<![CDATA[News Feed - Latest News - Koinonia C of E Schools Federation]]> https://www.koinoniafederation.com%2Fnews%2F%3Fpid%3D56%26amp%3Bnid%3D15 Juniper Education Content Management System (CMS) Version: 4.5 (junipereducation.org) Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:27:31 GMT Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:27:31 GMT <![CDATA[ FAITH, FAMILY AND FELLOWSHIP FEDERATION NEWSLETTERS ]]> https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=248 We have designed the Faith, Family and Fellowship Federation Newsletter to showcase some of the initiatives and work from across our schools’ communities.

The Faith, Family and Fellowship Newsletter will be sent to all families across the Federation each term. 

We hope you enjoy reading our good news and stories. 

Faith, Family and Fellowship Federation Newsletters - 2025/2026

Edition 3 - Spring Term 1

Edition 2 - Autumn Term 2

Edition 1 - Autumn Term 1

Faith, Family and Fellowship Federation Newsletters - 2024/2025

Edition 6 - Summer Term 2

Edition 5 - Summer Term 1

Edition 4 - Spring Term 2

Edition 3 - Spring Term 1

Edition 2 - Autumn Term 2

Special Edition - Autumn Term 2

Edition 1 - Autumn Term 1

]]> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:27:31 GMT https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=248 <![CDATA[ Mental Health Champion Award ]]> https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=348 We are now a Bronze Mental Health Champions School!  This award celebrates the amazing steps we as a federation have taken to empower pupils as Mental Health Champions and create a mentally healthy school culture.

]]> Tue, 16 Sep 2025 09:33:22 GMT https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=348 <![CDATA[ World Environment Day 2025 ]]> https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=337 World Environment Day 2025 – Fighting Plastic Pollution Together!

At the Koinonia Federation, we are celebrating World Environment Day 2025 today, Thursday 5th June! This year’s theme is “Beat Plastic Pollution,” and our students are excited to learn how they can help care for God’s creation by reducing plastic waste.

Across our schools, children are taking part in fun and meaningful activities. In assemblies, we are learning about the damage plastic causes to our oceans, animals, and even our own health. With a special visit from a member of the Young Climate Warriors organisation. They will be visiting our year 5 and 6 pupils for a special meet and greet too! It’s shocking to discover how long plastic takes to break down—and how much of it ends up in the sea. But we know that we can make a difference.

In classrooms, pupils are designing posters to raise awareness about plastic pollution. Some students are creating art using recycled materials, showing how rubbish can be turned into something beautiful. Others are making pledges to reduce single-use plastics by using reusable water bottles, lunchboxes, and shopping bags. Please read on to find out all of the wonderful activities taking place!

At the Koinonia Federation, we believe that even small changes can lead to big results. By working together, we can beat plastic pollution and protect the Earth we all share.

Let’s keep making a difference—not just today, but every day!

]]> Wed, 21 May 2025 16:43:56 GMT https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=337 <![CDATA[ Mark Ballabon Author Visit ]]> https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=318 This term, we have been delighted to host author, Mark Ballabon, who is an environmentalist, philosopher, and author of ‘Home.’ Mark delivered talks to our Key Stage 2 students about climate change, which is an underlying theme in his most recent book. He linked his assemblies to our Invention fair, in which children were tasked to create an invention within the theme of ‘adapt and change.’ We found his visit to be incredibly inspiring, especially our Eco-Warrior and Science Ambassador groups who had a specialist workshop with him.

Mark also enjoyed his visit across our schools and said “ …the way that all the children brightly engaged, responded, volunteered, sang and asked intelligent questions, does you all proud. In which all the students who volunteered to read - from Year 6 to Year 3 - demonstrated a natural confidence and got the huge round of applause that they deserved.”

Student voice:

Zoe-Grace, Year 5: “I like that his book was about global warming and climate change and it made me think about my invention and what I can do to make the world healthier.”

Ainsley, Year 6: “If we don’t do things and find ways to change how we use resources, we won’t be more efficient and non-renewable resources will be gone.”

