Dear Parents and Carers,
It was wonderful to see so many of you joining us for our 4 wonderful nativity plays over the last few weeks. The children and staff worked so hard and the performances were brilliant. I have shared some photo highlights in this edition of the newsletter.
With blessing and prayers,
Miss Doherty xx
Merry Christmas from all of the staff to you and your families. May this Christmas Season be filled with peace, love & joy, with blessings for the New Year, with memories to treasure. xXx
Keeping Up to Date
You can keep up to date with the themes for our Assemblies and Prayer and Liturgy focus by reading the latest Religion Newsletters here - Parent Newsletter Ten:Ten
Don't forget to check the events calendar for upcoming events - click here.
We have planned for a range of workshops throughout the year - please come along to any that are interest to you. Click here to see our planned Workshops for Parents.
Highlights of events are showcased on the website under News & Events - click here
Highlights of our Educational Visits can be found on the website too - click here
All the details of our Curriculum can be found on the website - click here
At the bottom of this page, you will be able to click on the links to see what has been happening in each year group this term
Newham Healthy Streets Scheme
Healthy School Streets - Newham are introducing driving restrictions around all schools in the Borough over the next year. We have been informed that restrictions around our school will be coming into place in January. Click here to see the Map that shows where the restrictions will be in place - the roads in red will not be able to be accessed between 8:15-9:15am and 2:45-4:00pm. Once you are in the zone, you will be able to drive out. So for example, if you come into the zone at 2:00pm for a workshop, you will be able to drive out of the zone at any time without a fine. To try to ensure that all parents can still attend events such as workshops and assemblies - we will start these after 9:15am or before 2:45pm. If you are a Blue Badge Holder (for you or your child) and a resident in Newham, you can apply for an exemption via the MiPermit Website. For more information - Click here. At this stage, we are unsure of the date these restrictions will come into place, be sure to look out for the signage being installed over the holidays.
Please make sure you plan your drop of and collection of your children to ensure they are not late. School starts at 8:50am and ends at 3:20pm. We have breakfast club from 7:30am or 6OC Club until 6:00pm. If you need to use these services, please book via the Google Form sent out each week.
Reminders
Timings - please remember that school starts at 8:50am each day. Gates will close at 8:55am. The school day finishes at 3:20pm each day. Session times for Nursery are 8:30-11:30am and 12:20-3:20pm. The Pre-school session is 9:00am-12pm .
Uniform - children are able to wear light blue polo shirts that do not have the school logo. We encourage pupils to have a jumper with the school logo. We have a stock of jumpers that are in very good condition that have been donated from past pupils. If you would like a recycled school jumper, please see the office staff. Pupils can wear any brand of grey trousers, shorts or skirts. Girls can also wear trousers if they prefer. Any brand of Summer dress can also be worn in the warmer weather -these need to be blue & white. Black shoes must be worn each day.
PE Kits - children can wear any dark shorts or bottoms for PE. They can wear a plain white top or a t-shirt with the school logo. Any brand of plimsolls or trainers can be worn for PE. Football kits are not allowed for PE lessons.
Online Safety - it is essential that you monitor your child's use of the internet including apps on their phones. There are times when children are on platforms such as Snapchat, WhatsApp and others, when children can be exposed to inappropriate language and behaviour. You should ensure that your child knows who they are talking to/communicating with. Our advice would be to not use apps that are not age appropriate.
Click here to access some useful information about online safety.
Smart Watches are not permitted in school. Some watches have the facility to take photos and videos. We are unable to check all watches, but we need to ensure that all pupils and staff are kept safe. The easiest way to ensure the safety of all, is to not allow any smart watches in school so that inappropriate recording can't take place. This includes Fitbits and other devices.
Road Safety - Please do not park on the zig-zag lines at the zebra crossings, or on the double yellow lines around the entrances to the school. These parking restrictions are in place to keep everyone safe. Please also be mindful or parking on the curbs/pavements. The pavement is very narrow and these need to be kept clear for those who are walking.
Wrap Around Care - If you would like details of our Breakfast Club (7:30am until start of school day) or 6 O'Clock Club (3:20-6pm) please contact the school office between 8am and 4pm for prices and information.
Family Hub Website - a useful website for families https://families.newham.gov.uk/kb5/newham/directory/family.page?familychannel=1
Our Parish - St Margaret's and All Saints
Here is a link to St Margaret's and All Saints Parish Website where you will find the latest copies of the Parish Newsletter and other information such as Mass times and events. There is a Live Stream for all Masses at the Main Church, and if you would like to watch School Masses at the Convent Chapel they are also Live Streamed. Here are the links -
St Margaret's Church Live Stream Convent Chapel Live Stream (School Masses - Friday am)
