Key Dates

• Monday 2nd - 8th Feb - National Story Telling Week

• Friday 6th February - Bath Parent Carer Forum in school (all parents welcome)

• Friday 6th February - Online Safety Session for all parents (2:15-3:15)

• Monday 9th - Friday 13th February - Children's Mental Health Week

• Thursday 12th February - Wren Class to Mendip Golf Club

• Thursday 12th February - PTFA Valentine's Disco

• Friday 13th February - Non School Uniform Day and Ramble

• Friday 13th February - End of Term 3

• Monday 23rd February - Start of Term 4

• w/c 23rd March - Parents' Evening Week (Dates to follow)

Value of week:

Courage

Well done to all of our Stars this week

• Wrens - Dylan

• Nightingales - Elma

• Kingfishers - Chloe

• Kestrels - Roeldi and Enea

• Hawks - Junior

• Eagles - Gabriella

Message from Mr Snell

At Welton, we recognise that learning is not simply about the curriculum. Yes, being confident to read, write and understand numbers are essential in ensuring our children have the very best opportunities in life however we also recognise that being happy and comfortable with who we are is paramount if we are to lead healthy, happy and fulfilling lives. Our health is our freedom to live a life that we have reason to value and our ability to bounce back when our circumstances change and when life is not so great. It's therefore essential that we adopt habits that are fun, good for us and rewarding. 

This is why we are committed to providing so many extra opportunities that really support and help our children to be the very best versions of themselves. Our Thrive programme is one example of the structured way in which we support our pupils to look after their mental health however over the last few weeks in my assemblies, I have been talking with the children about 'CLANGERS'. Some of you may be familiar with this as we spent time during the lockdown years unpicking what it's all about. Developed by Dr Phil Hammond and based on research and funding by the government, each letter in CLANGERS relates to eight different joys for good health. And it's just as important for adults as well as children. 

So far we have covered the letters 'C' and 'L' which stand for 'Connect' and 'Learn'. 

• Connect - I discussed with the children how important it is to not only connect with people but also the world around us. At Welton we love being outside as it's a brilliant opportunity for our children to immerse themselves in the natural world (we all love forest school for this very reason!) and we know that they feel great when they connect with it. Whether it's bird watching or looking at the stars, connecting with the natural world is so important to our wellbeing.

• Learn - Learning is of course the main purpose of school however we believe that learning should be for life. As our children grow up, we hope that they will have a love of learning and will continue to find out and develop new skills, for example learning a new language, an instrument or a new skill such as cooking or gardening. As adults, we must also continue to learn. It's proven to be good for our wellbeing.

Over the next few weeks we will continue to learn CLANGERS with 'A' being our next letter - can you guess what it stands for? Ask your child to tell you about the importance of connecting and learning. Hopefully this will be a help for you and your family too. Let me know about the ways in which you 'connect' and 'learn' together...

With thanks for your continued support,

Mr Snell :) 

Head Lice Plea!

We are writing to you today about those uninvited little guests that occasionally like to pay our classrooms a visit. Yes, we are talking about head lice (nits).

We have had a few reports of lice circulating, so we are asking everyone to go into "high alert" mode this weekend.

The Myth of the Nit Nurse

Many of us remember the days of the dreaded "Nit Nurse" marching into the classroom and inspecting our scalps with a terrifying metal stick. However, gone are those days! Schools no longer conduct head checks.

This means we rely entirely on you to be the first line of defence. We need every parent to be vigilant to stop these little pests from playing musical chairs with the children’s heads.

Your 3-Step Battle Plan

Please help us keep the classroom itch-free by following these three golden rules:

1. The Weekly Check: Please make it a habit to check your child’s hair once a week. The best method is "wet combing" (conditioner and a proper detection comb) while they are in the bath. It’s much more effective than looking at dry hair.

2. Defence Mode (Tie it Up!): Head lice cannot jump, fly, or swim—they are strictly crawlers. They spread through head-to-head contact. If your child has long hair, please keep it tied up in a ponytail, bun, or plait for school. It makes it much harder for lice to grab hold.

3. Treat Immediately: If you spot live lice, don't panic! Pop down to the local pharmacy/chemist and get a treatment. 

Did you know? Head lice actually prefer clean hair because it’s easier to grip onto. Having nits is nothing to be embarrassed about and is absolutely no reflection on hygiene—it just means your child has likely been playing closely with their friends!

