Welcome Back - September 2024
I hope my email finds you well and you have all had a wonderful summer break.
It is wonderful to see our children looking super smart in their school uniform. Thank you for supporting our uniform policy which instils a real sense of pride and belonging in our children. Don’t forget we have a wide range of pre loved uniform at the front of the school. Feel free to help yourselves to what you need, we do ask for those who can afford it, to leave a small donation per item and this money is then added to our ‘Family Fund’ which helps any of our families who are struggling, but don’t qualify for pupil premium. Donations of clean, good condition pre loved uniform and shoes are always welcome.
Attendance and Punctuality
As we are at the beginning of a new school year, I wanted to take a moment to emphasise the critical importance of regular school attendance for your child's academic success and overall development. I will be writing to you with more details of the new guidance which is now in place regarding attendance.
I also want to highlight the importance of arriving at school on time. Punctuality sets a positive tone for the day and ensures that your child does not miss out on important instructions and activities. Gates are opened at 8.35am and the school day begins at 8.45am. Being just 5 minutes late each day equates to 3 days of lost learning over a school year for your child.
Meet the Teacher will be a face to face meeting with your child’s class teacher to find out about the coming year. These will take place next week as follows:
Tuesday 10th September
4pm – Dormice (Rec) with Miss Selwyn
4.30pm – Snowdrops (Yr3) with Miss Church
Wednesday 11th September
4pm – Year 2 with Mr Brown and Miss Jones
4.30pm – Foxgloves with Mrs Griffiths and Miss Nicholas
Thursday 12th September
4pm – Kestrels (Yr5) with Mr Lawrence
4.30pm – Osprey (Yr6) with Miss Neill
5pm – Goshawks (Yr5/6) with Mr Bonner
Friday 13th September
3.30pm – Bluebells (Yr3/4) with Miss Maddocks and Mrs Jones
Birthday Lunch
Parents are invited to join their child for a school dinner on their birthday. Please can you book this through the office at least a week before. Adult lunches are £3.10.
Celebration worship
will continue to take place on a Friday morning and parents of our stars of the week will be invited to attend by a ‘secret’ message. Parents may also attend for full sticker book awards.
PE Kits
should continue to be worn on PE days for children in Rec to Yr4. Upper KS2 pupils will be get changed in school for PE in readiness for the transition to high school and should bring named PE kits in a PE bag. PE days will be communicated by your class teacher.
Water Bottles
Please can you ensure you send your child with a named water bottle each day.
Free School Meals / Pupil Premium
If your circumstances have changed and you feel you may be eligible for Free School Meals/Pupil Premium), please contact school office who can provide further information.
I hope you have all had a great first week back and look forward to catching up with you over the next few weeks.
