You said - we have listened

 

We will simplify how we communicate with you. 

• Our Reception parents will have all forms of written communication sent via Tapestry. 

• Our families in Year 1 through to Year 6 will have all written communication sent via email direct to your nominated email address.

• We will keep you updated on whole school events via a newsletter sent directly to your nominated email address and this will have all dates / events in one place.

• For all our families (Reception through to Year 6) we will send text messages directly to your nominated mobile number if your child is late or you have not notified us of their absence.

• Peek of the Week - there will be paper copies available in each class for those families who would like this. 

 

We hope that this helps.

 

General notices

 

Attendance: We continue to monitor the number of pupils who arrive late. This week there were 37 pupils who arrived at school late this week. The lost learning adds up very quickly. 

 

We will hold attendance meetings in the last week of this term for our families who are persistently late unless we see a marked improvement over the next two weeks.  

 

Whole school- 95.09%

Reception- 92.77%

Year 1- 94.78%

Year 2- 92.95%

Year 3- 95.18%

Year 4 - 97.32% Fantastic - third week in a row with improved attendance. 

Year 5- 97.01% Fantastic - second week in a row with improved attendance. 

Year 6- 96.14% Fantastic - third week in a row with improved attendance. 

 

Class Winner- 4EB 

 

Elfridges: Elfridges is a wonderful way for your children to choose, wrap and give a secret present for their mum, dad or grandparents.

So....how does it work? You buy as many tickets as you would like for as many lucky people in your child's life. Go onto the Arbor app to purchase single or multiple tickets for the gifts. 

Last chance to buy a ticket will be Friday 1st December, then on Thursday 7th December, a group of excited elves arrive at school laden with a fantastic range of gifts.

Events and key dates

Wednesday 29th November: Flu vaccination catch-up session. We have sent out information of the NHS helpline in order to add your child’s name to their list. 

Wednesday 29th November: Year 5 classes to attend a concert of Peter and the Wolf at Chetham’s School of Music.

Thursday 30th November: Parent workshop to explain our behaviour policy and the Zones of Regulation. Open to all parents. In the hall, starting at 9:00

Friday 1st December: Last day to buy your Elfridges tickets. 

Monday 4th December: An online version of the Behaviour / Zones of Regulation meeting 5pm. Joining details will be shared nearer the time.

Tuesday 5th and Thursday 7th December: Parents evening for Year 6LB and Year 5CL. Book your appointment online via Arbor.

Thursday 7th November: Elves come to school for the Elfridges event. 

Monday 11th November: Parent Forum at 2:30. Come along with questions and queries, as well as things you feel are going well. 

Tuesday 12th December: Reception Christmas carol concert. Families are most welcome. Please arrive in time for a 9:30 start. 

Wednesday 13th December: Key Stage One Carols and Readings. Families are most welcome. Please arrive in time for a 9:15 start.

Wednesday 13th December: Christmas Jumper Day - if your child has a festive jumper, they can wear it today. 

Wednesday 13th December: Christmas Dinner Day. We will provide a roast dinner for all of our pupils; no need to bring a packed lunch today.

Wednesday 13th December: Parties for Reception, Years 1,4 and 5. (Party clothes / Christmas Jumper) 

Thursday 14th December: Music Concert. Parents of those performing are most welcome to attend. Please arrive in time for a 9:30 start. 

Friday 15th December: Parties for Years 3&6. Home clothes /party clothes welcome

Friday 15th December: Last day of term.

Wednesday 3rd January: School start for all pupils.

Monday 8th January: History/Drama Workshop for Year 2 pupils - Great Fire of London. Please pay via Arbor

Thursday 11th January: History/Drama Workshop for Year 4 pupils - The Romans. Please pay via Arbor

Monday 15th and Tuesday 16th January: Screening for Reception pupils. 

 

Forest school

Monday 27th November Year 1 Miss Harris

Friday 1st December Year 5 Miss Harper

Monday 4th December Year 4 Miss Morris

Friday 8th December Year 2 Mr Jackson

Monday 11th December Year 4 Miss Ballentine

Friday 15th December Year 5 Mrs Lawson

Reception - alternate Fridays; please refer to the notices in classroom windows.