NEWS FROM AROUND THE SCHOOL

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As you know, as a school we are keen to maintain our high levels of attendance. As part of this, we monitor lateness across the school. I am aware that there are a number of road closures and temporary traffic lights in the local area and these are making traffic conditions more difficult at the moment, and this does appear to be impacting the number of children arriving after the gates have closed at 8:55am. When a child arrives late to school, this prevents them from having the time to catch up with staff and their friends before learning starts, being able to feel organised and ready for learning, as well as accessing the activities organised by staff. We would like to encourage you to arrive at school ready for when the gates open at 8:45am, to ensure children get the best possible start to the day. A reminder that children should not be onsite before 8:45am and must be supervised by an adult until this time, unless they are attending breakfast club.

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Mrs Greenwoods has asked us to remind you about the expectations for Outdoor Learning lessons on Fridays. Children should wear warm and waterproof clothes, including a change of sturdy waterproof shoes or boots. This must be in addition to their other school/PE shoes and clothes. Children would also benefit from hats and gloves during the colder months.

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Well done to all of the children who took part in the 'Look Who's Talking' Oracy Competition, starting from the class heats through to the school heats. We are incredibly proud of everyone who took part. The standard across the school was exceptionally high, with a wonderful range of topics presented clearly, confidently and courageously.

The following children were successful in progressing from their class heats to represent their phases in the school heats:
KS1: Emily, Madeleine and Poppy P
LKS2: Daniel, Emmie and Katherine
UKS2: Wilf, Maddie and Claudia

Unfortunately, Wilf was unable to attend on the day of the school heats, but Imogen stepped in at the very last minute and did an amazing job – well done, Imogen!

It was an extremely difficult decision to choose just three children to go through to the next round, as all of the speakers in the school heats were truly outstanding. After much deliberation, Emily, Daniel and Claudia were selected to represent our school in the next stage of the competition, which will be sometime in February. We will keep you posted.

Well done to all children who took part at every stage of the competition – a fantastic achievement and a wonderful celebration of oracy across our school.

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Have a fabulous weekend,
Mrs A Flight

Government Guidelines                            95%
School Target                                              98%