I hope you all had a lovely half term break!

In this week's newsletter there are details of upcoming events this half term ready to add to your calendars. As always, it's a jam packed Autumn Term 2 with lots of exciting events to look forward too. 

To help you plan, here's a break down of important things you need to know:

Monday 13th November is Odd Socks Day to launch anti-bullying week and celebrate what makes us all unique. Children come to school wearing odd socks with their normal uniform. No donations needed. 

Friday 17th November we will be celebrating Children in Need by 'Wearing Spots to Raise Lots!' Children are invited to come to school in non-uniform wearing or decorating themselves in spots! No donations will be taken by the school. Please make donations directly to the charity via text or the website:

 https://donate.bbcchildreninneed.co.uk/

Friday 24th November we will be having a non-uniform day in support of our Wonderful SPA. Please bring a bottle or box of chocolates to donate to the School Christmas Fair. 

Friday 1st December is our Christmas Fair. Please pick up children as normal then return to the main entrance at 3.30pm for all the festive fun including Father Christmas! 

In the final week of term we have all of our Christmas performances (see further details in the Dates section below). Tickets will be released next week - look out for an email with more information. 

Wednesday 13th December is Christmas Jumper Day and Christmas Lunch. Children come in normal uniform with the exception of their jumper or cardigan, wearing a festive replacement instead (festive headwear e.g. tinsel, hat, hairband... is also permitted encouraged!).

Thursday 14th is Panto Day! As it is an afternoon show, children will be returning back to school later at 4.30pm.

Friday 15th is our final day of term. School will close at 1.30pm for the Christmas Break. 

You will be able to follow all of the action via our new Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/sarrattprimary/ launching next week!

In the meantime, have a wonderful weekend and enjoy the firework festivities! 

Nicola O'Hare

Head of School

Year 1

William is trying so hard in all of his lessons - particularly in Read, Write, Inc. He is sounding out independently and using his phonic knowledge in his reading and writing. What a Superstar!

Year 2

Amiyah ALWAYS tries her best to be her best! She works hard and never stops smiling  - a delight to have in the classroom. 

Year 3

Millie was a wonderful support to a new pupil in class. Millie was a great source of encouragement, kindness and support - even leading a school tour! We all know how helpful Millie is but she really went above and beyond!

Year 5

Alex is in the Gold Book for his fantastic reading - he is so quick and fluent. He also has lovely manners - always incredibly polite!

Zoe and Sam 

Zoe and Sam, our wonderful cooks, would like to enter Fadii into the Gold Book. His manners are immaculate - always a 'thank you very much' with a smile on his face! 

This week I was joined by Theo, Alex, Oliver and Riley who have been recognised around school modelling our core values - well done super stars!

Looking for a quick half term project or a way to use up a glut of Halloween sweets?! Jazzy Jars for the Christmas Fair are back! 

1. Fill a clean, empty jam jar with something fun; it could be anything you like, maybe something yummy to eat (NO NUTS please), some fab stationery, some haberdashery or the ingredients to make something. Just do an internet search on ‘jazzy jars’ to get lots of inspiration. You can enter more than one if you are feeling productive! 

2. Decorate your jar however you like. 

3. Write/attach your house name (colour group for reception) to the jar. 

4. Bring your Jazzy Jars into the school office by Friday 10th November ready to be counted. 

5. Every entry will receive a house point. 

6. The jars will be available on a stall at the Christmas Fair – raising lots of money for the 

School. 

Many thanks, Sarratt Parents’ Association 

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. 

If your child needs additional medication, please  fill in this form and drop it into the school office. 

https://sarratt.herts.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/MED-1-Form.pdf

As autumn set in, 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.

The climbing frames are out of bounds before and after school. 

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!