Information for Autumn Term 2010

21st July 2010

Dear parents,

There will be changes in staff next term as Mrs. Robertson and Mrs. Waller will be leaving us. Mrs. Robertson is moving to Sussex and Mrs. Waller is returning to America. We wish them every happiness and success. Miss Locke, who returned here for two terms, is leaving to take up a new position at a school in Redbridge. They will be sorely missed by all staff and children as they have all added so much to our school.

TEACHERS FOR SEPTEMBER 2010

Mrs. Durrant will be managing Nursery and Reception

NURSERY  Mrs. Durrant
RECEPTION Miss Morris and Miss Mead

Mrs. Deville will be managing years 1 to 3

YEAR ONE Mrs. Ahmed and Miss Steele

YEAR TWO Mrs. Pearce and Mrs. Ivey-Ray

YEAR THREE Miss Richards and Miss Murray

Miss Bell will be managing Years 4 to 6
YEAR FOUR Mrs. Steyn and Mrs. Cole

YEAR FIVE Mrs. Oram ( formerly Miss Henry) and  Mrs Macleod

YEAR SIX Mr. Robbins and Miss Lipman

The school will re-open on Monday 6th September 2010 at normal times.
Full dates for next year are included in the Summer Termly Newsletter.
Thank you once again for your continued support over this year. I wish you and your families a happy and enjoyable holiday and I look forward to seeing you all again in September.
Remember term starts again on Monday 6th September 2010.

Take care of yourselves.

Yours sincerely



Mrs A. Lipski

Head Teacher

July Reminders

5th July 2010

Dear Parents,

YEAR 5 & 6 CONCERT

The pupils in year 5 & 6 will be performing ‘ The Wizard of Oz’ this year. In order to give the pupils time

to perform and change we are now having both concerts in the morning at 10.00am, instead of an afternoon performance.

Entrance to both concerts will be through the Infant door as usual and Shortcrofts Road Gate will be opened before the concert.

Monday 19th July at 10.00am,

Tuesday 20th July at 10.00am,

Tickets will go on sale this week , price £2.00, from the school office.

DIGITAL SIGNAGE BOARDS

 

You may have noticed that we have had two digital signage boards installed by the infant and junior entrances. This is with a group called ‘The Life Channel’. As part of our arrangement with them, they provide a wide range of films on a variety of topics. We can also display our own pupils work and events that have taken place

in school.

One these boards we can add in reminders about events, so please check here too in the morning and after

school.

LAST DAY OF TERM

Nursery pupils finish on Wednesday 21st July.

All year 6 pupils finish at 12.00 on Wednesday 21st July and this is a non-uniform day for year 6 pupils

only.

All other pupils finish school on Thursday 22nd July at 2pm.


Thank you for your co-operation


Yours sincerely




Mrs. A. Lipski

Head Teacher

World Cup

15th June 2010

Dear Parents,

The World Cup

As England are playing their third match on Wednesday 23rd June at 3.00pm our time, we are allowing pupils

to be collected at 2.30pm so they can watch the match. This is not compulsory and does not mean you have to collect your child at 2.30, but you can if you wish.



If you want to collect your child at 2.30 please let your child’s class teacher know so that your child can be brought to you in the playground at that time.

Please do not come to the main office to collect your child, we will bring your child to you as usual in the playground at 2.30pm.

Otherwise all other pupils should be collected at normal times.
Football coaching and Hatrick Club are cancelled on this day.

Mobile phones

Our school policy does not allow pupils to have mobile phones in school.

The only exception to this are for some year 5 & 6 pupils, whose parents have had permission for this as

their child comes to and from school by themselves. These are then kept in the school safe during the

school day.

Any phones found on pupils are confiscated and you will need to see me to have these returned.

Parking in Shortcrofts Road

Can I remind those of you who park on this road when bringing and collecting your child, not to park directly outside these pedestrian gates and be mindful of pedestrians when parking on the kerb along this road.

Thank you for your co-operation.

Yours sincerely


Mrs. A. Lipski
Head Teacher

Reminders Summer Term 2010

20th May 2010

Dear Parents,

Water Bottles

All pupils from reception upwards are encouraged to bring in their own water bottles. These can be filled up in the mornings from our water coolers or in their classrooms. It is especially important that children drink water as the

weather gets warmer. We do also have school water bottles which are on sale from the school office, price £1.00
As the weather hopefully is improving please encourage your child to bring a hat to school. This must have their

name on it.

Cycle Storage

We are having many requests for children to store their bikes in this, which is really encouraging. However priority is always given to the years 5 & 6 who have permission to come to school without an adult.

Year 5 & 6 pupils must take a permission letter home so that parents can confirm their child is allowed to cycle to school by themselves and have a road worthy bicycle.

No-one should be storing their bikes or scooters in this cycle shed without asking if this is possible either from Mrs. Lipski or Mrs. Fairweather.

This ensures we have enough space available to store children’s bicycles safely.

School Uniform

Please note that wearing leggings under skirts or dresses is not allowed. Girls can wear shorts that do not come below their skirt or dress, if they wish to do so. Polo Shirts, sweatshirts and cardigans must have the school logoon them.

I have included a reminder of our school uniform on the reverse of this letter.

