It’s lovely to be in the throes of a busy term, it’s starting to feel like a new normal.  We have lots to look forward to – the Harvest Festival Celebration is on our minds, with further details later on in this newsletter. 

We have also been choosing our Head boy and girl and their deputies:  the interview process began with a letter of application to which we had over 40 applicants from year 6. From this, 14 pupils were shortlisted and invited to interview. Pupils came dressed to impress with notes at the ready. After incredible interviews we had the difficult job of selecting our Head boy and Head girl and their deputies.

I would like to take this opportunity to say a huge well done to ALL children who put in the time and effort to apply and to those who interviewed. You should all be immensely proud of yourselves.

Please welcome to our pupil leadership team:

Head Boy - Dawid

Head Girl – Darcey

Deputy Head Boy - Noah C

Deputy Head Girl - Maisie

Now they are in role they will be running the school council alongside Mrs Gelsthorpe as well as undertaking key roles outlined by me! 

As always, if you have anything you would like to discuss with me please make an appointment to see me at a mutually convenient time,

Best wishes

Lucy Collins
Headteacher

The Stars of the Week for week ending 17th September:

The Stars of the Week for week ending 24th September:

Year 1

We are really proud of how well the Year 1 children have settled back into school. They have had great fun exploring and learning in our new outdoor area. We have working on our balancing skills, making potions, working together and role play. We are looking forward to a year full of fun, excitement and learning with the children.

Class 9

Class 9 have been looking at 'States of Matter'.  Based on observations we have been comparing them and grouping them into solid, liquid or gas. 

Class 10

Class 10 celebrated excellent attendance this week by having a self portrait competition:

Our Harvest celebrations will be taking place during the week commencing Monday 18th October, the children will have the opportunity to learn more about the harvest period in school.  Year 1 and 2 have been sent separate information about their arrangements.

This year we are donating to Gloucester Feed the Hungry. If you are able to support, these are the items that are desperately needed and there will be a box placed by the doors of the main school office for these to be placed in.

Tinned Ready Meals
Tinned Cold Meat (e.g. ham / corned beef)
Tinned Fish
Tinned Potatoes
Long Life Fruit Juice (not chilled)
Long Life Milk (not chilled)
Instant Mashed Potato
Squash
Soup
Dry Pasta & Spaghetti

Donations can be made between Monday 4th October and Friday 15th October.

Safeguarding

Please when you request entry via the buzzer at the black gate, do not let other adults or children through.  This is to safeguard all children.  Please advise any adults that they will need to buzz for access themselves.  

Barrier

Please be aware that at the start and the end of the school day the car park is in use. Please stay on the pathway to avoid the barrier potentially hitting you or your child.

Flu Immunisations

Please be aware that the forms need to be returned to let the nurse team know your choice for your child.  The team need to know either way if you would like your child to take part.  If you need a new form, please email [email protected].

Please be aware that the immunisation team are in on Wednesday 29th September 

Milk

Please check with your child if they still wish to have their milk, as we have a large surplus each day.

Lost Property

Every Thursday, the lost property will be placed outside by the school office for you to look through for those missing jumpers.

Activity Clubs

Clubs start next week 27th September.  All the dates that the clubs are running are on the SZapp, along with collection points. All clubs finish at 4.15pm

As always any questions or queries, please email [email protected] in the first instance

Year 6 

A letter came home with your child regarding secondary school choices.  You will need to make your choices by the closing date of 31st October.

Family Learning are running some wellbeing courses online which are designed especially for parents/carers. All of the courses are open to all and free* to many.

• Calm Kids, Calm Home is a 5 week course running on Friday mornings. The course look at ways of making the home environment calmer, including discussing effective co-parenting, family routines, parents as role models and self care.

This course starts on Friday 24th September from 9:30- 11:00. If you have any interested parents they can call me on 07760 171477 to book a place.

• Calming the Mind is a 5 week introduction to mindfulness. Parents who attended this course last year have noticed a real change in their lives, which has resulted in building strong bonds with their children

This course is running on Monday evenings from 4th October and again on Tuesday mornings from 5th October.

Parents can enrol online through clicking on the QR codes on the flyers, or by contacting me.

* The courses are  free  if you are over 19 years old, have lived in the UK/ EU for 3 or more years, or have a valid Residence Permit, and are one of the following: Unemployed or earning below £17,374 per year; Qualified below a Level 2 ( less than 5 GCSEs); Have mental health challenges, Have a learning difficulty or disability.

Fay Tucker

Adult Education Family Learning Coordinator EE & I, Gloucestershire County Council

01452 583567  or 07760 171477

We have so much planned for your children from September!  Bookings will open on the SZapp on Monday 27th September.  Take a look below:

And as a PDF:  Wraparound Care Autumn Term Plan 2021