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Message from Mrs Harris, Headteacher
Message from Mrs Harris, Headteacher
A very warm welcome back to all our families! It has been wonderful to see the children return with such enthusiasm, energy and a real sense of joy. We hope you all had a restful and happy break.
A very warm welcome back to all our families! It has been wonderful to see the children return with such enthusiasm, energy and a real sense of joy. We hope you all had a restful and happy break.
This term, our whole school community is exploring the Fruit of the Spirit—a way of thinking about the positive qualities we strive to grow in our lives and relationships. Each week we will focus on a different element, helping our pupils connect faith, character and everyday choices.
This term, our whole school community is exploring the Fruit of the Spirit—a way of thinking about the positive qualities we strive to grow in our lives and relationships. Each week we will focus on a different element, helping our pupils connect faith, character and everyday choices.
“The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” Galatians 5:22–23
“The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” Galatians 5:22–23
We have been helping the children to understand that just like fruit grows on a tree, these qualities grow in us when we practise them each day — at home, in school and in the world around us.
We have been helping the children to understand that just like fruit grows on a tree, these qualities grow in us when we practise them each day — at home, in school and in the world around us.
This week we began with Joy. In our assemblies and classrooms, we’ve talked about what joy looks and feels like, and how it can be shared with others even when life is challenging. We also reflected on Mary’s prayer from the Bible (often called the Magnificat), a beautiful expression of joyful praise and thankfulness that reminds us to notice the good in our lives and to celebrate God’s gifts with grateful hearts.
This week we began with Joy. In our assemblies and classrooms, we’ve talked about what joy looks and feels like, and how it can be shared with others even when life is challenging. We also reflected on Mary’s prayer from the Bible (often called the Magnificat), a beautiful expression of joyful praise and thankfulness that reminds us to notice the good in our lives and to celebrate God’s gifts with grateful hearts.
Next week, we will be exploring another element of the Fruit of the Spirit - peace, building on what we’ve already learned about who we are becoming as a caring, compassionate community.
Next week, we will be exploring another element of the Fruit of the Spirit - peace, building on what we’ve already learned about who we are becoming as a caring, compassionate community.
As we settle back into school life after such a busy and festive holiday period, many families experience a few wobbles at home. Research into children’s wellbeing and behaviour shows that returning to routines after a break can be challenging: children’s sleep patterns, emotions and self-control all take time to recalibrate and this can show itself through increased tiredness, emotional outbursts or tricky behaviour at home. This is completely normal. Studies also show that consistent routines, calm boundaries and reassuring conversations help children feel secure again, making it easier for them to manage their emotions and behaviour both at home and in school.
As we settle back into school life after such a busy and festive holiday period, many families experience a few wobbles at home. Research into children’s wellbeing and behaviour shows that returning to routines after a break can be challenging: children’s sleep patterns, emotions and self-control all take time to recalibrate and this can show itself through increased tiredness, emotional outbursts or tricky behaviour at home. This is completely normal. Studies also show that consistent routines, calm boundaries and reassuring conversations help children feel secure again, making it easier for them to manage their emotions and behaviour both at home and in school.
Please know that we see this settling-in period as a shared journey between home and school and we are here to support your child, and you, as we re-establish expectations and rhythms together.
Please know that we see this settling-in period as a shared journey between home and school and we are here to support your child, and you, as we re-establish expectations and rhythms together.
Have a peaceful weekend.
Have a peaceful weekend.
With best wishes,
With best wishes,
Mrs Harris
Mrs Harris
Headteacher
Headteacher
Attendance and Punctuality Shout Outs this week:
Attendance and Punctuality Shout Outs this week:
Well Done to 5S for having the best attendance (99.6%) and fewest number of lates (1) this week!
Well Done to 5S for having the best attendance (99.6%) and fewest number of lates (1) this week!
News and Notices:
News and Notices:
Reception children have been making moon cakes today taken from the story of 'The Magic Paintbrush'!
Reception children have been making moon cakes today taken from the story of 'The Magic Paintbrush'!
Polka Theatre Trip:
Polka Theatre Trip:
Reception and Phase 1 had a wonderful time watching 'The Snowflake' at The Polka Theatre this week.
Reception and Phase 1 had a wonderful time watching 'The Snowflake' at The Polka Theatre this week.
It's the turn of the Phase 2 classes next week who will be watching the 'Firework Maker's Daughter'.
It's the turn of the Phase 2 classes next week who will be watching the 'Firework Maker's Daughter'.
Please be reminded to make your payment of £9 per child via Arbor.
Please be reminded to make your payment of £9 per child via Arbor.
PTA Second Hand Uniform Sale:
PTA Second Hand Uniform Sale:
Friday 16th January (after school)
Friday 16th January (after school)
All donations gratefully received into the school office.
All donations gratefully received into the school office.
