6th December 2024
6th December 2024
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Hurst Park Primary Weekly Newsletter
Hurst Park Primary Weekly Newsletter
Hurst Park Primary: Hurst Road, Molesey, West Molesey KT8 1QS
Hurst Park Primary: Hurst Road, Molesey, West Molesey KT8 1QS
Email: hpoffice@leoacademytrust.co.uk
Email: hpoffice@leoacademytrust.co.uk
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @HurstParkSchool
Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @HurstParkSchool
It's hard to believe that the end of the Autumn Term is almost upon us! Our youngest learners in EYFS performed their Christmas performances, bringing festive cheer to the school. Children across the school enjoyed the pantomime, and Key Stage 1 are deep in rehearsals for their upcoming Christmas performance. Key Stage 2 have been busy too, with beautiful voices filling the halls as they practice for their carol service. And we've seen some fantastic sporting opportunities this week, with our children demonstrating great teamwork and sportsmanship.
It's hard to believe that the end of the Autumn Term is almost upon us! Our youngest learners in EYFS performed their Christmas performances, bringing festive cheer to the school. Children across the school enjoyed the pantomime, and Key Stage 1 are deep in rehearsals for their upcoming Christmas performance. Key Stage 2 have been busy too, with beautiful voices filling the halls as they practice for their carol service. And we've seen some fantastic sporting opportunities this week, with our children demonstrating great teamwork and sportsmanship.
It's the Christmas Fayre tomorrow from 12-3pm.
It's the Christmas Fayre tomorrow from 12-3pm.
Entrance is via the front of the school hall. The staff car park will be open to park as required... and don't forget to bring along any tokens you have pre-bought.
Entrance is via the front of the school hall. The staff car park will be open to park as required... and don't forget to bring along any tokens you have pre-bought.
We are very excited and look forward to seeing you all there!
We are very excited and look forward to seeing you all there!
Upcoming events - New dates highlighted
Upcoming events - New dates highlighted
PTA Christmas Fair - 7th December 12-3pm
PTA Christmas Fair - 7th December 12-3pm
KS1 Nativity - Tuesday 10th December 2.15pm & Wednesday 11th December 9.15am
KS1 Nativity - Tuesday 10th December 2.15pm & Wednesday 11th December 9.15am
Princess Alice Cake Sale Wednesday 11th December 3.10pm
Princess Alice Cake Sale Wednesday 11th December 3.10pm
Christmas Lunch - Thursday 12th December
Christmas Lunch - Thursday 12th December
Christmas Jumper Day - Thursday 12th December
Christmas Jumper Day - Thursday 12th December
Santa Fun Run for charity - Friday 13th December
Santa Fun Run for charity - Friday 13th December
KS2 Christmas Carol Concert - Tuesday 17th December (change of date)
KS2 Christmas Carol Concert - Tuesday 17th December (change of date)
DT Christmas Exhibition in the hall - Wednesday 18th December
DT Christmas Exhibition in the hall - Wednesday 18th December
Christmas Party Mufti and Christmas Cards Day (Reception - Year 6) - Thursday 19th December
Christmas Party Mufti and Christmas Cards Day (Reception - Year 6) - Thursday 19th December
Nursery closed - Friday 20th December
Nursery closed - Friday 20th December
End of term - Friday 20th December Finish at 1.30pm (After school club will run until 4.15pm )
End of term - Friday 20th December Finish at 1.30pm (After school club will run until 4.15pm )
PTA News
PTA News
Hurst Park Primary Academy PTA has our very own dedicated microsite on PTA Events, which acts as a central hub for all things PTA. Here you will find details of events we are hosting, where to buy tickets, how to volunteer as a helper, how to contact the PTA, and much more. Once registered, users can opt to receive bespoke communications on activities we are running, so you always know what's going on. For more information, please click here.
Hurst Park Primary Academy PTA has our very own dedicated microsite on PTA Events, which acts as a central hub for all things PTA. Here you will find details of events we are hosting, where to buy tickets, how to volunteer as a helper, how to contact the PTA, and much more. Once registered, users can opt to receive bespoke communications on activities we are running, so you always know what's going on. For more information, please click here.
