Weekly Newsletter - Important Information
Friday 7th June 2024
Dear Parents and Carers,
We hope you all had a wonderful half term. First week back and we have hit the ground running! Year 3 and visited the Science Museum, Year 5 and 6 have had a VR experience linked their topics and year 4 have enjoyed an Iron Man experience day as well as Years 2-6 starting the University of Mead courses today. All of the children have been really engaged in their learning experiences and have started the new half term brilliantly! Well done to all of the children in Year 5 and 6 who attended Quad Kids this week, Great fun was had by all and the children represented our school beautifully.
This week we have welcomed Mrs Wagstaff to Mead as our new Deputy Headteacher. Mrs Wagstaff will be on the gate in the morning and afternoon if you need any help or support.
Fathers Day Sale
The Friends of Mead have arranged a Fathers Day Sale on Wednesday 12th June. Children will be given a slot within the day to choose a gift. Please send £2 in a sealed envelope. Additional gifts will also be on sale after school.
Sports Days
Please see below for the sports day and times for each year group. Please ensure that all children have their full PE kit in school on these days. We look forward to seeing you there.
General Election
Following the announcement by the Prime Minister that a general election will take place on 4 July, we have had to make some changes to our Summer events as Mead will be used as a Polling Station. This will mean that the school is closed to all pupils. Please see the highlighted dates below that have been rescheduled.
Volunteers Needed
The Summer Fayre is being organised by the Friends of Mead. This year it will take place on Friday 12th July immediately after school starting at 3pm and ending at 6pm. The Friends of Mead do a wonderful job preparing for these events and all funds raised go directly to the school to support the children. If you are able to help out and volunteer please contact friendsofmead@learningfederation.org.uk . The more help and support we receive the better the event, so please do help out where you can.
Class Photographs
IMPORTANT – REGISTER TO VIEW SCHOOL PHOTOS
Carmel Jane Photography will be visiting our School on the 14th of June 2024, to take the Class Group Photos. All Parents are requested to pre-register to enable access to your child’s photographs. Pre-registration is required for every photo shoot. Registration only takes a minute. Please visit www.carmeljaneshop.co.uk and enter the following code:JRS8YVESX8
You will then be asked to pre-register with your child's full school register name.
Once registered, as soon as the photos are available you will receive an automatic email notification to inform you that your child's photos are now ready to be viewed and can be purchased.
Don't miss out pre-register today!
Key Dates
Wednesday 12th June Fathers day sale
Monday 24th June Year 6 Transition week
Tuesday 25th June New Zealand class trip to London Eye
Wednesday 26th June Palau class trip to London Eye
Monday 1st July Year 2 trip to Tower of London
Tuesday 2nd July Fiji class trip to London Eye
Thursday 4th July General Election school closed for pupils
Wednesday 3rd July Australia class trip to London Eye - changed
Monday 8th July Sports week (See information above)
Monday 8th July Reception class trip to Old Mcdonalds farm
Wednesday 10th July Transition afternoon Years Reception - Year 5
Friday 12th July End of Year Reports to Parent and Carers
Monday 15th July Opening Evening 3pm-4pm
Wednesday 17th July -19th July Year 6 Residential
Tuesday 23rd July Last Day of Summer term
Wednesday 24th July INSET DAY-School closed
INSET Dates for 2024-25
Havering school term dates 2024-2025
Yours Sincerely,
Ms A Holmes
Headteacher
