Newsletter November 2024

Dear Parents and Carers,

As we enter December and the Season of Advent and Christmas, I wanted to share with you how busy we were in November with so many exciting activities and learning opportunities.

We hope that you will be joining us over the next few weeks at the variety of events taking place - the Nativity Plays for each Phase Group, Christmas Disco and Rudolph Run Charity Event.

We are also holding a few fundraising events this month that we hope you can support with - details will be sent out via SchoolPING for the Christmas Raffle and Rudolph Run Day.

Please see all of the links below to see the highlights from each year group. Click on the blue tabs at the bottom of this page.

With best wishes

Miss Doherty

Reminder notices

We will send you regular updates and reminders of events taking place and they can also be found here -

Website Newsletter

Click here to see our planned Workshops for Parents

Click here for the School Events List Check for changes - More dates will be added throughout the year

With blessing and prayers

Miss Doherty xx

Click here to read the latest Religion Newsletter from Ten:Ten

Ballet Star

One of our pupils is currently performing along with The Royal Ballet for Cinderella.

I am delighted to share that Elijah’s live performance will be streaming in cinemas 10th Dec 2024 (tomorrow) at 7:15 PM. This recording will also be shown again in cinemas on Sunday14th Dec 2024.

Link to learn more: Live in Cinemas: Cinderella

Although his role is a small part, children from the ballet school were given the opportunity to audition for Cinderella, and Elijah was cast as an Autumn Page.

Elijah trains at the Royal Ballet School as a Junior Associate, where he is developing his classical ballet skills. Additionally, he trains at Spice Dance Company, in tap, jazz, acro, contemporary, and commercial dance.

We hope you’ll have the chance to watch and celebrate this wonderful milestone with him.

Useful information from Newham for parents of children with additional and complex needs

Parents support group poster Nov24-Mar24.pdf

post diagnosis support Nov 24-Mar 25.pdf

December 24 Workshops.pdf

Family Connectors updated poster Nov 24.pdf

DLA workshops updated Nov 24.pdf

Dad's support group Nov24 -Mar25.pdf

Facebook updated Nov 24.pdf

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 8:30-11:30am .
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 (7:45am 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)

EYFS

Key Stage 1

Lower Key Stage 2

Upper Key Stage 2

SEND at St Helen's

We have a new SEND Team at St Helen's this year. Miss Bullock is still in the team and working alongside

Mrs Orwell - SENCo, Mrs Cook & Mrs Tisi - Assistant SENCo

Here is our Padlet for useful information and forms. If you have any questions, please see one of the team.

Click here - Information for Parents - SEND Padlet