Newsletter 18.10.24

Staying Healthy

Staying fit and healthy is such an important part of life. This week, Key Stage 2 children have been lucky enough to experience a number of sessions in ‘alternative sport’ ideas. The Nerf activity day went down particularly well, as you can imagine, with the children and staff (naming no names!).

After school activities and keeping children busy and active during the holidays can help them stay fit and healthy, at the same time as encouraging them to have fun and develop new skills and can really help with sleep patterns too. I am always so happy to hear about all of the amazing things children at our school do, from horse riding to BMX racing and so much more.

We were very proud of the children and the way they took part in these taster sessions and hope to continue introducing new activities throughout the year. Upper KS2 will be learning taekwondo later in the year too and we will be having our outdoor activity day again later in the year.

Thank you to Miss England for arranging all of these exciting opportunities for our children.

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After listening to parent views and taking these into consideration, we are going to extend our policy to letting children bring in flavoured water as well as water for in class. It is important to us that children stay hydrated however, I must stress that sugar free juice will only be allowed in exceptional circumstances and we will not allow any kind of fizzy or energy drinks in school.

All children have access to water throughout the day and milk in school at lunchtime also.

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17 * October (Thursday) to 23 October (Wednesday) SUKKOT Jewish

This harvest festival recalls the 40 years the Jews spent in the wilderness on the way from slavery in Egypt to freedom in the Promised Land. A temporary hut or booth – called a sukkah – is used for eating meals and for visits and socialising.  The roof, which has to be open in part to the elements, is covered with branches and decorated with fruit

Friendship

Look at the fun that the children have had learning about different ways to keep fit and ‘alternative sports’ and their music assembly and of course we can’t go without marking the wonderful chefs this week in Year 6:

Look at what EYFS have been learning about in preparation for our Harvest Assembly:

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Thank you for the kind response for our Harvest Collection this week - Mustard Tree. We had a lovely Harvest Assembly yesterday and the children were so reflective thinking of our world and what we can be grateful for.

Thank you for your patience this week on the KS2 yard. It is never going to be easy having an entrance out of action for a number of days but I appreciate everyone’s support and patience (children and staff included!).

We finish for half term today and I hope that everyone has a lovely week whatever you have planned and we look forward to seeing you all back (hopefully with the KS2 shutters fixed) on Monday 28th October.

The children have worked so hard this half term and I cannot believe we are already a 6th of the way through the school year. This next term is always a favourite of mine (even though it is always a busy one!). Our school building will be 60 years old on 18th November (with a possibility of a new school being built in the near future, this will likely be our last big birthday!) so we will be having celebrations as a school - watch this space!

Have a lovely half term.

Mrs Flatman

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Newsletter 11.10.24

Mental Health

This Thursday, our children and staff came into school in Yellow to mark World Mental Health Day. This is a very important day to mark and ensure that it is always talked about in my eyes and especially to explore with our children as they are growing up. Our vision to help children be ‘Healthy, Happy and Confident’ is all that encompasses mental health.

We are all different and we all have our own way of expressing our emotions and it is so important to explore ways to support our Mental Health and understand how our emotions work. City in the Community have been supporting this in our classrooms in Year 2 and Year 6 this half term which has been great to see and I know the children have got a lot from it.

We never know what has happened prior to any conversation with someone, I always try to be so mindful of this and we try to teach this to the children - kindness is always the right approach to any situation.

The other thing I think it so important to teach children is all feelings are ok. Things don’t go right all the time and life can sometimes be extremely challenging. Please do always come and speak to a member of staff if you have any worries or if there is anything we can do to help. We might not always have the answer but we will always be here to listen and we often can support in some way.

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I am conscious that some children may not drink water and we are going to be exploring options in our Senior Leadership Team as to how to ensure we can help everyone stay hydrated (more information to follow). However, I must emphasise that and sugary drinks, fizzy drinks and energy drinks will not be allowed in school and will be taken off children and they will be able to access water or milk from school.

All children have access to water or milk in school at lunchtime also.

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2 October (Wednesday) GANDHI JAYANTI Hindu

Gandhi Jayanti is an Indian national holiday that celebrates the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, who is referred to as the ‘Father of the Nation’. He was the driving force behind the foundation of the state of India. His birthday is celebrated with services, prayers and painting and essay contests, using topics that glorify peace and non-violence, and the singing of Gandhi’s favourite devotional song entitled ‘Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram’ (Ram Dhun for short).

Friendship

Look at what Key Stage 2 have been getting up to this last couple of weeks:

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Well, what a busy couple of weeks we have had! I cannot believe that we only have a week left until we have finished our first half term of the year. We had our first Class Assembly of the year on Friday - Year 6 - and what an assembly it was! The fact that we are 6 weeks in and they have already been on a residential, carried out ‘Come Dine with Me’, accessed Mental Health sessions with City and the Community and this is all on top of all of the other subjects, including daily English and Maths lessons each day. I am always so happy to see the amount of learning that goes on in our school every day.