PTA Events
PTA Events
News
News
Santa Fun Run - 13th December
Santa Fun Run - 13th December
Hurst Park Primary Academy are going to be getting into the spirit of Christmas and hosting a Santa Fun Run challenge at school to help raise vital funds for Princess Alice Hospice.
Hurst Park Primary Academy are going to be getting into the spirit of Christmas and hosting a Santa Fun Run challenge at school to help raise vital funds for Princess Alice Hospice.
Princess Alice Hospice, Esher, provides free palliative care for people living in a large part of Surrey, south west London and Middlesex including the boroughs of Elmbridge, Epsom and Ewell, Kingston, Mole Valley, Reigate, Banstead, Richmond, Runnymede and Spelthorne.
Princess Alice Hospice, Esher, provides free palliative care for people living in a large part of Surrey, south west London and Middlesex including the boroughs of Elmbridge, Epsom and Ewell, Kingston, Mole Valley, Reigate, Banstead, Richmond, Runnymede and Spelthorne.
Your donation will help them provide free end of life, palliative and compassionate care. They also provide support and bereavement sessions following the death of a loved one.
Your donation will help them provide free end of life, palliative and compassionate care. They also provide support and bereavement sessions following the death of a loved one.
Please scan this QR code to donate to our Just Giving page.
Please scan this QR code to donate to our Just Giving page.
Attendance reminders
Attendance reminders
A reminder about the importance of regular school attendance. Every day in the classroom counts! We understand that illnesses happen, but please try to schedule appointments outside of school hours whenever possible. Please note if your child is ill, please complete the absence form.
A reminder about the importance of regular school attendance. Every day in the classroom counts! We understand that illnesses happen, but please try to schedule appointments outside of school hours whenever possible. Please note if your child is ill, please complete the absence form.
Holidays during term time will not be authorised except in truly exceptional circumstances. If you believe your situation qualifies, please request an Exceptional Leave Form from the school office at least one month before your planned travel date.
Holidays during term time will not be authorised except in truly exceptional circumstances. If you believe your situation qualifies, please request an Exceptional Leave Form from the school office at least one month before your planned travel date.
A Penalty Notice may be issued as an alternative to the prosecution of a parent/carer for their child’s unauthorised absence from school (absence without the agreement of the school or not covered by a medical note) and will be used by Surrey County Council in the following circumstances :-
A Penalty Notice may be issued as an alternative to the prosecution of a parent/carer for their child’s unauthorised absence from school (absence without the agreement of the school or not covered by a medical note) and will be used by Surrey County Council in the following circumstances :-
1. Pupils identified by police and Attendance Advice Officers (formerly Education Welfare Officers) engaged on Truancy Patrols and who have incurred unauthorised absences.
1. Pupils identified by police and Attendance Advice Officers (formerly Education Welfare Officers) engaged on Truancy Patrols and who have incurred unauthorised absences.
2. Leave of absence in term time (5 days or 10 sessions or more).
2. Leave of absence in term time (5 days or 10 sessions or more).
- Please be aware that The Education (Pupil Registration)(England)(Amendment) Regulations 2013, which became law on 01 September 2013 state that Headteachers may not grant any leave of absence during term time unless there are exceptional circumstances.
- The Headteacher is also required to determine the number of school days a child can be away from school if leave is granted.
- In such cases the Headteacher/Governing Body must decide whether there are exceptional circumstances. They may request that Surrey County Council issue Penalty Notices when the absence is not authorised.
Warnings will not be given where it can be shown that parents have been notified that such absences will not be authorised.
Warnings will not be given where it can be shown that parents have been notified that such absences will not be authorised.
3. Finally, the issuing of a Penalty Notice will also be considered where it is judged that a parent is failing to ensure their child's regular school attendance.
3. Finally, the issuing of a Penalty Notice will also be considered where it is judged that a parent is failing to ensure their child's regular school attendance.
This will be considered when a pupil has incurred 10 or more unauthorised sessions in the previous 10 school weeks, which may include a pupil arriving late after close of registration.
This will be considered when a pupil has incurred 10 or more unauthorised sessions in the previous 10 school weeks, which may include a pupil arriving late after close of registration.
If you believe at any stage that your child’s absence from school may leave you liable to receive a Penalty Notice, it is extremely important that you act without delay to secure their regular attendance.
