NEWS FROM AROUND THE SCHOOL

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Welcome back, I hope everyone had a restful holiday. Autumn is definitely here now, and this term is always an extremely busy one! Hopefully you all received a copy of our SIAMS report, it is also available on our school website. Now both inspections are complete, we can focus on building on our previous successes in the knowledge that we will not have another inspection for a few years!

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On Wednesday, our Y3/4 and Year 5/6 rugby teams took part in the Atlas Small Schools Tag Rugby tournament in Painswick. 24 boys and girls from Year 3 to Year 6 took part in the event, some of which experienced their first taste of competitive rugby, and the children did themselves proud. Our Year 5/6 team won their group, with 3 wins and a draw, and while they were knocked out by just one try in the semi-final, they won the third place play off and earned the bronze medals, only losing to the eventual champions. Our year 3/4 team won 5 of the seven matches they played, reaching the final. They are rightfully proud of their silver medals. Well done to everyone who took part!

Next Tuesday (10th November), the Friends of Amberley are asking for donations to be brought into school for their annual Christmas Hamper raffle. In return, pupils may come to school in their own clothes for the day.

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As a school, we are actively support the Remembrance day commemorations. Children from Year 1 to Year 6 are learning about World War 1, and we will be walking to the War Memorial on Wednesday to take part in the commemorations at 11 am. Children will have the chance to buy poppies or other related items each day until Wednesday. If you can walk with us, please arrive at the front of school at 10:30am.

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Please can you be extra vigilant about crossing Culver Hill safely. Now the road is open again at the bottom of the hill we have noticed an increase in traffic and speed in the mornings. We are discussing road safety in school, but encourage you to have conversations at home around this subject as well.

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Can I also remind you the importance of parking safely, please do not park or drop off pupils directly outside of school on the yellow zigzag lines. We know the school run can be busy, and we really appreciate your support in helping to keep our children, families and local residents safe. Thank you for your cooperation and consideration. 

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A reminder that Parents Evenings take place next week, as a result there will be no clubs on except Tim’s KS2 sports club on Friday.

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Government Guidelines                          95%
School Target                                            98%