It has been lovely to see all our pupils return to school after the summer break full of stories about their holiday adventures and eager to share them with us all. The first week fairly “whizzed” by and I can report that our new school members, both teachers and pupils seem to be settling in happily.
CELEBRATION ASSEMBLIES
Celebration Assemblies are on Fridays at 2.30pm. Parents are invited to watch their own child’s class and we would ask that you take your seats by 2.25pm. We endeavour to bring the children in as quietly as possible and we would appreciate the parents joining us in this. Could we ask that parents with younger siblings sit in the hall where they are able to make a discreet ‘quick exit’ should it be necessary, as the disruption of a noisy toddler is difficult for the children to cope with. The rota is as follows:
14 September No Parent Assembly
21 September JC
28 September GM
5 October NF
12 October LC
19 October Non-Pupil Day
26 October Half-Term
2 November GH
9 November EM
16 November CH
23 November DB
30 November NH/PL
7 December KG
14 December No Parent Assembly
PARENT CONSULTATIONS – WEDNESDAY 31 OCTOBER
We thought it important to give you this date early in the term so that you can make appropriate arrangements. The school will not provide for normal classes this day. Teachers will set appropriate homework for children to study at home, but we do hope that most children will be able to come to school with their parents to share their work and attend their interview. A letter with more details and appointment times will be issued towards the end of this month. As in the past, for those families unable to provide childcare we will provide care throughout the day.
LEAVING THE SCHOOL PREMISES AFTER THE START OF SCHOOL
It is really important to us that our pupils settle happily and quickly at the start of school. Learning activities and the register start immediately at 8.50am. Could we ask parents to vacate the premises as soon as possible after the school bell indicates the beginning of lessons at the start of the school day. If parents stay in the activity areas, corridors, or playground the children find it harder to settle.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Could parents with younger children note that they must not be allowed to play on the old log in the front playground or the climbing frame, as we are not insured for non-pupils outside school hours. Thank you.
MRS DWYER
As previously notified, Mrs Dwyer will be leaving us on Friday 21 September to start her maternity leave. She will not be permanently placed with Class NH but be helping out in several different classes around the school until she leaves. We would like to take this opportunity to wish her well and look forward to hearing about the ‘new arrival’ around the end of October.
