This lovely photo was taken at the end of the school day, just before half term!
This lovely photo was taken at the end of the school day, just before half term!
Dear Parents and Carers,
We had a busy first term back, and I am once again delighted to share with you some of the events, as well as some of the learning that had taken place.
This term we will be rolling out an app called Arbor. Arbor is the Management System we use in school to store all of our data on pupils as well as for attendance. This app will allow you to check your contact details, give permissions and update details. We will also send letters out in the next few weeks with details of how to set up the app. All Primary Guardians will get a link to set up this app. This link will come to your email that we have registered on the system. Please check your junk mail too. A letter will be sent home too. We will still use PING to send messages, alongside Arbor, for a period of transition.
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
You are always welcome to join us on a Friday morning for our school masses - these take place in the chapel each week at 9:00am.
Class assemblies take place on -
Wednesday morning (Rec & KS1) starting just after 9:00am as we will have our Wake Up Wednesday exercise first
Thursday morning (KS2) starting at 9:00am
We will send you regular updates and reminders of events taking place and they can also be found here -
Click here to see our planned Workshops for Parents
Click here for the School Events List 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
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.
Our pupils are enjoying sensory activities as part of their daily curriculum
Reading at St Helen's
Newham Festival of Stories 11-22 November
Performance Poetry
At the end of our Black History Focus, we had a celebration of our performance poetry. Each year group wrote their own poems and we had a sharing assembly with St Joachim's. See some video highlights here
New Play Equipment
The children have enjoyed having new games to play with at break & lunch times. We have been able to buy lots of new games with the money raised at our Fun Day back in July.
Gymnastics Highlights
Miss McNeish has been pleased with some of the new skills the children are developing in their gymnastics lessons
Golden Book
Children who have been identified as living out the Gospel Values and our Mission Statement are nominated for the Golden Book each week. They also go to Hot Chocolate Thursday, with Senior Staff to celebrate at the end of the week. Here are some highlights.
Wake up Wednesday
Every Wednesday the children have been enjoying the music and moves to wake up their body and mind; energised and ready to start the day. Miss Cascayan and Mr Downer lead us in a warm up ewach week!
Some children spotted a curious looking visitor taking a stroll across the basketball court!
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)