Weekly Newsletter
25th September 2020
New Drop Off & Collection Arrangements from Monday 28th September
Nursery:
-Drop off and collection arrangements remain the same (9am-12pm or 9am-3pm)
Reception:
-Drop off will now be between 8:30am-9am. Collection time remains the same (3pm-3:15pm)
-Please drop your child at the drop off point without crossing the barrier. If you wish to speak to the teacher, please email the Reception inbox or the school office.
Key Stage 1 (Year 1-2):
-Drop off and collection arrangements remain the same (8:30-8:55am and 3pm-3:15pm)
Key Stage 2 (Year 3-6):
-Drop off times and arrangements remain the same (8:30am-8:55am)
- Encourage children to carry their belongings in themselves.
-When saying goodbye, please step into any space in the carpark to avoid congestion
Collection times will now be:
Year 3 - 3pm
Year 4 - 3:05pm
Year 5 - 3:10pm
Year 6 - 3:15pm
If you are collecting more than one child in Year 3-6, please come at the later time. Teachers will keep younger children with them until the older child’s slot. If you don’t want to do this, please collect any younger children and walk back round the one way system to collect older children.
Reminders and Updates
Remember to check the Home-School Communication site for here for any updates and important information from teachers.
Latest updates :
Reception Seesaw Parent Workshop information
Year 6 1:1 Devices FAQs
What has happened this week?
Macmillan Virtual Coffee Morning
Well done to those of you who have been busy making tasty treats at home.
If you would to make a donation to support the work of Macmillan Cancer Support, please click here to do so: https://thyg.uk/BUU004493295
Click here for some recipes you may want to try this weekend.
Winners will be announced on Monday.
What is happening next week?
Harvest
On Friday 2nd October, the school will be holding our Harvest Festival celebrations. Some of our School Councillors will be helping Miss Shaw and Mrs Halota lead our celebration assembly this year as well as organising the distribution of the harvest donations.
Harvest Festival donations should be brought into school between Monday 28th September - Friday 2nd October. Collection boxes will be placed in the school car park and at drop off points so children can contribute their donations when they arrive at school.
Harvest donations will be donated to various food banks by the end of October. These donations will be accessed by those most at need in our community this Autumn. Please could you support the children by sending in a variety of groceries and produce, which have a relatively long shelf-life such as any tinned products, pasta, cereal, tea, sugar etc.
I do hope that we can count on your generosity on this occasion and I am pleased that we have been able to find a very worthwhile charity for the gifts, while at the same time supporting our local community and our School Council.
National Poetry Day
On Thursday 1st October, we are celebrating National Poetry Day. National Poetry Day is an annual mass celebration that encourages the enjoyment, discovery and sharing of poetry. This year, National Poetry Day has chosen the theme Vision to allow children to see the world like a poet.
Throughout the day, the children will be taking part in a range of exciting activities to showcase their poetry skills. If they have a favourite poem, it would be lovely for them to bring it to school to share with the rest of their class on this day!
Black History Month
On Thursday 1st October, Black History Month starts. We are excited to be celebrating it throughout October and have some exciting activities planned. Each year group will be focusing on a significant individual from Black History, ranging from sports personalities to political figures. They will also share a range of stories, celebrating achievements and important aspects of Black History. The whole month will be started with an assembly to help children to understand the purpose of celebrating Black History Month.
Dates For Your Diary
Please check the dates section regularly as dates may change and new dates will be added.
Thursday 1st October - National Poetry Day
Thursday 1st October - Black History Month Starts
Monday 5th October - Friday 9th October - Walk to School Week (more details to follow)
Monday 12th October - Individual School Photos (more details to follow)
Wednesday 14th October - LEO Online Safety Parent Workshop (more details to follow)
Monday 19th October - Friday 23rd October - Year 6 Bikeability Training (more details to follow)
Tuesday 20th October - Thursday 22nd October - Virtual Parents Consultation Evenings (more details to follow)
Friday 23rd October - Last Day of Autumn 1 Half Term
Monday 2nd November - INSET Day
Tuesday 3rd November - First Day of Autumn 2 Half Term
Tuesday 3rd November - Friday 6th November - Parliament Week (more details to follow)
Monday 9th November - Friday 13th November - LEO Maths Week (more details to follow)
Friday 13th November - Children In Need Mufti Day
Monday 16th November - Friday 20th November - EYFS World Nursery Rhyme Week & Anti-Bullying Week (more details to follow)
Thursday 3rd December - International Day of Disabled Persons
Friday 11th December - Christmas Jumper Day
Friday 18th December - Last Day of Term
Monday 4th January - INSET Day
Tuesday 5th January - First Day of Spring Term
Things to Celebrate!
Achievement Awards
Year 1 Badger: Archie
Year 1 Rabbit: Hugo N
Year 2 Fox: Matteo
Year 2 Owl: Ozzy
Year 3 Amber: Hendrix
Year 3 Emerald: Harrison M
Year 4 Garnet: Jaylan
Year 4 Jade: Reggie
Year 4 Opal : Victoria
Year 5 Sapphire: Amy Cl
Year 5 Topaz: Ted
Year 6 Amethyst: Sebastian
Year 6 Turquoise: Dexter
Year 1 Badger: Sara
Year 1 Rabbit: Isabella
Year 2 Fox : Taylor
Year 2 Owl : Belle
Year 3 Amber: Arshikaa
Year 3 Emerald: Zara
Year 4 Garnet: Maisie
Year 4 Jade: Bella
Year 4 Opal : Sam
Year 5 Sapphire: Beth
Year 5 Topaz: Evie
Year 6 Amethyst: Lois
Year 6 Turquoise: Lily J
Going for Gold! Awards
Congratulations to all the children who received the Achievement & Going for Gold! awards this week.
