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Friday 17th January 2025
Year 2 Multisports!
The children in Year 2 had the opportunity to take part in a range of sports this week. They participated in fitness challenges, strategic challenges and team challenges. They had a fantastic time and all tried their very best. Activities included a range of skills for the children to develop, including how to play games strategically. We also saw pupils from a range of other local schools, participating alongside peers helped our pupils to appreciate all of the fantastic skills that they have.
Fitness
Skills
Team building
Strategic
Clubs
Clubs
It was fantastic to see so many clubs starting this week and so many of our pupils being able to access them. In total, we now have 17 clubs taking place across the week, offering children from across the school the chance to try out things that would not normally be part of our curriculum offer. It is fantastic to see so many of our club spaces being taken up too; this term we have over 320 places at clubs available each week, the vast majority of which are full. Over 75% of the pupils access at least one club, some access more than this.
Clubs are run by teachers in their own time. We do this because we feel that it is a really important time, in which the children can learn new things, develop skills and play with other children that they might not otherwise come across. It also gives staff the opportunity to share some of the special additional skills that they have!
Football Report
Nash Mills entertained St. Paul's Chipperfield on Thursday afternoon. The team showed fantastic resilience to fight back from a goal down to win 5 - 1. One of the best things to see was the spirit and support the boys showed each other and that showed in their second half performance where they stretched their lead and played some fantastic football. Goals were scored by Dylan, Henry and Alfie.
Attendance
Attendance
In this week's attendance league, Year 4 took the crown with an outstanding 99.33%, showcasing their dedication and resilience in these challenging times.
Year 3 followed closely with a strong 98%, maintaining their position as one of the top performers. Both Year 2 and Year 6 demonstrated solid efforts, each achieving a commendable 95.67%.
Lower down the league were Nursery, who made an appearance with 93%, while Year 5 and Year 1 were closely matched at 92.3% and 92%, respectively. Reception faced a tougher week, coming in at 90.97%.
With illnesses and bugs circulating, it's crucial to emphasise the importance of good hygiene practices. Please remind children to wash their hands thoroughly and frequently, and to carry tissues if they have a runny nose. These simple steps are vital in maintaining a healthy school environment and ensuring that everyone can continue to attend school safely.
Thank you for your continued support.
Times Tables Rockstars and Numbots!
Times Tables Rockstars and Numbots!
Our TTRS leader board this week reflects accuracy, how many times the children are correct when they're answering calculations and it is amazing to see 3 different names up on the board. Well done!
Our Numbots leader board shows how well children are doing in the challenge mode with subitising (knowing how many objects are in front of them without counting!). Well done to our top 3.
Mr Shane
Leader board this week
1st - Lexi (Y2)
2nd - Francis (Y1)
3rd - Leighton (Y2)
Leader board this week
1st - James (Y6)
2nd - Camden (Y5)
3rd - Lachlan (Y3)
Star of the Week!
Star of the Week!
Nursery
Myla
For settling into our Nursery class so well! You follow all our routines and rules and have been joining in with lots of activities. Well done on a fantastic start to Nursery Myla!
Reception
Leo
For amazing progress with your writing and for all your hard work in phonics. We are really proud of you. Well done Leo!
Year 1
Erin
For showing incredible growth in her confidence, consistently putting in her best effort and amazing us all with her outstanding maths skills. Well done Erin!
Year 2
Felix
For writing a fantastic story about a journey to Tesco. Well done Felix!
Year 3
Emine
For always being prepared for lessons, participating in all discussions and being such a lovely girl overall.
Year 4
Ethan
For his consistently fantastic attitude to learning every day. Well done Ethan!
Year 5
Ray
For his thoughtful questions and contributions to all aspects of school and his passion for science. Keep it up Ray!
Year 6
Henry
For his enthusiasm to achieve his best in all areas of learning. Keep it up Henry!
Nursery Admissions Now Open - New 30 Hour offer for September 2025
Please share with family and friends in the local community that from September 2025, we will be offering a 30-hour provision for our school nursery. For working families in receipt of 30-hours government funding, we will be able to offer daily provision from 8.50am-2.50pm, with the option to extend the day to 3.15pm. To see a video about our provision, please click on the picture.
To book a tour and find out more about our fantastic setting please contact the school office (admin@nashmills.herts.sch.uk). Tour dates are available on our website www.nashmills.herts.sch.uk/nursery-admissions/
Be Bright, Be Seen!
As the winter draws in, a reminder to talk to your child(ren) regularly about road safety and awareness at all times, both on the busy roads around school and elsewhere.
With the cold weather continuing, a reminder to send your child(ren) in with named, warm coats, hats and gloves.
Upcoming Dates
Upcoming Dates
21st January - Governor meeting - admissions committee
29th January - Governor meeting - school improvement committee
30th January - Electric Umbrella performance - whole school
3rd February - Feeling Good Week focus in school
4th February - Y5 Class Assembly
11th February - Y2 Class Assembly
11th February - Young Voices Trip
11th February - Safer Internet Day
14th February - PTA Disco
17th-21st February - Half Term (school closed)
27th February - Nursery Forest School sessions start weekly
4th March - Reception Coffee Morning
4th March - Y6 Class Assembly
5th March - Nursery Coffee Morning
5th-12th March - Science Week and World Book Day (6th) - space focus
10th March - Y3 Trip to Hudnall Park
11th March - Governor morning in school
11th and 12th March - Parent Consultations
14 March - Red Nose Day
14th March - Nursery and Reception visit to London Zoo
18th March - Y1 Class Assembly
19th March - Y6 visit to Bletchley Park
24th March - Full Governing Body Meeting
25th March - Y5 visit to Kew Gardens
25th March - Reception Class Assembly
26th March - Y2 visit to Roald Dahl Museum
27th March - Last clubs of term
28th March - PTA Thank You sale
31st March - Start of Art Week (Sculpture focus)
31st March and 1st April - Y3&4 Production
2nd April - Y4 River study trip
2nd April - Y3 Easter Egg competition at Longdean
2nd April - Y5&6 KNEX Challenge
4th April - School closes for Easter
Good Shepherd Booking
Good Shepherd Booking
Good Shepherd Club—to book spaces at Breakfast or After School Club, please visit
http://www.goodshepherdclubs.co.uk/
Pupil Premium
Pupil Premium
Did you know that your child may be able to receive additional support in school in addition to free school meals, if you qualify for certain benefits?
If you receive any of the following, your child may well be eligible for the Pupil Premium. This provides them with free school meals throughout their time at school, but also a range of additional things in school to help with their learning and engagement. If your child might be eligible, please visit the following site (https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/ufs/HCWH.eb?ebd=0&ebz=1_1717745705707) or speak to the school office who will be happy to help.
Income Support
Income-based Jobseekers Allowance
Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
The guaranteed element of State Pension Credit
Child Tax Credit (as long as you’re not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and you don't get more than £16,190 a year)
Working Tax Credit run-on (paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit)
Universal Credit (with annual earned income of no more than £7,400 after tax and not including any benefits you get).
The application process only takes a few minutes and we are more than happy to provide support if it is needed.
Clothing Bank
Clothing Bank
Thank you for your donations towards our clothing bank. If you have any old clothes following Christmas clear-outs, please drop things in. The clothing bank was emptied again this week so should be ready for more donations.
The school carpark is open between 7am and 6pm on weekdays. Members of the local community are more than welcome to use it too so please spread the word!
Final Thought
Final Thought
Following our theme of Joy, I asked some of our Key Stage 2 pupils for a question for this week's thought...
When was the last time you laughed out loud?
What is the funniest thing that you have seen this week?
What thing from home brings you the most joy?
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