Newsletter 26/04/24

Y5 Kingswood

Last week our year 5 children embarked on an unforgettable adventure to Kingswood Residential and Outdoor Activity Centre! Throughout the whole week they were immersed in a thrilling program filled with exciting challenges and team-building activities.

The brave Year 5s conquered their fears on the high ropes course, tackling obstacles and zip lines with determination. Teamwork was on display during the camp building activity where children coordinated their efforts to create shelters in the woods. Laughter filled the air as our year 5s paddle-boarded and kayacked in the evening sun. We also had a wonderful, sunny day at Croyde beach where the children embraced the challenging activities of coasteering and surfing, pushing their physical limits and supporting each other so well.

Beyond the adrenaline rush, Kingswood offered opportunities for learning and personal growth. Our year 5s participated in workshops that fostered creativity and problem-solving skills. It provided a valuable opportunity for the children to step outside the classroom, embrace new experiences, and forge lasting memories.

Overall the Kingswood trip was a fantastic experience for our year 5 children. It was wonderful to see them challenge themselves, build confidence, and develop strong bonds with their classmates. We are so proud of the resilience, teamwork, and positive spirit they displayed throughout the trip.

Reception visit to Nork Park

There were smiles all around last week as our energetic Reception class embarked on a fantastic trip to Nork Park!

The children had a wonderful time exploring the great outdoors. They burned up energy on the play apparatus, searched for wildlife in the woods, and used their imaginations to make the park a magical play space. Our year 5 children accompanied them and were a brilliant support. They clearly enjoyed the trip too!

Learning Through Play

This educational outing wasn't just about fun. The trip provided a rich learning environment where the children:

Developed their physical skills: Climbing, running, and exploring the park helped improve their coordination and gross motor skills.
Connected with nature: They observed a variety of plants and insects, sparking curiosity about the natural world.
Practiced social skills: Playing together in the park fostered teamwork, communication, and sharing.

Memories Made!

KS1 Panathlon

We are thrilled to announce that our fantastic KS1 team who took part in the Sutton Panathlon this week and achieved a magnificent first place!

The Panathlon is a fun-filled multi-sports event designed to celebrate sporting achievement and participation for all abilities. Our pupils demonstrated excellent teamwork, sportsmanship, and determination throughout the competition. They competed in a variety of events, including obstacle courses and relays.

Their enthusiasm and positive spirit were truly inspiring, and they thoroughly enjoyed the challenges and camaraderie of the day. Their well-deserved win is a testament to their dedication and the hard work they have put into developing their sporting skills in PE lessons.

School Travel Plan Accreditation

We're thrilled to announce that Shawley has been awarded the prestigious Modeshift STARS School Travel Plan accreditation! This national recognition celebrates our ongoing commitment to promoting safe, sustainable, and active travel for students, staff, and families.

What is Modeshift STARS?

Modeshift STARS is a program that recognizes schools that are actively working to reduce car use around the school. It encourages walking, cycling, scooting, and other healthy travel choices.

Why is this important?

By encouraging greener travel options, we're not only promoting the health and well-being of our school community, but also contributing to a cleaner environment for everyone. Additionally, reduced congestion around the school makes for safer drop-off and pick-up times.

Thank you to everyone for continuing to support us with this initiative.

Shawley Fundraisers

Please click on this link for an information letter from our Fundraisers' Chair.

Sports News

Sports News - Please click here to find out the most recent Sports News which has happened over the past couple of weeks

In School We Have Been Learning...

Year R Please click here to find out what Polar Bears have been learning over the past couple of weeks

Year 1 Please click here to find out what Year 1 have been learning over the past couple of weeks

Year 2 Please click here to find out what Year 2 have been learning over the past couple of weeks

Year 3 Please click here to find out what Year 3 have been learning over the past couple of weeks

Year 4/5 Please click here to find out what Year 4/5 have been learning over the past couple of weeks

Year 6 Please click here to find out what Year 6 have been learning over the past couple of weeks

Shawley's Superstars

On Friday every week we award 2 children per class a 'Star of The Week' certificate. This is given to children who have impressed their teachers throughout the course of the week with their work, behaviour and attitude in school. Winners for the past 2 weeks are...

Weekly Attendance Award

During our Monday assembly each week we award an Attendance Certificate and trophy to the class with the highest attendance. These are displayed in the classroom. Children are always incredibly proud when their class receives this award!

Winners for the last 2 weeks are...

w/c 15.04.24 - Penguins 99% and Eagles 99.7%

w/c 22.04.24 - Falcons 98% and Lions 97.4%

Achievements in School - VIPs

A Warm Welcome to Our Newest VIPs!

We'd like to extend a huge congratulations and a very warm welcome to all our new pupil VIPs: Lucy, Albert, Amy, Phoebe, Daniel, Austin and Harper. The VIP award is given to pupils who are consistently an excellent role model for others in the school in terms of both their behaviour and attitude to learning. Well done!

Achievements Outside School

Football

Huge congratulations to Leonard (year 3) and his team Kiko Rovers who won the cup final for the Epsom and Ewell League with a win on penalties of 7-6. Well done! This is a great achievement.

