VPS Newsletter

Welcome to Vauxhall's new 'new look' newsletter:

Autumn 2 , Week 2: Friday 10th November 2023

We hope you are finding this Newsletter—with a new look—to be more user-friendly and capable of incorporating and disseminating even more Vauxhall news!

This term, we are trying to distribute our newsletters in an interactive "Google Sites" format, which is a little different from the usual. Google Sites adjust their appearance to match the screen, making it simpler to read on your phone or other device.

All previous versions of the newsletter can be found on our school website, https://www.vauxhallprimary.org.uk/News/Current-Newsletters/ which includes links to archived newsletters.

We do hope you enjoy the new format - any feedback, please do let us know!

In this issue...

School Uniform/P.E Kit Reminder
We Need You! - Volunteers
Vauxhall Winter Market
Children in Need 2023
Anti-Bullying Week 2023
Staying Safe Online-Online Bullying
Mental Health
Year 6's Visit to Pizza Express
Year 5's Visit to The Tower of London

...+ our regularly updated Diary Dates, our weekly Headteacher Awards, Weekly Attendance & Punctuality figures and TT Rockstar Champions.

School Uniform/P.E Kit Reminder

Please ensure that your child/children wear school colours (with or without logo):

Navy blue sweatshirts/cardigans
Grey skirts/trousers
White polo shirts/shirts
Black school shoes NOT trainers
Tie and shirt (Year 5 & 6 only)

In addition, your child/children needs to wear school colours as part of their P.E kit (with or without logo).

Navy blue shorts/joggers
Navy blue t-shirts/hoodies
Navy/black trainers

For health and safety reasons only small studs no hoops or dangly earrings and no necklaces.

Please also ensure that your child’s name is written on their belongings so we can give mislaid items back to their owner!

We Need You!

VPS Poster (3).pdf

We are seeking volunteers to help with our school events such as the Winter Market and Summer Sizzler. If you could spare your time and would like to get involved, your help would be greatly appreciated. Please express your interest by using the Google Form below.

Please click here to sign up.

Vauxhall's Winter Market

Our Winter fundraiser is fast approaching and this year we have decided to hold a Winter Market on the school playground. We are kindly asking for your help. If you have any questions, please speak to Miss Pilgrim or Ms Henry.

Children in Need 2023

BBC Children in Need make sure that every child has the childhood they deserve – and the support they need to thrive.

CiN funds thousands of charities and projects in every corner of the UK, that support children and young people to feel and be safer, have improved mental health and wellbeing, form better, more positive relationships and be given more equal opportunities to flourish.

On Friday 17th November, at Vauxhall Primary we will be supporting and raising awareness for Children in Need by taking part in some class based activities.

If you wish to donate to Children in Need, please do so using the link below.

Donate - Children in Need

Anti- Bullying Week

Anti-Bullying Week is an annual UK event which aims to raise awareness of bullying of children and young people, in schools and elsewhere, and to highlight ways of preventing and responding to it.

This Year Anti-Bullying in week is 13th - 17th November.

Odd Socks Day

Here at Vauxhall we are getting involved by taking part in Odd Socks Day. Odd Socks Day marks the start of Anti-Bullying Week on Monday 13th November. On this day your child can come into school wearing odd socks.

Odd Socks Day is designed to be fun! It’s an opportunity to encourage people to express themselves and celebrate their individuality and what makes us all unique!

If you wish to donate and support the Anti-Bullying Alliance charity, please use the link below.

In addition to Odd Socks Day, throughout the week there will be activities for all children to take part in. The Anti-Bullying Ambassadors have collated a wide range of activities such as: Friendship bracelets, wordsearches, quizzes.

Donate - Anti-Bullying Alliance

Article 13 (freedom of expression) Every child must be free to express their thoughts and opinions and to access all kinds of information, as long as it is within the law

Staying Safe Online

WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ONLINE BULLYING.pdf

E-Safety is an important part of keeping children safe at Vauxhall Primary School. E-Safety is taught as a unit of ICT and E-safety rules are given at the start of every ICT lesson. We also celebrate E-safety day once a year.

We can only be successful in keeping children safe online if we work with parents to ensure the E-Safety message is consistent. It is important that parents speak to their children about how they can keep safe and behave appropriately online.

This week the online safety focus is 'Online Bullying'. Please click on the 'pop out' arrow in the top right to enlarge the PDF.

Is WhatsApp safe for my child?

Click here for advice form the NSPCC

Article 16 (right to privacy) Every child has the right to privacy. The law should protect the child’s private, family and home life, including protecting children from unlawful attacks that harm their reputation.

Mental Health

Menatl Health Support Team

MHST are an external agency that offer support to parents/carers and children.

Through early support and working with children, young people, families and staff, we help to enable healthy minds and thriving school communities. We offer a safe space to work with you collaboratively and with transparency.

We value who you are and where you are.

What we do...

Lambeth MHST has three main roles:

One to one guided self-help;
Whole School Approach;
Signposting to other services.

Vauxhall Primary (Primary) parentcarers publicity 2.pdf

Vauxhall Primary (Primary) parentcarers publicity 1 (1).pdf

Pizza Express

On Wednesday 9th November, Year 6 Visited Pizza Express, Millbank. They learnt about cooking pizzas and had loads of fun along the way.

Everyone had the chance to knead the dough, making it lovely and smooth, and created the perfect base. They then discovered just how important the fresh ingredients are to the pizza’s flavour.

Year 6 were then able to take their pizzas back to school and enjoyed them!

The Tower of London

"I really enjoyed reading the history behind the different towers, it was very interesting"

On the 6th November 2023, Year 5 went on a trip to the Tower of London. The children were able to explore the historical site, visiting the different towers and exhibitions, including the Crown Jewels and Bloody Tower. In addition, Year 5 also took part in a small roleplay workshop, where they helped one of the Tower of London 'prisoners' plan an escape, whilst learning about some of the most famous prisoners the Tower has held.

Weekly Awards

Headteacher's Award

Congratulations to the pupils above who received the Headteacher’s Award this week.

Going for Gold Champion

We have introduced a 'Going for Gold' layer to our Good To Be Green behaviour policy. Each day one child per class will be chosen as The Going for Gold Champion. These children show exemplary behaviour by following the core values of the school They will be given a certificate for their achievement.