Newsletter 14/06/24

Year 2 visit to the Tower of London

On Friday 7th June Year 2 embarked on a thrilling adventure to the historic Tower of London!

During the day the children explored the magnificent White Tower, the oldest part of the castle and climbed the winding staircases, marvelling at the suits of shining armour on display. The children were wide-eyed as they learned about the Tower's history as a fortress, a palace, and even a prison.

Of course, no trip is complete without a spot of fun! Our children enjoyed a picnic lunch in the Tower grounds, surrounded by the historic buildings. The children even spotted some of the famous Beefeaters, the Tower's guardians, proudly guarding the gates.

The trip to the Tower of London was a fantastic learning experience. Year 2 returned to school brimming with excitement and knowledge about this incredible landmark.

Eco Squad visit to Toyota

On Thursday 6th June our Eco Squad members had a visit to Toyota Epsom for a pond-dipping adventure and an afternoon packed with nature activities! Eager to explore the world around them, the squad set out to discover the fascinating creatures that call the Toyota Epsom pond home.

Armed with nets and trays, the children carefully scooped through the water, their excitement bubbling as they unveiled the hidden world beneath the surface. They were amazed to find all sorts of creepy crawlies, from darting damselflies to wriggling worms. Each discovery sparked questions and enthusiastic discussions about the vital role these creatures play in the pond's ecosystem.

But the fun didn't stop there! The Eco Squad also participated in a variety of engaging nature activities. They learned about the importance of protecting our environment and how small changes can make a big difference.

Toyota Epsom's commitment to sustainability perfectly aligned with the Eco Squad's mission. By learning about the local wildlife and how to protect it, the children are well on their way to becoming responsible eco-warriors! This trip was a fantastic way for the Eco Squad to connect with nature and gain a deeper appreciation for the wonderful world around them. Huge thanks to Toyota for arranging this visit.

KS2 Big Sing

A group of children from Shawley Choir represented our school as part of the KS2 Big Sing at St Andrews Church in Northey Avenue, Cheam on Tuesday 11th June. They sang beautifully, behaved excellently and were a credit to the school.

Father's Day Fun Afternoon

Polar Bears' class buzzed with excitement today as we celebrated Father's Day with a fun-filled afternoon! Dads (and some granddads and uncles!) joined their little ones for an event filled with laughter, creativity, and a whole lot of love.

The festivities kicked off with a warm welcome from the teachers. Dads and children enjoyed some quality bonding time with a selection of engaging activities. Thank you to everyone who was able to attend today and huge thanks to Miss Bignell and Mrs Snelling for organising this.

Fundraisers' Father's Day Gifts

A huge thank you to our Shawley Fundraisers for organising Father's Day gifts for our children to choose. The children were so excited by this and clearly can't wait to give their gifts tomorrow. Happy Father's Day!

Sports For Schools Sponsored Event - Monday 17th June

This is a reminder that it is our Sports for Schools sponsored event on Monday. Courtney Orange, our visiting Commonwealth athlete, will be running a fun fitness circuit, followed by an inspirational assembly and Q&A session.

If you would like to sponsor your child, you can bring in cash with the sponsorship form, or you can donate online by following this link and searching for the school name: https://sportal.sportsforschools.org/events/landing

The money raised will go towards new sports equipment and games for the children. There are also great prizes up for grabs.

Sports for School Fund me

After School Club - last day of term

School finishes at 1.30pm on Friday 19th July. If your child attends After School Club this will run until 4pm.

School Uniform

School Uniform - Please click here to see our School Uniform List

As you are aware we have had a phasing in period of the new Shawley School Uniform.

From September 2024 it will be compulsory for all children in Key Stage 2 to wear our school tie with a white shirt/blouse.

The Shawley school fleece will no longer be a part of school uniform.

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 03.06.24 - Lions 99.1% and Rhinos 98.6%

w/c 10.06.24 - Rhinos 100% and Seals 99.5%

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.

School Lunches Survey Graphic.pdf

School Lunches Survey

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.

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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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