Headteacher Newsletter Issue 15
FORTNIGHTLY NEWSLETTER ISSUE 15: 21.6.24
Staffing
We will be sad to say goodbye to a few members of staff at the end of this term.
Mrs Camp, who is exploring a new venture after being at the school, as a class teacher, for the last 9 years. We would like to thank her for all her hard work and support over the years and wish her well in her new role.
Mrs Gates, who joined us two years ago and has been a class teacher this year, wants to spend more time with her family. We would like to thank her for all the support she has given to the school.
Mrs Pellew, who has been a learning support assistant for the last two years is relocating with her family. We wish them all well and would like to thank her for all her hard work.
Mrs Bond is leaving her role as a Learning Support Assistant to become a trainee teacher, which we are all excited about. Her main placement will be at Clavering Primary School.
We would like to welcome new staff members to the school:
Mrs Yildiz, an experienced teacher, who is currently teaching reception in another school. We are looking forward to working with her.
Ms Nash, Mrs Hemsley, Mrs Archer and Mrs H Snelling will be joining the team as Learning Support Assistants. We are looking forward to working with them.
Reception Induction Morning
This week we welcomed our new Reception parents to the school with our Induction Morning. Mrs Course, Mrs Berrett, Mrs Snelling, Mrs Coy, Ms Gawthorpe, Mrs Elliston, Mr Gooding all spoke, along with myself, to the parents, sharing key information about our school.
Crucial Crew for year 6
Year 6 had an important and valuable trip to Bridge End Gardens last Thursday. This was a visit for life skills and important lessons for being at Secondary School. They worked in groups and visited different scenarios that challenged them and really made them think. Some of the sessions were run by Essex police and the Fire Service and some other youth charities. The children thought about healthy relationships, peer pressure, water safety, antisocial behaviour, vaping and shop lifting. It was a very informative and interactive morning and the children were very engaged. Well done Year 6.
Year 6 Residential
The year 6 residential to Kingswood in West Runton, Norfolk was absolutely fantastic! The children had an amazing time taking part in a variety of activities, including: wall climbing, zip line, caving, problem solving, a trip to the beach and so much more. The children enjoyed being in dorm rooms and staying up late but were not that keen on getting up early for breakfast! The staff at Kingswood were brilliant and we were very well looked after the whole time we were there.
Year 5 listen to the international key speaker, Chris Lubbe
Year 5 joined lots of other local schools to listen to Chris Lubbe speak about his time living in South Africa during the apartheid era. He spoke about working for Nelson Mandela and how he continues to spread his message of peace and acceptance by meeting with schools all across the world. There were lots of insightful questions from all schools during the Q&A session and we discussed how this linked with our recent work on the Windrush Generation.
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 as 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
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 to Hedingham Castle
3.7.24 Year 5 trip to Harlow Outdoors
8.7.24 Class photos Change of date
10.7.24 Year 2 trip to the 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 to Wire Farm
22.7.24 Year 6 Leavers’ Assembly
23.7.24 Last day of term
ACHIEVEMENTS
STAR OF THE WEEK 7.6.24
Reception Max – for being so independent putting things in alphabetical order
Year One Quincey-Beau – for working hard at her phonics
Year Two Marnie – for fantastic work re-drafting her persuasive letter
Year Three Maxwell – for always trying his hardest in all lessons and having a great start to his time at Clavering School.
Year Four Amelia C – showing great resilience during Sports Day. We are proud of you
Year Five Frankie – for an excellent first week back after half term – focussed and hard working in all lessons
Year Six Illia – for fantastic statistic work in Maths and topic
STAR OF THE WEEK 14.6.24
Reception Nella – for writing beautifully about the life cycle of a butterfly
Year One Fabian – for demonstrating wonderful enthusiasm in all learning
Year Two Liza – for fantastic independent writing in English
Year Three Astrid – for super effort and not giving up when writing her monologue
Year Four Beebee – for concentrating so hard in all her lessons
Year Five Amelia R – for excellent perseverance with her times tables challenges
Year Six Rowan – for fantastic effort and teamwork in PE
WRITER OF THE WEEK – W/E 7th June
R Orla for great independent writing
1 Freddie for thoughtful and detailed writing
2 Josh for a great effort with his handwriting
3 Astrid for great use of powerful words in her creative writing
4 Amelia G for neatly presented factual writing
5 Danny for an excellent film review with well-considered opinions
6 Clara for always presenting her written work beautifully
If you have any questions at any time, please feel free to make an appointment.
Wishing you all an enjoyable weekend
Rosalind Allsop
Headteacher
