Headteacher Message

Hello all

D.I.S.C.O. Those of you who are of a certain age will remember the 1979 song by Ottowan.  An absolute classic.  I realise that I am probably talking to grandparents rather than parents as I was only 8 when this came out.  Top of the Pops.  Anyway, the reason it came to mind is because we are holding two discos as our flagship end to the term and the details are below.  It should be a lot of fun.

Tomorrow we are holding a school open day for prospective nursery and reception parents.  We are predicting our highest ever turnout with over 21 families in attendance.  This speaks to the growing popularity of this school and community.  Everybody has played their part, and it is a great reflection on the community that we have that the school is generating so much local interest.  

Disco Information:

As you are aware, we have the Christmas Disco that will take place over two sessions on Friday, 15th December. We understand that there may be siblings waiting to attend the next session, so we would like to invite them to Year 1 and Year 2 to watch a short movie and engage in some colouring activities.

Parents are welcome to stay and enjoy tea, coffee, and mince pies available in the waiting area outside the Reception class. You will have a clear view of the hall from this position to watch all the fun and dancing.

Children attending the disco from Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 will remain in their class until the time of the disco, 3:30pm, and be taken to the hall by a member of staff. (There is no need for you to collect your child until 4:30pm unless you are planning on staying for the disco.)

Additionally, we will be needing parent volunteers to help with monitoring different aspects of the disco. Please follow the link and fill out the Google form if you would be available to help with any of the suggested areas:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfg8AUmuy9VDOFVJmJIhey3ZaI3Ie85SX1A-Ddzsu7xkkdS6A/viewform?usp=sf_link

At the Disco there will also be a Tombola where bottles and chocolates can be won with lucky tickets. So, on Friday, 1st December, we shall be holding a non-uniform Day, and instead of a monetary donation we shall be requesting bottles and chocolates for the tombola. We will send a reminder closer to the time.

 Thank you all and have a lovely weekend with your families.

Communications

Sent Home

• Whole School - Christmas Card Project
• Whole School - Disco Information
• Reception - Special Times 
• Year 2 - Islamic Centre Trip Letter
• Year 3 - Reminder for Trip Consent
• Year 6 - D&T miniature Anderson shelters
• Year 6 - Home Learning

The Reading Corner

Welcome to our weekly section of the newsletter all about reading. Every week, we will share a question (or two) with you about the book your child is reading in school. Please use these questions to help you find out a little more about what your child has been reading in school and continue to develop their love of reading.

Wonder - What story does auntie Sheema tell Ravi? (the story of Rama and Sita) What does the demon king Ravana look like? (10 heads and 20 arms) Who helps Rama rescue Sita? (Hanuman, the monkey king) How do Rama and Sita find their way home? (everyone puts candles out to light the way)

Peake - What did Squirrel think had happened to the leaves? Can you think of three adjectives to describe how Squirrel felt?  What had really happened to the leaves? 

Weir - Where else will Claude go? What will he and Mr Bobblysock do?

Thunberg - What have you learnt about the moon? What is your favourite fact?

Darwin - If you could invent a different end to ‘The Children of Lir’ what would it be?

Attenborough - Who is the speaker of the poem 'Heartwood' by Robert Mcfarlane? Who is being addressed? How do you know?

Parks - 'Letters from the Lighthouse' - Why do you think Olive is not being honest with her mother in the letter?

Stars of the Week!

Early Years Star of the Week

Wonder Class

Amy - for always trying her best, for excellent listeningand for having great ideas

KS1 Star of the Week

Peake Class

Patrick - for trying his best in phonics and showing resilience when learning to spell words containing split vowel digraphs. Well done, Patrick!

Weir Class

Daniel - for being a responsible learner and a very kind friend

Walker Class

Sirimi - for using her words to tell the lunch staff what she would like for lunch each day. Well done, Sirimi!  

KS2 Star of the Week

Newton Class

Sanveer - for his excellent participation in maths and for having a fantastic week in Newton. Well done, Sanveer!

Thunberg Class

Harley - for persevering and not giving up in maths this week – even when it has been tricky! Well done for being aspirational and responsible!

Darwin Class

Paige - for never giving up on understanding how rounding numbers work and being a kind human being. You are wonderful! 

Attenborough Class

Nevaeh - for being a responsible learner, working hard in every lesson.

Parks Class

Hania - for working hard in maths and for making good progress in her arithmetic tests.

Rashford Class

Leon - for always showing kindness to his peers and his amazing ability to put a smile on everyone’s face!