Headteacher’s Comments

Following on from feedback to the Governors’ Questionnaire earlier this year, I have been looking at the homework books this week.  This is the second time I have looked at them this term.  I am pleased to say the work set is the same between classes and the work is differentiated; meaning the higher attainers are getting work set more for their ability.

However, I do think that the work needs to be better presented.  Each Homework book has a sheet glued into the front showing how the work should be presented; every piece of work should have a date and title and these should be underlined.  Your help to check this would be appreciated.

Research has found that children who complete homework to a high standard makes 6 months more progress than those children who do not.

Achievements

Well done to Flora So, Ellie Howard, Ruby Chillingworth (Miss Kent’s Class), Tommy Hammond, Tamika-Rose Rosil, Demi-Lee Hoffman (Mr Davey’s Class), Eddie Plowman, Megan Best (Mrs Sach’s Class), Reece Vallance, Madison Bush, Jacob Sliz, Ella Freeman, (Mrs Raddon’s Class) Holly Morris, Alfie Wright, Lewis Wood (Miss Wood’s Class) who all received Green Cards this week.

Attendance

Well done to Mr Davey’s class who had the best attendance last week with 96.8%.

Christmas Week (Mon 16 December- Fri 20 December)

Christmas Post Box

Our Christmas Post Box will be available from Monday 9 December.  Please make sure your child labels the Christmas card envelopes as below:

Child’s name

Class

Year Group

Each class will have a chance to distribute the cards.  The Rota will be as follows:

Mon 9 December            Miss Biggs’s Class

Tues 10 December          Miss Wood’s Class

Wed 11 December          Miss Gibbs’s Class

Thurs 12 December        Miss O’Riordan’s Class

Fri 13 December                        Mrs Raddon’s Class

Mon 16 December          Mrs Sach’s Class

Tues 17 December          Mr Davey’s Class

Wed 18 December          Mrs Watson’s Class

Fri 20 December                        Miss Kent’s Class

Christmas Parties Monday 16 December           1:15pm to 3:15pm

Christmas parties will be held in each class on Monday 17 December.  Children should wear full school uniform on Monday morning, but may bring party clothes to change into.  So that we have a balanced selection of party food, it would help us if you could send in a contribution from the selection which your child’s class teacher has highlighted below.

Christmas Pantomime Tuesday 17 December (1:30pm and 5:00pm)

Tickets are now on sale for this year’s Christmas Pantomime ‘Aladdin’.  Tickets cost £2 for adults and £1 for children.  Please return the money in a named envelope as soon as possible. There will be two performances; the afternoon starting at 1:30pm and the evening at 5pm.  Please book your tickets by Friday 14 December to guarantee a seat.  Tickets will be issued week beginning 16 December.

Christmas Lunch Wednesday 18 December (12:00)

The cost of Christmas lunch this year will be £2.30.  Please return the slip below as soon as possible if your child is having a Christmas lunch.

Christmas Carol Service- Thursday 19 December          1:30pm to 2:30pm (approx)

All children will need to bring in a packed lunch.  We will walk the children down to the Church.  Parents and relatives are more than welcome to join us for the service starting at 1:30pm.  All children will be expected to be collected from the Church after the service.

Christmas Market- Friday 20 December (2:00pm)

During our ‘Christmas Week’ children will be making small gifts that they will be selling.  The cost will be between 50p and £1.50 per item.  Families can come and look at the items and purchase any from 2:00pm on Thursday 20 December.  The PTA will be on hand with refreshments.

After School Club- 3:15- 6pm.

The After School Club is now up and running.  Each session costs £8 and includes a snack.  Payment will need to be made in advance.  Please ask the School Office for a registration pack.

Times Table Club

Times table club is now up and running with Mrs Zaghlul at lunchtimes.  This is an opportunity for pupils to achieve their bronze, silver, gold and platinum awards and to practise their speed tests.  Pupils will need to bring their white progress books with them so their attendance and achievement can be recorded.

Monday             All year groups drop in session                            Area 3 (Miss Wood’s classroom)

Wednesday        from 12:45  Year 3 and 4 drop in session              Library

Thursday           from 12:45  Year 5 and 6 drop in session              Library

Friday               Speed test practice                                              Area 3

Christmas fun at Essex Country Parks!

Essex Country parks are set to host a range of wonderful fun-filled Christmas events this December!

Santa at Weald/ Christmas Eve at Weald Country Park

Meet Santa in his magical grotto throughout December and Christmas Eve. (7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 23 or 24 December) £6.00 per child

Santa’s Celebration Trails at Hadleigh and Thorndon Country Parks

Hadleigh (Sunday 15 December) and Thorndon (Sunday 8 December) will be hosting Santa Celebration Trail’s – a festive woodland trail ending at Santa’s grotto.  £8 per child (including gift)

Christmas Trail at Danbury Country Park

A self-led trail- follow the map, answer the questions and receive a stocking filler prize at the end. 23 and 24 December.  £3 per child

Dates for your diary

Mon 16 December          Christmas Parties

Tues 17 December          Christmas Pantomime     *change of date*

Wed 18 December          Christmas Dinner

Thurs 19 December        Christmas Carol Concert (1:30pm) *change of date*

Fri 20 December                        Christmas Market (2:00pm)

Fri 20 December                        Break up from school (3:15pm)

Mon 6 January 2014       Return to school (8:45am)

Wed 12 February                       Family Fun Time (3:15-4:15)

Thurs 13 February          Break up from school (3:15pm)

Mon 24 February           Return to school (8:45am)

Wed 26 March               Family Fun Time (3:15-4:15)

Fri 4 April                     Break up from school (3:15pm)

Tues 22April                  Return to school (8:45am)

Mon 5 May                    May Bank Holiday

Mon 12 May                  Year 6 Key Stage Tests

Tues 13 May                  Year 6 Key Stage Tests

Wed 14 May                  Year 6 Key Stage Tests