online experiences.
👉 Read more in this week’s National College guide.

Well done Team Drew - runners up in the Newham sports hall athletics final this evening. Another trophy for the shelf 💥 We’re so proud of your commitment to training and sportsmanship. Amazing 🤩

Digital devices are part of everyday life for children and young people — but finding a healthy balance can be challenging.
This week’s guide from The National College explores how screen use can affect sleep, emotional wellbeing, physical health, and online experiences. It also shares practical, realistic advice to help families set boundaries, encourage open conversations, and build digital literacy.
💡 Supporting children to develop healthier relationships with technology starts with understanding.
👉 Read more in this week’s National College guide.

We're excited about our special Veganuary lunch from Juniper Ventures next Tuesday, 13th January - can't wait to get plant-powered up!