Sarratt School Newsletter
Courage Compassion Creativity
Dear Families,
What a lovely week - finally a little bit of sunshine to enjoy in school! It's always great to see the children enjoy their first extended spell of play on the field with the opportunity to run and play freely.
With the temperatures and UV levels on the rise, please make sure children come to school prepared with fresh water, hats and sunscreen applied each day. We have noticed a number of children with sunglasses too - protecting young eyes is so important. We would always recommend a wide brimmed or peaked cap as this does a dual job of protecting the head and eyes. However, if you would prefer your child to have sunglasses, please ensure they are named and the children are aware of how to look after them - I know how easily eyewear can be broken!
Warmest regards,
Nicola O'Hare
Head Teacher
PS: Check out our Instagram Account for Updates on the School and Individual Classes.
Spotted in Sarratt - a morning in School
I took the camera around school this morning to capture the learning that was taking place. There was such a wide variety of activities:Year 6 SPaG; Year 4 Rounders; Year 3 Maths; Year 1 English writing; Year 2 Spelling assessment and Reception snack time. Year 5 were busy with a maths assessment so I didn't intrude on them. I was also impressed by Ava (in Reception) and her creativity in clothes design.
Mrs Serby
Assisstant Head Teacher
Gold Book
Reception
Harry is always trying his best during phonics! He is working hard to form his letters perfectly.
Year 1
William has made a concerted effort with his writing this week both in terms of content and presentation. I am so proud of his positive attitude!
Year 2
Jessica is a great role model for us all - kind, caring, helpful and hard working! Thank you, Jessica!
Year 5
Amelie has such a positive attitude towards school - she is always thinking of creative ways to approach her learning!
Year 6
Maisey is in the GB for her persistent commitment to her learning - both inside and outside the classroom. She is always supportive of others, too.
House Point Controversy
Things went awry in Gold Book Assembly this week when the House Points appears to show the same as last week. After a through investigation into the code used to generate the House Point graphs, the fault was found and has now been corrected and the House Points have been updated correctly. Mrs Serby apologises for any inconvenience this has caused and herewith announces the correct House Points as gathered by the House Point Monitors!
Weekly Totals
Cherry - 54
Oak - 40
Willow - 76
Lime - 36
Overall Totals
Cherry - 243
Oak - 264
Willow - 330
Lime - 242
Dates
Week beg. 13th May SATs Week
Week beg. 20th May Year 6 Residential Visit
Tue 21st May Y5 @ Hampton Court Palace
Week beg. 27th May Half Term
Mon 3rd June INSET Day
Sat 8th June Muddy Race for Life
Week beg. 10th June Y1 Phonics Screening and Y4 Times Tables Check
Week beg. 17th June National Sports Week
Mon 17th June Reception Sports Day 9:30-11:30
Thu 20th June Y1,2,3 Sports Day 9:30-11:30
Fri 21st June Y4,5,6 Sports Day 9:30-11:30
Fri 12th July Summer Fair 3:30-6:00
Fri 19th July Term Ends 1.30pm
Muddy Kids
Come and join us at Muddy Kids in support of Cancer Research UK. So far, we have 13 children running who have together raised an incredible £775!
Mr Williams, Miss Lavers, Mrs Perry and Mrs Goldspring would be happy to run with your child if they would like to take part and need an adult.
To join or donate, follow this link:
https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/team/sarratt-school-team
In: Cassiobury Park , Watford, WD18 7LG
On: Saturday 8th June 2024
At: 12pm - there is a 11.30am option but Mrs Goldspring will be at the 12pm race
For: 5K run/walk with muddy obstacles
SPA
Summer Fair
Save The Date Friday July 12th! We will be teaming up with our wonderful Sarratt Parents Association for the Summer Fair after school on Friday July 12th from 3:30-6:00.
Please plan to join us putting the fun in fundraising!
Matched Donations
Does your company or employer offer a donation matching scheme? Please get in touch if you could help our fundraising go further!
May Holiday Clubs
Community Support in the Dacorum Area
The Summer 2024 Parenting Courses and Support Brochure for Dacorum is now available to be viewed via the button below.
Please also follow their social media pages for the most recent updates:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dspldacorum
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dspl_dacorum/
Important Reminders
Hair
Long Hair (below shoulder length) must be tied up for school (i.e. in a ponytail, bun or plait). Any hair decoration must be discrete and in school colours.
