Metheringham Primary School

Foundation Stage Reception children have been comparing seasides in the UK and Australia. They had lots of fun finding the countries and famous seasides on a map and a globe.  

Key Stage One This week in KS1, we have been learning more about Brunel and his inventions. We have learnt lots of new facts about Brunel and chose one of his inventions to draw. We have also been enjoying our PSHE lessons where we have been celebrating what makes us unique!  

Lower Key Stage Two LKS2 have been busy as always. Year 4 children have enjoyed a competitive game of rounders. Miss Pearson was left stumped when the ball didn't meet the bat. We have been to KS1 to share our setting descriptions and also used this opportunity to find out any questions they may have about moving to KS2. Next week, we are going to write the Y2 children a letter to explain what life is like in KS2. We have continued some mature conversations within our PSHE lessons. We have also summarised and performed the story 'The Crow's Tale' within Reading Comprehension. In addition to all of this, the children showed resilience and determination throughout our 109-word end of year spelling quiz. The children have earned a well deserved rest this weekend. 

Upper Key Stage Two In UKS2, it's all been about the PLAY! The year 5 visit to St. George's this week provided a refreshing change of 'scenery'. The children sampled a small part of what life at secondary school can be like. They were treated to a Science and English lesson and of course, the best part, the CANTEEN! 😂 The Year 6s received their 'Leaver's Hoodies' this week; they've been proudly wearing them - a wonderful array of colours! 

27 pupils have maintained 100% attendance so far this academic year.

Current whole school attendance is 95.19%. 

Our attendance figures for week 4 of term 6 were as follows:

Well done Mrs Freeman's Class! What a great percentage!

Sophia, you are storming your way to the top! Could you be the TOP ROCKER at the end of term and win the inflatable guitar?

We would like to send a reminder out to all families about the expectations for school uniform. We hope that this will be useful and help with the uniform shop for the next academic year. Appropriate (black) shoes/trainers for active playtimes are encouraged. Please ensure PE shorts are long enough to be visible under a longer T-Shirt.

FOMS will be running sales of pre-loved uniform after school on Friday 14th July. They are asking for donations of logo uniform only. Please bear them in mind before you throw away any logo uniform.

We would like to remind all parents of the Parent Code Of Conduct which is available to view on our school website. 

https://www.metheringhamprimary.co.uk/page/?title=Policies&pid=37 

We would like to draw particular attention to the following section:

Inappropriate use of Social Network Site

Social media websites are being used increasingly to fuel campaigns and complaints against schools, Head Teachers, school staff, and in some cases other parents/pupils.

The school seeks to teach pupils the importance of appropriate and responsible use of social media and it is therefore vital that everyone in the school community, including parents and carers lead by example.

The Governors considers the use of social media websites to complain about the school or individual members of staff or make personal comments about anyone in  the school community is unacceptable and not in the best interests of the children or the whole school community. Any concerns you may have must be made through the appropriate channels using the Schools Complaints Policy by speaking to the class teacher, the Head Teacher or the Chair of Governors, so they can be dealt with fairly, appropriately and effectively for all concerned in line with that policy.

In the event that any student or parent/carer of a child/ren being educated in the school is found to be posting libellous or defamatory comments on Facebook or other social network sites, they will be reported to the appropriate 'report abuse' section of the network site.

All social network sites have clear rules about the content, which can be posted, on the site and they provide robust mechanisms to report contact or activity which breaches this. The school will also expect that any parent/carer or student removes such comments immediately.

In serious cases, the school will also consider its legal options to deal with any such misuse of social networking and other sites. Additionally, and perhaps more importantly is the issue of cyberbullying and the use by one child or a parent to publicly humiliate another by inappropriate social network entry. We will take and deal with this as a serious incident of school bullying. Thankfully such incidents are extremely rare.

Please note that the inappropriate use of a communications network can give rise to offences under the Malicious Communications Act 1988 or the Communications Act 2003 and if persistent could be deemed to constitute the offence of harassment.