Dear Parents,
All of our reception and nursery children are now in school and have settled brilliantly. We are thrilled that they are part of our school community and we hope that pupils and their families feel at home here at Mead already.
A massive thank you to parents of our Reception pupils for attending the Macmillan coffee morning and for your contribution of cakes and donations for such a worthy cause.
Please be reminded that for security reasons parents/carers are not allowed in the school building without first reporting to reception. I am concerned that a few parents have tried to come through the pupil doors in the morning to speak to staff (when they are in class working with children). We are happy to pass messages on and Teachers do come out with the children at the end of the day and are happy to talk to you then. Alternatively you can phone and make an appointment for a meeting.
Diary Dates
Tuesday 2nd October- In the morning Scotland class will attend a pizza workshop at MOD pizza in Romford.
Wednesday 3rd October -Reception parents are invited into school for a stay and read session from 8:30-9;00. This is followed by a reception phonics meeting for parents in our KS1 hall from 9:00-9:30. N.Ireland class’ turn to attend a pizza workshop at MOD pizza in Romford. Between 10:00 and 10:30 Mrs Pidgeon will be showing potential parents around our reception area and during the afternoon our Year 1 Spinebreakers and some of our Year 2 Spinebreakers will be visiting Hilldene Library.
Thursday 4th October-CENSUS DAY. It is helpful if all pupils opt for a school dinner today as our funding for next year is determined by the uptake of school dinners. Finally Wales class’ turn to attend a pizza workshop at MOD pizza in Romford. Some of our year 6 pupils will be cycling with Phil, while our year 2 Spinebreakers will be going to Waterstones in Romford. The Freshwater Theatre company are in school leading a drama workshop for our year 2 pupils and our football team will be playing Brookside at Mead after school.
Friday 5th October -Potential new reception parents will be shown around the school during the afternoon
Key Dates for the Autumn Term 2018
Tuesday 9th October -Harvest Festival assemblies
Monday 10th December -KS1 Nativity@ 14:00
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
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
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
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, a DJ, the 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.
Havering Catering Services
Week beginning Monday 1st October is week 3 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.
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
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, a DJ, the 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.
Havering Catering Services
Week beginning Monday 1st October is week 3 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 at 96.3% . Congratulations to N.Ireland who had the highest attendance in LKS2 and overall at 100%. They have earned themselves a cupcake party for their effort. New Zealand had the highest attendance in KS1 at 97.4%. Well done to them!. The overall attendance was disappointing at 94.6% below that of previous weeks and below our target!
Yours sincerely,
Mrs L Smith
Headteacher
