Dear Parents,
Pupils will be bringing their End of Year report home today and there will be an opportunity for you to discuss any issues arising after school on Monday.
I have been made aware that there are still underlying problems in the playground between some parents and want to reiterate that:
I will NOT tolerate inappropriate behaviour on the school site. It is totally unacceptable for our children to witness adults intimidating each other, swearing, arguing or fighting and in order to ensure our children are safe I will not hesitate to ban adults or call the police to attend, as I see necessary.
Please be reminded smoking is prohibited on the school site-this includes vaping
SQUID PAYMENTS
Despite reminders being sent out and telephone calls being made there continues to be outstanding amounts owed on SQUID accounts for school dinners (Some of these are year 6 pupils who will be leaving next week). If parents don’t pay, their debt will have to be paid to Havering Catering service from the school’s budget. As I’m sure you can appreciate this will inevitably impact on the resources we are able to buy for the children. It is with regret that I have to inform you that:
WE WILL NOT BE PROVIDING SCHOOL DINNERS FOR PUPILS WHO HAVE A DEBT OF £10 OR MORE.
Time flies, we are nearly at the end of this academic year and we come to that time when we sadly have to say goodbye to some staff members:
Miss Woodgate is leaving us as she is moving abroad.
Miss James, Miss Evans and Miss Thomas are relocating to other areas.
Needless to say they will all be missed and they leave Mead with our very best wishes for the future.
On a positive note we are looking forward to welcoming Mr Cash, Mrs Boxall and Miss Bloom who will be joining the teaching staff next year and we are delighted that, on completion of their training, Miss Hinchliffe, Miss Smith, Miss Cunningham and Miss Reid are staying with us.
Miss Highton will not be classroom based next term as she has taken on the interim Assistant Headteacher role responsible for curriculum and KS2.
Thank you for your support on Thursday-to date we have raised £1200 which will be shared equally to support Miss Pountney's voluntary trip to help train teachers in Laos and to help with the upkeep of Mead Farm
Diary Dates
Staff are arranging end of year parties this week-your children will be bringing home letters giving you the necessary information.
Monday 15th July -We say goodbye to our goats, sheep and pony as they are going on their holiday to Wellgate Farm for the next 6 weeks. Parents/carers are invited to come into school between 15:00 and 16:30 if they wish to discuss their child’s school report.
Tuesday 16th July-LAMDA pupils will be taking their final exams today. Class changeover afternoon-your children will be meeting their new teacher they will be dismissed by their new teacher (so you can put a face to the name) in their normal playgrounds.
Wednesday 17th July-Go Bonkers Day-All pupils will have a session on the inflatables today.
Thursday 18th July - Mr Robinson and Mr Stanbridge have organised a staff v. pupils football match at lunchtime today. Parents/carers of year 1 pupils are invited into school at 14:30 for a short concert this afternoon. Year 6 slip and slide afternoon-Look out for the photos on the blog.
Friday 19th July End of year assemblies. Last day of term-school finishes normal time.
IMPORTANT DATES THIS YEAR
Monday 15th July-15:00-16:40 Parents drop in (An opportunity to discuss any issues arising from your child’s report)
Tuesday 16th July -Meet the teacher afternoon
Wednesday 17th July-Go Bonkers Day
Friday 19th July Last Day of summer term
INSET DATES for ACADEMIC YEAR 2019/2020
Wednesday 4th September
Friday 3rd April
Monday 20th July
Tuesday 21st July
Wednesday 22nd July
Term dates for the academic year 2019/2020 can be accessed here
Havering Catering Services
Week beginning Monday 15th July is week 2 on the Havering catering services menu. All meals are served with unlimited salad and vegetables and cost £2.20.
Attendance Update
Well done to Chile class who had the highest attendance in Y5&6 at 96.8% . Wales had the highest attendance in LKS2 and at 96.3% and Palau had the highest attendance in KS1 and overall at 99.1%. Well done to them!. The overall attendance was disappointing at only 93.6% which is well below our target!
Have a wonderful weekend
Mrs L. Smith
Headteacher