Thank you for your co-operation

Yours sincerely



Mrs. A. Lipski

Head Teacher

FOUNDATION STAGE SUMMER EVENTS 2010

June 2010

Dear Parents,
Pyjama day – Thursday 17th June

Reception pupils will be learning about day and night over the next couple of weeks. On Thursday 17th June Reception pupils may come to school wearing pyjamas. Please avoid sending your child to school in a night dress. Pyjamas / slippers and dressing gowns recommended. They may bring a cuddly toy should they wish. They will still have access to the garden so please be sure that they are dressed suitably for the day.

Dads day – Thursday 17th June

On Thursday 17th June we are holding our annual dad’s day. A separate letter is attached with more information for all Nursery pupils.

Nursery open day – Monday 12th July

NURSERY ONLY - Nursery parents are welcome into the Nursery at 10.30am for morning pupils and 2.00pm for afternoon pupils. Please come along and help your child to decorate a biscuit before sharing refreshments with them. We hope to see you there. Please enter via the Shortcrofts Road gate.

Inflatables day – Monday 19th July

On Monday 19th July we will be having our Inflatables day in the Foundation Stage garden. The children will have the opportunity to share in the fun of playing on the bouncy castle and activity slide.

Please ensure your child is suitably dressed, has no jewellery on and is able to take off/put on their own shoes. There will be no charge for the pupils.
Foundation Stage Bike day - Tuesday 20th July

You may send your child with their bike and helmet to school. Please label all items. Your child should enter via the Nursery garden gate on this day.


Class Parties – Wednesday 21st July

Parties will be held on Wednesday 21st July. Fancy dress please. Please see a member of the Nursery / Reception for the party list nearer the time.

Last day for Nursery children –Wednesday 21st July.

This will be the day of their party.


Last day for Reception children – Thursday 22nd July.

Please send a toy or game in with your child to share with their friends.

Please no expensive items that could get damaged or broken.

School finishes at 2pm.


Thank you for all your support during this year and we look forward to seeing you all in September when your children Have a safe and happy six weeks.


Yours sincerely,

Foundation Stage Staff

Dates for Summer Term 2010

5th May 2010

Dear Parents

Reminder School Closed on Thursday 6th May as being used as a Polling Station

Monday 17th May           Climbing lessons start for year 6

Wednesday 19th May      Year 6 trip to Stubbers

Monday 24th May           Celebrating our Diversity Week

Tuesday 25th May           Tribal Vibes African drummers in for years 3 to 6

Thursday 27th May          Class photographs

Friday 28th May               Last day of half term

HALF TERM

Monday 7th June              School Starts again

Wednesday 9th June         Year 2 trip to Southend

Thursday 10th June            Class 6P visit to CLC centre

Wednesday 16th June       Year 1 visit to Discover Centre in Stratford

Thursday 17th June           Class 6C visiting CLC centre

Friday 18th June               Year 6 Art Workshop

Monday 21st June            Year 6 Art Workshop

Monday 21st June            Year 4 trip to Colchester Castle

Monday 28th June           National Sports Week starts, sports days will take place during this week

Tuesday 29th June            Visit to Party man world for attendance reward

Wednesday 7th July          Parents evening ( 3.30 to 7pm)

Thursday 8th July              Parents evening ( 3.30 to 7pm)

Wednesday 14th July        Nursery am and RMD visit to Timbuc2, physical activity Centre

Thursday 15th July           Nursery pm and RMS visit to Timbuc2, physical activity Centre

Monday 19th July           Year 5 & 6 concert to parents at 2pm

Tuesday 20th July           Year 5 & 6 concert to parents at 10.00am

Tuesday 20th July           Year 6 Leavers disco from 4pm to 5.30

Wednesday 21st July       Year 6 pupils’ last day, finish at 12.00

Thursday 22nd July         Last day of school for all pupils. Finish at 2pm
More information on some of these will be sent nearer the time.

Yours sincerely


Mrs. A. Lipski

Head Teacher.

Foundation StageSpring Bonnet Parade

20th April 2010

Dear Parents and Carers,

Thursday 29th April

We will be holding our annual Spring Bonnet parade on Thursday 29th April. We will be wearing Spring bonnets and will walk around the local streets to celebrate Spring. If you would like to accompany us on this walk please join us at the main school gates at the following times;

RMS and Nursery am – 11.00am

RMD and Nursery pm – 2.30pm

You are invited to come into class on Wednesday 28th April to make a hat with your child at 9am. Please enter via the Nursery garden gate with your child on the day. And go to their Nursery / Reception class. All prams will need to left outside due to a lack of space within the classrooms. Please avoid bringing younger siblings if at all possible so that you are able to support your child fully.

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to see a member of staff.



Thank you





Foundation Stage Staff

Reception Guided Reading

Dear Parents and carers,
We will now be sending your child home with a book each week.

As you can see these books are brand new and need to be looked after. We are therefore asking all parents to ensure that your child takes good care of the book. Any lost or damaged books will need to be paid for so that they can be replaced to ensure we have a full set in school.

Please sign and return the attached form to your child’s class teacher

Each week your child will read the book in school and then bring it home to share / read with you.
These books must remain in your child’s book bags for each school day.
Your child will continue to bring library books home to share with you.

Some advice;

• Read every day with your child for a maximum of ten minutes

• Let your child be in control of holding the book

• Encourage your child to point to the words as they read

• Be positive – do not be anxious when your child is reading.

• Celebrate their success, however big or small.



Please do not hesitate to see your child’s class teacher if you would like any further advice on supporting your child with their reading at home.


Please record and date the book title in the home reading record book and let us know how you get on.

Thank you



Karen Deville

Deputy Head Teacher