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Weekly Newsletter - 4th October 2024
“Excellent attendance is vital for children to flourish and achieve”
Something Mrs Wainwright has enjoyed this week was reading the writing of two of our Year 2 children, Oliver and Isaac. It was that impressive it went in the amazing workbook in the main entrance, well done boys.
Worship – Our current theme is generosity and this week we have been looking the quote from the bible, ‘God loves a cheerful giver.’ (Corinthians 9.7) The Worship Council told a story that showed how when you give someone something and are generous it is better if it is because you want to. We also reflected on our Big Question, ‘Does being generous have to cost you money?’ We discussed how you do not have to buy something for someone to be generous, it could be something you made or helping someone with their homework. We also talked about the British Values of Democracy, choosing to be generous and Respect, being generous and kind.
Governors Update – Sheila Banks, our chair of governors came in to school this week to review the governor’s annual statement, this shows and tells you a little bit more about the governors and what they are supporting the school with this year. It will be on our website soon.
Payments – Reminder from January we will no longer be accepting cash in school, our method of payments will be parentpay or card, if you need help setting up parentpay please call in at the office and we will help you.
SCHOOL STREETS
Thank you to everyone who is following the new restrictions on Strawberry Lane.
You cannot drive on Strawberry Lane between 8.15am and 9am in a morning and 3-3.45pm in the afternoon.
It is now an offence to do so and you could be fined.
School staff cannot be there every day to remind you of this but we still ask you to abide by these restrictions to help keep our children safe.
Please make sure your child brings a coat to school each day - The weather is getting colder and we are having quite a few children not bringing coats to school. Children are outside for lunch and extra activities and will need one. Please support us by making sure these are clearly labelled with your child's name and class. Thanks.
Harvest Festival – This is next week on Wednesday at 10am. KS2 will be going to church to hold a harvest celebration. Parents are welcome to join us.
JUST ONE THING!
Dear Parents or Carers,
School Worship Council is asking you to bring at least one thing for Harvest and help out. We would appreciate cans, packets of pasta, Weetabix, packs of noodles and tomato paste. Please do not bring any fresh food because it will expire.
Every little helps
From Worship Council
Attendance - Make sure your child comes to school every day and on time. 8.30am for Nursery, 12.30pm in the afternoon and by 8.50am for the rest of school. Thank you
Last Week’s Attendance – Another Fantastic Week – AMAZING!
- Nursery: 94%
- Reception: 95.3%
- Year 1 to Year 6: 96.3%
Attendance Winners for last week:
- KS1 Class 2 - 98.6%
- KS2 – Class 12 – 98.2%
Please remember taking your child on holiday or out of school for an unauthorised absence will affect whether we offer you a play scheme place and can affect your place in BC/ASC. This is in the contract you sign when joining our clubs. We provide very affordable childcare both before and after school and during the holidays and work very hard to maintain these provisions. We do not expect parents to then take their child out of school in term time for a holiday or other unauthorised absences.
Please consider this before booking any holidays.
Persistent lateness can also result in the withdrawal in your child’s place in after school club.
Well done to the best classes:
- KS1 – Class 4
- KS2 – Class 16
Headteachers Awards – Well done to the children who have had a great week in school.
- Class 1 Harper- Rose
- Class 2 Zaria
- Class 3 Nela
- Class 4 Cezary
- Class 5 Jackson
- Class 6 Oliver
- Class 7 Toro
- Class 8 Abudaker
- Class 9 Chimamanda
- Class 10 Senu
- Class 11 Isaac
- Class 12 Jordan
- Class 13 Kamsi
- Class 14 Mayedah
- Class15 Sophia
- Class 16 Zainab
Weekly Round Up
Nursery –This week we have continued our topic of autumn. The children used repeated phrases to retell the story of 'Owl Babies'. We have been learning some facts about Owls. The children have used descriptive language to describe autumn items (conker, pinecone, leaf, stick, and acorn). In Maths, we have continued to look at simple patterns and the children had a go at creating their own patterns using interlink cubes, beads and counting bears. In phonics, we have learnt two songs 'If you’re happy and you know it' and 'Mrs Brown has a box' and the children listened to various sounds and guessed what they are. We have also made marks as part of our 'write dance' activity.
