Headteacher Message

Hello all,

George Peppard, the American actor, used to say ‘I love it when a plan comes together.’ (A team circa 1980s). Well, my plan this week very nearly came together.  We introduced our positive behaviour recognition scheme on the Wednesday of this week.  On the first day, 33 positive behaviours were recorded on Arbor and parents were alerted by email.  On Thursday, this number reached a staggering 75, and today we have about 20 so far.  Excellent.  We have found a way of rewarding consistently good behaviour, and you now have a way of seeing this.  One small problem - a problem I take full responsibility for - I forgot to tell the children about the scheme; we all make mistakes!  This meant that I have had confused children coming up to me and telling me about their parents talking to them about the positive behaviour they did not know was being recorded. Do not worry, I am going to brief them all in assembly today.

What has been lovely has been how the whole staff team has embraced this and how much positive behaviour is being recorded.  Just a reminder, when I am awarding these merits, I am in my office and I have more time to detail the positive behaviour.  There is a separate drop down box that I can record this in.  Class teachers do not have this time, so I have asked them not to go into such detail.  Any feedback from you on this initiative is welcomed.

I did say that I would be telling you about the full staffing arrangements for the next academic year, this week.  I have, however, learnt from my mistakes and I want to tell the children who their teacher is before telling you.  So, on Monday afternoon, your children will be told who their new teacher is, and you will be informed about the full staffing team before pick up.  We will also let you know about the transition arrangements that we have put in place for next year.   

Finally, a reminder. We only allow children to wear jewellery that is part of their religious observance and small stud earrings. All other jewellery needs to be left at home. Thank you in advance for your support with this.

We are looking forward to seeing you all next week at our annual sports day. After two heavy tug of war defeats, the staff have been intensively training and are raring to go.  You have been warned.

Have a lovely weekend.

Joe Porter           

Office Updates

Jewellery

This a gentle reminder of the rules for wearing jewellery in school:

• Earrings (plain studs only & to be removed for PE by the child independently or not worn on PE days)
• Watches (small & plain)
• No necklaces or bracelets ( with the exception of the Kara) 

We aim to respond to all emails and telephone calls within 2 hours.

Communications

Sent Home

• Individual - Trip payment reminders
• Reception - Y6 - Sports Day
• Individual - Notification of merit award

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 - In 'One Day on Our Blue Planet, In the Savannah,' which animals live in a pride? Can you name other animals that eat meat, and animals that eat plants and insects? 

Peake - Can you remember the name of our famous person? (Grace Darling) What did she do that made her famous? 

Weir - Would you like to go on the journey that Atir undertook?

Thunberg - What do you think Senhor should do? What would you do if you were him?

Darwin - What is the connection between the House of Wisdom and the ‘Arabian Nights’?

Attenborough - What are the similarities between The Castle of Tangled Magic, A Girl of Ink and Stars and A Clock of Stars? 

Parks - How has the main story (‘Clockwork’) merged with Fritz’s story? Why do you think this has happened?

Stars of the Week!

Early Years Star of the Week

Wonder Class

Juliet - for living our values of enjoyment and responsibility.  Juliet has made great choices and been fantastic at tidy up time.  

KS1 Star of the Week

Peake Class

Katie - for living our value of aspiration in every lesson. Well done, Katie, for being the best you can be!

Weir Class

Danielle - for living our value of aspiration. You have been  working hard and persevered in reading with prosody.

Walker Class

Loki and Sirimi - for working really hard on their letter formation to produce some beautiful handwriting. Well done!  

Newton Class

Sonia - for her engagement & enjoyment in year 5 & for trying new things. Well done, Sonia!

Thunberg Class

Ruairi - for the enjoyment he has shown in our fractions work this week! You are an aspirational and responsible learner, Ruairi! Well done!

Darwin Class

Ela - for always having a kind word to say to the people around her.

Attenborough Class

Leo - for being a supportive friend and taking responsibility for his learning.

Adil - for being a supportive friend and showing kindness.

Parks Class

Jamie - for showing resilience and bravery on stage.

Attendance

Overall, school attendance this week was 93%. Our target is 97%.

Well done to Attenborough Class for the highest attendance of 97% this week. 

Let's do our best for next week!