Dear Parents,
All of our reception children have now completed their induction weeks and we look forward to welcoming them in school full time next week. Our 30 hour nursery children are now settled and our part time 3 year olds children will be joining them on Monday and our 2 year olds on Wednesday.
Start of the day
It is really pleasing to see so many children taking advantage of the earlier opening time. Teachers have reported a significant difference in behaviour, in that the environment is much calmer and pupils settle quickly to their work.
Pupils who come in early have the opportunity to socialise with their peers and with their teacher. Teachers have the chance to catch up with small group work -so it is beneficial all round.
However I am concerned at the number of children arriving late, this not only disrupts their learning but also the learning for the rest of the class. Pupils are expected to be in school by 8:45a.m
I have to advise you that there is a new protocol when pupils are absent from school. It is imperative you make contact with school if your child is absent for any reason. If we haven’t heard from you and are unable to make contact through any of the listed contacts provided by you we have a duty to advise outside agencies.
This is effective from the first day of absence.
Diary Dates
Monday 24th September-All our reception pupils will be in school full time and our part time nursery pupils start. At 10:00 we have a tour for parents considering sending their children to our reception classes next year.
Tuesday 25th September- Our netball team have a match at Harold Court Primary school at 3:00pm
Wednesday 26th September- Our 2 year olds start in Mead nursery. At 10:00 we have a tour for parents considering sending their children to our reception classes next year. Some of our Year 3 pupils will attend a Forest School session in the afternoon.
Thursday 27th September- At 14:00 we have a tour for parents considering sending their children to our reception classes next year.
Friday 28th September -Our year 4 pupils have an interesting morning learning about the Romans in workshops in school.
LFPA Firework Extravaganza
The Learning Federation Parents’ Association are once again busy planning this year’s firework display which will take place on Friday 2nd November 2018 at Broadford Primary School, 5.30pm-8.30pm. Last year we welcomed over 1200 guests and were overwhelmed at the positive feedback from parents and visitors - we sold out of tickets in advance.
There will be live music featuring Charlie Dillon from ITV’s The Voice Kids, trapeze artists, DJ, Slime Tub Zone, BBQ, firework crafting zone, UV face painting and much, much more.
It’s important for us to ensure members of the school community are given first preference and a discount on tickets. Early Bird discount tickets are available until Friday 5th October 2018 by completing the letter/ticket application form which was sent home to all parents last week. If you need another copy of the letter/form please contact the school office or email romfordfireworks@mail.com.
Family tickets cost £14 each (2 adults, 2 children)
Child tickets cost £4 each (under the age of 14 - under 3’s are free)
Adult tickets cost £5 each
For more information see the event website www.romfordfireworks.weebly.com.Key Dates for the Autumn Term 2018
Autumn 1
Tuesday 9th October -Harvest Festival assemblies
Monday 15th October - Parents Evening 1
Tuesday 16th October -Parents Evening 2
Tuesday 25th September- Our netball team have a match at Harold Court Primary school at 3:00pm
Wednesday 26th September- Our 2 year olds start in Mead nursery. At 10:00 we have a tour for parents considering sending their children to our reception classes next year. Some of our Year 3 pupils will attend a Forest School session in the afternoon.
Thursday 27th September- At 14:00 we have a tour for parents considering sending their children to our reception classes next year.
Friday 28th September -Our year 4 pupils have an interesting morning learning about the Romans in workshops in school.
LFPA Firework Extravaganza
The Learning Federation Parents’ Association are once again busy planning this year’s firework display which will take place on Friday 2nd November 2018 at Broadford Primary School, 5.30pm-8.30pm. Last year we welcomed over 1200 guests and were overwhelmed at the positive feedback from parents and visitors - we sold out of tickets in advance.
There will be live music featuring Charlie Dillon from ITV’s The Voice Kids, trapeze artists, DJ, Slime Tub Zone, BBQ, firework crafting zone, UV face painting and much, much more.
It’s important for us to ensure members of the school community are given first preference and a discount on tickets. Early Bird discount tickets are available until Friday 5th October 2018 by completing the letter/ticket application form which was sent home to all parents last week. If you need another copy of the letter/form please contact the school office or email romfordfireworks@mail.com.
Family tickets cost £14 each (2 adults, 2 children)
Child tickets cost £4 each (under the age of 14 - under 3’s are free)
Adult tickets cost £5 each
For more information see the event website www.romfordfireworks.weebly.com.Key Dates for the Autumn Term 2018
Autumn 1
Tuesday 9th October -Harvest Festival assemblies
Monday 15th October - Parents Evening 1
Tuesday 16th October -Parents Evening 2
Friday 19th October -Last day of half term
Autumn 2
Monday 29th October -Pupils back to school
Monday 10th December
KS1 Nativity@ 14:00
Tuesday 11th December - KS1 Nativity@ 9:30
YR 3/4 Carol concert @14:00
Wednesday 12th December -YR 3/4 Carol concert@ 9:30
Reception Xmas concert @ 14:15
Thursday 13th December -Reception Xmas concert @ 9:15
YR 5/6 Carol Concert @14:00
KS1 Nativity@ 14:00
Tuesday 11th December - KS1 Nativity@ 9:30
YR 3/4 Carol concert @14:00
Wednesday 12th December -YR 3/4 Carol concert@ 9:30
Reception Xmas concert @ 14:15
Thursday 13th December -Reception Xmas concert @ 9:15
YR 5/6 Carol Concert @14:00
Friday 15th December - CHRISTMAS JUMPER DAY
YR 5/6 Carol Concert @ 9:30
Nursery Nativity @ 10:30 & 14:00
YR 5/6 Carol Concert @ 9:30
Nursery Nativity @ 10:30 & 14:00
Tuesday 18th December- Carol service@ St Paul’s 18:00-19:00
Wednesday 19th December -Last day of the Autumn Term.
INSET Dates for 2018-19
Please note the school closure dates for this academic year.
INSET day 1 -3rd September
INSET day 2 -4th September
INSET day 3 -7th January
INSET day 4 -29th April
INSET day 5 -5th June
Please note that the final day of the summer term will be on Friday 19th July, 2019.
Term Dates 2018-19
https://www.havering.gov.uk/download/downloads/id/355/term_dates_2018-2019.pdf
Havering Catering Services
Week beginning Monday 24th September is week 2 on the Havering catering services menu. All meals are served with unlimited salad and vegetables and cost £2.20. Meals are free to our KS1/EYFS pupils.
Please be reminded to top up your child’s catering account as we cannot provide dinners for pupils whose accounts exceed a debt of £10.
Attendance Update
Well done to Mexico class who had the highest attendance in Y5&6 and overall at 97.2% . Greece had the highest attendance in LKS2 and at 97.1% and Egypt had the highest attendance in KS1 at 95.6%. Well done to them!. The overall attendance at 95% was disappointing as it was down from last week and below our target!
Yours sincerely,
Mrs L Smith
Headteacher
