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Learning This Week
EYFS
EYFS
The children have had a super week learning all about shapes as part of the Maths provision. They have enjoyed a variety of activities including; shape printing, shape pictures and bingo, creating 2D shapes from natural resources and a firm favourite, making their very own shape monsters! Don't they look fabulous!?
The Daily Echo have been into school this week to take photos of our 3 Year R classes. These photos will be published in their annual "First Class" supplement on Friday 15th November.
Year 1
Year 1
In Year 1 this week the children have been enjoying learning animals in French. The children were excited to find out some animals in French sound similar to how they sound in English. They have also enjoyed spending time with the Saints Foundation playing athletic style games which involving listening and lots of team work.
Year 2
Year 2
This week, the children have thoroughly enjoyed writing their non-chronological reports on Florence Nightingale during their writing lessons. They’ve used expanded noun phrases and incorporated the facts learned to inform the reader about Florence’s remarkable life. In Maths, the children have been equally engaged, exploring subtraction using dienes and number lines as efficient strategies to strengthen their understanding. Well done Year 2!
Parent's Evenings
Booking for Parent's Evenings will open at 6pm on Friday.
These will be bookable through Arbor for Thursday 7th and Tuesday 12th November. Please see the office if you are having difficulties making an appointment. Bookings must be made by 10am on Monday 4th November.
Please note there is one slot per child. Separated parents are strongly encouraged to share an appointment, but where this is not possible it will be down to the availability and discretion of the class teacher as to if a second booking may be made.
Yellow class will see availability for Mrs Rigby on Thursday 7th, and Miss Emery on Tuesday 12th. Green class will see availability for Mrs Henderson on both Thursday and Tuesday, as well as Mrs McGillivray on Friday 8th. Please only book one slot, to see one teacher, as any duplicates will be cancelled.
Flu Immunisations
FLU POSTER - PRIMARY.pdfThe school nurses are coming in on Wednesday 16th October to administer the flu vaccinations to the children. In order for your child to receive their dose, you will need to complete the form online via the attached poster. You can scan the QR code or go to the website here. Consent needs to be given no later than 2 working days beforehand.
Please complete the form to confirm even if you do not want your child to have their vaccine.
Scholastic Book Fair
We are so excited for the return of our book fair! All children will have the opportunity to visit the fair during the school day to look at the books, and it will be open after school from Wednesday 16th to Monday 21st October so that families may come along to view / purchase books.
If you are not able to visit the fair with your child but would like them to be able to chose a book to buy, you can send in cash in a named envelope. Please pass this to the class teacher any time between the 16-21 October.
As well as books, there are always small stationery items such as pencils, bookmarks etc, with prices from £1.
As a school, we are given back a percentage of the money raised during the fair to spend on new books for our classrooms and libraries, so please do come along to support it if you are able to!
Second Hand Uniform
We have masses of pre-loved school uniform available for parents to take as needed. Although donations are appreciated they are not necessary, and we have so much at the moment that we would love to invite parents to come and have a look through to take anything they may need. Please pop along to the office where we would be happy to let you browse through what we have!
Harvest Festival
Our annual Harvest Festival will be on Wednesday 16th October. Reverend Phil Aindow from St John's Church in Hedge End will be coming in to talk to the children about Harvest, and as per previous years, children are welcome to bring in an item to be donated to The Hedge End Food Centre.
Donations can be sent in on the 16th, please see a list below of particularly useful items:
Tins of meat, fruit, veg, fish, custard, cream rice
Jars of sauces
Rice & Noodles
UHT milk
Tea & Coffee
Toiletries
Squash
Biscuits & Snack Bars
As always, thank you for your generosity and support.
NEW School Support Courses
Dear Families,
There is a huge push from the government at present to get people back into work. We understand that this is difficult for most parents and carers with school drop off and collection commitments. Our ncfe | cache certificated courses are aimed to support parents and carers who are looking to get back into work or change career, that fits in with their families. Our online webinars are run with full tutor support, within term times only and within school hours, making the courses more accessible to learners with children.
Kind Regards,
Smart Study
Walktober
Walktober 2024 - HCC primary parent and carer flyer (1).pdfWe are taking part in Walktober 2024!
As we head into autumn, it’s important that we all keep active and where possible, get outdoors. To encourage this, the My Journey Team at Hampshire County Council has invited schools to celebrate International Walk to School Month by taking part in Walktober.