I have also been in lots of meetings this week, some about the possibility of a new school building, some with the Local Authority and Diocese about how well our children are doing and being able to take them around to meet our wonderful children and see all they are learning.

Another busy week next week to end our half term. Look out for the information about Parents’ Meetings after half term for your opportunity to speak to your child’s class teacher about how well they are doing.

Have a lovely weekend everyone and we will see you on Monday.

Mrs Flatman

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Newsletter 27.9.24

Comfort Zones!

This week a lot of the Year 6 children attended the Anderton Centre on their Year 6 Residential. They all pushed themselves out of their comfort zones in many different ways, whether this was staying away for the first time, conquering their fear of heights or water, stretching that little bit more to achieve something or even trying something different to eat.

We all have our own comfort zones and they are all unique to us, like our personalities! Stretching ourselves out of them can sometimes feel scary and a little bit unnerving however, the satisfaction once achieving something for the first time or knowing you have improved something gives us an enormous sense of pride.

I am so proud of all of the Year 6 children this week, those who went on the Residential and those who stayed in school and experiences different things too. Well done for stepping outside your comfort zones and showing everyone how amazing you really are!

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2 October (Wednesday) GANDHI JAYANTI Hindu

Gandhi Jayanti is an Indian national holiday that celebrates the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, who is referred to as the ‘Father of the Nation’. He was the driving force behind the foundation of the state of India. His birthday is celebrated with services, prayers and painting and essay contests, using topics that glorify peace and non-violence, and the singing of Gandhi’s favourite devotional song entitled ‘Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram’ (Ram Dhun for short).

Friendship

Look at what Nursery have been getting up to this last couple of weeks:

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I LOVED seeing the Year 6 children go on their residential this week - the stories have been great to hear on their return and I have to admit, I really missed them all and wished I was with them!

We have said goodbye to Mrs Beck, our Senior Lunchtime Organiser, today which was very sad for staff and children. She has worked for our school for 30 years and supported so many children over their dinner times over these years. We wish her all the best in her new ventures and thank her for all that she has done for our school and our children.

I have had the pleasure of seeing some fantastic learning going on around school this week and love it when children bring me their learning so proud of what they have achieved. Celebration Assembly is always a highlight of my week - this week didn’t fail to disappoint!

Have a lovely weekend everyone and we will see you on Monday.

Mrs Flatman

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Newsletter 6.9.24

New School Year, New Beginnings…

When things end, we may sometimes feel a little unsettled but new beginnings are always to follow. I spoke to the children in Assembly on Tuesday about these often coming with lots of different emotions: excited, nervous, happy, to be just a few.

We have been so happy to see all of the children back this week with so many stories of their summer holidays. They have continued to wow us with their energy and enthusiasm and love for learning.

With this year’s new beginnings we can use the fresh start to make changes, to plan and think about what we want to achieve this year. For me this is always such a difficult one as my list would be endless but I think our vision speaks volumes as we set out how we can help our children and families be Healthier, Happier and more Confident.

I asked all the children to think about what they want to achieve this year and I can’t wait to see them flourish and achieve these goals as the year goes on.

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6 / 7 September (Friday/ Saturday) GANESH CHATURTHI  [Birthday of Ganesh] Hindu

This is a Hindu festival in honour of Ganesh, the god of good fortune and new beginnings. He was the elephant headed son of Lord Shiva and Parvati, and is often referred to as Ganupati. Celebrations conclude with the immersion in water of the image of Ganesh.

Friendship - This term’s Value for Life

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Welcome back to all of our families. It has been so lovely to see the school filled again to start our school year. I do hope that everyone had a lovely summer.

I have been so proud of the way the children have come back into school and are beginning to settle into their learning and new classes already. It is always great seeing Year 1 and Year 3 move up onto their new yards and see their excitement for their new surroundings. It has also been fantastic to have so many of our old Year 6 children come back to see us and let us know how they are getting on in their new schools.

You may have noticed that Mr Lane hasn’t been around towards the end of last term and the start of our new one. He is resting up and we hope to see him back soon.

I am sure the children (and staff!) will enjoy this weekend - the first week is always the hardest!

Have a lovely weekend - it’s been nice to see a bit of sun to end the week off!

Mrs Flatman

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🗞 Last Newsletter of the Year - 24.7.24

Summer Holidays

I really hope that everyone has a lovely summer and the children all have a fantastic summer holiday (fingers crossed we get some sun!). However, not to be negative, I also know how much pressure we often put on ourselves to make things perfect.

Having holidays with family are often the most valuable time in a child’s life but often we don’t need to go overboard with the plans - just having time with family is enough!

The children have all worked so hard this year and certainly deserve the well earned rest (as do the staff!).