Reception –This week in Reception, we have been talking about where we live. We have been looking at photos of the local area and have been creating maps of our journey to school. We have talked about local landmarks and have used Google earth to explore familiar buildings. We have talked about special places in the local area and have used a range of materials and construction resources to create churches, temples and mosques. In Maths, we have been sorting in lots of different ways. We have enjoyed listening to the story the button box and sorting buttons by colour, shape, and size. We are very excited to be having a visit from Little City next week. We will be taking on the roles of people who help us in the community such as police officers, doctors and firefighters.
Year 1 & 2 -This week the children in Year 1 have been using their oracy skills in RE. They have learnt about the Christian and Islamic creation stories and thought about the similarities and differences between the two stories. Children worked in pairs to verbally articulate their thoughts to one another. Children in classes 3 and 4 will have brought home their bikability letters this week. Please can they be returned as soon as possible so we know how many children have permission to participate. In RE the children in Year 2 have been learning about how Jesus tells us to forgive and be generous to others. The children learnt the parable of the Prodigal Son and thought about the feelings of the two brothers throughout the story. The children enjoyed working in groups to sequence the events and retell the story.
Year 3 & 4 - This week, we have started to look at information texts in English. It has helped us learn more about the Anglo-Saxons. We looked in more detail about their religion this week too. In computing, we have been using the copy and paste functions to find images to make a text look better. In RE, we enjoyed learning about festivals of light and the symbolism it has in different religions. In PE, we put our football skills into a game situation. Next week, the children will be going on the field behind school to take part in a seed-gathering workshop run by Leeds City Council. The sessions will be fun, informative and link to our science topic for this half term.
Year 5 & 6 – Lessons - In Art, we have started to sketch our wartime landscapes. In History, we have been learning about the Battle of Britain and its importance in World War 2. In Science, we have been investigating the properties of blood.
PE and Swimming - A reminder that children should be wearing their PE kits (including red t-shirt) when it is PE. Children should be wearing school uniform on the day they go swimming.
- Class 12: PE on Tuesdays and swimming on Fridays
- Class 13: PE on Tuesdays and swimming on Wednesdays
- Class 14: PE on Thursdays and swimming on Tuesdays
- Class 15: PE on Fridays and swimming on Mondays
- Class 16: PE on Fridays and swimming on Thursdays
Year 6 SATs Week - A reminder that Year 6 SATs week will begin on Monday 12th May 2025. It is vital that all children in Year 6 attend school that week.
The test timetable will be as follows:
- Monday 12th May: Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling
- Tuesday 13th May: Reading
- Wednesday 14th May: Arithmetic & Reasoning
- Thursday 15th May: Reasoning
Secondary School Applications
The deadline for applying for secondary school is 31st October. Please click on the following link for further guidance and links to applying for secondary schools. https://www.leeds.gov.uk/schools-and-education/school-admissions/apply-for-a-secondary-school Please contact school and speak to Mr Needham if you require any support in applying for secondary schools.
School Dates 2024-2025:
- Friday 25th October 2024 School Closes at 3.30pm
- Monday 4th November 2024 School Opens at 8.30am
- Friday 22nd November 2024 Training Day – No Children in School
- Friday 20th December 2024 School Closes at 3.30pm
- Monday 6th January 2025 School Opens at 8.30am
- Friday 14th February 2025 School Closes at 3.30pm
- Monday 24th February 2025 School Opens at 8.30am
- Friday 21st March 2025 Training Day - No Children in School
- Friday 4th April 2025 School Closes at 3.30pm
- Tuesday 22nd April 2025 School Opens at 8.30am
- Friday 2nd May 2025 School Closes at 3.30pm
- Tuesday 6th May 2025 School Opens at 8.30am
- Friday 23rd May 2025 School Closes at 3.30pm
- Monday 2nd June 2025 School Opens at 8.30am
- Friday 13th June 2025 Training Day – No Children in School
- Friday 18th July 2025 School Closes at 3.30pm
Weekly Newsletter - 27th September 2024
“Excellent attendance is vital for children to flourish and achieve”
Something Mrs Wainwright has enjoyed this week was working with our new Worship Council, they are already helping with delivering worship and have plans to help others in school and for charities.