Club 1
The children in Club 1 know their number bonds. Membership of the clubs need to be earned each half term! Congratulations to the following children who have achieved membership of the club.
Badger Class:
Rabbit Class:
Club 2
The children in Club 2 know their number bonds. Membership of the club needs to be earned each half term! Congratulations to the following children who are members of Club 2:
Year 2 Fox Class: Oliver
Year 2 Owl Class: Sebastian, Eva, Rowan
144 Club
The children in 144 Club know their times tables. Membership of all the clubs needs to be earned each term! Congratulations to the following children who are members of the 144 Club:
Year 3 Amber: James C, Killian, Matheo, Arshikaa, Ruby, Summer
Year 3 Emerald: Rama
Year 4 Garnet:
Year 4 Jade:
Year 4 Opal: An Bond, Hariethpal
Year 5 Sapphire: Fynn, Jeffreet, Rhys, Amy Cl, Safia, Umut, Emily
Year 5 Topaz: Sadhana , Molly, William, Summer - Rose
Year 6 Amethyst: Sude, Finlay, Eva, Joe, Vithuli, Hayden Gro, Hayden Gre, Alejandro, Daisy, Freya H.
Year 6 Turquoise: Charlotte, Abelash, Harrison, Rebecca, Johnny, Dexter, Abinaya, Zach
Doodle
Well done to everyone who has been 'doodling' hard this week!
Don't forget to visit https://www.doodlemaths.com to practise
Our top 3 classes for Doodle Maths are...
Badgers
Rabbits
Opal
Our top 3 classes for Doodle Tables are...
Sapphire
Amethyst
Foxes
Our top 3 classes for Doodle English are...
Amethyst
Opal
Turquoise
Our top 3 classes for Doodle Spellings are...
Owls
Jade
Amber
Celebrating your Optional Home Learning Projects
Vianne (Foxes) has been busy researching about famous people from history.
Well done Vianne!
Well done to Lottie, Hendrix, Lola and Killian in Amber who have been busy creating videos about the NHS and things they are grateful for.
Click the pictures to watch them.
Remember to check out the Home-School Communication site to find details of your optional projects!
Make sure you come and show Miss Shaw.
Information and Resources
Year Group Inboxes
Year group inboxes are checked regularly by teachers but there may be a delay in responses during the school day due to teaching and meetings.
If you have an urgent query, please send this to the school office.
We appreciate your patience and understanding.
TRANSFER TO SECONDARY SCHOOL - INFORMATION FOR PARENTS OF YEAR 6 CHILDREN
The Sutton Schools Admissions Team have provided us with an information sheet containing details about applying for places at secondary schools for next year. Please find this via the link below. They are expecting confirmation of the selective eligibility test dates shortly. Once received they will update their website here so please keep an eye out as this page is under constant review.
Battle of the Books - Coming Soon
We are very excited to start Battle of the Books again this year!
However, before we can let the battle commence, we would be very grateful if any books with a 'Battle of the Books' sticker on the spine could be returned to school. If you have one of these books at home, please return them to your child's class teacher as soon as possible.
Thank you!
Week Commencing 21st September:
Year 1 & 2: huddle
Year 3 & 4: nimble
Year 5 & 6: effervescent
Week Commencing 28th September:
Year 1 & 2: witness
Year 3 & 4: eloquent
Year 5 & 6: abhorrent
Opportunity
Year 6 Bikeability - Places Still Available!
Bikeability is happening for Year 6 pupils from Monday 19th October - Friday 23rd October.
Click the below link for information and the booking form:
Ham & Sweet Potato Rosti
Ingredients:
600g sweet potatoes, peeled and halved
1 tbsp. oil, plus extra for greasing
4 shallots, peeled and finely sliced
80g ham, cut into thin strips
20g chives, chopped
50g Cheddar cheese, grated
4 large eggs, beaten
Method:
1. Preheat the oven to gas 4, 180ºC, fan 160ºC. Grease and line a 20cm x 20cm square cake tin.
2. Boil the potatoes for 7 minutes. Drain and leave to steam-dry. When cool enough to handle, coarsely grate into a large bowl.
3. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large frying pan, add the shallots and cook for 5-10 mins until softened. Add to the bowl with the potatoes along with the ham, chives and Cheddar. Season and mix well to combine. Pour in the beaten egg and mix well to coat. Tip into the prepared tin. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden. Allow to cool in the tin, on a wire rack, for 15 minutes. Remove from the tin and cut into 12 rectangles.
Make ahead tip: Allow the cooked slice to cool completely. Wrap in foil (wrap individual rectangles in foil if liked). Chill for 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. If frozen, unwrap and cook from frozen: place the slices, separated, on a baking sheet lined with parchment, cover with foil and cook at gas 4, 180ºC, fan 160ºC for 25 minutes (remove the foil 5 minutes before the end of cooking time).
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