A huge thank you to everyone who took the time to complete the Parent View questionnaire as part of our Ofsted inspection this week. We were so thrilled to see 98% of the 103 people that responded would recommend the school. Throughout the two days the pupils were a credit to all (they got a well deserved extra play on our field today). Our report is likely to be published within the next 4 weeks and we will of course let you know as soon as it is available.
Violin & recorder assembly
Well done to all the children who took part in the violin and recorder assembly yesterday. We're not quite sure how Mrs Tyson is able to teach the children to such a high level every single year but once again our musicians performed a brilliant concert.
Weekly Achievement Awards
Congratulations in week 5 to: Cerys, Tabi, Maizie W, Juliette, Eloise, Rose, Toby B, Bethan, Lilly
Hot Chocolate Friday
This weeks achievers are: Revie, Maddie, George A, Alfie C, Alice, Mason, Lukas, Thea, Lily D
Star Writers
This weeks Star Writers are: Isabella, Caelan, Flynn S, Nia, Zak, Elliott, Toby W, Daniel B, Lucas, Lily A
Work of the Week
Congratulations to Catherine from Fieldmice class
Parking
Please can we remind parents to be mindful of where they park their cars at drop off and pick up. We have received a number of complaints about parents parking in front of driveways, on corners and parking in the private garage spaces on Downham Mead. Please can we also ask parents not to park or pull into the school driveway. This is for all of the children's safety.
Willow Sculptures
Today Fieldmice and Otters' have enjoyed the Willow Weaving sessions. On Monday Rabbits (am) and Fieldmice (pm) will have their turn.
The children will need to bring wellie boots or outdoor shoes and coat.
Parent volunteers would be welcome to help, please see the class teacher if you would like to come along.
We would like to thank Borough Lands for funding the Willow Sculpture sessions.
Forest Schools
Forest Schools will be changing days, It will now take place every Tuesday afternoon instead of Wednesdays.
Class Assemblies
Owls' class have re-arranged their assembly for Monday 10th February, they look forward to welcoming their families and friends at 9.15 am. Tea and coffee will be served afterwards.
Otters' class look forward to welcoming their families and friends to their class assembly on Thursday 13th February at 9.15 am. Tea and coffee will be served afterwards.
World Book Day Information - Thursday 5th March 2020
Dressing Up
This year we would like the children to dress up as their favourite character or their favourite book. This can be any book and there is no class theme.
Book Swap
For World Book Day we would also like the children to take part in a Book Exchange where they bring in an old book and swap it for another one. The children will be able to swap their books within their class and with other children in their year group. The teachers will ensure all children who bring in a book get the chance to swap theirs with a suitable alternative!
Reading Rocks Competition
Finally, we would like the children to take part in Reading Rocks Competition
Paint a Rock at home with your favourite book front cover or your favourite character we can then hide these around MP for a treasure hunt. There will be a prize for the best rock at FS, KS1 and KS2.
These can be painted in normal pens or paint, we will spray them with varnish to protect them.
Please bring these into school on Thursday 5th March.
We feel these activities are a great way to encourage the children’s love of reading and look forward to you supporting us on World Book Day.
Thank you,
Braeside and Hooke Court
Braeside
The cost of the trip is £161.00. Payment can be made in installments using ParentPay. Thank you to the parents that have already returned their children's medical form. Please can all remaining forms be returned by Tuesday 11 February 2020. If you require another form please contact the school office.
Hooke Court
The Year 6 residential trip will take place at The Grove in Llansteffan, Carmarthen in West Wales. We have booked the trip to run from Wednesday 10th June to Friday 12th June 2020.
The cost of the trip will be £178.00. A £10 deposit needs to paid to secure a place and to allow us to confirm numbers with Hooke Court. Payment can be made in installments using ParentPay.
FOMPS
Disco Thursday 13th February
If your child would like to put in a song request for the school disco, please give the following information to the office by Wednesday 12th February:
Child’s name
Key stage
Song request name and artist
We look forward to seeing
Reception and KS1 children from 5pm to 6pm
and
KS2 children from 6:15pm to 7:15 pm.
Entrance is £3 including a drink, packet of crisps and face paint. Additional snacks will be on sale for less than 50p so please send your child in with a little money.
We are still desperate for helpers for the KS2 disco. If you can help, please sign up via the link
https://volunteersignup.org/H4338
FOMPS meeting:
There will be a FOMPS meeting at school on Friday 7th February at 3pm. All welcome to come and hear of recent purchases and events planned.
Dates for your Diary
Please see the School Calendar for all of the diary dates.
Week Beginning 10th February
Monday 10th February
Owls' Class assembly
Book Club Years 5 & 6
Tag Rugby Club Years 5 & 6
Badminton Club Years 1 - 3
Tuesday 11th February
Real Fun Family Funs Group 2
T-Trak Club Years 3 - 6
Lego Club Years 1 & 2
Creative Club Years 1 & 2
Netball Club Year 6
Wednesday 12th February
Multisports Club Years 1 - 3
Thursday 13th February
Running Club Years 4 - 6
Otters' Class Assembly
Football Club Years 5 - 6
Lego Club Year 4
FOMPS School Disco
Friday 14th February
Recorder Club
Tyrone Mings Football Club
Half Term Holiday Monday 17th February 2020 - Friday 21st February. School re-opens at 8.45am on Monday 24th February.
Week Beginning 24th February
Monday 24th February
Book Club Years 5 & 6
Tag Rugby Club Years 5 & 6
Badminton Club Years 1 - 3
Tuesday 25th February
Real Fun Family Funs Group 2
T-Trak Club Years 3 - 6
Lego Club Years 1 & 2
Creative Club Years 1 & 2
Netball Club Year 6
Wednesday 26th February
Year 4 Residential Trip to Braeside
Multisports Club Years 1 - 3
Thursday 27th February
Year 4 Residential Trip to Braeside
Running Club Years 4 - 6
Football Club Years 5 - 6
Lego Club Year 4
Friday 28th February
Year 4 Residential Trip to Braeside
All Active at Abbeyfield
Recorder Club
Tyrone Mings Football Club