Jeremy, Year 6: “We need to find more creative ways of using our resources because we are running out of plastic and oil and stuff. We are hurting the environment because we are wasting so much resources. “

Ms Battey

]]> Tue, 18 Mar 2025 09:50:24 GMT https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=318 <![CDATA[ Reception visit to the farm ]]> https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=311 Linking to their learning surrounding ‘The Three Little Pigs’ story, our Peninsula and Christ Church Reception students went on an exciting visit to the farm. Not only were we delighted to spot the three little pigs, but we also saw lamas, goats, sheep, and chickens! We had a great time and ended the day by enjoying our packed lunches in the sunshine!

]]> Fri, 7 Mar 2025 08:58:59 GMT https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=311 <![CDATA[ Year 5 Science Museum ]]> https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=309 For science, Year 5 have been learning about the Solar System. To reinforce our knowledge and bring this wonderful topic alive, we visited the Science Museum. We saw many artefacts from NASA and we even saw a piece of rock from the moon!

]]> Mon, 10 Feb 2025 17:33:59 GMT https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=309 <![CDATA[ Garden of Hope ]]> https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=308 We are delighted that our Reception classroom at Christ Church has been transformed over the weekend, now showcasing ‘The Garden of Hope’. The Garden of Hope is an art instillation created by artists Mary Banker and Eliana Peracchio and is made of entirely recycled materials. The Reception class were lucky enough to be joined by Mary and her team this week to take part in an art workshop of their own!

Miss Lamont and Ms Battey

]]> Mon, 3 Feb 2025 17:04:56 GMT https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=308 <![CDATA[ Reception Road Safety ]]> https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=305 Our Reception class at Christ Church were joined by Ann, Greenwich’s School Crossing Patrol Coordinator. Ann taught us about the dangers of crossing the road and showed us how we can stay safe whilst using, and being around, transport. It was lots of fun and has also prepared us really well for using the local roads safely.

Ms Battey

]]> Mon, 6 Jan 2025 16:48:45 GMT https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=305 <![CDATA[ Minecraft ]]> https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=301 Year 5 were lucky enough to attend a Minecraft workshop at the News Building in London Bridge. Before the workshop, each child was given a bundle of 9 Minecraft books to keep – they were very lucky! During the workshop, the children were asked to design a new book – which was actually organised to help the Minecraft Team to develop their new product, so watch this space, you may see our work on the shelves in Waterstones! At the end of the workshop, the children were given the chance to see exclusive material that has not been released yet, and give feedback on it.

]]> Mon, 4 Nov 2024 17:12:51 GMT https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=301 <![CDATA[ Harvest Festival 2024 ]]> https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=299 This year all the children at Christ Church Primary School, took part in the Harvest Festival. The whole school walked down to our local church, Christ Church. Everyone brought a tin or packet of food to share and added them to the class Harvest boxes. Rev John and Reverend Dominic, our chaplain, led a very exciting service, enacting the parable of the sower with lots of actions, helped by all the pupils.

]]> Mon, 4 Nov 2024 17:01:23 GMT https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=299 <![CDATA[ Uniform Pop-Up Shop at our Secondary Campus on 1st August 2024 ]]> https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=278 Please check the time slots according to surnames: (Address: 1 Hendon Street, SE10 0NF)

]]> Mon, 2 Sep 2024 17:06:29 GMT https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=278 <![CDATA[ EASTER EVENTS 2024 ]]> https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=266

]]> Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:55:31 GMT https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=266 <![CDATA[ Join our Breakfast Club! ]]> https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=262 Breakfast Club - Every Day - 7.30am to 8.40am
  • A variety of great tasty breakfast foods, including a hot breakfast!
  • Activities are provided for the children.
  • Amazing price for 70 minutes of child care.

£6.00 a session or book a block of ten sessions and receive the 11th session free.

Not booked? You can turn up on the morning, but you must pay £7.50.

Please contact the school office for more information.

]]> Thu, 14 Mar 2024 17:46:08 GMT https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=262 <![CDATA[ Apply for a place at our school ]]> https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=254 We welcome applications from all families in the community. Applications are accepted throughout the academic year. If you would like to enquire about booking a tour of the school, please call 02088583974.

