Achievement Awards - 31.1.25

 Amazing Awards!

Attendance Awards

A huge well done to the following classes who have all achieved 95% and above..  New Zealand, Palau, Fiji, Kenya, Madagascar,Italy, Germany, USA, Canada and India. Attendance was much improved this week and its lovely to see classes who rarely get the opportunity to roll the dice for an award to achieve it this week due to an improvement in attendance. Lets please try to keep it up. These classes will all be enjoying their attendance-oply rewards next week!

Bingo Homework

Atanas (Morocco)

15 Books Certificates

Well done to Elsie and Robbie (New Zealand), Olivia and Yasmin (England)

Malta Star of the Week

Congratulations to  Elijah who is awarded Malta Star of the Week for for fantastic engagement during Attention Autism ‘bucket’ sessions this week!

Star Writer Certificates

These children have excelled with their writing this week. Well done to Aleena (Wales), Ellie (England), Victoria  (New Zealand), Alma (Fiji), Biddy (Mexico), Rayya (USA), Rayne (Scotland), Matas (Northern Ireland), Kenya Class (Kenya), Sienna (Madagascar), Sophia (Egypt), Kyrah (Greece), Freddie (St Lucia), Gabriel (Italy), Eva (Germany), Zion-Elijah (Spain), Ustym (Canada), whole Morocco class, Karma (Palau), Ryan (Brazil) Siyana + Carter (Jamaica), Vilte (Malaysia), Ivy-Rose (Antigua), Sarah (China), Jack  (India) 

Star Reader Certificates

These children have worked really hard on their reading this week. Well done to David (Wales), Isla (England), Dulcie  (New Zealand), Georgia (Fiji), Moksha (Mexico), Sebastian (Greece), Jeremiah (USA), Blake (Scotland), Lucian (Northern Ireland), Evie B, Donatela (Kenya), Sophie (Madagascar), Millie D (Egypt), Maryam (St Lucia), Elena (Italy), Manha (Germany), Reggie (Spain), Grace (Canada), Jessaih (Morocco), Ishaq (Palau),  Samhita (Brazil), Paulina (Malaysia), Patrik (Antigua) Nathan (Jamaica), Daniel O (China), Sabriyah (India)

Star Mathematician Certificates

These children have enjoyed a fantastic week with their maths. Well done to Ja’c & Bobby (Wales), Lilly (England), Nicoletia (New Zealand), Sofia (Fiji) Leona( Mexico), Ollie (USA), Isha (Scotland), Siyaa  (Northern Ireland), Iyaz (Kenya), Brody (Madagascar), Benjamin (Egypt), Navy (St lucia), Sethika (Italy), Leo (Germany), Aayan (Spain), Janvi (Canada), Amal and Ifra (Morocco), Sofia P (Palau), Aubree (Brazil), Frazer (Malaysia), Nathan (Greece), Vladimir (Antigua) Vlad (Jamaica), Todor (China), Carter  (India)

Achievement  Certificates 

These children have earned 20 Achievement points and are on their way to the Mead Roll of Honour. Well done to Rebecca, Tommy H, Maddison, Riley (Kenya), Ezra, Sara (Italy), Dulcie, Ruby, Neel and Oscar (New Zealand), Nuhaa (Mexico), Emma (Mexico), Kajus (Mexico), Lily (Mexico), Alma, Madhav, Kaine, Rose (Fiji), Mahir & Amirah (Spain), Lillie-Rose (England), Sandra, Johnny (USA), David (Wales), Varnika (Scotland), Nancy and Alessia  (Northern Ireland), Nisin, Jordan (Madagascar), Tyler and Jamie (Germany), Janvi, Hollie (Canada) , Atanas, Luna, Zoya and Ronnie (Morocco), Tamia, Anja (Egypt), Vilte, Elda, Anna, Zaydh, Sofia, Jessie, Paulina, Sofia and Nevaeh (Malaysia), Daniel K and Alex (China) Ella (Wales), Renesmee, Carter, Sadie, Levi, Parin, Maathumai, Kaycie, Fran  (India)

