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  • Week beginning 26th April

    Published 26/04/21

    Dear Parents

    We have had a lovely first week back in school and all the children have enjoyed the sunshine and our broader curriculum.  Year two have been looking at the design of healthy fruit salads ready to develop and make their own.  I am sure they would then love to make them at home for the whole family to try.

    The children have been developing their drawing and painting skills since returning to school in March and their flower drawings and paintings are stunning.  A small gallery of this work is being prepared for the website and I will let you know when this is ready.

    Star Reader

    Please find attached this week’s star readers and their book recommendations.

    Holiday Forms

    As the restrictions are beginning to relax, I am beginning to receive requests for time off school for holidays.  I would like to clarify the school’s policy on this.  I am not able to authorise time off from school for holidays and these days will therefore be registered as unauthorised.  If a child accrues 5 days unauthorised absence, this must be referred to the pupil entitlement team who can then issue a fine. 

    I am aware that many families have had holidays cancelled due to the pandemic and that holiday companies are not always being flexible about when these can be rebooked.  If you can prove that you originally booked a holiday out of school time and are now only being offered dates within the school term, the school will consider whether this constitutes exceptional circumstances and may be able to authorise up to 5 days.

    With thanks

    Theresa Alford

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  • Week beginning 19th April

    Published 19/04/21

    We look forward to welcoming the children back to school this week and hope that you all had a lovely Easter break.

    The Government guidance for schools has not changed since the return to school on March 8th, so we will continue under our current risk assessment.  Although numbers of positive cases have fallen significantly, please continue to follow both Government and School protocols to ensure we keep the whole community as safe as possible.

    We will be broadening our curriculum for the Summer term and children in key stage one will begin with a topic called, ‘Food Glorious Food’.  They will be learning about healthy eating and making the most of the school allotment to grow vegetables. 

    As the term progresses, we will let you know how the transition to Junior school will be managed to support the year two children as best we can in the current situation.

    Those of you who have children starting school with us in September, we will be watching guidance carefully to see how we are able to welcome you and the children to the school later in the term.

    Staffing Updates

    We will be welcoming Mrs Payton-Butcher back to school and she will be supporting children in Reception.  Mr Robert Gill is looking forward to teaching Mouse Class for the rest of this year.  Mr Grant Smith will be moving to a new job in the next few weeks, and I am sure you would join me in thanking him for all his work to keep the premises safe and tidy over the last few years.

    Term dates for your diary:

    Monday 19th April – start of the Summer Term

    Monday 3rd May – Bank Holiday

    Week Beginning 31st May – Half Term

    Thursday 22nd July – Final day for children

    With thanks

    Theresa Alford

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