๐ Newsletter 2.2.2024
Mr J Sharp
Keeping Mentally Healthyโฆ
Next week is Childrenโs Mental Health Week and we will be looking at how we can keep and be more mentally healthy throughout the week in class and in Assemblies.
It is also Safer Internet Day next Tuesday, which I think often ties in with our mental health.
Being in touch with people through social media can often be a great comfort and support but it is so important that we make sure that our children stay safe online as it can also, unfortunately, at points cause harm.
Talking to your child about being safe online and what is and isnโt ok to do online is a MUST!
Making sure that your child knows you are there to talk to if they have seen or experienced anything that may have upset them or worried them online is so important too.
We talked this week in assembly about trusted adults and Article 3 - making decisions in the best interest of a child.
All of the modelling we do for our children every day will hopefully help them to be more mentally healthy now and in the future.
NEWS AND UPDATES
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Parent Portal
Use this for updating contact details, child medical information, permissions, payments and seeing your childโs reports.
Please be aware that our gates are locked a few minutes after 8.50am, which is the latest time one of our classes starts the school day. If your child arrives at 9am, then they are already between 10-15 minutes late.
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Please be aware that our gates are locked a few minutes after 8.50am, which is the latest time one of our classes starts the school day. If your child arrives at 9am, then they are already between 10-15 minutes late. ๐จ ๐จ ๐จ ๐จ ๐จ
Good Attendance Draw!!
Donโt forget, for every week that your child has an attendance of 96%+, they are allocated a digital ticket for a draw that will take place every half term. The more weeks with an attendance of 96%+, the more chances to win!
Services and Events
Parish Sung Eucharist Sundays 10am - 11am
Sermon, music and Holy Communion
Place of Welcome Thursdays 10am - 12pm
Time for a brew and a chat
More information from Father Andrew can be found here
Messy Church
It typically includes a welcome, a long creative time to explore the biblical theme through getting messy; a short celebration time involving story, prayer, song, games and similar; and a sit-down meal together at tables.
Community News and Support
World Festivals and Celebrations
Presentation of Jesus in the Temple - 2nd February
2 February
In the Eastern and Western liturgical calendars the Presentation of the Lord falls on 2 February, forty days (inclusive) after Christmas. In the Church of England it may be celebrated on this day, or on the Sunday between 28 January and 3 February.
When the parents brought the child Jesus into the Temple to do for him what the Law required, Simeon took the child in his arms and gave thanks to God: โNow, Lord, you have kept your promise, and you may let your servant go in peace. and bring glory to your people Israel.โ
Article 3: Adults must do whatโs best for me
Article 3 is one of the most important articles in the UNCRC, and many other articles are related to it. It says that the interests of children and young people should be thought about at all levels of society, and that their rights should be respected by people in power.
In other words, it says adults should think about the best interests of children and young people when making choices that affect them.
Staff Newsโฆ
Many of you may have noticed that Mrs Marsden will soon be leaving us to have her first baby (she will be coming back, donโt worry!). We are all very excited for Mrs Marsden and wish her a happy last couple of weeks with us. She will be starting her Maternity Leave after half term and I am sure you will all join me and all the staff in wishing her all the best.
To cover Mrs Marsdenโs Maternity leave, there will be some changes in staff. See below for more details:
Nursery - Mrs Tennant (Monday - Wednesday) and Miss Caveney (Thursday - Friday)
Year 1 - Mrs Bloor
Year 2 - Miss Nulty
Mrs Percival will be working in Year 2, 3 and 4 throughout the week also.
Another busy week, but in the busy way that I love the most. I have had the pleasure of reading so many of the Year 6s Autobiographies this week and it has been so fantastic, not only to see the effort that has been put into them, but also for them to tell their story - they have been a real highlight to my week!
I have also had the opportunity of reading and sharing so many other wonderful pieces of learning this week from throughout school.
Seeing the children so proud of their learning and showing off (in the nicest possible way) how far they have come and what they have learnt is so rewarding and why we do it. Celebrating all achievements, however big or small and encouraging children to recognise their own and their peers achievements. Our Celebration Assembly each week plays a big part in this.
Year 1 say goodbye to Miss Sowe today. Miss Sowe has been on her final placement with us since October and we have loved having her. We thank her for all she has given to the children in Year 1 and wish her all the best as she finishes her degree and starts her career as a Teacher. Thank you Miss Sowe.
I hope that you have a lovely weekend.
Mrs Flatman
