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27th September 2024 Autumn Term

NEWSLETTER 27th September 2024

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With God's love, we live, learn and grow together

Attendance Award

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Classes with the highest attendance for:

week ending 20th October

4B and 6W with 99%

week ending 27th September

2W, 4B and 6W with 100% 

It is very important for all children to be present at school every day. Let's hope for higher attendance in YR and Y1 in the coming weeks. 

Year 6 residential trip to Grittleton House, Wiltshire

Last week, we took our Year 6 children away for the week to a beautiful part of the country. Grittleton House near Chippenham in Wiltshire is a grade 2 listed country house with acres of stunning grounds. The children spent their time taking part in nearly 15 activities, including body zorbing, crate stacking, Escape Room and den building. 

Of course, being away from home had its challenges for our oldest children - making their own beds, being responsible for their own kit and working together to make the week successful. 

A huge thank you to the following staff for giving up their time to support the children: Ms Lawal, Miss Ferguson, Mrs Anderson, Mrs Statham and Miss Mann. We look forward to doing it all again next year! 

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Macmillan Coffee Morning

Thank you to everyone who donated biscuits, cakes and pastries for our outdoor coffee morning on Friday 20th September. It was lovely to see so many new Reception parents at the event, as well as PTA members, too. There was quite a rush on takeaway coffees, for those parents who had to dash off but we thank you all for giving so generously.  The total raised was over £220. Thanks to our school community for supporting Macmillan Cancer Care.

What's been happening around the school?

Worship Committee 2024-25

Our new Worship Committee are ready to support worship in our school. This includes writing prayers for whole school Collective Worship and class end of the day prayers, selecting music and images for weekly Worship and helping the younger children to walk quietly out of the hall.  Please see our page on the website under PUPILS for more information. Thank you to Mrs Kirby, our RE Lead for supporting the children throughout the year. 

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Architecture in Year 5

In Year 5, our children have been looking at architecture in their art unit. They started by sketching nearby houses, then selected detailed sections which could be transformed into prints. 

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Year 2 learn about heart rates 

In Year 2 PSHE lessons, our children have been learning about their own health and well-being. They discussed which active  things they do in and out of school, then took part in activities on the field which raised their heart rate. They discussed how they felt after exercise and what happens to their bodies and heart rate. 

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Our table tennis table is very popular at lunch and afternoon breaks in the KS2 playground. Anyone can use it at lunchtimes and in the afternoon breaks it is timetabled across the year groups.

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Reminders for parents

Scooters and bikes - children MUST walk with their scooter or bike once they get inside the school gates. This is to make sure that everyone is able to walk along the pathway safely. If your child is in Breakfast Club or After School Club, they can park their scooter or bike in front of the small hall. Everyone else - please walk with your scooter to the large bike shed on the KS2 playground. 

Uniform - there are still a few children who are missing items of uniform such as school shoes, a tie and indoor PE kit. We are a uniform-wearing school, so please ensure your child wears the correct clothes every day. Please refer to our uniform policy on the website if you ar unsure.

Communication - please make sure you are receiving and reading our text messages and emails. Check your junk folder, too! Please inform the office if any of your details have changed.

Hometime - the gates open at 3.25pm, ready for parents to collect at 3.3 0p.m. Please be on time and inform the office in advance if you are going to be late.

Term dates for 2024-2025 - these are available to view on our website under PARENTS and include INSET days and holidays. INSET days are days when the school is closed for staff training.  

Diary Dates Week 1

Flu Vaccinations
9:00am – 3:30pm
01
October
Y4 visit to British Museum
8:45am – 3:25pm
03
October

Diary Dates Week 2

Cross Country event @ Forty Hall (some KS2 pupils)
2:00pm – 3:25pm
11
October

 Information

Important Letters

Curriculum Overviews

Knowledge Organisers

Help and Advice

Urgent mental health support 24/7 crisis line for people of all ages - children, young people and adults. The line which is free to call, can provide advice to those in a crisis, 365 days a year. 

North Central London (Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey & Islington)

0800 151 0023

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