Sarratt School Newsletter
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Dear Families,
Sports Week Success! We've had such a wonderful week dedicated to sports. There has been so much going on - dance, netball, handball, sports assemblies and not forgetting our annual sports days!!! Click through the photos below to see some of our highlights.
It all started at the weekend with a wonderful performance by the Swim Team at the National Schools Swimming Finals up in Sheffield - well done Maisy, Jemma, Jemima and Orla! We are so proud of you.
Thank you to everyone who turned out to support our children in their Sports Day. The events were all a great success and the children all did a brilliant job, earning lots of points for their team. All the scores are currently being compiled and the totals added before we announce next week our 2024 Sports Day Champions and present the coveted Sports Day Cup!
A huge thank you to all the team and our wonderful volunteers who made this years events so memorable including; our Year 5 and 6 Sports Leaders/ ambassadors, past pupils (Miles, Miles and Ivy), Carla Terry (our wonderful parent compere), Kim Whitewood (our school photographer) and of course our wonderful PE teachers (Mrs Goldspring and Mrs Brown). It cold not be possible without you all!
We were so blessed with the sunshine this week and, with more on the forecast, please add that extra protection for young skin with hats, cream and fresh cold water each day.
Warmest regards,
Nicola O'Hare
Head Teacher
PS: Check out our Instagram Account for Updates on the School and Individual Classes.
Sports Week Fun!
There will be more photos to follow from Kim Whitewood next week - look out in Friday's newsletter!
Digital Technology Updates
All of the dedicated fundraising by our fabulous SPA along with your generosity has enabled the school to purchase 3 new Smartboards to be installed over summer! Smartboards are an essential and integral part of our classroom learning at Sarratt. The smartboards are linked with the Chromebooks and make learning exciting, interactive and engaging.
Right now we need your help. Our current smartboards are over 7 years old and are failing.
School and the Sarratt Parents' Association (SPA) have so far allocated over £7,000 of their budget towards realising this vision. Each smartboard costs £2162.50 including installation. In addition to this we need to upgrade the network infrastructure to support them.
We are aiming to raise £10,000 through a variety of fund raising events and your donations. It would be fantastic if we could raise this money by the first of September so that we can purchase the boards ready for the start of the new academic year.
All contributions are very much appreciated.
We are constantly looking to improve and enhance our resources to maximise the impact on our children's experience in school.
Donations can be made directly for this via a dedicated Just Giving Page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/smartboard-upgrade
Import Information
We have a case of Scarlet Fever in Year 5. Please check the NHS site for symptoms and information: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/scarlet-fever/
Important
If you or your child has scarlet fever, stay away from nursery, school or work for 24 hours after you take the 1st dose of antibiotics.
Dates
Fri 5th July Pupil Reports and Class Teacher Information released
Tue 9th July Clothing Collection
Fri 12th July Summer Fair 3:30-6:00
Fri 19th July Term Ends 1.30pm
Summer 2 PE Days
Reception - Thursday
Year 1 - Monday and Thursday
Year 2 - Monday and Friday
Year 3 - Monday and Tuesday
Year 4 - Tuesday and Friday
Year 5 - Tuesday and Thursday
Year 6 - See separate email
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!
Well Done Grayson and Hugo!
A huge well done to Grayson and Hugo who, last weekend, took part in a Muddy Run raising over £300 for Cancer Research! Wow - great stuff, boys!!!
Sunrise to Sunset Holiday Club
HOLIDAY CHILDCARE with a difference. We invite children aged 4 to 10 to join us. We are already at 75% capacity on some days, so if you want places PLEASE DON’T DELAY. Book before or on Sunday 16th June & you can SAVE UP TO 17.5%.
Visit: www.sunriseandsunset.org
Leaflet 2024 1 (1).pdf
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/
External Parent Event Advert.pdfCommunication
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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