This initiative invites you to attend a presentation by your class and key stage teachers to understand a little more about what your child/ren will be experiencing this year in their new class. The meeting will be no more than 20 minutes, and is not an opportunity for individual chats with your teacher, but will give an overview of your child/rens areas of learning including suggestions for helping at home.
Monday 17 September Classes DB & GA/VR at 3.15-3.40pm in class DB
Tuesday 18 September Classes CA JC LC at 3.15-3.40pm in the hall
Wednesday 19 September Classes NS & EM at 3.15-3.40pm in class EM
Thursday 20 September Classes RV PLDD KV at 3.15-3.40pm in the hall
You may bring your children to sit quietly with you if you wish.
OFFICE ‘JUNIOR’ VACANCY
We have a vacancy for a part time junior Administration Assistant in the school office on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am-12pm. Applicants must have good numeracy, literacy and communication skills and be comfortable with email and Microsoft Office. Tasks will include daily attendance records, dinner numbers, hospitality, first aid, reprographics and much more. Candidates must be able to respond to a variety of tasks and situations and to liaise with parents, pupils and staff. Flexibility to work additional days / hours is an advantage. Application forms are available from the school office.
Closing date for applications Monday 24 September, interviews week commencing 1 October.
VOLUNTEER HELPERS IN CLASS… CAN YOU OFFER SOME TIME?
Thank you to all the volunteer helpers who have already registered with us this year. Some classes have had no parent volunteers yet, so we have a number of sessions where help is required. Below are the days/times where your help would be appreciated. Volunteer help is a very important part of school life and if you feel able to help at any time, not just with any of the sessions below, we would be very pleased to hear from you. To help in school you do need to complete a Volunteer Declaration form and CRB form so we can run the relevant checks. If you have not previously completed one, or wish to check if your name is already on the list, please contact the office.
If you are able to help at a session below please speak to the class teacher.
CLASS DAY TIME DAY TIME DAY TIME
DB Mon 10-10.50am
GA/VR Tues 9-10am Weds 10-10.50am
EM Weds 10-10.50am Thurs 1.15-2.15pm
PLDD Weds 9-10am Fri 9-10am Fri 1.15-2.10pm
KV Mon 2-3pm Fri 9-10am
LC Mon 9.30-10.15am Wed 1.15-2.10pm Fri 9-10am
JC Mon 2.30-3pm Wed 9-10am Fri 9-10am
CH Mon 9.30-10.50am Wed 9-10m Fri 9-10am
BAGS2SCHOOL – incorrect collection date printed on bags!
Please note the charity bags are being collected on Wednesday 26 September
NOT Tuesday 25 as is incorrectly printed on the bag. Please place bags in shelter on front playground between 8.00- 9.00am on Wednesday 26 September ONLY.
******** DINNER MONEY PAYMENTS NOW OVERDUE********
Please pay for this half-term’s dinners by the end of the week.
Weekly payers must pay on a Monday or bring packed lunches.
CHANGES TO ‘SETS’ IN YEARS 1 - 6
In order to maximise the learning time for the children and to try to minimise the disruption to the learning through the movement around school, the staff have decided this year to continue with setting for Maths but not English.
English will be taught in class groups and with the support of Learning Mentors to meet the needs of all children. In this way opportunities for English will be increased as there will be a more flexible use of the timetable.
CANCELLED: WEDNESDAY COMPUTER CLUB – Y4
Unfortunately, Mr Brook is not in school on Wednesdays this year, so is unable to run Computer Club for Year 4. Apologies for having to cancel this club completely.
CHOIR – CHANGE TO DAY
Choir will be held on a Wednesday after school now, not a Thursday. The first session will be on Wednesday 26 September – details will follow on a letter next week.
As part of the SCC ‘Wider Opportunities’ scheme we are receiving a delivery of brass instruments (Cornets, Tenor Horns & Baritone Horns) for class PLDD. Over this year the children will receive whole class music lessons on a Wednesday with a teacher from the County Music Service. After a few weeks the children will be able to take the instruments home on loan to practice. Parents will be required to complete a loan agreement form and return it to the office before your child takes the instrument. These forms will be sent out on Wednesday.
CROSSING PATROL – SAFETY NOTICE
We are aware that some children are crossing College Road ALONE before 8.25am. The Crossing Patrol is ONLY on duty from 8.25am, please can we encourage parents to ensure their children do not get to the crossing point before that as there will be no one to help them cross safely. Thank you.
GOING HOME ARRANGEMENTS
Please make sure your child’s teacher knows of any changes to going home arrangements.
REQUEST
We need to keep spare underwear for ‘accidents’ with our younger children, we are short of pairs of girls knickers so if you have some that are in good condition but unwanted, then please you pop them into the office. Thank you.
MORRISSONS VOUCHERS
We are now collecting these vouchers; please pop in box by the office until 28 October.
REMINDER…..FRIENDS GAMES NIGHT & AGM – Friday 21 September
The Family Bingo & Beetle Drive has been a great success in the past, a fun night out for all ages. There is a licensed bar, tuck shop & soft drinks. Tickets are £2.50 per player.
The Friends AGM will be held in the interval; where you can hear about this year’s fundraising and where the money has been spent. It is also an opportunity to welcome new members to join. If you are interested in becoming part of this team, which contributes a great deal to school, please do contact
Marie-Therese Walker (Chair) on 07939 265646 or mtwalker666@hotmail.com
We would encourage all new parents to school to come along.