School Lottery

Shawley's school lottery has been set up specifically to raise money and make a difference for our children! It's a fantastic way to bring parents, carers, staff and the wider community together, in partnership with our school, and at the same time give something back. We hope to raise funds that can support and enrich the education of our children - we aim to provide extra resources for the children, improve the school environment as well as run extracurricular activities such as music, art and sport.

Join today! Click here to access the Your School Lottery website to learn more about how it works and how to join.

Your support is greatly appreciated and we wish you good luck!

LEO Catering

School Meals

Our school catering provision is offered to all children across the Trust by LEO Catering, our in house catering supplier. The menus are created and refreshed three times a year, catering for children with allergies and are available to view below. Our menus follow government food standard guidelines and offer excellent value at £2.70 a day for a main meal, dessert, choice of salad bar, fresh bread daily and vegetarian and Halal options. Children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 receive a free meal funded by the government's Universal Infant Free School Meal grant and we encourage anyone in any year group who thinks they may be eligible to apply for free school meal funding to apply.

Menus are available here: www.leoacademytrust.co.uk/647/school-meals.

Children in Years 3-6 will need to pay for their meals via Arbor. Cost of a school meal is £2.70 per day, £13.50 per week. Please ensure there are sufficient funds in your child's account in advance, otherwise no school dinner can be ordered and you will need to provide your child with a packed lunch.

For those children who do still bring in a packed lunch, you may have noticed that your child brings home some of their lunch as we encourage the children to take home uneaten food. This enables you to see exactly what your child is eating at lunchtimes and adapt their lunch accordingly. We ask that packed lunches include healthy options in line with our Healthy School status. Children should not bring fizzy drinks or chocolate bars to school.

We have a number of children with nut allergies in school which means that all staff and parents must be vigilant about ingredients we use in school and items put into lunch boxes. No nuts should be put into packed lunches.

Pupil Premium

Pupil premium is additional funding allocated to all schools in England to support disadvantaged pupils and close the gap between them and their peers. This budget includes pupils who are currently entitled to free school meals, have been free schools meals in the past six years (FSM ‘Ever 6’), children that are cared for or adopted from care and children whose parents are in the armed forces.

We would like to remind all parents who are eligible, to apply for the Pupil Premium Grant. This grant enables the school to provide additional support to our children where needed. Examples of this are, access to extra-curricular clubs and additional support with specific areas of the curriculum.

For more information and how to apply, please see below:

Applying for this grant is very simple, it can be done online

gov.uk - Find out more about Pupil Premium

Pupil Premium Eligibility Checker

Pupil Premium Strategy Statement

If you feel you would like support in applying for this grant please contact the school office who will be happy to go through this process with you. All applications are confidential within the school.

Community News, Events & Information

Community News, Events & Information - Please click here to find out about local community news, events and information

Penalty Notices

Just to remind parents/carers that if they take their children out of school without authority for 5 or more days (which do not have to be consecutive), they will be liable to receive a penalty notice.

Currently the amount payable under a penalty notice is £60.00 per parent/carer per child if paid within 21 days. Thereafter the amount increases to £120.00 if paid between 21 and 28 days. If the penalty notice remains unpaid after 28 days, the Local Authority will consider a prosecution in the Magistrates Court.

Please note that penalty notices are issued per parent/carer per child so a family of two parents and two children will receive 4 penalty notices.

If your child is off school for 3 days or longer we may ask for medical evidence to support this absence.

Follow us on.......

Please help to promote our school by following us on X and liking and resharing our posts. This really does help promote the school and share all the positive things that are happening at Shawley.

Please..........help your child:

Regularly listen to your child(ren) read
Encourage your child(ren) to complete their homework / Doodle Activities / Timetable Rockstars
Ask your child about their day and talk about the amazing things they have learned
Talk positively to your child(ren) about school and their progress / praise their achievements
Speak to your child(ren)'s class teacher or a member of the Senior Leadership Team if you have any concerns regarding your child(ren)
Avoid taking your child(ren) out of school during the school day / term time for appointments and holidays
Drop your child(ren) off to school on time and in the correct uniform / collect your child(ren) on time / if you drive to collect your child(ren), ensure that you park safely respecting our neighbours and local businesses

Please..........help us:

Carefully read all communications to ensure that they are fully understood and actioned (if required)
Promptly report your child(ren)'s absence via the online form
Ensure you pay for school meals / trips / events on time via Arbor
If using extended services provided by school - Breakfast & Afterschool club, keep your account in credit
Update your personal information via the Arbor App if there are any changes

Please..........help raise funds:

Contribute towards the School Fund
Consider taking part in the LEO lottery
Purchase online items via the Easy Fundraising App (if applicable)
Support the Shawley Fundraisers in attending events / or even better support the Shawley Fundraisers in helping to organise events

We're Hiring

West Ashtead is looking for a caring and enthusiastic individual to work as part of our wrap around care team at West Ashtead Primary School. The role involves working with our children in the breakfast club and/or after school club. Full details can be found on the school website.

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