It has been great to see all the children back from the summer break this week. They all look very smart and have returned with enthusiasm and are excited about the start of the new school year.
As we move into the new academic year, we would like to take this opportunity to say that our commitment to our pupils and families is as strong as it has ever been. It is our priority to ensure that Mead pupils continue to receive an outstanding education. I can assure you that staff will know your child personally and will ensure that we meet their needs fully. We will work tirelessly so that all of our pupils can achieve in their academic, creative, personal, physical, moral and spiritual success and above all make sure that they are happy to attend school each and every day.
It is humbling to come to work everyday with an amazing team of staff who work their hardest to provide your children with magical experiences and support them to achieve extraordinary outcomes.
Your continuous support and commitment is as always very much appreciated.
SLT - Senior Leadership Team
I am delighted to inform you of the names and roles of the Senior Leadership Team for Mead this academic year. As HeadreacherI I am ably supported by;
Mrs Alison Pidgeon - AHT -Primarily responsible for EYFS & KS1
Mrs Kay Jolly who is acting SENCO in Miss Caltz’s absence
Miss Laura Highton who has taken on additional duties whilst Miss Calitz is on maternity leave.
We are always happy to answer any questions you may have. We will be on the gate every morning for you to speak to in person and to help you with any enquiries.
New Staff
We are delighted to introduce our new members of staff to you.
Miss C. I’anson in Jamaica class
Miss A. Cunningham who will be working alongside Miss Winters in Scotland class
Miss E. Hinchliffe who will be working alongside Miss Highton in Chile class
I know you will join us in warmly welcoming them all to the Mead team.
Veggie Run
Following on from the very successful launch of this initiative last term, when 2 of our pupils received brand new bicycles:
Veggie Run is back for the autumn term and has new friends!
I am pleased to announce HES Catering Services and Veggie Run is offering 30 primary and junior schools the opportunity for pupils in either Year 4 or Year 5 to partake in free West Ham Foundation learning and development sessions during school hours from November 2018.
This free programme is offered in six consecutive week blocks for one year group in either the morning or afternoon. Children will learn about the rewards of healthy eating and take part in physical activity sessions.
Andrew Black-Herbert the Chief Executive of Havering Council will be drawing 30 schools out of a hat on the 17 September at 12pm.
To officially launch this exciting partnership, The West Ham football Club will host 10 pupils at their stadium on 7 November and a pupil from your school could be there!!
The lucky pupil will also receive a free West Ham home football kit, football boots, shin pads, a full stadium tour, and (fixture dependent) the opportunity to meet a first team player. Pupils who purchase a school catered lunch from 10 September – 12 October will be included in a prize draw to be at the Launch. HES Catering will contact you directly once your school has signed up to the programme to provide full details.
Throughout the academic year Veggie Run will also be hosting new and exciting competitions for schools and pupils and will be awarded prizes from West Ham Football Club, Stubbers Outdoor Activity Centre, Everyone Active, Change4Life and sQuid. Prizes include signed West Ham sports memorabilia, West Ham match tickets, Class tours to West Ham Stadium and orienteering at the Olympic Park, as well as staff team building and class days at Stubbers plus much more. We will keep you updated throughout the year for all new prizes.
Ensure you check the school newsletter/blogs for further updates.
Pupil Jobs and Homework Expectations
For our established parents you already know that we accept only the best at Mead. We achieve this by working together with our families and emphasizing some key values. Pupils are expected to:
1. Turn up every day on time
2. Do their best in every lesson
3. Be kind and polite to everyone that they meet
Parents and carers are expected to:
1. Ensure that our children arrive on time for school and ready to learn:
a. Will have provided our children with a healthy breakfast
b. They will have warm clean clothing
c. Will make sure they have the right equipment for school (book bag, reading record, PE kit)
2. Parents/Carers are expected to support their children’s learning at home through:
a. Reading regularly
b. Helping them to practise their spellings and mental maths
c. Encouraging them in their interests
3. Will model politeness and kindness to every-one
We will ensure that our staff are professional, approachable and focused on making sure that every child in their care achieves their full potential. Working together we can continue to deliver outstanding results for our pupils so that they have every chance of going on to succeed at the next stage of their education.
All pupils are expected to continue their learning at home. Over years 1-6 there are three core elements for this:
Pupils must read every night 15 mins (this may involve an adult reading them a bedtime story)
Pupils must practise their spellings for 15 mins ready for the test on Friday
Pupils must practise their times tables for 15 mins a night
Shared mailboxes and communication
Don’t forget that you can contact staff using the shared mailboxes. They are checked daily and can be used to ask questions, pass on information or check details:
eyfs@mead.havering.sch.uk
year12@mead.havering.sch.uk
year34@mead.havering.sch.uk
year56@mead.havering.sch.uk
If you would prefer an appointment with your child’s class teacher then please call into the office to fix a time.
Newsletters
To ensure that we continue to be environmentally friendly and in order to reduce our carbon footprint we have been circulating our newsletter online via the school website, blog and facebook page. If you would like to continue to receive a paper copy or an electronic copy of the newsletter via email please come into the office and inform Mrs Parker. If you do not make a specific request you will be able to access the newsletter on the school blog, Twitter feed and facebook page every Friday. I am sure you will agree with us that this is going a long way towards us becoming a ‘greener’ school and working towards a better future for all of our children.
Key Dates for the Autumn Term 2018Autumn 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
Monday 29th October -Pupils back to school
Autumn 2
Monday 10th December -KS1 Nativity@ 14:00
Tuesday 11th December -KS1 Nativity@ 9:30
YR 3/4 Carol concert @14:00
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
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.
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
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
Parents Calendar
All dates are available on the calendar from the school website. The calendar label at the top of the front page will direct you straight to the electronic calendar.
All of the dates are published on our weekly newsletter which can be accessed via the school website, twitter feed or facebook page. Or alternatively you can request hard copies or email versions from the school office.
Havering Catering ServicesWeek beginning Monday 10th September is week 3 on the Havering catering services menu. All meals are served with unlimited salad and vegetables and cost £2.20.
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.
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
Parents Calendar
All dates are available on the calendar from the school website. The calendar label at the top of the front page will direct you straight to the electronic calendar.
All of the dates are published on our weekly newsletter which can be accessed via the school website, twitter feed or facebook page. Or alternatively you can request hard copies or email versions from the school office.
Havering Catering ServicesWeek beginning Monday 10th September is week 3 on the Havering catering services menu. All meals are served with unlimited salad and vegetables and cost £2.20.
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
Our weekly Attendance target is 96%
Don't forget at Mead we do not only reward 100% attendance but if you keep attendance above 96% you become part of the 96%+ club and earn yourself extra bouncing time on 'Go Bonkers' day in the summer term.
At the end of each term, the class with the highest attendance earns a class trip to Jump Evolution!
If your class gets 100% attendance for a whole week you could earn a cupcake party.
I hope you all have an amazing weekend.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs L Smith
Headteacher
Our weekly Attendance target is 96%
Don't forget at Mead we do not only reward 100% attendance but if you keep attendance above 96% you become part of the 96%+ club and earn yourself extra bouncing time on 'Go Bonkers' day in the summer term.
At the end of each term, the class with the highest attendance earns a class trip to Jump Evolution!
If your class gets 100% attendance for a whole week you could earn a cupcake party.
I hope you all have an amazing weekend.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs L Smith
Headteacher
