Newsletter 20th Oct 2023

Dear Parents and Carers,

We have come to the end of the first half of the Autumn Term, there is so much to celebrate - as you read through the Newsletter you will see how busy we have been. Click on the blue buttons below to visit each page for the Phase Groups. I am proud of all that has been happening this term, and I hope by reading this newsletter, you feel the same.

With blessings and prayers

Miss Doherty xx

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

Click here for Mass & Assembly Dates

Click here to see our planned Workshops for Parents

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

Click here to read the Religion Newsletter from Ten:Ten - October Issue

Click Blue buttons at the bottom of the page to see highlights from each year group.

Useful Information for Young Carers

Free School Meals

Whilst all primary pupils in Newham get free school meals, some families are able to apply for them too. If you are eligible, this may mean you will be able to get vouchers for the school holidays. It may also mean that your child will get free meals when they go to Secondary School. Currently, school meals are only free for primary pupils. If you would like to find out more, please contact the school office.

LONDON PRIMARY FSM FLYER (1).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 Pre-school and Nursery are 8:30-11:30am and 12:20-3:20pm.
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.
Furniture - If you are looking for second hand furniture that is reasonably priced - you might find this website helpful. https://furniturereuse.co.uk/pages/newham

Sporting Success
This term we have had so much success with our various sporting events. We have won many of the competitions we have entered! We are very proud of all of our teams.

Take a look at the Langdon Partnership Newsletter for more information!

NEWSLETTER OCT 23.pdf

Roles and Responsibilities

We have a new set of pupils in year 6 who are taking on various roles.

Head Boys & Girls

Sports Captains

Prefects

After School Clubs

Here are some highlights from a couple of our clubs.

Drama Club - The children in the drama club have been playing lots of team building games as we are learning that trust and communication are key parts of performing. We have created our own adverts for mental health day and have been creating short dramas using still frames, demonstrating that we can tell stories using only our bodies and expressions.

Creative Club - we have been making, exploring, retelling stories and using our imagination. We have enjoyed decorating biscuits, making chalk walkways and also making stick men!

Harvest Festival & CAFOD

Thank you for your kind and generous donations, we were able to take all of our food to our local food bank at St Margaret's Church and we sent £200 to CAFOD. Thank you to Miss Miranda and our School Council for helping to organise the donations.

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

KS1

Years 3 & 4

Years 5 & 6