Dear Parents and Carers,
Mathletics
World Maths Day has now finished and Mead have lots to celebrate! Max in year 5 finished 8th in the world and 1st in the UK. Nathan in year 2 finished 20th in the world and 2nd in the UK. Riddhi in year 6 finished 75th in the world and 15th in the UK. Year 1 were the 61st school in the world and 5th in the UK. Year 2 were the 51st school in the world and 1st in the UK. What an incredible achievement for everyone who participated and played a part in putting Mead well as truly on the Map! We are so proud of you all.
Pupil Parliament
I had the opportunity to meet with Pupil Parliament this week, who have been going into lessons to look at how the children in each class have been engaging with their learning. They offered a wonderful insight and shared some wonderful suggestions on what they would like to improve and I was extremely proud to hear of all of the wonderful examples of Mead role models that we have across our school. We will be working closely together to develop our collaborative learning approach and reviewing our behaviour policy.
Strike action
Industrial action is due to take place again next week on Wednesday and Thursday. We are likely to have a partial opening for some pupils whose teachers are not striking as we did before. Where we know this in advance we will inform you. I will share further details on Monday by letter. Thank you all for your continued support of all of the teaching staff during this time.
Parent Hub Mothers Day Gift Shop
Next Friday 17th March, the Parent hub has arranged for a Mother’s Day sale where the children can choose from a selection of beautiful handcrafted gifts for £2. The children will be invited throughout the day to choose and purchase their gift for their chosen adult. There will only be the option of purchasing 1 gift per child. Please make sure you send in the money with them to school so that they can participate.
Red Nose Day
Next Friday is Red Nose Day. Pupil Parliament will be sharing different activities that the children will be able to compete throughout the day. Children are invited to wear a red accessory. Donations are not compulsory but should you wish to donate, Pupil Parliament will collect any donations throughout the day.
Applications for the Easter School Holiday Meal Scheme to open Wednesday 8 March
Applications for the Easter School Holiday Meal Scheme will officially open from Wednesday 8 March 9am and will close on Wednesday 15 March at 5pm. The scheme allows eligible families to apply for £30 per child to purchase food to replace the meals their child would have received during the school day. Helping us ensure no child goes hungry during the school holiday.
Details about the scheme and application form when live will be available on the Council’s website.
Your family may be eligible for the Easter School Holiday Meal Scheme.
If your circumstances have changed or you have another child start school in the current academic year that you haven’t yet made an application for, please do be sure to check the new claims criteria on the Havering council website to see if you are eligible.
School Ping
Squid login
Havering Catering Lunch Menu - Week 3
Tuesday 14th March Year 5 Air Quality Workshop
Tuesday 14th March Year 1 Phonics Screening Workshop
Tuesday 21st March Parents Evening
Wednesday 22nd March Parents Evening
Friday 31st March Last Day of Spring Term (Easter Holidays)
Monday 17th April Return to School
Wednesday 19th April Reading Parent Partnership Meeting- 9am
Monday 5th June INSET Day
Yours sincerely,
Ms A Holmes
Headteacher
