Issue 1
Eastbury Farm Primary School Newsletter 9th September 2016 Nurturing and developing our children for the future. Dear Parents, Carers and Governors, Welcome back to the start of the new school year. We are looking forward to the year ahead.
Roald Dahl Day On Tuesday 13th September we will be celebrating 100 years of Roald Dahl across the school. Children are encouraged to come dressed as a character from one of Roald Dahl’s books or come to school dressed in his favourite colour – yummy yellow! There is a suggested donation of £1 per pupil. We will be raising money for Roald Dahl’s Marvellous-Children’s Charity. The charity exists to make life better for seriously ill children and young people around the UK. There is a rumour that school staff may also be dressing up too! Uniform reminders It is pleasing to see many of our children in the correct uniform, with smart black shoes and taking pride in their appearances. Please do ensure that your child is in full school uniform daily. Hair cuts should be smart and hair bands a plain school colour (without adornment). Please see attached. EFSA Meeting The first EFSA meeting of the year will take place on Wednesday 14th September at 7pm. We encourage parents to join our fantastic parent body and attend the first meeting to plan the very exciting upcoming events. EFSA Disco The first EFSA event of the year is the dazzling disco, which will take place on Friday 23rd September. The KS1 disco will take place straight after school from 3:30-4:30pm, and the KS2 disco will take place from 4:45-5:45pm. Look out for more information from EFSA shortly.
Jeans 4 Genes Day We will be participating in Jeans 4 Genes day on Friday 23rd September. The children can wear their jeans for the day, and bring in a suggested donation of £1. The money raised on Jeans for Genes Day funds a range of inititatives that improve the lives of children affected by a genetic disorder. It is estimated that 1 in 25 children is affected by a genetic disorder. Please visit https://www.jeansforgenesday.org/ for further information.
Parking As we start a new academic year, a gentle reminder to be mindful of local residents and pedestrians when parking on and around Bishops Avenue. Some parents are also walking through the car park. Please do use the path ways and not the car park. We have a lot of deliveries and traffic so the car park can be unsafe. Roofing A dedicated team of contractors are working hard on replacing the entire school roof and some windows. The roof has been letting in water over the last few years and we are very grateful that Hertfordshire County have prioritised this work. We hope the work will be completed by half term. Thank you for your patience. Watford’s Big Sports Day Watford Borough Council are hosting their ‘Big Sports Day’ tomorrow: ‘One day, six hours, sports galore: football with Watford FC, tennis, athletics – even the sack race, BMXing, a climbing wall, exercise classes, and more. Come to Watford’s Big Sports Day in The Parade on Saturday 10 September from 11am to 5pm to try something new, get fit and have lots of fun. More information at www.watfordbigevents.co.uk.”’ Diary dates We will be sending out diary dates next week. Best wishes for a lovely weekend, Kind regards, Mrs. Ahluwalia and Mrs. Cachra
Eastbury Farm Uniform code Boys Girls Grey trousers or shorts White shirt Eastbury Farm tie Eastbury Farm jumper/sweatshirt Grey socks Black school shoes Summer Eastbury Farm white polo shirt Shorts/trousers
Grey trousers / skirt or pinafore of a modest length White shirt Eastbury Farm tie Eastbury Farm jumper / sweatshirt / cardigan Grey/White socks or Grey/Green tights Black school shoes Summer -Green and white gingham dress -Eastbury Farm white polo shirt -White socks
All items of clothing and PE kit must be named. Only watches are permitted as a jewellery item and they must be removed for PE, games or swimming. If earrings are worn, they must be small studs. These need to be removed or *taped over for PE, games or swimming. * Tape to cover earrings is provided by parents. Nail varnish and make-up must not be worn. Long hair should be tied back and only green or black hair bands and clips should be used. No flowers, glitter or other adornments please. Hair cuts should be smart and in keeping with our school. For example no patterns, logos or attachments please. The school respects cultural dress and the uniform may be modified accordingly in consultation with the headteacher. P.E. Kit Eastbury Farm T-shirt Eastbury Farm shorts White socks Football socks when wearing football boots Trainers Black or green tracksuit bottoms Black or green sweatshirt A letter to the class teacher is required if a child is unable to participate in PE, games or swimming.
