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

The event began with students from each primary school setting up displays in the secondary main hall, showcasing work based on the theme of belonging. Students, parents, and staff had the opportunity to view these thoughtful and creative displays. At the same time, a range of activities took place in the chapel, organised by Reverend Dominic and led by our wonderful Sixth Form Student Team.

After enjoying refreshments and exploring the displays, students and parents were escorted to the sports hall by the Sixth Form team. The event continued with a beautiful performance from the secondary school choir, followed by performances from each primary school, all sharing their own interpretations of the theme of belonging. These performances were inspiring, and the confidence and teamwork shown by the students was a joy to see.

Following the performances, we were fortunate to hear from our guest speakers, Canon Roxy and Adeola Oladejoh from the Diocese, who shared thoughtful reflections and led us in prayer before bringing the event to a close.

We received a great deal of positive feedback from parents and visitors, who praised the high quality of the performances and the exceptional support provided by the Sixth Form Prefect Team throughout the event. It was a truly memorable celebration of community, inclusion, and belonging.

Once Koinonia, always Koinonia

We were proud that our long-term work in the secondary phase on Healthy Relationships, in collaboration with TENDER, has been recognised at a national level. Some of our Year 7 and Sixth Form students were fortunate to take part in a workshop with world-renowned actress Olivia Coleman, Georgia Harrison MBE and Jess Phillips MP. When the Prime Minister joined the 
session later in the afternoon, it was a joy to see the students’ surprise and amazement as he entered the room.

    
Following the workshop, our VIP guests met with staff to explore the challenges and successes of teaching this vital topic, including recognising abuse and addressing harmful attitudes. Many of you will have seen coverage of our school on BBC News and other media outlets, as well as in the press. We are extremely proud of our pupils and all our visitors commented on how articulate, thoughtful, and well-informed they were.

During the service, Bishop Christopher blessed the SDBE Vision 2025: Belong, Serve, Thrive. Headteachers and chaplains new to SDBE schools were celebrated. Mr Benn and Mr Riley, Co-Principals for our secondary phase were presented with a Bible to mark the occasion.

We also congratulated the many governing boards who received their Bishop’s Certificate in Church School Governance.

Ms Battey, Ms Jewell and Ms Yasin

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

Inspectors visited both our campuses and observed a wide range of lessons across all year groups at our Woolwich Primary Campus as well as across both the Primary and Secondary Phases at our Peninsula Campus. They observed break and lunchtimes as well as talking to a substantial number of pupils and staff.

The inspectors clearly recognised how all our work is driven by our strong ethos and vision centred around our key values of Faith, Family and Fellowship. The report reflects how hard we work on building positive working relationships with everyone across our school community, ensuring they are safe in a calm and orderly environment.

Our Ofsted report affirms our own school self-evaluation and we will continue to work on our one area for development with the actions that have already been put in place this academic year.

This year we have also been able to celebrate our strong GCSE and SATs results which are a testament to the hard work of all our staff. We look forward to the future, striving for excellence as set out in our Federation vision.

We are extremely proud of our school and we hope you enjoy reading the report.

As part of constant improvements to our practice, we have been trialing a number of different types of software to improve communication with families. We have listened to parents’ feedback requesting an easier way to communicate and view all their child’s information. Therefore, we are excited to announce from this September 2023 all parents and carers across the federation will be able to use one App on a phone, tablet, or computer to access all student information in one place, including communications and payments.

If you do not currently receive emails from the school please email our Federation Data Manager, Nick Heal on NHeal@koinoniafederation.com who can update your contact details on our system.

"We had a really fantastic time on school journey, and we did some really great activities. We did Canoeing, Giant Swing, Jacob's Ladder, Areoball, Trapeze, Rafting, Rock Climbing and many more. We had great fun and did lots of things we had never done before, learning lots of new skills! We worked in teams to achieve our goals in each task!" Written by one of our Year 4 pupils.

Have a look at our pictures below to see how we got on!

We thank you for the life of The Queen,

for her service to our nation,

and for her faith in you.

Be close to all of us who mourn,

that we may we find comfort and hope in your love,

through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Everlasting God, we pray for our new King.

Bless his reign and the life of our nation.

Help us to work together

so that truth and justice, harmony and fairness

flourish among us;

through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Challenge : Create your very own art during lockdown!

Click here for for information about the challenge

For half term activities and challenges click here

Natasha will be working hard on the all-important planning phase for our sixth form which is opening in September 2021. She will be based at St Mary Magdalene School, Secondary Phase - Peninsula Campus.

Click here for Natasha’s welcome letter.