To begin the application process, please complete the following In-Year application and submit it to the school office by hand or via email at sao@koinoniafederation.com. 

In Year Admission Form 

]]> Mon, 4 Mar 2024 17:00:22 GMT https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=254 <![CDATA[ Termly Value & Memory Verse ]]> https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=249 *Summer Term 2 - Diversity*

*Summer Term 1 - Compassion*

*Spring Term Memory Verse*

Let everything that you do be done in love.

I Corinthians 16:14

*Spring Term 2 - Courage*

*Spring Term 1 - Motivation*

*Spring Term Memory Verse*

*Autumn Term 2 - Service to Others*

*Autumn Term 1 - Love of Learning*

*Autumn Term Memory Verse*

]]> Mon, 4 Nov 2024 17:07:00 GMT https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=249 <![CDATA[ Year 1's Trip to Broadstairs ]]> https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=197 On Thursday 23rd June 2022, Year 1 visited Broadstairs beach

]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2022 08:22:30 GMT https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=197 <![CDATA[ Jubilee Celebrations ]]> https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=192 On Friday 27th May, Christ Church celebrated the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.

]]> Thu, 16 Jun 2022 06:55:31 GMT https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=192 <![CDATA[ Year 4 School Journey March 2022 ]]> https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=191 In March, Miss Stock took her Year 4 class to Liddington PGL. They took part in activities such as trapeze, canoeing and rock climbing. Everyone had a fantastic time!

]]> Thu, 9 Jun 2022 06:56:24 GMT https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=191 <![CDATA[ Breakfast Club ]]> https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=190 We have places available at our Sunrise Breakfast Club!

]]> Thu, 26 May 2022 17:43:13 GMT https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=190 <![CDATA[ ATTENDANCE ]]> https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=186 Why regular attendance is so important: ]]> Fri, 13 May 2022 07:39:50 GMT https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=186 <![CDATA[ Parents Coffee and Prayer Meetings ]]> https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=183 Rev Dom is hosting coffee and prayer meeting on the following dates:

]]> Mon, 23 May 2022 12:55:08 GMT https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=183 <![CDATA[ School Disco ]]> https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=167 School Disco - Thursday 10th February 2022 - 4pm to 5:30pm

]]> Wed, 9 Feb 2022 08:34:49 GMT https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=167 <![CDATA[ CAKE SALE LAST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH ]]> https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=164 The PFA will be holding a cake sale on the last Friday of every month in the playground after school.

]]> Tue, 1 Feb 2022 07:25:52 GMT https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=164 <![CDATA[ Ofsted Report November 2021 ]]> https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=162 Christ Church Church of England Primary School continues to be a good school.

]]> Wed, 9 Feb 2022 08:35:42 GMT https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=162 <![CDATA[ WEEKLY NEWS ]]> https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=132 As we are unable to welcome you into school and share the amazing things your children do during their time with us, we are hoping to share with you some examples of their brilliance.

Ms Reid

July 2021 - Returning to school in September 21

Weekly Newsletter - 8th February 2021

Weekly News - 1st February 2021

]]> Tue, 7 Sep 2021 11:32:57 GMT https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=132 <![CDATA[ OUR SCHOOL BLOG ]]> https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=134  

Please view our school blog for the latest fun news and exciting activities our pupils have been involved in. 

To view our school blog please click here

]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2021 15:08:42 GMT https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=134 <![CDATA[ KOINONIA FEDERATION LOCKDOWN ART CHALLENGE ]]> https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=142 Challenge : Create your very own art during lockdown!

Click here for for information about the challenge

 

For half term activities and challenges click here

]]> Thu, 11 Feb 2021 15:31:55 GMT https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=142 <![CDATA[ FREE MEALS FOR KIDS DURING HALF TERM ]]> https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=137 Free meals for kids during school holidays

The Royal Borough of Greenwich is ensuring that regular meals are provided for children and young people within the borough during the school holidays.

