We have ended Year 3 on a high!  The children were excited to be able to get a second chance to take part in their Sports Day after it was cancelled due to the rain, they showed great teamwork skills and cheered each other on enthusiastically.

In DT, the children completed their DT learning by making their own bread rolls.  They learnt how to knead and shape the dough, before adding their own ingredients and finishing off with an egg wash to make it golden brown.  

They all smelled delicious when they came out of the oven!

We held an audition for our annual Maybury’s Got Talent which happens at the end of the year.  There were some great entries!

In PE, the children learnt how to run efficiently, throw using a chest push and take part in a relay.  It was great to see the progress they made each week.

Last week the children visited their new Year 4 class and were excited to meet their new teachers, Miss Frew and Mrs Melling.  They came back very excited to hear about all the fun learning and activities they will look forward to next year.

In History we have continued our learning about the Stone Age.  The children wrote their own  non-chronological reports  in Literacy about Stonehenge, Stone Age tools and homes. 

In Maths we have been learning about Statistics.  The children have been interpreting and making pictograms and bar charts.

This week we had a visit from Heidi who works at Chertsey museum.  She delivered a Stone Age workshop for us.  The children got to see and hold some real life Stone Age and Iron Age artefacts, as well as some replicas.  They tried loom weaving, looked at animal bones and attempted to make wattle walls by weaving. All this alongside our usual daily activities and learning, what a busy month!

We have had a fantastic year together, we have crammed in so much learning and so many exciting opportunities.  Good luck in Year 4 Manta Rays, Angelfish class awaits you! :)

In Maths this month the children have been looking back at their assessments and revising some areas that they needed a little more practise on. They looked at solving word problems with 1 and 2 steps and choosing the correct method to solve them. They had to choose whether to use addition, subtraction, multiplication or division (or a mix of these) to solve problems. They had to read the question very carefully to ensure they were solving the question accurately. The children have also been practising drawing shapes along a mirror line using a ruler.

In Literacy, the children have been looking at a poem called ‘I am a Roman Soldier’ by Josiah Wedgewood. The children thought about the different linguistic techniques the poet used and thought about why he chose to do this. The children also completed their own research about Roman soldiers on the Chromebooks and used this research to write their very own poems about a Roman Soldier! The children tried really hard and they were fantastic to read!

For their DT project this half term, the children had a great time creating their very own electrical maze buzzer games! They used crocodile clips, buzzers, batteries, tape, and wire to implement the designs they made a couple of weeks back. Each child tried hard to design the most exciting maze, full of twists and turns. Making sure that their wire design and base design were linked. Laughter filled the classroom as they played each other's creations, testing their skills and reflexes. It was a fun and engaging way for the children to learn about electricity and problem-solving.

In music lessons, the children had a fantastic time composing their own music on the glockenspiel whilst learning about the Romans. They worked carefully creating melodies that reflected the power of the Roman Empire. Everyone was excited to perform their pieces in front of the class, showcasing their understanding of Roman history through music. The classroom was filled with the vibrant sounds of the glockenspiel, transporting everyone back in time to ancient Rome.

It has been a great year for Year 4 full of lots of fantastic learning, projects, trips and  fun! All the best for Year 5 everyone!

Year 5 have had a very busy half term with lots of trips and transition! As part of our geography curriculum  Year 5  embarked on to Teddington Lock. The trip was a great success, providing the children with a hands-on experience to deepen their understanding of rivers. They had the opportunity to observe the quality of the water, learn about how a lock operates, and witness boats passing through. Additionally, they explored the meandering nature of the River Thames and its tributaries, including our closest river, the River Wey. We also discussed the significance of permeable and impermeable materials in the context of rivers.

In Design and Technology (DT), our focus has been on the study of different types of bridges. The students have been actively engaged in constructing their own bridges, with particular emphasis on the structural strength of triangles. This practical application has allowed them to grasp the importance of using sturdy shapes in bridge construction.

Furthermore, in French lessons, the children have been learning vocabulary related to clothing and practicing how to describe what they are wearing. This linguistic exploration not only enhances their language skills but also broadens their cultural awareness.

I would like to express my gratitude to all the parents who attended our recent sports day. Your presence and encouragement were greatly appreciated by the children. Our sports day was a resounding success, and the children thoroughly enjoyed participating in various athletic events. Alongside this, we have been focusing on athletics and orienteering in our Physical Education (P.E.) sessions, promoting physical fitness and teamwork.

