Primary Newsletterâ19th January 2018
Primary Newsletter—19th January 2018 Dear Parents, Another very busy week here at Primary! The children have been learning a variety of things during the week including having the opportunity to explore rocks and fossils in Year 3. The second Cross Country of the academic year will be held on Saturday 24 th February for Year 3 at Quex Park. There is further information later on in the newsletter regarding entry— all Year 3 pupils will have brought a letter home with them.
Can I once again remind parents that when you enter the school site you should be only turning left onto Hope Way. When exiting Hope Way again, you should be turning left out of Hope Way. The speed limit on the school site is 5 miles per hour. We have noticed an increase in speed around the carpark and I would ask all drivers on the Primary School site to adhere to the 5 miles per hour speed limit for the safety of everyone. We are busy planning for World Book Day and St George’s Day and you will find information regarding dressing up on these days in the newsletter. We won’t be in school on Shrove Tuesday so will be holding our Pancake races on Friday 9 th February for Years R, 2 and 3. Year 1 will be racing on Thursday 8th February due to their school trip on the Friday. On Friday 9th February we would like to invite you to join us for coffee and pancake races from 9.20a.m. onwards. We may even have a parents race! Have a lovely weekend. Mrs Cathy Curry Deputy Headteacher
WISDOM
COMPASSION
FRIENDSHIP
FORGIVENESS
HOPE
HEADTEACHERS AWARDS Whitefriars Class: Amelia—Fantastic writing about the Gruffalo’s child Vinnie—Brilliant labelling of the Gruffalo Westgate Class:
Kaiden—Fantastic learning about the Gruffalo’s child Betsy—For brilliant Gruffalo labelling
Cavalier Class:
Violet-Belle—For super effort in all her work
Aiden—For excellent effort with maths number bonds to 10 and above Castle Class:
Danny D—For excellent work in Maths with number bonds to 10,20 & 30 Danny L—For working really hard in English and a great story plan
Dickens Class:
Cassidy—Super effort in all her work Grace—Working hard in her English using adjectives and verbs
Stonehenge Class: Hadassah— For amazing graphics works in Computing Freddie—For improving the presentation of written work
Attendance Ted will be with Westgate class this week as they have only had two children absent. Punctuality Pup will be with Whitefriars class as they have not had one child late to school! Punctuality Pup is very happy ! SCHOOL TRIPS
Year 1 and 2 have received letters home about school trips. Please check book bags and complete and return the forms as soon as possible. If you would like to volunteer to accompany the trips please let the office know. National Child Measurement Program (NCMP) & Hearing and Vision screening The measurements for year R pupils are scheduled to take place in our school between 25th January 2018 and 24th July 2018. You have been emailed a letter detailing the program.
WISDOM
COMPASSION
FRIENDSHIP
FORGIVENESS
HOPE
YEAR 3 CROSS COUNTRY
Saturday 24th February sees the second Cross Country of the school year to be held at Quex Park. If you would like your child to enter then please return the entry form along with the £3 entry fee to the school office by Friday 2nd February. We had a good response last time and we look forward to having a few more runners this time. Every runner will receive a medal on completing the race.
WOLRD BOOK DAY
Thursday 1st March is World Book Day. This year we are inviting the children to come to school dressed as their favourite book character.
ST GEORGE’S DAY
Monday 23rd April is St George’s Day and at Primary in preparation for the St George’s Day Service we will be holding a special day of activities including a special lunch. Children are invited to come to school dressed as St George, a knight, a princess or maybe even a dragon!
UNIFORM
Special mention ...
Please be reminded that all children should be wearing their blazers and ties every day. A warm coat is also necessary at this time of year for outside playtimes.
to Lanee who has completed Level 1 in her swimming class! Well Done!
WISDOM
COMPASSION
FRIENDSHIP
FORGIVENESS
HOPE
HEADTEACHER THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK “The goal for today is to go a little bit further than yesterday. It’s that simple.” As we move through term 3 I would like to thank those of you who have commented positively on the work that is being done with the children. It is great to see so many of you taking an active part in their learning with support at home and using our curriculum newsletter effectively. It is all about small steps, and every bit of help with reading and writing makes the difference. It is also great to see so many of you wanting to support us within the school day, on school trips and through various other activities. The quote this week really does highlight how small steps can eventually turn into something fantastic. This is definitely true from the work that I have seen from the children this week. Therefore, this week’s newsletter is dedicated to each of you for your continued support of the school, the children and the staff. For this I am personally very grateful.
Mr Mirams Headteacher
WISDOM
COMPASSION
FRIENDSHIP
FORGIVENESS
HOPE
DATES FOR DIARY 2017/2018 TERM 3 2017-2018 Friday 26th January
Year 2 trip to Pizza Express
Thursday 8th February
Year 1 Pancake Races
Friday 9th February
Reception, Year 2 and Year 3 Pancake Races Year 1 trip to Turner Contemporary Parents coffee morning—with Pancake Races!
Monday 19th February
Last day of term First day of term
Saturday 24th February
Cross Country at Quex Park
Thursday 1st March Saturday 10th March
World Book Day—Come dressed as your favourite book character! Kent Primary School Swimming
Wednesday 14th March
Maths Workshop for parents 3.15p.m-4.15pm
Thursday 15th March
Coola to Hoola festival—Year 2
Monday 19th March
Sports Relief Week
Monday 26th March
Parent Consultations
Wednesday 28th March
Parent Consultations
Monday 23rd April
St Georges Day—come to school dressed as St. George, knight, dragon or a princess! St. George’s Day Service—Secondary School 6.00pm New dates added this week are shown in red
*TSC FOOTBALL CLUB* For those pupils taking part in this terms afterschool football club, please ensure they have a tracksuit and trainers with them suitable for outdoor training every Monday.