If you believe at any stage that your child’s absence from school may leave you liable to receive a Penalty Notice, it is extremely important that you act without delay to secure their regular attendance.
If you have any questions or require further support to achieve an improvement in your child’s attendance, please contact your child’s school or the Attendance Advice Officer.
If you have any questions or require further support to achieve an improvement in your child’s attendance, please contact your child’s school or the Attendance Advice Officer.
Penalty Notice relating to Exclusions
Penalty Notice relating to Exclusions
If a child is excluded from school, Section 103 of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 places a duty on parents/carers to ensure that their child is not in a public place without justifiable cause during school hours.
If a child is excluded from school, Section 103 of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 places a duty on parents/carers to ensure that their child is not in a public place without justifiable cause during school hours.
This duty applies to the first five days of each exclusion. Failure to do so will render the parent/carer liable to a Penalty Notice. (Alternative education provision will be made available from the sixth day of any exclusion.)
This duty applies to the first five days of each exclusion. Failure to do so will render the parent/carer liable to a Penalty Notice. (Alternative education provision will be made available from the sixth day of any exclusion.)
Amount Payable for a Penalty Notice and Consequences for repeat uauthorised absences
Amount Payable for a Penalty Notice and Consequences for repeat uauthorised absences
1. If you have not incurred a penalty notice relating to this child/children in a rolling 3 year period since 19 August 2024, then the penalty notice will be charged at the rate of £160.00, per parent/carer per child, if paid within 28 days. This will be reduced to £80.00 if paid within 21 days of receipt of the notice. Failure to pay the Penalty Notice will result in Surrey County Council considering legal proceedings against you in the Magistrates Court.
1. If you have not incurred a penalty notice relating to this child/children in a rolling 3 year period since 19 August 2024, then the penalty notice will be charged at the rate of £160.00, per parent/carer per child, if paid within 28 days. This will be reduced to £80.00 if paid within 21 days of receipt of the notice. Failure to pay the Penalty Notice will result in Surrey County Council considering legal proceedings against you in the Magistrates Court.
2. If you have incurred a penalty notice relating to this child/children since 19 August 2024, the rolling 3 year period will be activated from the date of the first penalty notice and the second penalty notice will be charged at the flat rate of £160.00, per parent/carer per child, if paid within 28 days. There will be no reduction for payment within 21 days. Failure to pay the Penalty Notice will result in Surrey County Council considering legal proceedings against you in the Magistrates Court.
2. If you have incurred a penalty notice relating to this child/children since 19 August 2024, the rolling 3 year period will be activated from the date of the first penalty notice and the second penalty notice will be charged at the flat rate of £160.00, per parent/carer per child, if paid within 28 days. There will be no reduction for payment within 21 days. Failure to pay the Penalty Notice will result in Surrey County Council considering legal proceedings against you in the Magistrates Court.
3. If you have incurred 2 penalty notices relating to this child/children in the rolling 3 year period since the first penalty notice was issued, then you will NOT receive a third penalty notice – Surrey County Council will have no option but to consider a prosecution, per parent/carer per child, in the Magistrates Court under s 444 Education Act 1996.
3. If you have incurred 2 penalty notices relating to this child/children in the rolling 3 year period since the first penalty notice was issued, then you will NOT receive a third penalty notice – Surrey County Council will have no option but to consider a prosecution, per parent/carer per child, in the Magistrates Court under s 444 Education Act 1996.
Surrey County Council is not responsible for authorising pupil absence and therefore cannot withdraw any Penalty Notice requests without the written permission of the Headteacher.
Surrey County Council is not responsible for authorising pupil absence and therefore cannot withdraw any Penalty Notice requests without the written permission of the Headteacher.
Advice and support is available from an Attendance Advice Officer by contacting Surrey Attendance Service as follows :-
Advice and support is available from an Attendance Advice Officer by contacting Surrey Attendance Service as follows :-
North West - Tel: 01483 518130 South West - Tel: 01483 517179
North West - Tel: 01483 518130 South West - Tel: 01483 517179
North East - Tel: 01372 833588 South East - Tel: 01737 737777
North East - Tel: 01372 833588 South East - Tel: 01737 737777
Design and Technology Christmas Exhibition - Wednesday 18th December
Design and Technology Christmas Exhibition - Wednesday 18th December
We are very excited to be holding our Design and Technology exhibition from 3pm-5pm on Wednesday 18th December and look forward to welcoming families into school to celebrate the children's designs.
