Fresh from our success in achieving Gold Artsmark accreditation earlier this term, this week we received news that we have also achieved a second Gold Award - Sportsmark! This is a huge achievement for a small primary school - Gold accreditation in both of these awards are usually for larger establishments with specialist facilities and teams. It's a huge credit to all of the additional time, dedication and effort put in by Mrs Goldspring and Mrs Serby with the support of the wider team. We will be proudly displaying our awards in the school entrance soon! 

Today you will receive your child's end of term report providing an overview of how your child is progressing in all areas of learning. As always, please do get in contact with the class teacher should you wish to talk through about your child's development. 

Next Thursday the children will be meeting their teacher for next year and visiting their new classroom to help them prepare for September. We will also be letting parents know during the day who the teachers will be next year. 

There are still lots of things to look forward to this academic year, starting with our Summer Fair tomorrow. Thank you to the fabulous efforts of the  SPA in preparing for the event and supporting the school. I look forward to seeing you there from 11.30 tomorrow!

Warmest regards,

Nicola O'Hare

Head of School

Reception

Jessica and William O'B are in the GB this week. Both have been showing determination an motivation in independent writing during CHIL. They are both superstars! 

Year 1 

Mark has been building his independence and tackling his work with a positive attitude! 

Year 2

Charlie has been supporting his friends learning and offering alternative ways to solve maths problems. 

Year 4

Bertie has written a wonderful Psalm in RE, putting in effort and thought to express his ideas. 

Year 5 

Freya and Amelia always do their best  - they are helpful and look out for others in the class. Great role models!

Year 6 

Izzy is such a joy to have in the class - her positive attitude and hard work never goes unnoticed!

Rory is always setting a great example of what it means to be a brilliant Year 6 student - hard working, a good listener and always trying his best! 

Special Entry

Beatrice and Lolly have a special mention from Mrs Allen this week - the girls have been superstars at lunchtime, helping to keep the playground tidy and organised. 

The Parenting When Separated Programme is a practical and positive evidence-based course for parents who are preparing for, going through, or have gone through a separation or divorce. It is a six-week course that highlights practical steps parents can take to help their children cope and thrive, as well as coping successfully themselves. 

Topics include: 

• Solving co-parenting problems in a positive way that focus on the needs of children.

 • Coping with the emotional impact of separation and learning stress management techniques. 

• Helping your children cope with the impact of the separation both emotionally and practically. 

• Enhancing communication with their children and with their children's other parent. 

The course is free to attend and is open to separated parents from all backgrounds. Both mothers and fathers, resident and non-resident parents. Both parents of the same children are welcome to attend though we recommend you attend separate groups. 

How to register 

You can be referred by a professional or parents can self-refer here https://surveys.hertfordshire.gov.uk/s/5SHI7N/ 

For more information about relationship support visit https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/schools-and-education/childcare-and-advicefor-parents/parents-and-family-support/relationships/relationship-support-forparents.aspx?searchInput=&page=1&resultsPerPage=10&view=card

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

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. 

One of our wonderful parents has set up a Facebook page to exchange uniform items that are no longer needed. If your child has outgrown their uniform or you are looking for additional items then this is the place for you. click on the link below to go to the page. Please contact the school office for more details. 

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 you 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!