This event is designed to inspire pupils, families and staff to travel actively and sustainably throughout October.
We hope as many of our pupils, families and staff as possible can get involved by walking, wheeling, cycling, scooting, using Park and Stride and public transport more often.
There is a Walktober competition for your child to enter. Each pupil will receive a Walktober Activity Card. Over the month of October, pupils complete six activities (they can do more if they wish)! Pupils can choose from the suggestions list or be creative and think of their own activity too! The Walktober Activity Card forms the pupil competition entry.
Please see the website here for more information on the event and competition.
FISHES News
Wreath Workshop
Tickets for this event are now on sale. This will be our third wreath workshop that we have held and is always a lovely evening. The event is run by The Hampshire Flower Hut and they will provide all the equipment and are on hand for help and support. A lovely way to start the festive period! Please get your tickets here: http://buytickets.at/fishes
AGM
Thank you to those that came along to the AGM. This year the team will continue to be Carly, Bebe and Chloe, but we do rely on the help of others. If you are able to offer help in any way please do let us know and if you would like to join our FISHES WhatsApp community please do let us know. This will be Bebe's last year as Treasurer so we will be looking for a new face for the academic year 25-26, if this is something you might be interested in please do let us know as it is good to shadow and have a good handover.
Laser Show
Just over 1 week to go until the big event! We have been blown away by how many tickets we have sold. There are still some available so if you would like to come along and support this event then please do get your tickets: http://buytickets.at/fishes.
We will be sending an email out next week to all ticket holders with information regarding the event and what to expect etc. If you have any questions then please do check out our FAQs on the laser website: https://www.laser-illuminations.com/
Christmas Fayre - Saturday 23rd November - 11.00-2.30
We can't believe this event is only 6 weeks away!!! Santa tickets will be going on sale 18th October and this will be via our new ticket platform: http://buytickets.at/fishes so keep your eyes peeled. Santa is a pre-bookable event but there will be very limited tickets available on the day.
If you are having a clear out and are getting rid of any teddies please do consider donating them to us for the teddy tombola. Please bring any donations to the school office.
We are on the hunt for a face painter. We had found someone but we have not heard back so if anyone knows of any face painters please do let us know so we can get in contact.
Our volunteer sign up link for the Christmas Fayre will be going live next week, please look out for the link. Out Christmas fayre was an amazing success last year and this was down to being able to get enough volunteers. There is no need to help the whole event as we want you to still be able to enjoy the event with your family. If you have older siblings in Year 5 or 6 they quite often enjoy helping on a stall!! More hands make light work!!!
Christmas Raffle
We are in the process of contacting companies to ask for raffle prizes for the raffle that takes place at the Christmas Fayre. If you have a company / work for a company that would be able to donate a raffle prize please do let us know (we can provide a letter if needed) or if you know anyone else that may be able to provide a raffle prize please pass on their details so we can reach out to them.
Road Safety
The Road Safety Team are responsible for educating young people and their families on the importance of keeping safe when travelling in a vehicle. Part of this education includes ensuring young people are travelling with correct restraints. Are you aware that 37% of children are in the wrong type of seat for their age and/or height? The Road Safety Team would like to share this car restraint leaflet with you to ensure you know how to always keep your child(ren) safe – in the correct restraint. There are also hints and tips about choosing the right seat, transporting other people’s children and how to fit different types of car seat. To read this informative leaflet, please visit – In car safety parent guide.
Great Coastal Bird Watch
Bird Aware Solent have asked us to share with families the Great Coastal Birdwatch 2024, which takes place from the 19th October to 3rd November. This annual citizen science project raises awareness of the wealth of birdlife on the Hampshire coastline. It helps children understand the challenges faced by seabirds that migrate thousands of miles to spend the winter on our shores.
Children can use a colourful bird ID guide to learn about local birds and to count how many different birds they see. Their bird count will make an important contribution to the Great Coastal Birdwatch, now in its sixth year.
Visit the Bird Aware Solent website for:
Downloadable bird ID guides and counting sheets
Resources about why the Solent is internationally important for protected birds
Resources on migration: why birds migrate and the astonishing journeys they travel to spend the winter on the Solent coastline
Tips from the ranger team on getting young people involved in birdwatching.
The birdwatch celebrates the arrival of migratory birds which return every winter to the area.