We are very excited to be holding our Design and Technology exhibition from 3pm-5pm on Wednesday 18th December and look forward to welcoming families into school to celebrate the children's designs.
To ensure the event runs smoothly, at 3pm the side entrance to the hall by the office will be open just for the EYFS children and their families. From 3.20pm, the hall entrance at the top of the ramp will then be open for KS1 and KS2 children and families. Please wait until all teachers have sent the children to their parents before going up the ramp to the hall via the left hand double doors. The right hand double doors to the hall will be used as an exit, this is to ensure the hall does not get too busy and that everyone can enjoy the designs.
To ensure the event runs smoothly, at 3pm the side entrance to the hall by the office will be open just for the EYFS children and their families. From 3.20pm, the hall entrance at the top of the ramp will then be open for KS1 and KS2 children and families. Please wait until all teachers have sent the children to their parents before going up the ramp to the hall via the left hand double doors. The right hand double doors to the hall will be used as an exit, this is to ensure the hall does not get too busy and that everyone can enjoy the designs.
Lost property
Lost property
Please ensure that all your child's belongings are clearly named, including their uniform, lunchboxes, water bottles, and PE kit. Adding your child's class to the label would be extremely helpful!
Please ensure that all your child's belongings are clearly named, including their uniform, lunchboxes, water bottles, and PE kit. Adding your child's class to the label would be extremely helpful!
In the last week of term, we will set up a lost property table in the main playground. Any unclaimed items will be donated to charity at the end of term.
In the last week of term, we will set up a lost property table in the main playground. Any unclaimed items will be donated to charity at the end of term.
Pantomime
Pantomime
Oh no they didn't! Oh yes they did! The children had a fantastic time booing and cheering their way through a performance of "Aladdin and the Cheeky Genie" this week. It was a wonderful way to kick off the festive season and spread some Christmas cheer!
Oh no they didn't! Oh yes they did! The children had a fantastic time booing and cheering their way through a performance of "Aladdin and the Cheeky Genie" this week. It was a wonderful way to kick off the festive season and spread some Christmas cheer!
Winter Mini Challenge
Winter Mini Challenge
The Reading Agency will run the Winter Mini Challenge from 1 December 2024 to 20 February 2025 and will once again be an extension of the Summer Reading Challenge 2024 theme, Marvellous Makers. Join the seven characters as they have winter fun, sparking a love of reading, even in the most reluctant of readers.
What is the Winter Mini Challenge?
What is the Winter Mini Challenge?
The Winter Mini Challenge is a free online-only, digital challenge which encourages children to keep up their reading habits over the winter months including the Christmas holidays. Participants sign up from 1 December through The Reading Agency's free-to-access website featuring rewards for reading and reviewing books. To take part, children simply read three or more books of their own choice and add them to their Challenge website profile. Reaching their online reading goal will unlock a limited-edition virtual badge and a special Winter Mini Challenge certificate to print off and keep. There are also lots of videos, fun games and activities children can play when they join the online Challenge.
Prize for every child reaching their goal!
Prize for every child reaching their goal!
For the second year in a row, Surrey Libraries will be offering fabulous prizes to Winter Mini Challenge participants who:
Complete the Challenge online
Bring their certificate into the library (either digitally or printed)
Are a member of Surrey Libraries (or sign up when they visit with their certificate)
Visit your Surrey Library to pick up a free Winter Mini Challenge bookmark! This includes a Quick Response (QR) code which can be scanned on a smartphone or tablet for instant access to the Winter Mini Challenge sign-up page. Pick up your books too to start reading, or if you prefer, you can also download eBook, eAudiobook and eComics, all reading counts!
Please note that the following Community Partnered Libraries are not taking part in promoting the Winter Mini Challenge in their branch and therefore will not offering the bookmark and a prize to children completing their goal:
Bramley
Byfleet
New Haw
Tattenhams
Virginia Water
Train to teach with LEO Academy Trust!
Train to teach with LEO Academy Trust!
