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Parent Newsletter number 8 24.10.25
We are now at the end of first half of the autumn term. Its been busy with lots of exciting learning, class trips, sporting events and special assemblies.
Thank you to everyone who supported Spina Bifida Awareness today. The children looked wonderful displaying something yellow.
A huge thank you to Winnie and Ted and their mum Ellie who sorted out all the lost property items on Wednesday.
Another huge thank you to the PTA and all the parent helpers who arranged two wonderfully spooky Halloween Discos. The children loved them.
We would like to wish you all a wonderful half term and we look forward to seeing you on Monday 3rd November.
Reception were lucky enough to have amazing parent visitors come in to share the story of Diwali. It was so interesting to hear the story especially from a Hindu and Sikh perspective. Thank you so much to our lovely parents for bringing the story to life!
Year 4's Roman day took place on Thursday this week where the children came to school dressed as Roman Soldiers, Emperors and several Queen Boudicas and Queen Cartimanduas. The children designed and made a shield too, which can be seen in the photo.
School Council Assembly
We were honoured to have His Worship The Mayor of Barnet (Cllr Danny Rich) come to school on Tuesday to present the new School Council with their badges. It is a fantastic way to celebrate and acknowledge the importance of pupil voice within the school. The children were all very excited to meet him and he was kind enough to then take the time to go around and visit a few classes. He even took the time to make a video for the Year 2 councillors who were out on a trip. Miss Heath is looking forward to getting to work with the new councillors this year.
Emergency Contact Information
Emergency Contact Information
This half term, we have had a few occasions where we needed to contact a child’s parent or carer urgently and were unable to reach anyone using the details we have on file. In some cases, we also found that the emergency contact numbers provided were out of date.
Please take a moment to ensure that the emergency contact information you have given to school is up to date. It is incredibly important that we are able to reach you — or one of your nominated contacts — quickly in the unlikely event of an emergency.
If your contact details have changed recently, please let the school office know as soon as possible.
School gates
After the half-term break, the morning gates will be opening as usual at 8.40am, but will now shut promptly at 8.55am to ensure that we get the school day started as efficiently as possible. Please ensure children arrive at school on time so they are ready to begin their learning.
Barnet Libraries,
Barnet Libraries have a very full programme of events for children taking place during half term.
On Monday 27 October, they are hosting an interactive theatre group performance at Chipping Barnet library called Lose the Path, Find your Way. It starts at 2pm and it is suitable for children aged 8 to 11.
There are many tickets left for this lovely show. To booked follow the link below:
Full programme of events - https://www.barnet.gov.uk/events/all?f%5B0%5D=type%3ASchool%20holiday%20event
Just One Tree
Thank you to everyone who supported Just One Tree. We raised £185.00 for this wonderful charity.
British legion- Poppy Appeal
Poppy merchandise is now on display in the front office to raise money for the British Legion Poppy Appeal. This includes, poppies, wrist bands, and key rings.
We ask that you make a donation of your choosing for the poppies. The key rings and wrist bands are £1.00 each.
Music Certificates
We are introducing music certificates in KS1. At the end of each half term, the winners will be announced and they will receive a certificate.
Today's certificates went to:
1M- Rilind and Arian
1C- Marshall and Ilinca
2R- Marie and Ektoras
2A- Emmett, Frederik and Ruairi
Handwriting Competition
We have had a handwriting competition taking place in school this term to reset our school expectations on presentation for the new academic year.
The following pupils all received a certificate for their presentation and effort today.
1M - Arin
1C - Annalise
2R - Reiden
2A - Teo
3B - Yusra
3JS - Roman
4RM - Ahmet
4C - Eva
5H - Elliot
5B - Charmaine
6F - Lamees
6K - Tia
Chatter Matters
IT’S GOOD TO TALK!
Walk and Talk . . .
Look, Listen & Chat . . .
The conversations you have with your child can make a difference to their future.
The first five years of a child’s life have a big impact.
The development that happens helps improve their future learning, happiness and wellbeing.
You can help this development by finding opportunities to talk and listen to them as often as you can and introduce them to new things.
Whilst going for a walk with your child over the half term break simply talk about . . . .
· things that are living
· things that move
· things that you can hear or smell
· the weather
· letters and numbers
· different ways you can move
· patterns, textures and more.
Use your senses, play I Spy, notice the small things, move in different ways, sing a song, make up a story or song . . .
Follow your child’s lead.
Talk about the things they are doing and have noticed.
Did you know?
When you copy what your child says, it shows them you are listening.
Adding an extra word or two teaches them new words, and how to say longer sentences.
Whenever you can, include looking, listening and chatting during your day.
It will help your child’s speech and communication skills.
Reading Corner
Year 1 - Year 6 had a fabulous time with our visiting author Mark Stratton and his children - Jack and Amelie.
Everyone listened to their stories attentively and it was lovely hearing the laughter amongst the crowd at appropriate moments, which demonstrated their enjoyment.
All the children were impresses to hear that Jack and Amelie wrote their stories at such a young age.
Fantastic questions were asked about their writing journey and future plans.
Thank you to everyone who purchased a signed copy of one of their books.
Here are a few photos:
COMPETITION TIME!
We have five £5 vouchers to give away as a prize for the Book Fair.
Over half term, take an empty cardboard cereal or shoe box and turn it into a scene from a well-known children’s book. On the back of the box please ensure you write your name and class clearly.
Entries to be handed to Miss Jordan by Wednesday 12th November ready for judging before our book fair.
Dates for the diary so far - Please keep checking for additional dates. All dates are subject to change.
Monday 3rd November- Back to school 8.50am
Wednesday 5th November - Flu vaccination mop up session
Tuesday 11th November - Year 6 RAF Museum trip
Wednesday 12th November - Reception Little City trip (RG morning, RN afternoon)
Monday 10th November to Friday 14 November - Anti-bullying week
Monday 10th November to Friday 14 November – World Nursery Rhyme Week (Nursery / Reception)
Friday 14th November- Children in Need
Monday 17th November until Thursday 20th November- Book Fair
Friday 21st November - PTA Movie Night
Thursday 27th November- PTA Non uniform day in exchange for Bottle Tombola Donations
Friday 28th November- Inset day - school closed
Friday 5th December- Year 4 Music Concert -9.15am
Friday 5th December - PTA Non uniform day in exchange for Sweet Tombola Donations
Friday 12th December - PTA Christmas Fair (No After School Club or Activity Clubs on this day)
Wednesday 17th December - Whole School Pantomime (details to follow)
Thursday 18th December - Christmas dinner and Christmas jumper day
Friday 19th December- Break up for Christmas 1.30pm
NOTICE BOARD
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