Year 3 Celebration of Learning:
Year 3 Celebration of Learning:
Friday 23rd January, 9am
Friday 23rd January, 9am
The theme is: 'Night at the Museum of Learning'
The theme is: 'Night at the Museum of Learning'
All Year 3 Parents welcome
All Year 3 Parents welcome
... in the Oasis
... in the Oasis
We are a fun, vibrant and welcoming faith-based lunch club where children are able to explore Christian teachings through lively discussion, creative activities and interactive moments - such as making actions for Scripture, acting out a bible verse or discussing what it looks like to be brave in the everyday - along with plenty of games and laughter.
We are a fun, vibrant and welcoming faith-based lunch club where children are able to explore Christian teachings through lively discussion, creative activities and interactive moments - such as making actions for Scripture, acting out a bible verse or discussing what it looks like to be brave in the everyday - along with plenty of games and laughter.
EYFS Donation Request:
EYFS Donation Request:
Any old or unused traditional clothing from a range of cultures and backgrounds would be gratefully received.
Any old or unused traditional clothing from a range of cultures and backgrounds would be gratefully received.
We are also looking for empty jars or tubs of hair products (please ensure these are empty and clean) along with brushes, combs and other everyday items that could help make our home corner more realistic, inclusive and representative.
We are also looking for empty jars or tubs of hair products (please ensure these are empty and clean) along with brushes, combs and other everyday items that could help make our home corner more realistic, inclusive and representative.
Many thanks
Many thanks
The Early Years Team
The Early Years Team
Office Reminders:
Office Reminders:
Please be reminded that all late arrivals after 8:50am (unless authorised for compassionate reasons) will be marked as a 'U' (unauthorised) in the register.
Please be reminded that all late arrivals after 8:50am (unless authorised for compassionate reasons) will be marked as a 'U' (unauthorised) in the register.
Please always copy in both the office and the class teacher regarding any absences or other school communications.
Please always copy in both the office and the class teacher regarding any absences or other school communications.
Please ensure that all items of school uniform and any belongings brought into school are clearly named.
Please ensure that all items of school uniform and any belongings brought into school are clearly named.
We kindly remind parents that children must attend school in the correct school uniform, including appropriate school shoes, and bring the correct school PE kit on PE days.
We kindly remind parents that children must attend school in the correct school uniform, including appropriate school shoes, and bring the correct school PE kit on PE days.
Coloured trainers and coloured hair accessories are not permitted.
Coloured trainers and coloured hair accessories are not permitted.
These expectations apply throughout the school day and to all extra-curricular activities.
These expectations apply throughout the school day and to all extra-curricular activities.
Please refer to the full uniform policy using the link below.
Please refer to the full uniform policy using the link below.
These start next week from Monday 12th January.
These start next week from Monday 12th January.
Children will go directly to their clubs.
Children will go directly to their clubs.
Children in the Phase 1 will be directed to the clubs by the staff.
Children in the Phase 1 will be directed to the clubs by the staff.
Please note all children will have to take responsibility for getting changed accordingly.
Please note all children will have to take responsibility for getting changed accordingly.
There are still some spaces on some clubs so do take a look to see if any are of interest in the Arbor shop or via the individual external providers.
There are still some spaces on some clubs so do take a look to see if any are of interest in the Arbor shop or via the individual external providers.
Please note: For after-school clubs, children are expected to change into their school PE kit.
Please note: For after-school clubs, children are expected to change into their school PE kit.
Football kits or non-school sportswear should not be brought into school or worn for clubs.
Football kits or non-school sportswear should not be brought into school or worn for clubs.
Please be reminded that birthday treats, such as cupcakes or sweets or lollipops, each need to be individually wrapped for distribution at the end of the school day .
Please be reminded that birthday treats, such as cupcakes or sweets or lollipops, each need to be individually wrapped for distribution at the end of the school day .
(And please remember our STRICTLY NO NUTS AND NO SESAME POLICY)
(And please remember our STRICTLY NO NUTS AND NO SESAME POLICY)
Thank you
Thank you
Please avoid taking time out for holidays during the school term.
Please avoid taking time out for holidays during the school term.
The government and Local Authority are continuing to work closely with us to monitor absences and we have to report / record attendance on pupils.
The government and Local Authority are continuing to work closely with us to monitor absences and we have to report / record attendance on pupils.
Please note that all holidays taken during term time will be unauthorised unless classified by the Headteacher as exceptional circumstances.
Please note that all holidays taken during term time will be unauthorised unless classified by the Headteacher as exceptional circumstances.
Our Church School:
Our Church School:
This week's Gospel Value: Joy
This week's Gospel Value: Joy
We all enjoyed a Joyful assembly this morning led by Mrs Dodman... so many reasons to be thankful for the joy felt all across our school this week...
We all enjoyed a Joyful assembly this morning led by Mrs Dodman... so many reasons to be thankful for the joy felt all across our school this week...
Gospel Value Focus For Next Week :
Gospel Value Focus For Next Week :
Peace
Peace
Spiritual Question:
Spiritual Question:
"How does peace help us learn and live wisely?"
"How does peace help us learn and live wisely?"
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