Jewellery
Jewellery is limited to a watch and small ear studs only. Earrings must be removed on PE days.
Make-up
Make-up and Nail Varnish are not permitted.
Uniform
On non-PE days, children must come to school in full uniform including black school shoes or boots (not UGG Boots). On wet/ icy days, children can bring a change of footwear for school if necessary. Please ensure your child has an outdoor jacket everyday. We always aim to have the children outside as much as possible during playtime and lunchtime.
Punctuality
The beginning of the day is an important time in school. Please ensure that children are in school by 8.50am when the gates close.
Snacks and Water
Make sure your child comes to school with a water bottle each day. Children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are provided with a snack in the morning. Children in KS2 can bring a fruit or vegetable snack to school for playtime.
Medication
If your child needs additional medication, please fill in this form and drop it into the school office.
Request for school to administer medication form
Health and Safety
The climbing frames are out of bounds before and after school. When entering the school via the main gates, please use the path to the side of the carpark. Please park considerately and turn-engines off when dropping off and picking up.
We would like to politely remind all to not walk through the school staff car park at any time. For safety reasons please use the designated side pavement, it is a working car park and can therefore be potentially dangerous
Please do not let children run or play in the school car park.
Please Look after Our Books
We have noticed an increase of RWI books that are being returned to school damaged beyond repair. When this happens we are unable to replace them as they can only be purchased as a set costing £48. We have very limited resources and budgets which mean that other children are missing out as a result of damaged books.
We urge you to please take extra care with reading books sent home - including not placing water bottles inside book bags to prevent water damage. If books are returned damaged we will have to charge a £5 fee to be put toward purchasing a new set.
We would like to thank you in advance for your support with this.
Parent Questionnaire
Thank you to everyone who has responded to our questionnaire. The link remains open or those still wishing to contribute and let us know what you may be able to contribute to our school and our children.
https://forms.gle/JuDeQ2nGn8hpbBVy8
Thank you for your support.
Online Safety
Online Safety is an important part of keeping children safe from harm.
We have security measures in place in school, which are constantly reviewed, to help safeguard pupils from any potential dangers. Online Safety is taught to all pupils explaining and demonstrating how to stay safe and behave appropriately online.
We can only be successful in keeping children safe online if we work with you to ensure the e-safety message is consistent. Your help is needed to talk to your children about how they can keep safe and behave appropriately online.
Children are accessing a greater amount of content online, than we were ever exposed to in our childhood. Children can accidently or deliberately be exposed to unwanted or unpleasant content or comments online and there are steps you can take at home to minimise this risk.
The NSPCC provide guidance on how to protect children online for parents including setting controls, talking to your child and how to report concerns.
https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/online-safety/
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Communication
We have always prided ourselves on being an open and approachable school and believe that good communication with our families is important to the success of our school.
Class Whatsapp groups are a valuable platform for parents to share information, particularly for those families who are new to the school and have limited opportunities to interact in the playground. If you have any questions or concerns regarding any area of school life or would like to share important information regarding your child, we would ask you to speak to the school directly. There are very clear channels available for doing this, outlined on the parent information pages of our website. We are always here to listen and will endeavour to address any issues quickly and effectively.
Below is the link to the list of who to contact should you need any information about a specific area of school life. Should you wish to raise any questions or concerns directly regarding your child, the class teacher is always the first point of contact. If you have spoken to the class teacher but feel the issue is not resolved or should you require further information, then please make an appointment to see the Phase Leader – Mrs Whittaker for Reception and KS1 children and Mrs Serby for KS2 children.
Attendance
DFE advice:
UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) advice remains clear that children can continue to attend as normal unless they are unwell and have a high temperature. Further information on when a child is too ill for school or nursery is available. There is no requirement to be absent from school on a precautionary basis. School staff should continue to maintain their high expectations for face-to-face attendance.
Good attendance starts at primary school - children who have attendance of 97% or above achieve better outcomes in school and have the best opportunities in their adult life.
If your child misses school regularly, this will affect friendships as well as academic outcomes. It can be hard for a child who misses lots of school to form and maintain relationships with their classmates.
Being on time is also vital. Arriving late at school can be very disruptive for your child, their teacher and the other children in the class.
Attend Today, Achieve Tomorrow!
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