Mathletics Award

Bronze certificate	Max & Lily (Wales), Gabriela and Ozil (New Zealand) Mikel (USA), Evie B, Preston (Kenya), Erica, Jordan (Madagascar), Chloe,Enki and Nikole (scotland), Sophia J, Aaliyah (Morocco), Amelia (Northern Ireland)
Silver certificate	Heavenly (Wales), Hamza, Samson (Fiji), Nuhaa (Mexico), Kajus(Mexico), Malakai (USA), Akshara, Amelia (Kenya), Sid and David (Scotland), Oluwanifemi (Morocco), Alessia  (Northern Ireland), Izyan (Canada), Violet, Amari (Greece), Faith, Jacob (Spain)
Gold Certificate	Azrah, Khadijah & David (Wales), Yasmin, Dawood, Jake (England), Caitlin, Sebastian and Jamarb (New Zealand), Madhav (Fiji), Darius (Mexico)  Kevin (Mexico), Zuzanna (USA), Sebastian, Finn (Egypt), Abdullah (Kenya), Anastasia, Daniel, David, Brody, Sophie (Madagascar), Katy (Scotland), Zara (Morocco), Sydney and Milena  (Northern Ireland), Leo, Shay (Canada), Yani, Elhan (Palau), Zelda (Germany), Callum (Greece), Cat, Gabriel (Italy), Kavi, Mahir (Spain)
Platinum Certificate	Alicia & Ethan (Wales), Amy, Olivia, Lilly (England), Luke, Neel, James and Emma  (New Zealand), Maaz, Thomas, Jaxson-Bridge, Georgia, Vivaan, Maxim, Sofa (Fiji), Alex (Egypt), Buddy, Besa (Kenya), Andrei G (Madagascar), Danizhan, Zoya (Morocco), Sara and Matas  (Northern Ireland), Amy, Ustym (Canada), Aahil, Artem, Sofia P and Adrian (Palau), Domas, Emilia, Manha (Germany), Nathan (Greece), Jessica, Justas, Ahmet, Lenny, Elena (Italy)
Emerald Certificate	Albert (Wales), Sophie (Kenya), Milena (Scotland), Stefan (Northern Ireland), Olivia, Akhila (Italy) Rayan A (Spain)
Diamond Certificate	Aum (USA), Sebastian (Greece)

Golden Certificate

Congratulations to these children who have been awarded a Golden Certificate as they have made exceptionally good choices linked to The Mead Creed. These certificates are not easy to get so very well done to this week’s winners!

St Lucia (YR)	Arlo	Antigua (YR)	Andreea
Jamaica (YR)	Miriam	New Zealand (Y1)	Caitlin
Palau (Y1)	Freya	Fiji (Y1)	Holly
Madagascar (Y2)	Andrei G	Morocco (Y2)
Kenya (Y2)		Egypt (Y2)	Izabel
Scotland (Y3)	Nikole	Wales (Y3)	Heavenly
Northern Ireland (Y3)	Talula	England (Y3)	Ethan
Italy (Y4)	Lillie W	Greece (Y4)	Callum
Spain (Y4)	Amirah	Germany (Y4)	Sienna
Brazil (Y5)	India	Canada (Y5)	Lexi
Mexico (Y5)	Darius	USA (Y5)	Amber
China (Y6)	Layla	Malaysia (Y6)	Samuel
India (Y6)	Maryam

   

Weekly Newsletter - 31.1.25

 

Weekly Newsletter - Important Information

Friday 31st January 2025

Dear Parents and Carers,

It has been wonderful to see so many Year 2 parents in school, helping with the children’s sewing projects. We hope you have enjoyed this special time together and seeing the children’s creativity in action.

Fire Drill & Lockdown Procedures

This week, we practiced our lunchtime fire drill. It is important that we carry out these drills to ensure all children are aware of the procedures and can make their way safely to their designated assembly points. The children did a fantastic job, remaining calm and sensible throughout the drill.

As a school, we have a duty to conduct regular fire and lockdown drills as part of our safeguarding procedures. Over the coming weeks, we will also be conducting a lockdown drill. These drills help us ensure that all children and staff are fully prepared in the event of an emergency

Remembering Ms. Wolf

This week, we took delivery of our Buddy Benches, which have been purchased as part of our memorial to Ms. Wolf. Next week marks one year since her passing, and we want to take this opportunity to remember and celebrate her life. The Buddy Benches serve as a reminder of the kindness, warmth, and joy she brought to Mead. To honor her memory, we will hold a special assembly next week.

