NEWS FROM AROUND THE SCHOOL

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Wow, what a week!

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Not only are we in the middle of another heatwave, but we have also spent two days with OFSTED! I would like to thank all my staff for their commitment and enthusiasm during the inspection. We get very little warning, and it is an intense process, but everyone has remained calm and focused on showing Amberley off. I want to also thank the pupils for welcoming the inspectors into school so willingly and talking to them honestly about what their experiences are in school. I would also like to thank everyone who took the time to fill in the parent view questionnaire, your support is appreciated by me and all my staff. This has very much felt like a team effort!

We won’t have the report until September as the summer holidays will impact their publishing schedule. Please rest assured that I will publish it to parents as soon as I am able.

Belted Galloway class visited Hill House in Amberley on Wednesday, which is a house that has been turned into a welcoming sanctuary for asylum seekers and refugees. We talked about how people who have to flee their country may feel and empathised with them if the sanctuary of places like Hill House were offered to them. The children were reflective and thoughtful throughout and it was a really worthwhile morning.

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Next week is the last week of term and is an extremely busy one! On Monday KS2 will perform their dress rehearsal to the rest of the school, they will then perform to parents on Tuesday afternoon and evening. It is sounding amazing; I am really looking forward to seeing it!  If you have not as yet received your tickets for the performance please contact the school office 01453 873 349.

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On Wednesday morning Friesians will be performing the skills they have learnt during their Samba Drumming lessons. Friesian parents are welcome to join us for this performance.

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On Friday it is our leavers service, where we will say well done and goodbye to our amazing Year Sixes. We will be sad to say goodbye, but we are also excited to find out how they get on in their new schools in September.

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There will be a picnic lunch on the green on Friday 17th July to celebrate the end of term. We would like to invite anyone is able to join us at 12:25pm. We will bring the children inside at 1:15pm to collect all their belongings and then the children will be free to go home.

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Please could all reading books be returned to school by the end of term, to allow staff to restock books for September. We would encourage you to get involved in the library Summer Reading Challenge ‘Read to the Beat’. We would love to hear about how many books your child has read when we are back in school in September!

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I am aware that many children have started to grow out of their school uniform and shoes, so in preparation for the inevitable summer uniform shopping trips, I am including a reminder of our current uniform expectations.

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Polo Shirt White or burgundy (plain or with school logo)

Sweatshirt/Cardigan Burgundy (plain or with school logo)

Skirt/Pinafore/Trousers/Shorts Grey/black

Summer Dress Red and white checks or stripes

Socks Grey, black or white

Shoes Black sensible shoes

PE shorts/leggings/joggers Plain, navy (plain or with school logo)

Coloured house T-shirt (red, yellow, green or blue)

PE hoodie Navy (plain or with school logo)

Trainers

Long hair should be tied back using simple accessories in neutral or school colours.

Jewellery - simple stud earrings and a small watch may be worn. No jewellery on PE days please.

For outdoor learning children will need, practical clothing with long sleeves and trousers. Sturdy walking boots or wellingtons. Waterproof coat and trousers.

Underlayers, warm socks, gloves, hat, etc. depending on the weather. A pair of indoor shoes.

Un-branded uniform can be purchased from local supermarkets, and branded items are available at Batemans Store, Stroud. Pre-loved uniform is available from the school office or by contacting the Friends of Amberley (PTA) amberleyuniform@gmail.com with your requests (items needed, colour preference and size). An email to confirm when your order is ready for collection from the school office will follow.

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There will be no after school clubs until we return to school after the summer break.
Atlas After School Provision will be available as usual from Tuesday through to Thursday.

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Please refer to the dates below regarding events this week.

Optional Parents’ evening 13.7.26 - 3:30-5:00pm

KS2 Production 14.7.26 - 1:45pm and 6:00pm

Y6 Leavers Service 17.7.26 - 11:00am

Picnic lunch on the green 17.7.26 - 12:25pm

End of Term 6 17.7.26 - 1:30pm

Have a lovely weekend
Mrs A Flight

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Government Guidelines                           95%
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