Let’s all work together to send these visitors packing. Thank you for your support and vigilance!

Important Online Safety Workshop at Welton Primary School

We are very excited to announce that on Friday 6th February, at 2:15, we will be having an online safety talk from Isobel Corby, a Cyber Protection Officer who works for Avon and Somerset Police. During her visit, she will be talking about how to deal with cyber bullying and also monitoring and talking about your child's online use. We feel this will be a valuable session for all parents on how we can navigate the online world and would urge many of you to attend, particularly as children move on. Refreshments will be provided and we will be finished in time for school pick up.

Set up Safe Guide - how to layer

Once again Internet Matters have put together a brilliant new resource for parents and carers. This time it's a Set Up Safe guide which simplifies all the confusing tech/device settings advising that online safety works best when it's shaped around how children actually use their devices, it's all about 'layering'.

Download and read the Internet Matters Layer Up for Online Safety Guide.

Year 3/4 Bath Uni Day

Our Year 3 and 4 pupils enjoyed an inspirational trip to the University of Bath today, where they were immersed in the world of elite sport. It was a thrill to watch Great British athletes training in action, showing our children that anything is possible.

The children took part in a wide array of activities, from long jump to tennis, showing impressive skill and athletic promise. More importantly, they demonstrated fantastic collaboration and resilience, proving themselves to be superb role models and true embodiments of our school values.

We are incredibly proud of them — perhaps we’ve caught a glimpse of some future university students (or Olympians) in the making!

Year 2/3 Football vs Trinity

Tonight, a group of our Year 2 and 3 children embarked on their footballing journey playing against Trinity at a wet and windy Somervale. All of the children were fantastic throughout and played superbly as a team. Their grit and determination was a pleasure to watch as they grew in confidence throughout. I am sure, we have some stars for the future. Well done to all of the player who contributed so brilliantly. Keep an eye out for our next matches!

Attendance

We would like to extend a sincere thank you to all our parents and carers for your continued support in ensuring your children are in school, on time, every day. There is a clear and proven link between high attendance and academic success; when children are here and settled for the morning bell, they feel more confident and never miss out on vital learning. Your commitment to these daily routines helps create a vibrant, focused environment for everyone. Thank you for helping us give every child the best possible start to their education.

Whole School attendance - 96.5%

Wrens - 96%

Nightingales - 96.6% 

Kingfishers - 96.6%

Kestrels - 96.4%

Hawks - 97%

Eagles - 95.6%

PINS Project

School Parent Carer Forum

Please join us for our next Bath Parent Carer Forum, held right here in school:

• When: Friday, 6th February

• Who: All parents and carers are very welcome to attend.

This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with other families and share your experiences in a supportive environment.

Year 3 trip to Bristol Museum

Wow! What a fantastic experience Year 3 had last Friday. We took part in a hands-on workshop where we got to handle (and smell!) real artefacts from the ancient Egyptian times that had been collected by Amelia Edwards, a Bristolian Egyptologist. Look at the pictures below and think about what the artefacts might have been used for! Then we looked around the museum and discovered a wealth of facts not oly about ancient Egypt, but about rocks and fossils too! The children loved exploring and asked insightful questions. They all behaved beautifully and made our school proud. 

PTFA Key Dates

Non-uniform and Ramble

Our brilliant School Council have been putting their heads together recently to find a way to give back, and they’ve come up with a fantastic plan! We are delighted to announce that we’ll be holding a Ramble and Non-Uniform Day on Friday 13th to raise money for Remind UK. https://www.reminduk.org/

For those who haven't come across their work before, Remind UK is a wonderful charity dedicated to supporting people living with dementia and their families. They do a vital job in providing guidance, support, and a bit of a lifeline to those navigating the challenges dementia brings. To help support this cause, we’re asking for a £1 donation per child, which can be paid easily via Arbor Pay.

It’s always so heartening to see our pupils taking the lead on how we can help others, and we’re properly proud of the School Council for choosing such a meaningful charity. Thank you so much for getting behind them and helping our children see that they really can make a positive difference in the world!

Please speak to Mr Lyle if you can help with the walk. :)

Class Pages

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