LEO Academy Trust is incredibly proud to work in partnership with the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) as an Associate College to deliver Initial Teacher Training, (ITT) Early Career Framework (ECF) and National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) from September 2025. Associate Colleges are successful school trusts, selected because of their wealth of in-house expertise in professional development and their deep relationships in their local areas. This collaboration allows us to be at the forefront of educational excellence, providing local teachers with unparalleled opportunities for professional growth, learning and development. Together, we are shaping the future of teaching and learning, ensuring that every child receives the highest quality education.
LEO Academy Trust is incredibly proud to work in partnership with the National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) as an Associate College to deliver Initial Teacher Training, (ITT) Early Career Framework (ECF) and National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) from September 2025. Associate Colleges are successful school trusts, selected because of their wealth of in-house expertise in professional development and their deep relationships in their local areas. This collaboration allows us to be at the forefront of educational excellence, providing local teachers with unparalleled opportunities for professional growth, learning and development. Together, we are shaping the future of teaching and learning, ensuring that every child receives the highest quality education.
Applications for our primary ITT courses are now open for September 2025! Our initial teacher training is a fully immersive school-centred programme - aspiring teachers will be in the classroom from the very start. But full immersion does not mean that you will be thrown in the deep end: our trainees are mentored and have central training once a week.
Applications for our primary ITT courses are now open for September 2025! Our initial teacher training is a fully immersive school-centred programme - aspiring teachers will be in the classroom from the very start. But full immersion does not mean that you will be thrown in the deep end: our trainees are mentored and have central training once a week.
Please support us!
Please support us!
We are thrilled to announce that our application to Tesco Stronger Starts for the "Sustainable Growing" project has been approved! This means our project will be part of a customer vote in Tesco stores from early October 2024 to mid-January 2025. The project with the most votes in our region will receive £1,500!
We are thrilled to announce that our application to Tesco Stronger Starts for the "Sustainable Growing" project has been approved! This means our project will be part of a customer vote in Tesco stores from early October 2024 to mid-January 2025. The project with the most votes in our region will receive £1,500!
We would love your support in spreading the word and encouraging friends and family to vote for our project at the following Tesco stores:
We would love your support in spreading the word and encouraging friends and family to vote for our project at the following Tesco stores:
2017 Addlestone Extra Large unit KT15 2AS
2017 Addlestone Extra Large unit KT15 2AS
2449 East Molesey Small unit KT8 0HP
2449 East Molesey Small unit KT8 0HP
3399 West Molesey Large unit KT8 1SE
3399 West Molesey Large unit KT8 1SE
3481 Queens Rd Wybrdge Exp Small unit KT13 9UJ
3481 Queens Rd Wybrdge Exp Small unit KT13 9UJ
4356 Chertsey Exp Small unit KT16 8DX
4356 Chertsey Exp Small unit KT16 8DX
4490 Hersham Molesy Rd Exp Small unit KT12 3PU
4490 Hersham Molesy Rd Exp Small unit KT12 3PU
4761 Esher High St Exp Small unit KT10 9QY
4761 Esher High St Exp Small unit KT10 9QY
6738 Walton Hersham Rd Exp Small unit KT12 1RR
6738 Walton Hersham Rd Exp Small unit KT12 1RR
Every purchase at these stores earns a token that can be used to vote.
Every purchase at these stores earns a token that can be used to vote.
Together, let's make a difference and empower our children to embrace sustainable practices!
Together, let's make a difference and empower our children to embrace sustainable practices!
Thank you for your continued support.
Thank you for your continued support.
ASDA Rewards for Schools
ASDA Rewards for Schools
Celebrating achievements
Celebrating achievements
If your child has celebrated a sporting achievement and you would like them to be included in the newsletter, please let us know by completing this form. There is an option to attach photos/certificates if you would like but this is optional.
If your child has celebrated a sporting achievement and you would like them to be included in the newsletter, please let us know by completing this form. There is an option to attach photos/certificates if you would like but this is optional.
Amazon Wishlist
Amazon Wishlist
We have updated the Amazon Wishlist with books that we would like to have in each class for storytime. You may view the list of items by following this link. Once purchased, these items will be delivered directly to school and opened with the children – what a great treat! If you would like to purchase a Wishlist present and gift a book to the school, please follow the link, add to your basket and buy. Please deliver directly to the school using the school address Hurst Park Primary School, 438 Hurst Road, West Molesey, KT8 1QS indicating year group. Thank you so much for all your support and generosity.
