Friday 17 May 2019

Weekly Newsletter- 17th May 2019


Dear Parents,

This week has been especially busy in school: Well done to all pupils who have been sitting tests, but especially our year 6 children who have completed a gruelling week of SATs tests. Throughout the week they have remained calm and focused so hopefully they’ll reap the benefit when the results are published in July. I must also mention the year 6 team and other staff members who have come into school early to provide the year 6 children with a breakfast an the opportunity to ‘chill out’ with their friends prior to the tests.

DESPITE REPEATED REQUESTS PARENTS ARE STILL DRIVING INTO THE CAR PARK TO DROP OFF/COLLECT PUPILS. THIS PRESENTS A PROBLEM, AS IT CAUSES CONGESTION FOR STAFF TRYING TO PARK AND PUTS ANYONE WALKING IN THE AREA AT RISK, WHICH IS ESPECIALLY WORRYING AS WE HAVE SOME DISABLED PUPILS WALKING IN THIS AREA.

THE CAR PARK IS FOR STAFF CARS AND PARENTS WITH DISABLED BADGES ONLY!

Diary Dates

This is Walk to School week when we encourage as many of you as can to leave the car at home and walk/cycle/scoot to school. We record the numbers and this information supports our Transport For London STARS accreditation.

Monday 20th May-Our reception children are visiting Paradise Wildlife Park-Let’s hope the sun shines for them. Germany class are spending the day visiting The Transport Museum.

Tuesday 21st May -Greece class’ turn to visit the Transport Museum while Scotland class are spending the day at Hornchurch country Park. The Ben Kinsella Trust are in school to speak to our year 6 pupils about knife crime.

Wednesday 22nd- Italy class’ turn to visit the Transport Museum while Northern Ireland class are spending the day at Hornchurch country Park. During the afternoon some of our year 3 pupils will be attending a Forest School session

Thursday 23rd May-Polling Day-SCHOOL CLOSED

Friday 24th May- WE EXPECT ALL PUPILS TO BE IN SCHOOL
An exciting morning for everyone-We have a BMX stunt Team in School-I’m told their display is spectacular! Wales class won’t miss out- they will be going to Hornchurch Country Park after the show.

IMPORTANT DATES THIS YEAR

Thursday 23rd May-SCHOOL CLOSED (as it is being used as a Polling Station)

Monday 27th May-Friday 31st May Half term-School Closed

Monday 3rd June-INSET DAY -School closed

Tuesday 4th June-Pupils come back to school

Wednesday 5th June-Friday 7th June-Mersea Residential

Monday 1st July 9:15-12:00 Year 5/6 Sports Day 13:30-15:00 Year 2 Sports Day (Weather permitting)

Tuesday 2nd July 9:15-12:00 Year 3/4 Sports Day 13:30-15;00 Year 1 Sports Day (Weather permitting)

Thursday 4th July 13:30-15:00 Reception Sports Day

Saturday 6th July LFPA Summer Fete

Friday 19th July Last Day of summer term

Havering Catering Services
Week beginning Monday 20th May is week 1 on the Havering catering services menu. All meals are served with unlimited salad and vegetables and cost £2.20.

Attendance Update
Well done to Canada and Argentina classes who had the highest attendance in Y5&6 at 99.3% . Germany had the highest attendance in LKS2 and overall at 99.3% and Palau had the highest attendance in KS1 at 99.3%. Well done to them!. The overall attendance was 96.1% which is our school target. This is what we aim to achieve every week! Keep up the great work.

Have a good weekend

Mrs L. Smith