๐ Newsletter 1.3.2024
Mr J Sharp
Learning with our childrenโฆ
This week Miss Sprason held a Phonics Workshop for Parents of Reception.
It was lovely to see so many parents come and learn with their children.
So many things have changed since we were at school and ways to teach and learn has developed. To be able to share this with parents so that children can continue learning at home is really important.
We are always happy to explain how we are teaching things in classes and if you ever do have any questions about how to help your child at home, please donโt hesitate to get in touch. Parentsโ Meetings this next couple of weeks will also be a great opportunity to do this.
Children love to show you what they have been learning - I see this a lot with the children who come down to share what they have been learning and have achieved with me.
Itโs always such a lovely opportunity to spend just 5-10 minutes out of your day finding out what they have learnt that day and getting them to show you.
Thank you Miss Sprason for leading the session this week.
NEWS AND UPDATES
As parents, itโs never an easy task to keep you children safe online. There are many different ways we can do this as this video shows the importance of keeping children safe online.
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
25 * February (Sunday) LAILAT-UL-BARA'AH [The Night of Forgiveness] Muslim
Muslims seek forgiveness for their sins at this time. Many hold that on this night a personโs destiny is fixed by Allah for the coming year. The night is spent in prayer, asking for forgiveness and Godโs guidance. Some fast during the daytime in preparation. In certain parts of the world Muslims visit the graves of relatives, and the giving of charity is also traditional. In many places the night is marked with firework displays.
Look at all the things we got up to today in our Lent workshops โฆ
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Lots of children getting straight back into their learning is what I have seen a lot of this week.
Seeing the children in the Lent Workshops today exploring what Christianโs believe Lent represents and recognising similarities in other faiths was great to see and yet again our children shone for our visitors.
The building work has started on our carpark, and although it has taken a slight pause while we are waiting for a gate to be made, we are looking forward to a safer entrance for Parents and Children into our school.
Iโm looking forward to Year 4โs Class Assembly next week as I am sure the Year 4 parents are too.
Please remember to book your Parentsโ Meeting for the next couple of weeks on the Arbor Portal.
Have a lovely weekend.
Mrs Flatman
