Headteacher Newsletter Issue 13
FORTNIGHTLY NEWSLETTER ISSUE 13: 17.5.24
Premises update
We will be using our new gates within the next few weeks, as Children’s Cottage has now been sold. The entrance into school will be the same as it is now, but with the entrance gates being further up the drive.
We will be having some of the pipework replaced in school in due course. This will take place out of school hours in the evenings and over the Summer.
Year 6
Year 6 have had a fantastic SATs week, showcasing their resilience, focus and positive attitudes. We have started every morning with a ‘family’ breakfast, games and chat so everyone was ready and relaxed. The Year 6 team are incredibly proud of each and every one of the children. Well done Class 6!
Well done to all the year 6 children for all their hard work and resilience this week taking part in SATs week. We were really proud of their attitude towards the test.
Forest School Year 5
Year 5 had a great first session in the forest last week. We re-familiarised ourselves with our surroundings, built swings, collected snails and swung ropes from tree to tree. It was great to see some excellent teamwork from everyone. We look forward to our next sessions as Happy Hedgehogs!
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
13.5.24 SATs week KS2
17.5.24 Sharing Assembly – Year 1 parents invited
21.5.24 Piano Concert for parents pm
23.5.24 Years 3 / 4 rapid fire cricket 1-2.30pm at JFAN
24.5.24 Sharing Assembly – Year R parents invited
27.5.24 Half Term
3.6.24 INSET Day – school closed to pupils
w/b 3rd and 10th June Year 4 Multiplication Check
6.6.24 Sports Day
10.6.24 KS1 Phonics Check
13.6.24 Year 6 Crucial Crew
14.6.24 Sharing Assembly – Year 5 parents invited
16th – 19th June Year 6 Residential
18.6.24 Reception Induction morning
21.6.24 Friends of Clavering Fun Run
24.6.24 Year 6 Transition Week
27.6.24 SWCHS Bridge Day
28.6.24 SWCHS Taster Day
28.6.24 Tray Day
1.7.24 INSET Day – school closed to pupils
2.7.24 Year 1 trip TBC
3.7.24 Year 5 Harlow Outdoors
4.7.24 Class photos
10.7.24 Year 2 Aerozone
12.7.24 Friends of Clavering Summer Fayre
15.7.24 Parent Evening
16.7.24 Class Swap
17.7.24 Parent Evening
22.7.24 Year 3 trip TBC
22.7.24 Year 6 Leavers’ Assembly
23.7.24 Last day of term
ACHIEVEMENTS
STAR OF THE WEEK 3.5.24
Reception Louie – trying very hard with his independent writing
Year One Alex R – working very hard and pushing himself in all subjects
Year Two Eva – for fantastic column addition
Year Three Cecily – for fantastic effort with fractions in Maths this week and always being kind and helpful
Year Four Isabella L – for her fantastic Science work calculating the height of trees
Year Five Mollie – for excellent effort in Maths and Science looking at fractions and parts of a plant
Year Six Eli – for fantastic effort in writing this week
STAR OF THE WEEK 10.5.24
Reception Grace A – for writing a brilliant Keeping Healthy List
Year One Alex S – for being super helpful and for showing great enthusiasm at Forest School
Year Two Josh – for great understanding of vocabulary in Maths
Year Three Isaac – for fantastic creative writing and always giving 100%
Year Four Alfie – for super fact finding for a biography
Year Five Penny – for excellent effort in all her lessons and great teamwork
Year Six Rowan – for fantastic Maths and brilliant focus in PE.
If you have any questions at any time, please feel free to make an appointment.
Wishing you all an enjoyable weekend
Rosalind Allsop
Headteacher