URGENT – We Want You! Please remember to complete your parent governor form if you would like to become a parent governor, this must include your details and a written statement. If you are unsure or would like to discuss the role please see Mrs Wainwright. It is a role providing an opportunity to help develop the vision for school. Oversee financial performance and make sure money is well spent. Hold the headteacher to account for the educational performance of the school. Engage with pupils, staff, parents and the wider school community to understand their views.
Thank you – To all the parents who are continuing to support the School Street restrictions on Strawberry Lane. This is a LCC scheme devised to keep children and their families safe.
Holiday Scheme – There will be a very small scheme in the October half term. Places will be in high demand and please do not presume just because you need a place you will get a place. We have to remain within legal and safe ratios so can only take a restricted number of children based on staff who are able and willing to work during the holidays. Letters will be available from Tuesday, please ask at the office.
Parents Consultations – We will be holding parent consultations on:
Tuesday 22nd October
- 3.30-6.30pm KS1/EYFS meetings in school
- 3.30-5.30pm KS2 calls
Thursday 24th October
- 3.30-6.30pm KS2 meetings in school
- 3.30-5.30pm KS1/EYFS calls
You will receive more information shortly.
Worship – Our current theme is Generosity and this week we read the bible story about the widow who was the most generous despite being the poorest. We also reflected on our Big Question which the Worship Council have decided on, ‘Does being generous have to cost you money?’ Children will be exploring this question this half term in worship. We also talked about the British Values of democracy and Respect and how they linked to our worship theme.
What we are doing to make things better - The second stage of the roof is finally finished and over the next few weeks, they will be repairing the ceilings in Years 5 & 6 where they have been damaged and replacing the tiles in October half term.
Theme Day Menu Thursday 3rd October – We will be offering everyone who is entitled to a free school meal who normally brings a packed lunch, the opportunity to try our theme menu next Thursday. You can still send your child with a packed lunch as well. If you do not want your child to have a school dinner on this day please contact the school office to opt out.
Headlice - Head Lice are a common problem in school-aged children. They cannot be prevented, but regular checking ensures early detection and treatment if necessary. Parents and carers should check their children’s head once a week during hair washing. You need your usual shampoo, conditioner, and a detection comb – ask your local pharmacist to recommend a suitable one. Remember that you are looking for living moving lice, which is the only evidence that your child is infected. If you find a living louse, sellotape it to a piece of light coloured paper and take it to your local pharmacy (Leeds only) who will advise you and can provide free Hedrin lotion under the Pharmacy First Minor Ailments Scheme.
Attendance - Make sure your child comes to school every day and on time. 8.30am for Nursery, 12.30pm in the afternoon and by 8.50am for the rest of school. Thank you
Last week’s attendance – another amazing week – well done and thank you
- Nursery: 93.7%
- Reception: 95.6%
- Year 1 to Year 6: 96.5%
Attendance Winners for last week:
- KS1 Class 5 – 97.2%
- KS2 – Class 8 – 99.7%
Well done to the best classes:
- KS1 – Class 5
- KS2 – Class 13
Headteachers Awards – Well done to the children who have had a great week in school.
- Class 1 Amen
- Class 2 Mia
- Class 3 Bailey
- Class 4 Dawood
- Class 5 Zarah
- Class 6 Evania
- Class 7 Aroush
- Class 8 Rayann
- Class 9 Adriel
- Class 10 Tami
- Class 11 Noble
- Class 12 Emily
- Class 13 Kylan
- Class 14 George
- Class15 Ibrahim
- Class 16 George
Weekly Round Up
Nursery –This week we have learnt all about Autumn. We have explored Autumn items and learnt to describe them. We looked at simple patterns and made ABAB patterns using compare bears and seasonal objects. Our story of the week has been 'Owl Babies' and we have learnt 'All the leaves are falling down' song. The children have created amazing owl pictures using paint, collage and pencils.