Parental Consents – Photo & Video Sharing

As a school, we regularly celebrate our pupils’ achievements by sharing photos and videos on our website, social media and other school communications. This helps us keep our community informed, promote our school values and create an inspiring learning environment.

In light of recent insights and best practice guidance, we are now reviewing our approach to photo and video sharing. As part of this process, we are asking all parents and carers to review and resubmit their consent.

You can withdraw or update your consent at any time by making a written request. Additionally, we are implementing immediate changes, including limiting public photo-sharing and using private channels such as School Ping where necessary.

👉 Please complete the updated consent form by Friday, 14th February, at the latest.
Until we have received this information, we will not be sharing photographs or videos of children on our Facebook page.

School Uniform Reminder

A reminder that all children must wear full school uniform. From next week, we will begin issuing letters to parents where this is not adhered to. School uniform is an important part of belonging, and we appreciate your support in ensuring all children come to school dressed appropriately.

Parents Evening 

We are looking forward to sharing all of the wonderful things your children have been learning with you during parents evening. If you are unable to attend your parents evening appointment please let your child’s teacher know in advance where possible. KS2 appointments after 3:30pm will be held in the dining hall. The KS2 playground gate will be locked but you can access the school through Gate 2 or 

Gate 3. If you are attending appointments during the day please come to the school office. 

Abacus-After School Club                 

Due to Parents Evening next week Abacus Afterschool club will be based in the year three block on Tuesday 4th and Wednesday 5th February.

Collection will also be outside of the year three block which is alongside the dining hall.

Upcoming Events

Monday 3rd - Friday 7th February	Children's Mental Health Week
Tuesday 4th February	EYFS Parent workshop- Speech and Language at 9am (see attached poster)
Thursday 6th February	EYFS Parent workshop- Toileting (9am)
Tuesday 4th, Wednesday 5th February	Parent's Evening - See information above
Tuesday 4th February	Year 6 boosters- cancelled due to parents evening
Wednesday 5th February	Year 3 and 4 girls football competition
Thursday 6th February	Year 6 boosters
Thursday 6th February	Pupil Parliament meeting

Support for Parents and Carers

Please join us next week for: 

Speech and Language Parent Workshop

• Date: Tuesday, 4th February

• Location: Infant Hall (KS1)

• This workshop will provide practical ideas and strategies to support your child's speech and language development. We encourage you to come along and engage with our dedicated staff who will be available to offer guidance. Please find the attached poster for further details.

2. Toilet Training Parent Workshop

• Date: Thursday, 6th February

• Location: Infant Hall (KS1)

• This session will focus on effective toilet training strategies. We invite you to join us for an informative discussion and to speak with our staff who are eager to assist you. An attached poster provides additional information for your reference.

Additionally, for those interested in online workshops related to toilet training, please visit the following link: ERIC Family Events.

Thank you for your continued support in making Mead a fantastic place for our children to learn and grow.

Kindest regards, 

Ms A Holmes

Headteacher

Key Dates- Spring Term 1- January 2025

Date	Event
February
Tuesday 4th February	EYFS Parent workshop- Speech and Language at 9am (see attached poster)
Thursday 6th February	EYFS Parent workshop- Toileting (9am)
Tuesday 4th, Wednesday 5th February	Parent's Evening - more info to follow
Monday 3rd - Friday 7th February	Children's Mental Health Week
Tuesday 4th February	Spain class trip to the British Museum
Tuesday 4th February	Year 6 boosters
Wednesday 5th February	Year 3 and 4 girls football comp
Thursday 6th February	Germany class trip to the British Museum
Thursday 6th February	Year 6 boosters
Thursday 6th February	Pupil Parliament meeting
Tuesday 11th February	Greece class trip to the British Museum
Tuesday 11th February	Year 5 and 6 Girls football Quarter Finals
Tuesday 11th February	Safer Internet Day
Tuesday 11th February	Year 6 boosters
Thursday 13th February	Itay class trip to the British Museum
Thursday 13th February	Parent webinar on supporting children with additional needs with toilet training (see attached poster)
Thursday 13th February	Year 6 boosters
Thursday 13th February	England and NI trip to Natural History Museum
Thursday 13th February	Year 3 and 4 Indoor Athletics Comp
Friday 14th February	Scotland and Wales trip to Natural History Museum
17th - 21st February	Half term

Havering School Term and Holiday Dates 2024-2025