We have ended Year 3 on a high!  The children were excited to take part in their Sports Day showing great teamwork skills and cheering each other on enthusiastically.

We enjoyed a visit from David Tricks to watch a magic show about road safety!

We enjoyed a wonderful trip to Wisley as part of our Science learning about plants and plant hunters.

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.  They came back very excited to hear about all the fun learning, activities and trips they will look forward to next year, including the sleepover!

In History we have continued our learning about the Stone Age.  The children wrote their own non-chronological reports in Literacy about Stone Henge, 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, your new Badge Class awaits you!

In Literacy, the children have been learning about subordinating conjunctions. They used these conjunctions to craft their own imaginative stories, drawing inspiration from our model text, 'The Magic Paintbrush'. The children showed creativity as they began to put together more complex sentences to tell their stories and I encourage you to ask your children about their stories at home.

Additionally, I am thrilled to report that the children have completed their Design and Technology unit by designing and building their own buzzer maze games! They successfully applied their understanding of electrical circuits while also adding personal touches to make their games visually appealing. I encourage you to ask your child to demonstrate how their creations work; they are quite proud of their hard work!

Lastly, the children recently participated in fitness workshops, engaging in a circuit of activities designed to promote physical health and well-being including rowing movements, boxing and bouncing on a mini trampoline. It was delightful to see everyone having fun while staying active!

This Month, We had an amazing trip to Dapdune Wharf on the River Wey. This adventure provided the children with a fantastic opportunity to explore the river's features through a boat trip, followed by some sketching activities. Engaging with the environment in this hands-on way enhanced their understanding of river ecosystems and geographies. It was a wonderful day out!

In mathematics this term, we are focusing on the conversion of measurements. This is a crucial skill, and we will be applying it in practical contexts, including during our trip to the River Wey. I encourage you to explore measurement conversions at home as well, whether it’s cooking, sports, or even measuring garden plants!

In literacy, the students were working on their applications for Year 6 jobs, which will be presented to Mrs Merritt, our headteacher. This exercise not only develops their writing skills but also promotes responsibility and independence—key attributes for the upcoming school year. This is a wonderful opportunity for them to showcase their talents and aspirations.

We had amazing Sports Day, Before the event we had been practising teamwork and sportsmanship in our P.E. sessions. The children have been showing great enthusiasm and collaboration, and it was a pleasure seeing this spirit shine during the event. It's always a highlight in the school year!

In French, we continued our café theme, where the children ordered delicious pastries and refreshing juices entirely in French. This interactive experience not only made learning fun but also helped reinforce their language skills in a practical setting. Perhaps you could have a little café experience at home over the weekend!

In our DT lessons we completed a bridge-building project. Children were investigating different bridge types, designing a bridge, and then constructing and evaluating a model. We learnt about the strengths and weaknesses of various bridge designs like beam, arch, and suspension bridges, and how materials like triangles can be used to create strong structures.

Lastly, we had a lovely changeover day spent with their new Year 6 teacher, gearing up for the transition to Owl Class. The children are full of excitement and curiosity about what is to come, and we are here to support them every step of the way!

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

We have been nonstop 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 practised for our sports day. Thank you to all of the parents that came to sports day, we had an amazing time being competitive sportspeople!

In DT, we completed our fairground learning journey. The children each produced their own rides. They made the circuits, cut their wood with saws, joined them together and then decorated them! They looked absolutely amazing.

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.

In Computing, the children created their own videos and recorded them in groups. The children used the different filming techniques we have been learning about in this unit. They created storyboards and a script for their videos.

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 Maybury but we know they are ready for their next adventures at Secondary School. Keep working hard and make sure you come back to visit!

We would like to take this opportunity to remind you that lunches are currently free for Reception, Year 1, and Year 2 students under the government's Universal Infant Free School Meals scheme. For children in Years 3 to 6, the cost of a school lunch will increase to £3.00 per day / £15.00 per week from September 2025. We would appreciate it if you could ensure that your child has sufficient funds in their lunch account. 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.

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

If your child would like to change from a packed lunch to a school dinner or vice versa, please contact the school office to advise of the change.  Please note changes can only be made at the beginning of a term.

Please be reminded that we are a nut free school.  Please do not send your child to school with any food containing nuts, for example Nutella / nut chocolate spread, Peanut butter, Peanut chocolate bars (Snickers) or nut cereal bars etc.  If you are unsure please visit the school office to pick up a healthy lunch leaflet.

If your child has recently borrowed spare clothing from school, in particular children in Reception class, year 1 and year 2 please can we ask that these are returned.  We have a washing machine onsite so you can be assured that any items returned are washed as needed.  

We are also looking for donations of spare clothing such as underwear, leggings, jogging bottoms in small sizes such as ages 4 - 8.  Please either hand into the office or to the class teacher.  Thank you for your support. 

Please see below for PE days for the AutumnTerm

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) 

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