Sarratt School Newsletter
Courage Compassion Creativity
Dear Families,
BRRRRRR! It's been a chilly week here in school. (Luckily we managed to escape without ice or snow to contend with!) It seems to have sparked reception's curiosity in polar regions and habitats with our youngest learners enjoying exploring the natural world.
Next week is a busy week with our Core Value Ambassadors leading sessions on anti-bullying and encouraging everyone to, 'Make a Noise About Bullying!' and stand up to discrimination. We finish the week with our annual Language Days - a chance for the whole school to immerse themselves in the culture, history, landscapes and traditions of a Spanish speaking country. This year we are going to learn all about Mexico (it would be lovely to have a little bit of their weather too!).
Until then, have a lovely weekend.
Warmest regards,
Nicola O'Hare
Head of School
PS: Check out our new Instagram Account for Updates on the School and Individual Classes.
Gold Book
Reception
Ava is working so hard at learning all of her Set 1 sounds. She always tries her best no matter how big the challenge!
Hugo has a mature and diligent approach to learning - embracing our school values with enthusiasm!
Year 1
Ava-Lily and Flossie are superstars! They are quiet, diligent and conscientious workers. They are finally letting their inner star shine - Keep it up girls!
Year 2
Harley is the embodiment of, 'New Year, New Me!' He has started 2024 with enthusiasm, determination and perseverance - well one Harley!"
Year 3
Finley has been superb in maths - showing the relationship between multiplication and addition. Our class expert!
Frankie is a rollover from Autumn Term when he shone during a football match - he was a superstar!
Year 5
Harrison is showing commitment to his work - he is always finding ways to improve. Not only this, he is a kind and caring member of the class.
Year 6
Jack puts lots of effort and enthusiasm into every task he undertakes - what a wonderful attitude to have!
Zoe's Entry
Zoe would like to include Hattie in the Gold Book for her creativity! She has been perfecting her sewing skills and kindly gave Zoe a beautiful hair accessory she had made - it was very much appreciated!
Go Team Books!
Dear Parents and Carers of Sarratt School,
We are Go Team Books, a group of Year 4 boys, and we have been given the responsibility to get the Telephone Box Book Swap up and running. We would be grateful, therefore, if you could donate one book from your child's age group for us to put into the Book Swap Library.
Once the library is up and running, the aim is for every book borrowed to be replaced by another book from a similar age group. To start with, we will have a timetable for each class to use the library at the end of the day. This will be as follows:
Monday 3:00 - 3:20 - Year 6 & 5
Tuesday 3:00 - 3:20 - Year 4 & 3
Wednesday 3:00 - 3:20 - Year 2
Thursday 3:00 - 3:20 - Year 1
Friday 3:00 - 3:20 - Reception
Because of the weight of the door and the glass panels, we ask that all children are supervised and accompanied by a responsible adult.
You are free to borrow as many books as you would like but we ask that for every book you borrow you replace with another book for the same age group. We would also like to be able to refresh books over time so if you would like to leave a donation for the Telephone Book Swap, please do so at the office.
We hope you enjoy our new library!
From
Go Team Books!
Dates
Week beg. 22nd January Anti-Bullying Week
Thu 25th and Fri 26th January Languages Days
Wed 31st January Y6 Holocaust Outreach Visit
Week beg. 19th February Half Term
Thu 26th and Fri 27th February Parent Consultations
Thu 7th March World Book Day
Thu 28th March 1.30pm School Closes for Easter
Save The Dates
SPA Quiz Night
Friday 15th March from 7pm
Sarratt Village Hall
SPA/ School Easter Discos
Monday 25th and Tuesday 26th March
More information to follow
Spring Term PE Days
Reception - Thursday
Y1 - Monday and Thursday
Y2 - Monday and Friday
Y3 - Monday and Tuesday (wear PE kit and bring a Swimming kit)
Y4 - Tuesday and Friday
Y5 - Monday and Thursday
Y6 - Tuesday and Thursday
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.
Lost Property - Last Chance for Collection
Please let the office know if any of these items belong to your family. If these are not yours but you are interested in adopting them, please come to the office before next Friday - any left over items will be donated to charity.
There was also an enormous amount of uniform in lost property including: Skorts, trousers, ties, PE uniform, polo shirts, jumpers and cardigans.
SPA News
Church News
URGENT REQUEST
HOLY CROSS VOLUNTEER PCC SECRETARY REQUIRED
Have you got some spare time please to help Holy Cross?
We are looking for a secretary please. The position involves attending the Standing Committee to plan the PCC agenda, taking the minutes of the PCC meetings (approx. 5 meetings per year) and supporting the preparation of the APCM. Rest assured that no previous experience is required and you will be helped to settle in. Please email the Benefice Office on holycrossstpauls@outlook.com if you are interested, or simply wish to chat the position through first.
Community News
Chipperfield Corinthians Youth Under-7s
We are writing to you today with a fantastic opportunity for your Year 2 pupils who are passionate about football. Chipperfield Corinthians Youth a local youth football club with a strong emphasis on sportsmanship and fun, is excited to announce that we have availability in our Under-7s squad for the current season!
Why Choose Chipperfield Corinthians Youth Under-7s?
Experienced and qualified coaches: Our team is led by passionate and experienced coaches who are dedicated to nurturing young talent in a positive and encouraging environment.
Focus on enjoyment and skill development: We believe that every child should have the chance to love football, no matter their skill level. We focus on creating a fun and supportive environment where every player can learn, develop their skills, and build confidence.
Regular training and matches: We will offer regular training sessions that are specifically designed for the age and development of Under-7s. Additionally, they will participate in friendly matches against other local teams, providing them with valuable experience and the opportunity to put their skills into practice.
Safe and positive environment: We prioritise the safety and well-being of every child. We have a robust safeguarding policy in place and ensure all coaches and volunteers are DBS checked.
Who can join?
This opportunity is open to all Year 2 pupils at your school, regardless of their previous football experience. We encourage enthusiastic boys and girls alike to come and give it a try!
How to register:
If your Year 2 pupils are interested in joining the Chipperfield Corinthians Youth Under-7s, please ask parents to email - chipperfieldfc@gmail.com /lukehinton@hotmail.com
We are confident that this is a fantastic opportunity for your Year 2 pupils to develop their sporting skills, make new friends, and have a lot of fun! We look forward to welcoming your pupils to the Chipperfield Corinthians Youth family.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Chipperfield Corinthians Youth Under-7s Team
Support our Campaign for Clean Air
Please do not leave your engine idling at drop off and pick up times. Exhaust fumes can cause significant health risks to our children and community.
Community Support in the Dacorum Area
DSPL8 Parent/Carer Newsletter; Dacorum SEND courses, support & information for families
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/
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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