As we approach the end of the academic year, I want to thank you for your ongoing support throughout Year 5. It has been a pleasure teaching your children and I wish them all the best as they move into year 6.

WOW! What a year! Such a busy end to the school year and Dolphins’ time at Maybury.

We have been non stop having fun since we returned in June.

In Maths, we have completed lots of projects linking our Mathematical knowledge to real life situations.

In P.E, we practiced athletics skills and continued out Swimming lessons. We also had an amazing time being competitive sportspeople during sports day.

In Geography, we have been learning how to conserve the Earth’s energy and help stop global warming. We have found ways to save energy in our homes and school and we understand where energy comes from.

Finally, we had an absolutely jam packed activity week to celebrate our time at Maybury Primary school. On Monday, we had an adventurous day at Runways end, on Tuesday we showed off our baking skills and on Wednesday we enjoyed Chessington and then finally a festival and sleepover at school.

It is sad to see the Year 6 children leave our school but we know they are ready for their next adventures at Secondary School. Keep working hard and make sure you come back to visit!

Please note that from school meals will be increasing in September to £2.95 per day ( 5p increase ) or £14.75 per week.

Please can we remind parents that school dinners should be paid for in advance. Please ensure that payment for the week ahead is made by the Monday morning, the cost for one week is £14.75 (£2.95 per day). Please also note that it is also possible to pay for more than one week at a time.

Please click here to view the menus via our school website - School Meals

In addition to the above no extreme hairstyles are permitted including overly spiked, sculptured, shaved areas and razor lines/pictures. If in doubt, please ask before a visit to the hairdresser/barbers.  

All hair bands/ clips/ bows must be plain and in school colours only which are black, white, navy or sky blue, grey, or matching the school summer dresses.

As a reminder if children wish to wear a headscarf to school please ensure it is a short pullover plain navy blue or plain black scarf.

A gentle reminder earrings are not permitted.  

Lastly, a reminder that all children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 should only have bookbags not rucksacks in school.

Please note new guidance:

If you consider that there are exceptional circumstances relating to your request, please let the school have full details. Each application for a leave of absence will be considered on a case by case basis.

Penalty Notices to Address Poor Attendance at School

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 willbe 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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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

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.

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.

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 East - Tel: 01372 833588 South East   -       Tel: 01737 737777

Please see below for PE days for the Autumn Term

The children will need to wear their correct PE kit on their PE day. Correct PE kit consists of:

·        Sky blue Maybury t-shirt

·        Navy blue or black hooded jacket

·        Navy blue or black jogging bottoms

Trainers (only lace up if your child can tie their own laces please) 

Your child is invited to sign up for this year’s Summer Reading Challenge. Sign up for FREE at your local library!

What is the Summer Reading Challenge?

The Summer Reading Challenge encourages children to keep reading during the school summer holidays – and to enjoy reading anything they like! Children aged 4-11 are invited to set a reading goal and collect rewards for their reading. It’s completely FREE to take part. 

It is an amazing way to boost children’s confidence – last year 72% of children taking part felt more confident reading.1

Why should my child sign up?

·         They will be better prepared to return to school in the autumn.

·         The Challenge supports the move into a new year group.

·         Becoming more independent in their reading boosts children’s confidence and self-esteem.

·         The library provides free access to books and fun family activities all through the summer.

·         Library staff are on hand to offer support and book recommendations.

Your child will be part of a UK-wide programme developed by The Reading Agency and delivered in partnership with the public library network.

How can my child take part? (Library OR online)

In the library. Visit your local library and sign up. Your child will:

·         Set a reading goal for the summer and borrow and read any books, eBooks and audiobooks.

·         Receive a Challenge poster and collect special stickers and rewards for reading.

Online. Take part online at summerreadingchallenge.org.uk

·         Sign up on the official Challenge website.

·         Set a reading goal and get book recommendations and tips.

·         Unlock digital badges and online rewards, including a printable certificate.

When?

The Challenge will launch on 22 June in Scotland and online; in England and Wales it will launch 6 July. Local variations apply so please check with your library to find out start & finish dates near you. Unsure where your closest library is? Use the Library Finder to check.

Head to your local library this summer and sign up! 

Please bear in mind that all of these dates are subject to change

Please remember school will finish on 

Friday 19th July at 1:30pm

Have a great summer break and we look forward to welcoming you back on 

Tuesday 3rd September