We have updated the Amazon Wishlist with books that we would like to have in each class for storytime. You may view the list of items by following this link. Once purchased, these items will be delivered directly to school and opened with the children – what a great treat! If you would like to purchase a Wishlist present and gift a book to the school, please follow the link, add to your basket and buy. Please deliver directly to the school using the school address Hurst Park Primary School, 438 Hurst Road, West Molesey, KT8 1QS indicating year group. Thank you so much for all your support and generosity.
Birthdays
Birthdays
We request that for birthdays, instead of bringing treats, children donate a book to the class library from the Amazon Wishlist. This promotes healthy eating and helps expand the class library's collection.
We request that for birthdays, instead of bringing treats, children donate a book to the class library from the Amazon Wishlist. This promotes healthy eating and helps expand the class library's collection.
Become a School Volunteer Today!
Become a School Volunteer Today!
Hurst Park Primary Academy is looking for volunteers to enhance children's learning. Volunteers are highly valued and appreciated by children and staff. In the past, volunteers have helped children with reading and maintaining the Library. Volunteers must complete a comprehensive induction programme, including a DBS check, and adhere to our Safeguarding procedures. Volunteering hours are flexible. If you are interested in making a difference, please complete the Volunteer Registration form to apply. Please note that volunteers will not be placed in their child's class.
Things to celebrate
Things to celebrate
Star of the Week Certificates
Star of the Week Certificates
Congratulations to the following children who received the Star of the Week Awards last week:
Congratulations to the following children who received the Star of the Week Awards last week:
Reception
Reception
Robins: Albie for showing great motivation in all aspects of his learning and working hard on his lines for the Christmas performance.
Kingfishers: Lenny for being an inquisitive learner, especially when exploring forest school and all of the resources.
Year 1
Year 1
Owls: Lina G for her fantastic creative narrative using adjectives and conjunctions.
Penguins: Leo P for being a motivated learner in English lessons this week when writing detailed sentences to retell a story.
Year 2
Year 2
Puffins: Casey for being a curious learner when sorting 2D and 3D shapes based on their properties.
Toucans: Mollie J for being a motivated learner and trying her best when learning about shapes in Maths.
Year 3
Year 3
3S: Arthur C for being creative and showing great technique whilst working on his Christmas stocking in DT.
3L: Theo for demonstrating great motivation and resilience in all areas of his learning, You consistently strive to achieve your best. Well done Theo!
Year 4
Year 4
4K: Riley B for consistently excellent work in mathematics and for being a kind and caring member of the class.
4P: Amelie B for showing fantastic motivation and skill when we started creating our Christmas boxes for D&T.
4P: Amelie B for showing fantastic motivation and skill when we started creating our Christmas boxes for D&T.
Year 5
Year 5
5SM: Kevin M for his resilience and exceptional performance in Maths assessments this week.
5C: Harrison HG for his effective communication when delivering answers in class and publishing his English this week.
Year 6
Year 6
6B: Rosie S for being such an effective communicator during all class discussions.
6H: Emmie C for effectively communicating her ideas in a range of subjects
Club 144 Winners
Club 144 Winners
Congratulations to the following children who received certificates week:
Congratulations to the following children who received certificates week:
Ultimate Challenge -
Ultimate Challenge -
Level 1 Winners
Level 1 Winners
Callum Barker, 6B
Callum Barker, 6B
Zuzanna Lopag, 6H
Zuzanna Lopag, 6H
Julianna Kapron, 4P
Julianna Kapron, 4P
Joe Jooste, 4P
Joe Jooste, 4P
144 Club Winners
144 Club Winners
Mason Kendrick, 6H
Mason Kendrick, 6H
Theo Cadman, 3L
Theo Cadman, 3L
36 Club Winners
36 Club Winners
Willow Coffill-Brown, 3L
Willow Coffill-Brown, 3L
72 Club Winners
72 Club Winners
Eddie Harpur, 3L
Eddie Harpur, 3L
Independent Learner
Independent Learner
Creative Learner
Creative Learner
Theo C got the Gold! First place at the Twickenham Chess Tournament last Saturday. The award was presented by David Okike, a British Chess Champion with a rating of over Two Thousand! Well Done Theo a huge achievement!
