Sarratt School Newsletter
Courage Compassion Creativity
Courage Compassion Creativity
The children have settled into the new term wonderfully! They've been getting to grips with new topic material and starting new units of work. We've a busy term to look forward to with the diary filling up already.
On Monday we are marking The International Day of Acceptance with our friends at Electric Umbrella. We will be embracing our whacky and wonderful individuality coming to school showing our own unique style - sequins, sportswear, onsies, wigs... anything goes. Please make you donations for taking part in the day directly to Electric Umbrella via their Just Giving Page.
There will be lots of opportunities to celebrate our individuality this term - Wear Your SCARF Day (see details below), Comic Relief and our very favourite day of the whole year - World Book Day!
We can't wait!
Nicola O'Hare
Head Teacher
PS: Check out our Instagram Account for Updates on the School.
Jack is a kind and helpful friend to all of the children in Reception - he makes sure that everyone is included in games and play!
Sophia has settled into her new class like a pro. She has done some amazing work - I am particularly impressed with her poem inspired by George's Marvellous Medicine. Sophia you are a great addition to our team!
Charlie has shown attentive learning, support for others and has been the best role model he can be! Well done Charlie!
Dottie has been a great addition to our Year 5 class - she has already made lots of friendships and bonds with her classmates. She has an Artistic Eye and we are all looking forward to seeing her creativity shine!
Mon 20th January No Such Thing As Normal Day (non-uniform)
Fri 7th February Wear Your SCARF Day
Week beg. 17th February Half Term
Mon 24th February Parent Consultations
Tue 25th February Parent Consultations
Thu 6th March World Book Day
Fri 21st March Comic Relief (wear something that makes you smile)
Sun 23rd March Hertfordshire Music Gala @ Royal Albert Hall
Fri 4th April School Closes for Easter Break 1.30pm
For all term dates, please visit: https://sarratt.herts.sch.uk/news-dates/
Reception - Fridays
Year 1 - Monday and Wednesday
Year 2 - Tuesdays
Year 3 - Monday and Wednesday (Swimming on Wednesdays)
Year 4 - Tuesday and Wednesday
Year 5 - Tuesday and Wednesday
Year 6 - Monday and Thursday
Next Monday (20th January) is the International Day of Acceptance and Electric Umbrella's official No Such Thing as Normal Day 2025. Electric Umbrella are inviting school children to leave their uniforms at home for the day, and celebrate individuality by dressing in anything that makes you feel confident, fabulous and, most importantly, "you".
Not only will the No Such Thing as Normal Day be a wonderful chance for our school community to embrace the unique, Electric Umbrella also be hosting a musical workshop online to allow schools to come together, with Electric Umbrella musicians, for 45 minutes of fun-filled music making.
Please make donations directly to the Charity via their Just Giving Page. All the money raised will go towards supporting their incredible learning disabled members on their musical adventures.
Our SCARF PSHE curriculum's annual Wear Your SCARF Day takes place during Children’s Mental Health Week. We welcome you to join us for the next one on Friday 7 February 2025! On this special day, we celebrate our SCARF values that promote children’s health and wellbeing. Wear Your SCARF Day invites everyone to wear a scarf with their normal uniform as a symbol of support for children’s wellbeing.
SCARF represents our PSHE values for children of Safety, Caring, Achievement, Resilience and Friendship.
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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.
Punctuality
The beginning of the day is an important time in school. Please ensure that children are in school by 8.45am 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.
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.
School Shoes
We have noticed an increasing number of children wearing trainers to school. While we do permit shoe style all black trainers as we recognise these can be a more affordable option, we do not permit black trainers such as baseball or running trainers. See images below for clarification.
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/
New Statutory Guidance regarding unauthorised absence and Penalty Notice Fines.
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!
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.
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