RECEPTION APPLICATION DEADLINE IS TOMORROW

FINAL REMINDER 

If you have a child born between 01/09/2019 and 31/08/2020 the deadline to apply for a Reception place for September 2024 is tomorrow.

Make your on-line application to SCC Admissions by 15 JANUARY 2024 

Apply at https://www.suffolk.gov.uk/children-families-and-learning/schools/school-places/apply-for-a-primary-school-place-2024-2025

Class VW Letters to the MP

As year 6 are off on their exciting school trip to London next week, they have been writing formal letters to our MP. 

They’ve been looking at how to structure their letters, using appropriate language and features. They chose the topic they wanted to write about and drafted their work. They class wrote about a range of issues which were important to them, such as Climate Change, cost of living, etc. 

We will be taking our letters to the Houses of Parliament next week and will keep our fingers crossed for responses! 

VACANCY - TEACHING ASSISTANT (WITH 1:1 SUPPORT)

We are seeking an enthusiastic and flexible individual to join our friendly and supportive TA team at our successful CEVAP school in Framlingham.  

The Candidate will demonstrate:

• - excellent communication skills

• - minimum GCSE level Maths and English skills
• - ability to work with children in whole class setting
• - ability to independently deliver interventions
• - knowledge of the primary curriculum
• - ability to assist and support children on a 1:1 basis
• - willingness to take direction from class teacher, but able to use initiative when required.
• - previous experience preferred but not essential

You should be passionate about children’s learning, have high expectations of yourself and your pupils, and be supportive of the Christian ethos of the school.

Grade/Point:                 Grade 2 (pro-rata £22,183) 

Appointment Type:      Fixed Term to 31/8/2024 in the first instance

Full Time:                      28h 20min per week (5h 40min per day) for Mon – Fri 38 weeks per year

Required from:             March 2024

Closing Date    2 February 2024

Interviews week commencing  12 February 2024

Visits to the school are welcome, or find out more about us at www.hitchamsframlingham.org.ukFor further details please contact the Headteacher on 01728 723354 or email admin@hitchams.suffolk.sch.uk.   Completed forms can be found on our website and should be returned to the school admin@hitchams.suffolk.sch.uk

Splendid Skies and Beyond !

 As a memorable starter for our new and exciting topic, Reception and Key Stage 1 spent some time cloud spotting and making comparisons between day time and night time skies. Of course, we had to have a cup of hot chocolate to get us in the night time mood whilst we were "star gazing"!

Art Club

The theme for art club last term was abstract art. The talented children in Year 3 created beautiful wall hangings. First, they experimented with designs and then transferred their designs on to material. Next, they painted their designs using bright, bold colours.

Once the designs were complete some of the children highlighted the shapes with black outlines. Finally, each child handmade beads to secure their wall hanging on to a rod. I think you will agree that they have produced some fantastic eye-catching designs.

We look forward to seeing the next group of children and their creations this half term. Art club with the first group of year 4’s will start on Thursday in Miss Turner's classroom. Watch this space!

VACANCY for a MIDDAY SUPERVISOR

We are looking to recruit a Midday Supervisor to join our school team for 5 days a week, with hours of work from 11.50am - 1.25pm, paid at £11.50 per hour (min).  

We are also happy to recruit for fewer days each week or for a relief MDSA position.

If you are interested then please contact Mrs Davies in the school office for an application form, download it from our website or pop in to pick one up.

School Starts Tomorrow!

Happy New Year to all our families!

We look forward to welcoming everyone back tomorrow for the Spring term.

Christmas Lunch!

Gosh! What a festive time we had in the hall for Christmas lunch today!

The children in KS1 and Reception had made some wonderful crowns to wear.

Our super efficient Year 6 House Captains & Vice Captains were busy running around the hall helping with the serving of meals to the children, Governors and staff. They did a great job. Many of the school staff were active helping the MDSAs with all the lunchtime tasks too. 

Almost 275 meals were served by Mrs Aldred and her team - Thank you to the kitchen team for a delicious lunch! You deserve a rest now!  

Sing Praise

Sing Praise have had a busy few weeks. 

They have sung at an Advent service at St Michael’s with choristers from St Mary le Tower, Ipswich. They entertained the residents at Mills Meadow care home and at sang at Framlingham College Chapel with the Phoenix Singers. 

The children have sung beautifully at all three events.

Mini Music Makers

Our Mini Music party was held in the Ark today after our music session. 

We sang, danced and played instruments and shared some delicious snacks! We restart on a Tuesday morning next term at 8.45am.

Christmas Carol Service

Our Year 3 and Year 4 children led our annual Carol Service yesterday at St Michael's Church.

It was lovely to see so many parents join us for this seasonal celebration, alongside all the Year 5 and 6 children. 

We thank Rev Mary Lamb for joining us and for delivering the blessing.