Theo C got the Gold! First place at the Twickenham Chess Tournament last Saturday. The award was presented by David Okike, a British Chess Champion with a rating of over Two Thousand! Well Done Theo a huge achievement!
Zara placed 5th in her age category at the South East regional finals floor and vault competition.
Zara placed 5th in her age category at the South East regional finals floor and vault competition.
Self directed and collaborative learners
Self directed and collaborative learners
Leo and Thomas in Year 4 have shown fantastic dedication to mathematics by choosing to explore the subject in their own time! They have been working hard to identify and understand mathematical patterns, demonstrating a real passion for numbers. Well done, boys!
Leo and Thomas in Year 4 have shown fantastic dedication to mathematics by choosing to explore the subject in their own time! They have been working hard to identify and understand mathematical patterns, demonstrating a real passion for numbers. Well done, boys!
Piece of the Week
Piece of the Week
What has been happening in school?
What has been happening in school?
Learning a Makaton Sign
Learning a Makaton Sign
The Makaton sign for this week be 'singing'.
The Makaton sign for this week be 'singing'.
EYFS Christmas Performance
EYFS Christmas Performance
What a magical start to the festive season! Our EYFS stars shone so brightly today in their Christmas Production with their beautiful singing & clear, confident lines. We're incredibly proud of every single one of them!
What a magical start to the festive season! Our EYFS stars shone so brightly today in their Christmas Production with their beautiful singing & clear, confident lines. We're incredibly proud of every single one of them!
Nursery
Nursery
Our Nursery children have been getting into the Christmas spirit with lots of festive fun in class! From singing songs to creating decorations, their classroom is filled with holiday cheer.
Our Nursery children have been getting into the Christmas spirit with lots of festive fun in class! From singing songs to creating decorations, their classroom is filled with holiday cheer.
Year 2
Year 2
This week in Year 2, we wrote a recount of Apollo 11. We wrote descriptive sentences about the astronauts walking on the moon for the first time in 1969. We learnt lots of facts and enjoyed writing our paragraphs.
This week in Year 2, we wrote a recount of Apollo 11. We wrote descriptive sentences about the astronauts walking on the moon for the first time in 1969. We learnt lots of facts and enjoyed writing our paragraphs.
Year 3 Outdoor Learning
Year 3 Outdoor Learning
Year 5
Year 5
Year 5 have been learning about gears, levers and pulleys, and discovering how these clever tools help us move things more easily. The highlight was definitely building our own catapults using lollipop sticks and elastic bands. We experimented to see how far we could launch objects and learned about the power of levers in action. It was a fun and exciting way to learn about the mechanics that make our world work!
Year 5 have been learning about gears, levers and pulleys, and discovering how these clever tools help us move things more easily. The highlight was definitely building our own catapults using lollipop sticks and elastic bands. We experimented to see how far we could launch objects and learned about the power of levers in action. It was a fun and exciting way to learn about the mechanics that make our world work!
Year 6
Year 6
Y6 brought history to life today using drama! They created powerful freeze frames of children being evacuated during WWII . We explored their thoughts and emotions—fear, hope, and bravery all in the mix. What a moving way to step into the past!
Y6 brought history to life today using drama! They created powerful freeze frames of children being evacuated during WWII . We explored their thoughts and emotions—fear, hope, and bravery all in the mix. What a moving way to step into the past!
Arts and Crafts Club
Arts and Crafts Club
Our Arts and Craft Club spread some holiday cheer by creating beautiful handmade Christmas cards!
Our Arts and Craft Club spread some holiday cheer by creating beautiful handmade Christmas cards!
Sporting fixtures
Sporting fixtures
A big well done to some of our KS2 Girls in a football match Wednesday afternoon Vs Brookfield. They showed great team work and determination and improved their skills as the game went on. Well done Girls!
A big well done to some of our KS2 Girls in a football match Wednesday afternoon Vs Brookfield. They showed great team work and determination and improved their skills as the game went on. Well done Girls!
Well done to the Y5 Netball team this afternoon at the Sutton High School U10s Netball Festival. They showed great resilience and determination in their first ever matches together . Well Done Girls!
Well done to the Y5 Netball team this afternoon at the Sutton High School U10s Netball Festival. They showed great resilience and determination in their first ever matches together . Well Done Girls!