Reception –This week in Reception, we have been talking about families. We have shared all the lovely pictures that have been sent in on learning journals and displayed them in our home corner. We have enjoyed creating family pictures and talked about how each family is different. In Maths, we have been matching and sorting. We have enjoyed matching pairs of socks on a washing line and talking about how we know they are a pair. We have started drawing club this week. We have listened carefully to the story 'penguin' and have enjoyed drawing the characters the setting. As the weather turns colder we will we talking about Autumn. We would love it if you could bring any autumn treasures to share such as leaves, conkers and sticks.
Year 1 & 2 - In Year 1 the theme for PSHE this half term is 'Me and others'. Children have thought about what makes them special. The children learnt that although everyone is different they all have things that make them a special person. They thought about things they are good at and shared these with the class.
In Year 2 the theme on PSHE, this half term is 'Friendships' and how these can affect our mental health and well-being. This week the children thought about how it can feel for children if they feel different to others and how it feels to be left out. They offered examples of what makes a good friend and how to handle situations when someone may feel left out. The children worked in groups to successfully sort examples of friendly and unfriendly behaviour.
Year 3 & 4 -This week, Years 3 and 4 welcomed a visitor in, where we took part in an Anglo-Saxon workshop. We learned more about how they lived and got to handle some artifacts and think about what they may have been used for many years ago. Year 4 have enjoyed writing a conversation between Grendel and Beowulf (two characters from our story) using speech punctuation. In RE, we have been learning about different religious festivals, and this week we have been learning about what Christians celebrate. We have continued to observe our plants to see if they have grown, despite some not having water and some not having sunlight.
Year 5 & 6 – Lessons - In Science, we have been learning about the circulatory system. We have created our own models of the circulatory system and presented them to class using our oracy skills. In the key events of World War 2 and placing them on a timeline. In English, we have started to plan our evacuee stories, focusing on chapter one – the evacuation! In History, we looked at how the allies were coping in 1940 and what happened in Dunkirk.
Lotherton Hall
There will be three classes visiting Lotherton Hall next week:
- Class 12 on Monday 30th September
- Class 13 on Thursday 3rd October
- Class 15 on Friday 4th October
Homework - A reminder that homework is set on a Monday and the deadline for completing homework is the following Monday. Children have homework tasks set on Emile and there is an expectation that children complete at least thirty minutes on Reading Plus. There is a homework club on a Monday lunchtime for children to attend if they wish.
Secondary School Applications - The deadline for applying for secondary school is 31st October. Please click on the following link for further guidance and links to applying for secondary schools.
https://www.leeds.gov.uk/schools-and-education/school-admissions/apply-for-a-secondary-school
Please contact school and speak to Mr Needham if you require any support in applying for secondary schools.
School Dates 2024-2025:
- Friday 25th October 2024 School Closes at 3.30pm
- Monday 4th November 2024 School Opens at 8.30am
- Friday 22nd November 2024 Training Day – No Children in School
- Friday 20th December 2024 School Closes at 3.30pm
- Monday 6th January 2025 School Opens at 8.30am
- Friday 14th February 2025 School Closes at 3.30pm
- Monday 24th February 2025 School Opens at 8.30am
- Friday 21st March 2025 Training Day - No Children in School
- Friday 4th April 2025 School Closes at 3.30pm
- Tuesday 22nd April 2025 School Opens at 8.30am
- Friday 2nd May 2025 School Closes at 3.30pm
- Tuesday 6th May 2025 School Opens at 8.30am
- Friday 23rd May 2025 School Closes at 3.30pm
- Monday 2nd June 2025 School Opens at 8.30am
- Friday 13th June 2025 Training Day – No Children in School
- Friday 18th July 2025 School Closes at 3.30pm
