Weekly Newsletter
Tuesday 5th September 2023
Dear Parents and Carers,
We are looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow (6th September)! We hope that you have had a wonderful Summer. Please find below some information that was shared during the last week of the year as well as some more information to keep you up to date.
Free School Meals
This year, all children are entitled to a Free School Meal which has been funded by the Mayor of London. The menu can be found using this link https://haveringcatering.co.uk/schooldata/test-mead-primary/ starting with week 1, Wednesday.
School Gates
The school gates on both KS1 and KS2 entrances and exits will be opened from 8:25am each day by a member of staff. There will be no access to the school grounds before this time. At the end of the school day the gates will be closed by 3:30pm. Further information regarding morning and after school clubs will be shared once the clubs are up and running in September.
School uniform
Please ensure that your child wears the correct school uniform to school every day. All children should wear: A bottle green sweatshirt or cardigan, collared white t-shirt, and black/grey trousers or tailored skirt. Leggings are not part of the uniform policy and must not be worn to school. Children may wear flat ankle boots (no heels). If you need support with uniform costs please speak to the office as you may be eligible for uniform vouchers if you have not already received this.
PE Kits: plain black/grey jogging bottoms or black/green shorts and white t-shirt with appropriate footwear.
Water bottles
It is useful for all children to have a water bottle in school to use throughout the day. Please make sure that the bottles are plastic and not glass. Prime bottles are not allowed to be used as a water bottle in school.
Mobile phone Agreements
Please remember to return the mobile phone agreement if there is a particular reason for your child to have a phone in school. You will be asked to collect any phones that are brought into school without the signed agreement. Thank you for your continued support.
Staff Absence
Mrs Kinchella will be undergoing a surgical procedure this week which has a recovery time of 4-8 weeks. We wish Mrs Kinchella a speedy recovery. Whilst Mrs Kinchella is absent from school there will be lots of staff who will be happy to help and support you. Mrs Pidgeon, Mrs Leggett, Ms Calitz or myself will also be available and can be contacted at the school gate or via the office.
Goodbye and Goodluck
Over the summer we have said goodbye to Mrs Crump (Y4) We wish Mrs Crump all the best in her new job.
Access to ABACUS Breakfast and Afterschool Club
From September Access to Breakfast and Afterschool club will be via Gate 2. There will be no access via the KS2 playground. Access to Breakfast and Afterschool club will be via Gate 2 from Wednesday 6th September. This is a pedestrian access only route and no vehicles should be beyond the gates. Please walk down the path and to the end gate. Abacus will have a doorbell in to notify them that you have arrived and they will meet you at the gate.
Year 3 Drop off and Pick up from September
Here is the pick up and drop off point point for Year 3.
Contact information
Should you have any worries, concerns or questions please do not hesitate to contact school. Each Year group has a dedicated email which is monitored by the Year Group Leaders. Please use the email addresses below.
School Ping
Squid login
Havering Catering Lunch Menu
Dates for the Diary
Wednesday 6th September Children return to school
Thursday 21st September FOMS Coffee Morning
Monday 30th October INSET DAY
Monday 15th April INSET DAY
Wednesday 24th July INSET DAY
Yours sincerely,
Ms A Holmes
Headteacher
