VPS Newsletter

Welcome to Vauxhall's Newsletter:

Autumn 1 , Week 5: Friday 4th October 2024

Remember- All newsletters can be found on our school website, which includes links to archived newsletters.

In this issue...

Children's rights
Black History Month
Road Safety
The Secret Gardener
Active Travel - StreetTag
Parent Gym
#WakeUpWednesday - In Game Chat

...+ our regularly updated Diary Dates, Term Dates, our weekly Headteacher Awards and TT Rockstars.

Children's rights - The right to ...

We are proud to be a Gold Rights Respecting School, meaning children's rights are at the heart of everything we do.

Next week, we will coninue to focus on:

Article 2 (non-discrimination) The Convention applies to every child without discrimination, whatever their ethnicity, gender, religion, language, abilities or any other status, whatever they think or say, whatever their family background.
Article 30 (children from minority or indigenous groups) Every child has the right to learn and use the language, customs and religion of their family, whether or not these are shared by the majority of the people in the country where they live.

Click on the video to learn more about the convention.

Black History Month 2024

At Vauxhall primary Scholl we ensure our curriculum and coverage in school is inclusive and reflective of the children we teach, and the world they live in, all year round. The UK Black history Month theme for this year is ‘Reclaiming Narratives’ #reclaimingnarratives.

Today, VPS had the pleasure of welcoming Alim Kamara to our school to showcase his storytelling skills. His workshop was engaging, fun and informative. Alim highlighted how many common perceptions of Africa have been misleading or inaccurate. For example, did you know that Africa is home to over 2,000 distinct languages?, showcasing its rich cultural diversity. We listened to Alim playing traditional drums, took part in interactive stories he told us and learned a lot too! It was an amazing experience for all!

Article 2 (non-discrimination) The Convention applies to every child without discrimination, whatever their ethnicity, gender, religion, language, abilities or any other status, whatever they think or say, whatever their family background.

Road Safety

On Thursday, the children in Years 1 and 2 enjoyed watching Muffin Don't Get Squashed, a lively play delivered by The Riot Act theatre company. Through Muffin's adventures, they learnt important lessons about road safety and the Green Cross Code. The engaging performance helped the children understand how to stay safe when crossing the road, making the experience both fun and educational!

The Secret Gardener

This week, Year 4 received a mysterious letter from 'The Secret Gardener' pleading for them to learn more about the wilderness as the gardener's home has been destroyed leaving no plants and flowers left. So, Year 4 took it upon themselves to learn about the different parts of a flower and their functions. In pairs they were able to dissect a lily flower in order to carefully look at the different parts. With their partner they then labelled each part and identified their functions.

Article 29 (goals of education) Education must develop every child’s personality, talents and abilities to the full.

Active Travel

StreetTag is back!

We are excited to announce that the Lambeth Schools Leaderboard has relaunched for SEASON 3!

The leaderboard has been reset to zero for a fresh and fair start, giving all schools an equal opportunity to reach the top. Now is the perfect time for your to sign up and join the competition.

With the cool-off period now over, it’s time to start collecting tags and competing for incredible Sports Equipment Vouchers awarded at the end of the season:

1st Place: £500
2nd Place: £350
3rd Place: £150
4th Place: £100
5th Place: £50

Let's get active, collect tags, and rise up the leaderboard for a chance to win these amazing prizes. Let’s make SEASON 3 the best one yet!

Article 24 (health and health services) Every child has the right to the best possible health

Parent Gym

We’re thrilled to offer a free 6-week program starting this November, designed especially for parents and carers. The Parentgym program is here to help you tackle parenting challenges and create a happier, more peaceful home.

This is a great chance to connect with other parents and learn new ways to make family life smoother and more enjoyable. To sign up, just click here: Parent Gym - ParentGym .

For more details, check out the attached flyer, and the video.

If you have any questions or want to chat about the program, don’t hesitate to reach out to us!

Article 5 (parental guidance and a child’s evolving capacities)

Parentgym flyer.pdf

#WakeUpWednesday

The 'WakeUpWednesday' guides empower and equip parents, carers and educators with the confidence and practical skills to be able to have informed and age-appropriate conversations with children about online safety, mental health and well-being, and climate change.

Each week we will post a relevant guide to support our school community's knowledge and understanding of how to keep safe online and new things to be aware of.

This week is an online safety focus 'In Game Chat'. Please click on the PDF to enlarge it.

Article 17 (access to information from the media) Every child has the right to reliable information from a variety of sources, and governments should encourage the media to provide information that children can understand. Governments must help protect children from materials that could harm them.

in-game-chat.339412065.pdf

Weekly Awards

Headteacher's Award

A big well done to the pupils who earned the Headteacher’s Award this week! Your hard work really shows. Keep it up!

Going for Gold Champion

Let’s give a big round of applause to this week’s 'Going for Gold' stars! It’s so exciting to see our Wall of Fame fill up with your achievements. Well done to everyone who reached Gold this week—keep up the amazing work!

Congratulations to this week's Times Tables Rockstar champion! Your hard work and dedication have paid off, and you've shown amazing mastery of your multiplication skills. Keep up the great work, and continue to rock those times tables!

Important Attendance and Punctuality information

Consistent attendance helps ensure that pupils keep up with the curriculum and stay on track with their peers. It also allows children to build and maintain friendships, develop social skills, and participate in group activities

Please be reminded of the following:

Soft start from 8:45 AM
The school day starts at 8:50 AM.
The attendance register closes at 9:20 AM.

Marking Late Arrivals:

Arriving by 9:20 AM: If your child arrives between 9:00 AM and 9:20 AM, they will be marked as late (Code L).
Arriving after 9:20 AM: If your child arrives after 9:20 AM, they will be marked with an unauthorised absence for that session (Code U). 10 sessions (5 half days) of Unauthorised absence during a rolling 10 week period could lead to a fixed penalty notice of £80 if paid within 21 days or £160 if paid within 28 days.

Occasional lateness can be unavoidable, but regular punctuality is crucial for your child’s learning and development. We encourage you to make every effort for your child to attend school by 8:50 AM daily.

For more information, please check your inbox for a letter from the Lambeth Education Welfare Service, sent today, detailing the recent changes. Additionally, click here for latest government guidance on what parents need to know

Article 28 (right to education)

Dates for the Diary

☕ Parent Cafe (SEN and Inclusion)- Tuesday 8 October 2024

🗣️Parent/Carer Meetings- Thursday 10th October 2024

📕 INSET DAY - SCHOOL CLOSED Friday 11th October 2024

📸Individual School Photographs- Tuesday 15th October 2024

🎂Macmillan Coffee Morning- Wednesday 16th October 2024

Oval Learning supports as many people as they can within their school communities including children, young people, parents and carers. Click here to find out more and for low cost no cost family activities this weekend.

Article 31 (leisure, play and culture) Every child has the right to relax, play and take part in a wide range of cultural and artistic activities.

2024 / 25 -Term Dates

Term Dates 2024-2025 VPS.docx.pdf

Contact Us

Vauxhall Primary School, Vauxhall Street , London, SE11 5LG

Call us: 020 7735 4535

Email us: office@vauxhallprimary.org.uk

Website: https://www.vauxhallprimary.org.uk/

Any queries should be directed to the School Administrator

Any queries related to SEND please contact Queene Darteh, school SENCO.

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