Dear Parents and Carers,
Improving Punctuality
After a disappointing drop in punctuality in Term 4, I am pleased to see most children are coming to school ready at 8.50am so far this term.
Science Week Assembly
All of our Headteacher’s Awards next week will link to this week’s Science Week. You are welcome to join us at 9am on Monday if you want to find out what the children have been learning.
School Blog and Newsletter Blog
There are many new posts on our school blog, which can be found on:
christthekingblog.blogspot.co.uk
christthekingblog.blogspot.co.uk
This blog features lots of photographs of life in school and is updated on a regular basis.
Both blogs are now linked to the front page of our school website.
Celebrating Great Attendance in Term 4
As you know, each term we now have a 100% attendance presentation when each class will have a special draw where children can win a new storybook.
This is now a termly event, which means children have a chance to participate 6 times in any year.
Each child with 100% attendance in Term 4, will be given a ticket on Monday, which means they can wear their own clothes on Wednesday
They will also be given another ticket, which they need to bring to the Wednesday’s assembly, so they can enter the draw for each class and have a chance of winning a book.
Designated Safeguarding Lead within School – a Reminder
The schools’ Safeguarding Policy is currently being updated to reflect the changes within school since 4thJanuary.
I would like to let you know that the designated safeguarding person within school is myself. I obviously work closely with Mrs. Jo Selway, who is the Learning Mentor. If there is a concern about child safety you can talk to any member of staff.
We frequently remind all the children that they can tell any member of staff if they have a concern.
AN IMPORTANT REMINDER about Attendance – Holidays and Long Weekends
It is highly unlikely that the school is able to authorise an absence due to holiday. Absences can only be authorised in exceptional circumstances.
Due to government guidance, the school is expected to take action when children have 8 or more unauthorised sessions (4 days). This would normally be in the form of a fine of £60 per child per adult.
So where children have been on holiday in the current year or the previous year, or their attendance is low, it is very likely that we will issue a fine if there are 8 unauthorised sessions.
Can I remind you, as the weather begins to improve, children should not be taken out of school on Mondays or Fridays for long weekends (unless there are exceptional circumstances and it has been agreed in advance).
I promise that we do not want to issue fines, but will have no choice where authorised attendance falls below the expected level.
Celebration Assembly – Science Focus
The next Celebration Assembly will be on Monday 25th April at 9am, where the following children will receive their Headteacher's Award: Layah (YR), Omar (YR), Richel (Yr 1), Francine (Yr 2), Jessie B (Yr3), Marleymay (Yr4), Lilly-Grace (Yr4), Alfie Hi (Yr 5) and Archie (Yr 6). Ellis (Yr 1) and Hollie-Jade (Yr1) will also be receiving their Reading Recovery Certificate in Monday’s Assembly.
Attendance! Attendance! Attendance!
Well done to the following class who had attendance at over 97% this week:
· Year 1 with 99%
This means Year 1 will have a special non-uniform day on Friday 29th April.
Dates for Diaries
Monday 2ndMay - Early May Bank Holiday (school closed)
Monday 9th May - Start of Y6 SATs week
Thursday 26th May - INSET DAY
Friday 27th May - INSET DAY
Friday 27th May - End of Term 5
Monday 6th June - Start of Term 6
Sunday 26th June - First Holy Communion
Friday 22nd July - End of Term 6
Thursday 1st September - Start of Term 1
Yours sincerely,
Matt Condon
Headteacher