The summer holidays are sometimes difficult for a number of reasons: a long time out of routine; childcare; money worries; and much more.

Try not to put too much pressure on yourselves. If you have a bad day, start again the day after. Not everything you do needs to cost money. Children are often so happy spending time with their parents, going for walks, exploring, playing board games and often just snuggled up watching a film.

Time goes so quickly and before you know it, it will be September and we will be starting the new school year again. As parents, we don’t get many of these and they grow up before we know it. Enjoy the precious summer with your children and we cannot wait to see them back in September ready to learn and continue to grow!

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July 21st – Asalha Puja

For Buddhists, this day is the start of a three-month mandatory retreat for all monks. Buddhists visit temples to give offerings, pray and meditate and listen to sermons. It is intended to be a day of new beginnings and renewal.

Quite apt, I thought, as we end our school year and prepare for the new one to come.

Courage - This term’s Value for Life

There have been lots of goings on this term - take a look at Year 3’s Art and DT…

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Well, another year is coming to a close. With the Year 6 Leavers’ Service taking place on Monday and their Leavers’ Assembly on Tuesday, it’s certainly been an emotional one! I want to take this opportunity to wish the Year 6s one final time all the luck in the world and I know they will make amazing things happen!

During the Leavers’ Service I shared a few bits of advice (which I often give out in Assemblies!):

• Be brave about meeting new people and trying things you haven’t done before. 

• Have big dreams and ambitions. Don’t worry if they don’t happen - you can try something else. 

• It’s easy to feel defeated at times but view these moments as a challenge. Learn from these moments and pick yourself up and try again. 

• Positivity attracts positivity - don’t be negative about things, always try to look on the bright side and how you can control things and make things better. 

• As you get older, you’ll know yourself better. Always be true to yourself - never try to be something you’re not.

• Be aware of social media - use it wisely. 

• Be kind - treat others the way you want to be treated.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the staff for all of their hard work throughout this year. It certainly has been an eventful year and one where lots of things have been overcome. I am so proud of our school, our children, our families and our staff for ALWAYS taking on the challenge and coming through it with a smile (albeit sometimes after some difficult moments). Thank you to everyone, children, parents and staff for your ongoing support. Without you all, we wouldn’t have the wonderful school we have.

Have a lovely summer and we look forward to seeing all of the children back with us in September with lots of stories to tell I’m sure.

Mrs Flatman

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🗞 Newsletter 12.7.24

Hope!

On Wednesday, we saw England get through to the Final of the Euros 2024. The excitement in school yesterday was certainly seen and the buzz of possibility that England could win the Euros' on Sunday was clear.

Moving on from that we then had our transition morning on Thursday - this was where all of the classes moved up to meet their new teaches and see their new classrooms. Speaking with the children at lunchtime, it was clear they were excited for what was to come in September.

It made me reflect on how important faith and hope are to us. Faith that things will work out when then may be difficult and hope for the future and what is to come. These are both so critical and important to keep hold of in times of unknown and excitement!

I really do hope that the England team win the Euros 24 Final on Sunday but more so, I hope that all who enjoy watching it have a fantastic time, watching their country and supporting their country in a sport that is loved.

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Hijri New Year - Saturday 6th July - Sunday 7th July 2024

The Islamic New Year marks the beginning of the lunar Hijri year.

The Islamic New Year, also called the Hijri New Year, is the day that marks the beginning of a new lunar Hijri year, and is the day on which the year count is incremented. The first day of the Islamic year is observed by most Muslims on the first day of the month of Muharram.

Courage - This term’s Value for Life

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It was fantastic to see Year 4 return from their trip with such excited faces this week - the last of this years trips as we start to prepare for next years adventures!

All of the children moved up to their new class for a morning on Thursday and we had lots of excited children. We have 8 more days in school this school year before Year 6 leave us to go to their new schools and we move into our new phase of education. So much to look forward to.

Yesterday, in assembly, I asked the children to do 3 things throughout that morning:

1. To make a good impression for their new teacher.

2. To think about what they want to achieve next year.

3. To think of something they may have struggled with last year and how they might overcome this next year and what could help them.

The following staff are in each class next year:

Nursery - Mrs Tennant and Miss Caveney

Reception - Miss Sprason

EYFS Support Staff - Miss Bulger, Mrs Pollitt, Miss Hughes and Miss Vowles

Year 1 - Mrs Bloor, Miss Radcliffe and Mrs Sheridan

Year 2 - Miss Nulty and Mrs Farrimond

Year 3 - Miss Tanner and Miss Joelle

Year 4 - Mr Hogan and Mrs Horton

Year 5 - Miss England and Mrs Allen

Year 6 - Mrs Casey and Mrs Tierney

I hope everyone has a lovely weekend and look forward to seeing all the children on Monday (hopefully after a win for England!) - we will be open at normal time but will keep the registers open until 10am incase we have any late nights due to the football.

Mrs Flatman

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