Meals are served at multiple locations across the borough, meaning that nutritious meals are readily available and families continue to receive support outside of school term time.

Date 

Venue 

Time 

 February 15   

Woolwich Library  

Plumstead Centre 

Thamesmere Leisure Centre 

Greenwich Centre 

Eltham Centre 

Sutcliffe Park  

12pm - 1pm   

12pm - 1pm 

12pm - 1pm 

12pm - 1pm 

12pm - 1pm 

12.30pm - 1.30pm 

February 16 

Woolwich Library  

Plumstead Centre 

Thamesmere Leisure Centre 

Greenwich Centre 

Eltham Centre 

Sutcliffe Park 

12pm - 1pm   

12pm - 1pm 

12pm - 1pm 

12pm - 1pm 

12pm - 1pm 

12.30pm - 1.30pm 

February 17   

Woolwich Library  

Plumstead Centre 

Thamesmere Leisure Centre 

Greenwich Centre 

Eltham Centre 

Sutcliffe Park 

  

12pm - 1pm   

12pm - 1pm 

12pm - 1pm 

12pm - 1pm 

12pm - 1pm 

12.30pm - 1.30pm 

February 18 

Woolwich Library  

Plumstead Centre 

Thamesmere Leisure Centre 

Greenwich Centre 

Eltham Centre 

Sutcliffe Park 

12pm - 1pm   

12pm - 1pm 

12pm - 1pm 

12pm - 1pm 

12pm - 1pm 

12.30pm - 1.30pm 

February 19 

Woolwich Library  

Plumstead Centre 

Thamesmere Leisure Centre 

Greenwich Centre 

Eltham Centre 

Sutcliffe Park 

12pm - 1pm   

12pm - 1pm 

12pm - 1pm 

12pm - 1pm 

12pm -1pm 

12.30pm -1.30pm 

Holiday Meals is commissioned by Royal Greenwich and delivered by Greenwich Co-operative Development Agency (GCDA), supported by partners GS Plus, Charlton Athletic Community Trust (CACT)  and Greenwich Leisure Limited (GLL).

]]> Thu, 11 Feb 2021 10:56:13 GMT https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=137 <![CDATA[ About our school- information for prospective families ]]> https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=122 Unfortunately, due to the current circumstances, we are currently unable to hold our visits to the school for prospective parents and carers.

To help you understand more about our offer please click below to find out more: 

HOW TO APPLY

If your child is due to start primary school in September 2021, you need to apply for a primary school place. The deadline for applications is 15 January 2021.

If you missed the closing date, you'll still need to apply online.

More information can be found on the Royal Greenwich website click here.

In addition to applying online on the common application form you will need to complete a supplementary form for our school if you are applying for a place under the foundation criteria. 

Supplementary Form

 

The key dates for applications for Reception 2021 are:

Stage of process Date
Closing date for applications 15 January 2021
Outcome of applications 16 April 2021
Deadline for accepting the offer 30 April 2021
Appeal hearings June and July 2021

Please click on the links below for more information about our school

OUR PROSPECTUS

OUR FEDERATION RECEPTION GUIDEBOOK

STARTING RECEPTION AT OUR SCHOOL

OUR RECEPTION CLASS GALLERY

 

]]> Thu, 22 Jul 2021 13:30:48 GMT https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=122 <![CDATA[ Lockdown Projects ]]> https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=112 Year 1 have created 3D lighthouses during their time in school

 

3D Lighthouses made with Art Straws

3D lighthouses made using toilet rolls, card and tissue paper

]]> Wed, 18 Nov 2020 09:56:39 GMT https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=112 <![CDATA[ Virtual Sports Day 2020 ]]> https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=101 Wed, 1 Jul 2020 14:51:14 GMT https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=101 <![CDATA[ Christchurch School Community Garden ]]> https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=15 Mace Group were in the garden recently laying gravel paths, lining woodland in natural fencing, grass mowing, pond building and so much more! A massive thank you to them!

Click here to see more photographs and updates about the Community Garden

]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2020 13:14:34 GMT https://www.koinoniafederation.com/news/?pid=56&nid=15&storyid=15