Roald Dahl Day On Tuesday 13th September we will be celebrating 100 years of Roald Dahl across the school. Children are encouraged to come dressed as a character from one of Roald Dahl’s books or come to school dressed in his favourite colour – yummy yellow! There is a suggested donation of £1 per pupil. We will be raising money for Roald Dahl’s Marvellous-Children’s Charity. The charity exists to make life better for seriously ill children and young people around the UK. There is a rumour that school staff may also be dressing up too! Uniform reminders It is pleasing to see many of our children in the correct uniform, with smart black shoes and taking pride in their appearances. Please do ensure that your child is in full school uniform daily. Hair cuts should be smart and hair bands a plain school colour (without adornment). Please see attached. EFSA Meeting The first EFSA meeting of the year will take place on Wednesday 14th September at 7pm. We encourage parents to join our fantastic parent body and attend the first meeting to plan the very exciting upcoming events. EFSA Disco The first EFSA event of the year is the dazzling disco, which will take place on Friday 23rd September. The KS1 disco will take place straight after school from 3:30-4:30pm, and the KS2 disco will take place from 4:45-5:45pm. Look out for more information from EFSA shortly.
Jeans 4 Genes Day We will be participating in Jeans 4 Genes day on Friday 23rd September. The children can wear their jeans for the day, and bring in a suggested donation of £1. The money raised on Jeans for Genes Day funds a range of inititatives that improve the lives of children affected by a genetic disorder. It is estimated that 1 in 25 children is affected by a genetic disorder. Please visit https://www.jeansforgenesday.org/ for further information.
Parking As we start a new academic year, a gentle reminder to be mindful of local residents and pedestrians when parking on and around Bishops Avenue. Some parents are also walking through the car park. Please do use the path ways and not the car park. We have a lot of deliveries and traffic so the car park can be unsafe. Roofing A dedicated team of contractors are working hard on replacing the entire school roof and some windows. The roof has been letting in water over the last few years and we are very grateful that Hertfordshire County have prioritised this work. We hope the work will be completed by half term. Thank you for your patience. Watford’s Big Sports Day Watford Borough Council are hosting their ‘Big Sports Day’ tomorrow: ‘One day, six hours, sports galore: football with Watford FC, tennis, athletics – even the sack race, BMXing, a climbing wall, exercise classes, and more. Come to Watford’s Big Sports Day in The Parade on Saturday 10 September from 11am to 5pm to try something new, get fit and have lots of fun. More information at www.watfordbigevents.co.uk.”’ Diary dates We will be sending out diary dates next week. Best wishes for a lovely weekend, Kind regards, Mrs. Ahluwalia and Mrs. Cachra
Eastbury Farm Uniform code Boys Girls Grey trousers or shorts White shirt Eastbury Farm tie Eastbury Farm jumper/sweatshirt Grey socks Black school shoes Summer Eastbury Farm white polo shirt Shorts/trousers
Grey trousers / skirt or pinafore of a modest length White shirt Eastbury Farm tie Eastbury Farm jumper / sweatshirt / cardigan Grey/White socks or Grey/Green tights Black school shoes Summer -Green and white gingham dress -Eastbury Farm white polo shirt -White socks
All items of clothing and PE kit must be named. Only watches are permitted as a jewellery item and they must be removed for PE, games or swimming. If earrings are worn, they must be small studs. These need to be removed or *taped over for PE, games or swimming. * Tape to cover earrings is provided by parents. Nail varnish and make-up must not be worn. Long hair should be tied back and only green or black hair bands and clips should be used. No flowers, glitter or other adornments please. Hair cuts should be smart and in keeping with our school. For example no patterns, logos or attachments please. The school respects cultural dress and the uniform may be modified accordingly in consultation with the headteacher. P.E. Kit Eastbury Farm T-shirt Eastbury Farm shorts White socks Football socks when wearing football boots Trainers Black or green tracksuit bottoms Black or green sweatshirt A letter to the class teacher is required if a child is unable to participate in PE, games or swimming.