Information and Resources
Information and Resources
It’s that time of year! CENTURY’s Winter Cup will be running from 10th November - 8th December 2024. Scan the QR code for more information.
It’s that time of year! CENTURY’s Winter Cup will be running from 10th November - 8th December 2024. Scan the QR code for more information.
Help your child love maths!
Help your child love maths!
Learn to support your children to develop number confidence and a positive attitude to maths.
Learn to support your children to develop number confidence and a positive attitude to maths.
We want all children to feel confident with numbers, even if we struggle with maths ourselves.
We want all children to feel confident with numbers, even if we struggle with maths ourselves.
Everyone can help children with maths - you don't need to be an expert.
Everyone can help children with maths - you don't need to be an expert.
Join one of our workshops about supporting the children in your life to build positive attitudes towards numeracy. The session will cover the importance of maths in the real world, being positive about maths, how to boost your own number skills as an adult and activity ideas to enjoy everyday maths as a family.
Join one of our workshops about supporting the children in your life to build positive attitudes towards numeracy. The session will cover the importance of maths in the real world, being positive about maths, how to boost your own number skills as an adult and activity ideas to enjoy everyday maths as a family.
Register for the session on Thursday 21 November, 12-1pm: Surrey County Council: Help Your Child Love Maths workshop (typeform.com)
Register for the session on Thursday 21 November, 12-1pm: Surrey County Council: Help Your Child Love Maths workshop (typeform.com)
Online Parenting Courses - Family Lives
Online Parenting Courses - Family Lives
Being a parent has never been easy. There are no manuals for it, and previous generations may not be able to provide the insight you're looking for. The family unit is more dispersed than ever, with some families existing hundreds of miles from what may be called a 'core unit'. The rapid pace of societal change in the UK rapidly outstrips the knowledge of the immediate past. The result is that many parents may find themselves lost in a maelstrom of contradictory advice. For adults, time has never been more compacted. Family Lives has produced a series of online parenting courses, to make this challenge a little easier. If interested please follow the link below:
Being a parent has never been easy. There are no manuals for it, and previous generations may not be able to provide the insight you're looking for. The family unit is more dispersed than ever, with some families existing hundreds of miles from what may be called a 'core unit'. The rapid pace of societal change in the UK rapidly outstrips the knowledge of the immediate past. The result is that many parents may find themselves lost in a maelstrom of contradictory advice. For adults, time has never been more compacted. Family Lives has produced a series of online parenting courses, to make this challenge a little easier. If interested please follow the link below:
Family Lives offers a confidential and free* helpline service for families in England and Wales (previously known as Parentline). They can be contacted on 0808 800 2222 for emotional support, information, advice and guidance on any aspect of parenting and family life. Their website is also a rich source of useful support and advice.
Family Lives offers a confidential and free* helpline service for families in England and Wales (previously known as Parentline). They can be contacted on 0808 800 2222 for emotional support, information, advice and guidance on any aspect of parenting and family life. Their website is also a rich source of useful support and advice.
(* Free from landlines and most mobiles)
(* Free from landlines and most mobiles)
Pupil Premium is additional funding provided to schools to support children from specific backgrounds. This funding can provide valuable support for your child, including residential trips, trips, enrichment activities, and uniform assistance. If you are receiving certain benefits (listed in the attachment), your child may be eligible for this funding.
Pupil Premium is additional funding provided to schools to support children from specific backgrounds. This funding can provide valuable support for your child, including residential trips, trips, enrichment activities, and uniform assistance. If you are receiving certain benefits (listed in the attachment), your child may be eligible for this funding.
Justplay Music School is looking for new band mates and instrumental recruits for our fun, confidence building music lessons at HurstPark school! One to one Drums, Piano, Guitar, and Bass are all available during the school day as well as our lunchtime clubs, Jamming Together. Take part in our concerts and recording opportunities and discover your child's passion for music. We also have a Rock Band camp in half term!
Justplay Music School is looking for new band mates and instrumental recruits for our fun, confidence building music lessons at HurstPark school! One to one Drums, Piano, Guitar, and Bass are all available during the school day as well as our lunchtime clubs, Jamming Together. Take part in our concerts and recording opportunities and discover your child's passion for music. We also have a Rock Band camp in half term!
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