Dear Parents and Carers,
Thank you all for a wonderful start to the new school year!
We hope you all had a really good summer break and it was great to see all the children this week looking smart in their school uniforms and with most children arriving at school by 8.50am, ready for learning.
Doodle Maths
Well done to all of the children who went onto Doodle Maths and English during the holidays. Mrs. Buckland has awarded wristbands to the children who completed their learning at least three times per week.
Year 2:
- Damian
Year 3:
- Fritzhie
- Summer
- Victor
Term Dates 2021-22
- Term 1 ends on Friday 22 October 2021
- Term 2 - Monday 1 November 2021 to Friday 17 December 2021
- Term 3 - Tuesday 4 January 2022 to Friday 18 February 2022
- Term 4 - Monday 28th February 2022 to Friday 8th April 2022
- Term 5 - Monday 25 April 2022 to Friday 27 May 2022
- Term 6 - Monday 6 June 2022 to Thursday 21 July 2022
After School Care and Activities
Chill Time Klub (CTK) is back to normal for children in Reception - Year 6. with games, snacks, drinks and most importantly loads of FUN! We are also looking into, hopefully, being able to offer a variety of different after school clubs. Chill Time Klub runs from 3.15-4.30pm. The cost remains £3.50 and parents and carers need to pay using the School Gateway app - we cannot access cash payment.
Later this term we are hoping to launch a “Mini Chill Klub” for any parents that struggle to collect their children on time but do not need a full Chill Time Klub session. This will run from 3.15-3.45. The children can wait and read a book until they are collected at a charge of £1, this will need to be booked. WE WILL LET YOU KNOW WHEN THIS IS AVAILABLE.
Unfortunately we cannot yet offer Chill Time Klub for nursery children. This is because of the need for a higher level of staff supervision needed. We are planning to welcome nursery children very soon. Please let the nursery team or office know if you would use this childcare when available.
Attendance
Well done to the following classes who had attendance at over 97% this week:
- Year 2 with 97% attendance.
- Year 6 with 98% attendance.
Leave of Absence During Term Time
We must remind all parents that the Headteacher CANNOT authorise any leave of absence during term time unless for exceptional circumstances. Any requests must be made in writing on a form available from the school office and must be made at least ten days before the leave is due to commence. Any leave taken that has not been considered exceptional will be recorded as unauthorised. There will be two unauthorised absences recorded for each day - morning and afternoon. If there are eight or more unauthorised absences recorded within a ten week period, the school can issue a penalty notice. This will be £60 per child for each parent, meaning a possible penalty charge of £120 per child.
We appreciate that holidays taken during term time can be much cheaper than those taken during the school holidays but we have a legal responsibility to ensure that every child is attending school and receiving their education.
Breakfast Club - some updates
Breakfast Club is back, for children in Reception - Year 6.
The cost of Breakfast Club back to £1 per session, which includes breakfast (please note that children will not be given breakfast if they arrive after 8.20am). Parents and carers will need to pay using the School Gateway app - we cannot access cash payment.
Due to the new system, we are asking for parents and carers to make a minimum payment of £7 (covering 7 sessions) which will avoid the school paying additional fees.
To access the School Gateway App the office needs your email address on the system All sessions must be booked online using the School Gateway app by 7.30am at the latest, for each day being booked. If you have any difficulties accessing the School Gateway app, please contact the school office after 10am.
Unfortunately we cannot yet offer a Breakfast club for nursery children. This is because of the need for a higher level of staff supervision needed. We are planning to welcome nursery children to a breakfast club as soon as possible. Please let the nursery team or office know if you would use this childcare when available.
Places Available
The school is almost full but we do have some space available in Reception, Year 1, Year 2 and Year 5. If you know somebody who might need a school place, please ask them to contact the school office.
Headteachers Awards
The following children will receive an award in next week’s Celebration Assembly. Videos of Celebration Assemblies are now shared on our Facebook page.
Reception -
- To all the children for having a brilliant first week and settling so well into their new Reception Class.
- Lillie B - Producing an amazing first piece of writing, using her sounds confidently and independently!
- Evie - For trying her best and producing some fantastic work throughout the week.
Year 2 -
- Tyron - For being absorbed in his work and producing sentences using adjectives independently.
- Bella - For being a very kind and helpful friend.
- For all of Year 2 for having a fantastic start to the school year.
Year 3 -
- Fritzhie. Victor, Summer and Matty for showing their independence by regularly using Doodle Maths and reading during the holidays.
Year 4 -
- Reggie- For being so positive towards all aspects of learning this week. Reggie has been a great class friend by always supporting and praising others.
Year 5 -
- Benji HH- For a fantastic attitude to his learning and coming into school with a big smile on his face. What a wonderful start to year 5!
Year 6
- Adi - For fantastic questioning and reasoning skills throughout the week.
- Archie - For his incredible use of vocabulary to describe the opening of our story.
Dates for Diaries
- Thursday 16th September - Year 3 and 4 at Barton Camp
- Friday 22 October 2021 - End of Term 1
- Monday 1 November 2021 - Start of Term 2
- Friday 17 December 2021 - End of Term 2
- Tuesday 4th January 2022 - Start of Term 3
- Friday 18 February 2022 - End of term 3
- Monday 28th February 2022 - Start of Term 4
- Friday 8th April 2022 - End of Term 4
- Monday 25 April 2022 - Start of Term 5
- Friday 27 May 2022 - End of Term 5
- Monday 6 June 2022 - Srat of Term 6
- Thursday 21 July 2022 - End of the school year
Yours sincerely
Matt Condon
Headteacher
