Parent and Community Courses
Welcome to our Parent and Community Page
Every week, we offer a range of fantastic programs for our parents to join. Find out more information about the programmes we have on offer this academic year.
We also have a community sports centre that offers a range of classes open to the community and public. You can also register to our gym membership, with both mixed and female-only sessions available. For more information and to register, please click the button below.
Register for CFGS Sports Centre
Upcoming Parent Courses
Courses to be delivered 2025 |
Description |
Dates and Times |
Creative hand sewing, painting and embroidery Workshop |
Whether you are a beginner or have a passion for creative skills, please come along to our workshop where you will have the opportunity to socialise, have quality ‘me time’ and create a unique t-shirt for your daughter |
Starting 28th of February- 28th of March 25(potentially 4th of April if work is not complete) 9. 30-12pm
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Fitness |
Support your health and mental well-being by joining our newly refurbished gym. |
Monday – Friday 5-10pm Ladies only 5-7.30pm |
ESOL |
Supporting parents and our wider community improve their reading, writing and speaking skills. |
Course ongoing Wednesdays & Thursdays L2 9.30-11.30am L3 12.30-2.30pm |
Digital Safety Parent Ambassadors (DSPA) |
Training to become a CFGS Digital Safety Parent Ambassador (DSPA) |
Monday 24th of March 2025 9.30-11.30pm |
Strengthening Families and Strengthening Communities (SFSC) |
Aims to increase self-esteem and confidence and reduce child behavioural difficulties. |
Tuesday 29th of April- 22 July 25 9.30-12pm |
Basic Life Skills course |
Learn how to become more financially responsible to manage your home and personal lives. We will be covering the following areas each week.
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Starting Monday 2nd of June -23 June 2025 9.30-10.30am |
Parent Forum Dates
Date | Time | Topic |
Wednesday 6th November 2024 |
9:30 am - 10:30 am | Core Curriculum |
Wednesday 4th December 2024 | 9:30 am - 10:30 am | Olive Catering - benefits on USFSM & Importance of Nutrition |
Wednesday 29th January 2025 | 9:30 am - 10: 30 am | Keeping children Safe Online |
Wednesday 2nd April 2025 | 9:30 am - 10: 30 am | Student Career Pathways |
Wednesday 14th May 2025 | 9:30 am - 10: 30 am | Topic TBC |
Wednesday 18th June 2025 | 9:30 am - 10: 30 am | Topic TBC |
For information on courses, workshops, excursions, or to access further support please email our Parent Outreach Worker: parentoutreach@central.towerhamlets.sch.uk
Parent and Community Feedback
Dive into our parent and community stories and insights, discovering first-hand how these sessions enrich their social lives, at home and with their children. Explore a variety of activities designed to bring our community together.
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Friday 4 April 2025 Eid-Ul-Fitr Party On Friday the 5th of April, our CFGS parents and community enjoyed a afternoon of celebrating Eid-Ul-Fitr. Each person brought a dish from their culture and we had an afternoon of discussion, food and and great company.
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Friday 6 December 2024 Connecting Generations Through Creativity: Embroidery Sessions with Our Students and Parents We're proud to foster a space where artistic expression and learning thrive across generations!
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Thursday 4 July 2024 Our Trip to Windsor Castle: A Journey Through History Our trip to Windsor Castle was truly an unforgettable experience, giving us the opportunity to explore the rich history of one of the oldest and largest occupied castles in the world. Founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century, Windsor Castle has been home to 40 monarchs – a fact that made the visit even more special.
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Monday 24 June 2024 Positive Parent Programme We held a Positive Parent Programme aimed at supporting and guiding our parents in building stronger relationships with their children. This programme helps parents support their children both at school and at home, while also teaching new skills for effective parenting. Participants learn strategies for handling challenging behaviour and the importance of praise, leading to more positive family dynamics.
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Thursday 20 June 2024 Our "Fabulous Moroccan Healthy Cooking Session" In collaboration with Kathy from School Food Matters, we cooked some exciting Moroccan dishes which can be shared with family.