Weekly Newsletter
3rd November 2017
Dear Parents,
I hope you have all had a good week’s break, spending time with family and friends, and that everyone is ready for what promises to be a very busy time as we approach the Christmas period.
The DfE have advised there can no longer be an automatic transfer from an Infant to Junior school and we have been advised that All parents with children on roll in year 2 in all infant or primary schools must be informed of their legal right to apply for a junior school place for September 2018.
As Mead is a Primary School this only affects parents/carers of year 2 children who wish to apply for a year 3 place at a junior school in September 2018. They must apply online via www.eadmissions.org.uk before the deadline of 15 January 2018. If you wish your child to continue at Mead then you do not need to do anything.
To assist parents to understand this process the School Admissions team have produced a booklet which is available to download via www.havering.gov.uk/admissions/juniorbooklet.
Poppy sales
Pupils will have the opportunity to buy poppies next week -monies collected will go to the British Legion. I am advised that other items are for sale -I have listed these below as they have a set price.
Wristbands - 50p
Reflector - 50p
Friendship bracelet - £1.00
Snap band - £1.00
Diary Dates
Monday 6th November- Our KS1 will be watching Robin Hood Pantomime in the morning and in the evening we are all very much looking forward to attending the LFPA firework event at Broadford school (Doors open 5:30-Fireworks at 6:45).
Wednesday 8th November -Pupils from years 2-6 will be attending Anti-Bullying assemblies during the morning as a forerunner to anti-bullying week, which is from 13th-17th November, when they will be completing other activities in classes/year groups to raise awareness. Some of our older pupils will be attending a more able maths day at St Patrick’s School ,others will be attending the STEAM-powered workshop in school.
Thursday 9th November -Reception parents are invited into school between 8:30 and 8:50 for stay and read morning. Year 4 will be going to the Vue Cinema in Romford to watch the film Moana and Year 6 will be attending a Theatre of Law assembly in school during the afternoon.Year 5 Mersea Parent meeting will take place in the KS2 hall 14:40-15:00.
Friday 10th November Year 6 will be going to the Vue Cinema in Romford to see Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
The Dogs Trust will be in school working with our year 3 pupils
Havering Catering Services
Week beginning Monday 6th November is week 2 on the Havering catering Services Menu. All meals are served with unlimited salad and vegetables and cost £2.20.
Reception Applications
If your child is due to start Reception year in September 2018 you must apply for a place online before Monday 15th January 2018. For further information and details of how to apply visit www.havering.gov.uk/admissions.
Book Fair
Mead book fair will be open in the reception area between 15:00 and 16:00 from Wednesday 8th November until Monday 13th November. Parents/carers are invited to come into school to look at the books on offer and hopefully purchase some, as a percentage of the takings is given back to the school. In these times with decreasing budgets any extra funding is very much appreciated.
Reminders
Please ensure all pupils clothing is clearly marked with their names-it is impossible to return jumpers to their rightful owner if they are not labelled.
Pupils will have the opportunity to buy poppies next week -monies collected will go to the British Legion. I am advised that other items are for sale -I have listed these below as they have a set price.
Wristbands - 50p
Reflector - 50p
Friendship bracelet - £1.00
Snap band - £1.00
Diary Dates
Monday 6th November- Our KS1 will be watching Robin Hood Pantomime in the morning and in the evening we are all very much looking forward to attending the LFPA firework event at Broadford school (Doors open 5:30-Fireworks at 6:45).
Wednesday 8th November -Pupils from years 2-6 will be attending Anti-Bullying assemblies during the morning as a forerunner to anti-bullying week, which is from 13th-17th November, when they will be completing other activities in classes/year groups to raise awareness. Some of our older pupils will be attending a more able maths day at St Patrick’s School ,others will be attending the STEAM-powered workshop in school.
Thursday 9th November -Reception parents are invited into school between 8:30 and 8:50 for stay and read morning. Year 4 will be going to the Vue Cinema in Romford to watch the film Moana and Year 6 will be attending a Theatre of Law assembly in school during the afternoon.Year 5 Mersea Parent meeting will take place in the KS2 hall 14:40-15:00.
Friday 10th November Year 6 will be going to the Vue Cinema in Romford to see Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
The Dogs Trust will be in school working with our year 3 pupils
Havering Catering Services
Week beginning Monday 6th November is week 2 on the Havering catering Services Menu. All meals are served with unlimited salad and vegetables and cost £2.20.
Reception Applications
If your child is due to start Reception year in September 2018 you must apply for a place online before Monday 15th January 2018. For further information and details of how to apply visit www.havering.gov.uk/admissions.
Book Fair
Mead book fair will be open in the reception area between 15:00 and 16:00 from Wednesday 8th November until Monday 13th November. Parents/carers are invited to come into school to look at the books on offer and hopefully purchase some, as a percentage of the takings is given back to the school. In these times with decreasing budgets any extra funding is very much appreciated.
Reminders
Please ensure all pupils clothing is clearly marked with their names-it is impossible to return jumpers to their rightful owner if they are not labelled.
Please ensure pupils are collected on time. EYFS/KS1 finish at 3:00pm and KS2 at 3:10pm. It is unacceptable for parents to expect us to look after children at the end of the school day while waiting for older siblings to come from their secondary schools. It is the parent's responsibility to ensure children are collected by a responsible adult.
Pupils attending breakfast club must pay on the day -unfortunately due to the amount of debt that has built up we will no longer be able to give credit.
Please make sure there are sufficient funds in your child’s SQuid catering account. If there are insufficient funds we will call you to bring in a packed lunch.
Have a fabulous weekend.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs L Smith
Headteacher
Pupils attending breakfast club must pay on the day -unfortunately due to the amount of debt that has built up we will no longer be able to give credit.
Please make sure there are sufficient funds in your child’s SQuid catering account. If there are insufficient funds we will call you to bring in a packed lunch.
Have a fabulous weekend.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs L Smith
Headteacher
