Headteacher Newsletter Issue 10
FORTNIGHTLY NEWSLETTER ISSUE 10: 1.3.24
Book Week
World Book Day took place this week. To celebrate this marvellous day, the whole school took part in some fun activities.
To kick off book week, the teachers took turns reading their favourite stories to a small group. This activity took place on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday. We moved around to hear different books. We all loved listening to all sorts of stories.
As well as this, on Tuesday, all the classes were delighted to be able to select a couple of books from the vast selection at the Book sale. Mrs Green and Mrs Dornan organised the morning. Each book was only £1. Over £250 was raised.
On World Book Day (Thursday), we dressed up as a book character or an adjective. I came as comfy. There were many exciting costumes – some of the teachers dressed up.
Many thanks to Mrs Green, Mrs Dornan, the library monitors (Max H and Clara), Miss Crosby and all the parents and children who donated books to the book sale.
Also, a thank you to Martha and Max S, who wrote this report about book week.
We all had a lot of fun!
By Max Sullivan and Martha Bradley (Year 6 School Councillors)
Parent Consultations
Thank you to all the parents for attending our Parent Consultations. We hope you found them informative, along with your child’s interim report for years 1 – 6.
Heads of School
The Heads of School are about to launch their Buddy Bench. This will be promoted in assembly before the end of term to support children who may not have anyone to play with from time to time if their chosen friend is not with them. The Heads of School and Lead Playleaders will also link this into supporting children finding games to play.
Tray Day
Thank you to the parents that attended Tray Day today to see their children’s work. We hope you enjoyed seeing all the learning that has taken place this term.
Red Nose Day
Today is Red Nose Day for Comic Relief. The children enjoyed wearing something red. Thank you for all the donations that will be donated to Comic Relief.
Application for leave of absence for term time holidays
Guidance from the Local Authority:
“Leave of absence may only be granted by a person authorised in that behalf by the proprietor of the school. As from 1st September 2013, the Education (Pupil Registration) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2013 amended Regulation 7 to prohibit the proprietor of a maintained school from granting leave of absence to a pupil, except where an advance application has been made by the parent with whom the pupil normally resides, and the proprietor considers that there are exceptional circumstances relating to the application.
Taking your child out of school during term time could be detrimental to your child’s educational progress. There is no entitlement to parents to take their child out of school during term time, however, you may apply to the school for leave of absence if you believe there are exceptional circumstances.
If the absence is not authorised and the holiday is taken, the case will be referred to the Education Welfare Service who may issue a Penalty Notice for £120 (or £60 if paid within 21 days) to each parent for each child taken out of school.”
Please note occasional days for birthdays and treats cannot be authorised and cheaper prices cannot be considered to be a valid reason. No leave of absence will be granted during our assessment weeks or the first week of the Autumn term. Medical appointments, if at all possible, should be made outside school hours. Siblings of children attending medical appointments should remain in school.
Free School Meals Funding
You can register for Free Schools Meals Funding if you meet the criteria below.
If you have a child in Key Stage One and are receiving the free meal, which is part of the universal offer, you could be missing out on this additional funding for the school, which will support your child with their learning, if you meet the criteria below. You have to apply for this funding. If you think you meet the criteria below, then please follow the guidance below and contact the school office.
https://www.gov.uk/apply-free-school-meals
Mobile Phones
This is a gentle reminder not to use mobile phones whilst on the school site.
This is part of our safe-guarding policy for all our children.
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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
15.3.24 Tray Day
21.3.24 The Two Johns E-safety Sessions – children, staff and parents (8 – 9.30) online
28.3.24 Friends of Clavering Easter Egg Hunt
28.3.24 Last day of term
15.4.24 INSET Day – school closed pupils
16.4.24 Summer term begins
Clubs – Summer Term
Clubs will start the week commencing Tuesday 16th April 2024
Monday | |
Football Club | Year 4 – 6 3.20 – 4.20 |
Drama Club STING | Year 1 – 6 3.20 – 4.20 Starts 22/4/24 |
Tuesday | |
Football Club | Year 1,2 3.20 – 4.20 |
Fitness Club | Year 1 – 4 3.20 – 4.20 |
Wednesday | |
Football Club | Year 3 3.20 – 4.20 |
Choir Club | Year 2 – 6 3.20 – 4.20 |
Thursday | |
Dodgeball Club | Year 4 – 6 3.20 – 4.20 |
Relax Kids | Year 3 – 6 3.20 – 4.20 |
Swimming
Swimming lessons for Year 1 will start Monday 22nd April for 4 weeks
ACHIEVEMENTS
STAR OF THE WEEK 1.3.24
Reception Monty – for his enthusiasm and knowledge about our space topic.
Year One Evy – for thoughtful contributions in RE lessons.
Year Two Jude – for fantastic descriptive vocabulary in English.
Year Three Hugo – for amazing effort with the dance festival.
Year Four Phoebe S – for sharing ‘positive’ playground experiences with the class and teachers.
Year Five Poppy – for always trying her best in all areas of learning.
Year Six Luna – for consistent hard work, focus and a mature attitude.
STAR OF THE WEEK 8.3.24
Reception Darcey – for her brilliant ideas in lessons and fantastic reading.
Year One Freya – for settling in brilliantly at Clavering Primary School.
Year Two Cruz – for great effort in his learning, especially in Maths.
Year Three Kyle – for always having a fantastic attitude to his learning and for a great improvement with his handwriting.
Year Four Phoenix – for always trying her best in every subject.
Year Five Oscar – for excellent star floats in his swimming lessons.
Year Six Luke – for always working hard and great contributions to class discussions.
If you have any questions at any time, please feel free to make an appointment.
Have a good weekend
Rosalind Allsop
Headteacher