Weekly Newsletter

Dear Parents and Carers, 

Hopefully, you have read the Ofsted report which we sent out on Thursday last week. The report recognises our ambitious curriculum which clearly sets out what pupils need to learn in each subject, at each stage of their education and the calm and purposeful atmosphere around the school. It acknowledges we provide pupils with a high-quality education that prepares them well for future success.  This is due to the dedication of the staff and governors who are proud to be part of the school and our strong partnership with the families of our community. Like any report there are areas we will continue to address. One of these is attendance for some groups of children. We will be in contact with some families to see how we can support them further over the coming weeks and months.

In the recent Governor survey there were some comments relating to behaviour consequences. We recognise how frustrating this can be and we ask that you look at the behaviour policy on the school website if you are ever unsure. If you still have questions then please speak to your child's class teacher, Mrs Lilley or Mr Luck. If you ever have a concern to raise then please do contact the school. Please see the website – Policies – Complaints and concerns procedures (www.thorngrove.herts.sch.uk/information/policies)

Don’t forget that it is an Occasional Day on Friday (29th November) so school is closed.

We look forward to seeing as many of you next week for Christmas Craft Day next Tuesday (3rd December). Please let your child's class teacher or the office know if are planning on joining us. The children will be making decorations for our school Christmas tree. It is always lots of fun and it's always great to have parents/carers in helping out. Children can wear a Christmas jumper too but it is not non-uniform day.

The Post Box for Christmas cards will be available for the children in the Vestibule from Tuesday (3rd December) next week. If children write cards to their friends (names and year groups on the envelope) and classmates, they can post them. The cards will then be sorted each day and delivered to the classrooms.

Thank you for the responses to our survey about the Newsletter.  There is still time to contribute via this link:  https://forms.gle/hwFvpsAS1zTE9Ru6A 

There are 2 spaces left on the Christmas Wreath Workshop this Thursday.  Please speak to Elspeth Medlock or the school office if you would like to attend.

Coram will be holding a WORKSHOP FOR COMMUNITY ADULTS (parents, carers, etc) from 15:10-15:25 on Monday, 25th November. This is a chance for you to experience and discuss some key elements of the programmes that the children will take part in during the visit. You must sign up for this session at the school office. If you can have younger children or babies looked after for the time, that is best, but don’t let childcare concerns stop you coming – little ones are welcome.  

If you are not able to come to the workshop, there will be a Meet the Educator drop-in session at 8:40-9:05 on Tuesday, 26th November. Pop in to say hello and speak to the Educator, have a look around LifeSpace and you might even meet Harold the Giraffe if he’s not too busy with his homework! You can come to the drop-in with children, but we ask that children not come on their own during this time.  

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