Weekly Newsletter
28th April 2017
Dear Parents,
Please be reminded that school is closed this Monday 1st May for May Day. I hope you enjoy the extended weekend and look forward to seeing all our pupils back in school on Tuesday next week.
We are holding a Parent’s Forum meeting next Thursday 4th May. This is an opportunity for us to share future plans and some of the exciting events going on in school and for you to raise any issues you would like clarification on or to discuss. We look forward to welcoming as many of you as possible at 9:10 in the KS2 hall.
Our digital leaders have been working with their counterparts from Broadford and with Dave Smith, the computer lead from the local authority, and will be presenting assemblies to all pupils in the school about Internet safety in the forthcoming week. The Internet can be a wonderful resource for children but that access can also pose hazards. That's why it's important to be aware of what your children see and hear on the Internet, who they meet, and what they share about themselves online. As with any safety issue, it's wise to talk with your children about your concerns, take advantage of resources to protect them, and keep a close eye on their activities.
Diary Dates
Year 5/6 staff will be holding a meeting on Wednesday 3rd May at 3:15 to go through the details of the residential trips to Mersea. It is important that parents/carers of pupils going on the trip attend as staff have some important information to share and will be able to answer any questions parents/carers may have.
Our year 3/4 school council representatives will be visiting Wellgate farm next Thursday morning where they will have the opportunity to meet 2 baby goats, born just 2 weeks ago, who we hope, when old enough, will be joining us in the first phase of the Mead Farm development.
KS2 SATs tests begin week commencing 8th May-It is important all year 6 pupils are in school for that week and that we are informed every morning if your child is unable to attend so, if possible, we can make alternative arrangements for them to take the test.
Future Dates
Please note the following future dates.
Mayday Bank Holiday -Monday 1st May School closed
Last day of half Term Friday 26th May
General Election Thursday 8th June School closed
INSET Day Friday 23rd June School closed
LFPA
Just a reminder that we still have tickets available for the forthcoming race night which is to be held at Mead on Saturday 12th May. Requests for tickets should be returned to school a.s.a.p please. Those of you who attended last year will know what an enjoyable evening we had on top of which substantial funds were raised to support the school.
The LFPA are also organising a Federation Summer Fete which will be held at Mead (The imminent building work planned for Broadford make Mead the best location this year) on Saturday 1st July between 12:00 and 16:00. they are now selling tickets for the raffle which will be drawn at the fete. They are priced at £2 per ticket-Prizes include;
2 tickets to any London West End Musical
An overnight stay in a 5* London hotel
A Chase Vodka and Gin Hamper
A family ticket to Legoland or Alton Towers
An Amazon Fire HD tablet
£200 Paperchase stationery hamper
and more……..
For further details see website: www.lfpaevents.weebly.com
The LFPA are also organising a Father’s Day sale which will take place during the week beginning Monday 11th June as Father’s Day this year is Sunday 18th June-Further information to follow.
Attendance
Well done to Chile class who had the highest attendance in Y5&6 last week at 93.7%. Germany had the highest attendance for LKS2 and overall at 98.7% and Kenya the highest attendance in KS1 at 97.3%. The overall attendance last week was again less than our target at only 93%. I am hoping that the chicken pox epidemic that has adversely affected our attendance in the last month is now over and that attendance percentages will rise in the forthcoming weeks!
Swimming Awards
Well done to one Hektor Rimkus and Stuart Cole who managed to swim one width this week
We would like to take the opportunity to thank Mrs. Latham who has been a part of our team in the early years for the last 20 years.. Thank you very much for all you have done for our pupils and families during this time. We wish you all the best for the new chapter in your life.
Have a fabulous weekend
Yours sincerely,
Mrs L Smith
Headteacher
Just a reminder that we still have tickets available for the forthcoming race night which is to be held at Mead on Saturday 12th May. Requests for tickets should be returned to school a.s.a.p please. Those of you who attended last year will know what an enjoyable evening we had on top of which substantial funds were raised to support the school.
The LFPA are also organising a Federation Summer Fete which will be held at Mead (The imminent building work planned for Broadford make Mead the best location this year) on Saturday 1st July between 12:00 and 16:00. they are now selling tickets for the raffle which will be drawn at the fete. They are priced at £2 per ticket-Prizes include;
2 tickets to any London West End Musical
An overnight stay in a 5* London hotel
A Chase Vodka and Gin Hamper
A family ticket to Legoland or Alton Towers
An Amazon Fire HD tablet
£200 Paperchase stationery hamper
and more……..
For further details see website: www.lfpaevents.weebly.com
The LFPA are also organising a Father’s Day sale which will take place during the week beginning Monday 11th June as Father’s Day this year is Sunday 18th June-Further information to follow.
Attendance
Well done to Chile class who had the highest attendance in Y5&6 last week at 93.7%. Germany had the highest attendance for LKS2 and overall at 98.7% and Kenya the highest attendance in KS1 at 97.3%. The overall attendance last week was again less than our target at only 93%. I am hoping that the chicken pox epidemic that has adversely affected our attendance in the last month is now over and that attendance percentages will rise in the forthcoming weeks!
Swimming Awards
Well done to one Hektor Rimkus and Stuart Cole who managed to swim one width this week
We would like to take the opportunity to thank Mrs. Latham who has been a part of our team in the early years for the last 20 years.. Thank you very much for all you have done for our pupils and families during this time. We wish you all the best for the new chapter in your life.
Have a fabulous weekend
Yours sincerely,
Mrs L Smith
Headteacher