In previous years, data has been provided by experienced wildlife observers as well as people trying birdwatching for the first time. Last year more than 100 different species were seen by members of the public taking part.
Nut Free School
We would like to remind parents that we are a nut free school. We have members of both the staff and student community who are anaphylactic to nuts of all varieties. This includes obvious things like hazelnut spread in sandwiches, but also many types of cereal bars and biscuits also contain nuts. Please check the ingredients list of all food items that you send into school.
Year Group Home Learning Newsletters
Attendance This Week
If you are struggling to get your child/ren to school on time each day, please do get in touch so we can try to help.
Blue Class - 93.48% attendance with 0 episodes of lateness
Red Class - 95.83% attendance with 0 episodes of lateness
Yellow Class - 97.73% attendance with 0 episodes of lateness
Green Class - 95.09% attendance with 0 episodes of lateness
Orange Class - 94.64% attendance with 2 episodes of lateness
Purple Class - 100% attendance with 1 episode of lateness
Scarlet Class - 98.75% attendance with 1 episode of lateness
Turquoise Class - 95.42% attendance with 1 episode of lateness
Attendance Guide for Parents / Carers
What YOU must do:
Try to telephone the school before 8.30am each day of your child’s absence.
Tell the school in advance, of any medical appointments and bring in appointment cards/letters.
If you are not sure whether your child is well enough to attend school, send them in anyway as they often perk up on arrival.
If you and your child are experiencing difficulties with school attendance then talk to us as a first step so we can help!
What WE will do:
Check your child’s attendance every day.
Phone home to discuss your child’s attendance with you.
Invite you into school for attendance meetings if we are concerned.
If we cannot establish a reason for absence, then we may make a welfare home visit.
Dates for Your Diary
Wednesday 16th to Monday 21st October - Book Fair in School
Wednesday 16th October - Flu immunisations & Harvest Festival
Monday 21st October - Year 2 trip to Vedic Temple
Friday 1st November - Applications open for Year R / Year 3 2025
Thursday 7th and Tuesday 12th November - Parents Evenings
Thursday 21st November - Special Menu Day
Class Assemblies
Friday 18th October - Purple class assembly
Wednesday 23rd October - Green class assembly
Friday 25th October - Orange class assembly
Friday 15th November - Red class assembly
Friday 22nd November - Blue class assembly
Thursday 28th November - Yellow class assembly
All class assemblies will be in the school hall @ 9.00am.
Parent Lunches (EYFS only)
Wednesday 16th October - Red class parent lunch
Wednesday 23rd October - Yellow class parent lunch
Wednesday 6th November - Blue class parent lunch
Letters have been sent out with more information
FISHES Dates
Saturday 19th October - Laser Show
Thursday 14th November - Non Uniform Day (in return for Chocolate & Bottle Tombola items)
Saturday 23rd November - Christmas Fayre
Wednesday 27th November - Wreath Workshop
Aspens, our school caterers, will be selling Cinnamon Swirls for £1 if you would like a snack before the class assembly.
INSET Days 2024/2025
Friday 11th October 2024
Friday 29th November 2024
Friday 14th February 2025
Friday 20th June 2025
You can view Hampshire term dates at any time here.
Head Teacher Awards
Blue Class - Romeo for Independence & Thinking, Stevie for Thinking
Red Class - Ellysia for Independence. George for Thinking
Yellow Class - Phoenix and Elsie, both for Thinking
Green Class - Summer for Independence & Thinking, Louis for All The Values
Orange Class - Ellie and Noah, both for Thinking
Purple Class - Eleanor for Thinking, Bella for Resilience
Scarlet Class - Evelyn for Thinking, Jessica for Independence
Turquoise Class - Niamh for Resilience & Independence, Lily for Thinking & Independence
School Spotlight
The Rule of Law
The Rule of Law
Schools aim to promote this British Value by demonstrating a need for rules and laws help to keep us safe and happy. For example:
Encouraging adults and children to work together to create group rules. Discussing the need for rules and how they should be administered fairly, e.g. the need for rules to keep everyone safe and happy.
Teaching children to understand their own and others’ behaviour and feelings, and the consequences.
Working together to create an environment where actions are consistently followed through, e.g. adherence to class rules, follow-ups on discussions and other choices explored after taking a group vote.
Encouraging and supporting children to learn how to distinguish right from wrong.
Action for Happiness Calendar
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