VPS Newsletter

Welcome to Vauxhall's Newsletter:

Summer 1 , Week 1: Friday 19th April 2024

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

In this issue...

Headteacher's Comments
School Uniform/P.E Kit Reminder
Headbump wristbands
Alpaca Post - Vauxhall City Farm

Staying Safe Online- Managing Screen Time

...+ our regularly updated Diary Dates, Term Dates, our weekly Headteacher Awards, Weekly Attendance & Punctuality figures and Guess the Teacher.

Headteacher's Comments

Welcome to the summer term! Whilst the weather may be unpredictable, we are excited to continue to share highlights of the wonderful activities and achievements at Vauxhall Primary School as well as our planned series of activities tailored for both parents and pupils.

We are commencing with a Parent Cafe session (Tuesday 23rd April @ 9.00am), hosted by our Chair of Governors, Mr. Issa. This session will focus on the expansion of the Wyvern Federation, It's a great chance to learn more and get involved. So, mark your calendars and join us! If you cannot make it, you may submit your comments / questions using the reply slip on the reminder letter sent to you this week via email to office@vauxhallprimary.org.uk.

As you may have seen in the media, cases of measles are rising across England, including among children. It’s an infection that spreads very easily and for some people can cause serious problems.

As there’s no specific medical treatment for measles, the Government recommends that the best protection for children and adults against measles and becoming seriously unwell is to get both doses of the MMR vaccine.

Please click on the below for more information.

What to do if you think your child has measles

Finally, I would like to take a moment to remind everyone of our school uniform expectations. Our uniform not only fosters a sense of belonging and pride in our school community but also reflects our commitment excellence. See below for what is expected.

Thank you again for your continued support.

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 or rings.

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

Headbump Wristbands

We want to inform you about a new measure we're implementing for the safety and well-being of our pupils. From now on, in addition to the letter home, any pupil who experiences a head bump will be given a yellow 'Oops, I've had a bump today' wristband immediately. This wristband (featured above) serves as a visual cue for all adults in the school, enabling us to monitor and support the pupil wherever they are, whether in the classroom or on the playground.

Additionally, this wristband will serve as a notification for you or any adult who picks them up. By seeing the wristband, you'll be aware of the situation and can continue the observation at home if necessary.

We believe that this initiative will enhance our ability to ensure the safety and care of our pupils, and we appreciate your cooperation and support in this matter.

Alpaca Post

Vauxhall City Farm's, Alpaca Post, keeps the community up to date with upcoming events and what has been happening at the farm.

Volume 10 - April 2024.pdf

Earth Day Flyer.pdf

This Sunday, Vauxhall City Farm will also be hosting Earth Day, please take a look at the flyer for more information.

Staying Safe Online

As part of our online safety offer, 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 the online safety focus is information about 'Managing Screen Time'. Please click on the PDF to enlarge it.

Would you like to learn more about keeping your child safe online? Click on the links below to join FREE online safety workshops for parents.

You can also check out these YouTube safety tips:

Parent Zone resources:

You can access a number of free resources through Parent Zone Local. Resources include free access to their library, where you can find out more about specific platforms such as Snapchat and TikTok, and a 20 minute virtual training session designed to help you nurture your child's digital resilience.

Parent Zone release monthly short videos that cover topics parents are interested in, click here to see what is on offer.

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.

managing-screen-time.pdf

Guess the Teacher

Can you guess who this member of staff is?

Weekly Awards

Headteacher's Award

Congratulations to the pupils above who received the Headteacher’s Award this week. Keep up the good work!

Going for Gold Champion

Congratulations to this week's 'Going for Gold' recipients, it's a delight to see our wall of fame growing. Well done to all of the children who reached gold this week!

Attendance & Punctuality

This week’s Attendance Award Cup goes to Year 3 with 97% of pupils attending in their class!

Well done!

Punctuality Owl goes to Year 1 with 99% of pupils attending school on time this week.

Fantastic!

Should I send my child to school?

Deciding whether to send your child to school or keep them at home can be challenging, but here are some tips to help you make an informed decision:

When to Send Your Child to School:

When they're feeling well and able to participate comfortably in activities.
For minor illnesses like a mild cold or headache that don't significantly affect their ability to learn.

When Not to Send Your Child to School:

If they have a contagious illness like fever, vomiting, or diarrhea.
When they have severe symptoms that impact their ability to concentrate or function.
During the recovery period after an illness or injury.

Dates for the Diary

☕Parent Café (Federation expansion) - Tuesday 23rd April 2024

🚌Year 4 Trip- Friday 25th April 2024

💬PGL meeting with parents - Tuesday 30th April 2024

📢Polling day - School Closed - Thursday 2nd May 2024

📢Bank Holiday - School Closed - Monday 6th May 2024

🚌Year 1 Trip- Tuesday 7th May 2024

🚌Year 5 Trip- Thursday 9th May 2024

🚌Year 4 Trip- Friday 10th May 2024

✍️KS2 SATs- Monday 13th May - Thursday 16th May

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.

Term Dates

TERM DATES FINAL.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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