WISDOM
COMPASSION
FRIENDSHIP
FORGIVENESS
HOPE
Can I once again remind parents that when you enter the school site you should be only turning left onto Hope Way. When exiting Hope Way again, you should be turning left out of Hope Way. The speed limit on the school site is 5 miles per hour. We have noticed an increase in speed around the carpark and I would ask all drivers on the Primary School site to adhere to the 5 miles per hour speed limit for the safety of everyone. We are busy planning for World Book Day and St George’s Day and you will find information regarding dressing up on these days in the newsletter. We won’t be in school on Shrove Tuesday so will be holding our Pancake races on Friday 9 th February for Years R, 2 and 3. Year 1 will be racing on Thursday 8th February due to their school trip on the Friday. On Friday 9th February we would like to invite you to join us for coffee and pancake races from 9.20a.m. onwards. We may even have a parents race! Have a lovely weekend. Mrs Cathy Curry Deputy Headteacher
WISDOM
COMPASSION
FRIENDSHIP
FORGIVENESS
HOPE
HEADTEACHERS AWARDS Whitefriars Class: Amelia—Fantastic writing about the Gruffalo’s child Vinnie—Brilliant labelling of the Gruffalo Westgate Class:
Kaiden—Fantastic learning about the Gruffalo’s child Betsy—For brilliant Gruffalo labelling
Cavalier Class:
Violet-Belle—For super effort in all her work
Aiden—For excellent effort with maths number bonds to 10 and above Castle Class:
Danny D—For excellent work in Maths with number bonds to 10,20 & 30 Danny L—For working really hard in English and a great story plan
Dickens Class:
Cassidy—Super effort in all her work Grace—Working hard in her English using adjectives and verbs
Stonehenge Class: Hadassah— For amazing graphics works in Computing Freddie—For improving the presentation of written work
Attendance Ted will be with Westgate class this week as they have only had two children absent. Punctuality Pup will be with Whitefriars class as they have not had one child late to school! Punctuality Pup is very happy ! SCHOOL TRIPS
Year 1 and 2 have received letters home about school trips. Please check book bags and complete and return the forms as soon as possible. If you would like to volunteer to accompany the trips please let the office know. National Child Measurement Program (NCMP) & Hearing and Vision screening The measurements for year R pupils are scheduled to take place in our school between 25th January 2018 and 24th July 2018. You have been emailed a letter detailing the program.
WISDOM
COMPASSION
FRIENDSHIP
FORGIVENESS
HOPE
YEAR 3 CROSS COUNTRY
Saturday 24th February sees the second Cross Country of the school year to be held at Quex Park. If you would like your child to enter then please return the entry form along with the £3 entry fee to the school office by Friday 2nd February. We had a good response last time and we look forward to having a few more runners this time. Every runner will receive a medal on completing the race.
WOLRD BOOK DAY
Thursday 1st March is World Book Day. This year we are inviting the children to come to school dressed as their favourite book character.
ST GEORGE’S DAY
Monday 23rd April is St George’s Day and at Primary in preparation for the St George’s Day Service we will be holding a special day of activities including a special lunch. Children are invited to come to school dressed as St George, a knight, a princess or maybe even a dragon!
UNIFORM
Special mention ...
Please be reminded that all children should be wearing their blazers and ties every day. A warm coat is also necessary at this time of year for outside playtimes.
to Lanee who has completed Level 1 in her swimming class! Well Done!
WISDOM
COMPASSION
FRIENDSHIP
FORGIVENESS
HOPE
HEADTEACHER THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK “The goal for today is to go a little bit further than yesterday. It’s that simple.” As we move through term 3 I would like to thank those of you who have commented positively on the work that is being done with the children. It is great to see so many of you taking an active part in their learning with support at home and using our curriculum newsletter effectively. It is all about small steps, and every bit of help with reading and writing makes the difference. It is also great to see so many of you wanting to support us within the school day, on school trips and through various other activities. The quote this week really does highlight how small steps can eventually turn into something fantastic. This is definitely true from the work that I have seen from the children this week. Therefore, this week’s newsletter is dedicated to each of you for your continued support of the school, the children and the staff. For this I am personally very grateful.
Mr Mirams Headteacher
WISDOM
COMPASSION
FRIENDSHIP
FORGIVENESS
HOPE
DATES FOR DIARY 2017/2018 TERM 3 2017-2018 Friday 26th January
Year 2 trip to Pizza Express
Thursday 8th February
Year 1 Pancake Races
Friday 9th February
Reception, Year 2 and Year 3 Pancake Races Year 1 trip to Turner Contemporary Parents coffee morning—with Pancake Races!
Monday 19th February
Last day of term First day of term
Saturday 24th February
Cross Country at Quex Park
Thursday 1st March Saturday 10th March
World Book Day—Come dressed as your favourite book character! Kent Primary School Swimming
Wednesday 14th March
Maths Workshop for parents 3.15p.m-4.15pm
Thursday 15th March
Coola to Hoola festival—Year 2
Monday 19th March
Sports Relief Week
Monday 26th March
Parent Consultations
Wednesday 28th March
Parent Consultations
Monday 23rd April
St Georges Day—come to school dressed as St. George, knight, dragon or a princess! St. George’s Day Service—Secondary School 6.00pm New dates added this week are shown in red
*TSC FOOTBALL CLUB* For those pupils taking part in this terms afterschool football club, please ensure they have a tracksuit and trainers with them suitable for outdoor training every Monday.
WISDOM
COMPASSION
FRIENDSHIP
FORGIVENESS
HOPE
