Dear Parents and Carers
This has been a short week but we still have plenty of news.
Well done to children from Years 2 and 3 who went to Gillingham School on Wednesday to take part in the Multiskills Festival. It was a very successful event by all accounts and the children, as always, were a credit to our school.
Parents’ Forum
Our Parents’ Forum yesterday covered a lot of good ground, reviewing your views of the school as recorded on the most recent Parents’ Survey and looking at both what we are doing now, and what we would like to develop over the next few years. Knowing your views is very important to us as it helps us make sure our school is doing the best it can, and to shape its direction for the future. We are always looking to increase the number of families involved in these forums, so please note details of the next meeting taking place on Thursday 28th June.
Road Safety
We have recently had some very successful Bikeability training, with level two for some children taking place after half term. It is good to see so many of these children riding their bikes to school, but please be particularly aware of them as you drive along the lanes to and from school, and when driving on the school car park.
Assessment
Next week, our oldest children will be taking their statutory tests (SATs), and over the next couple of weeks we will be carrying out summer term assessments with most of the other children. Please encourage them to do their best, and help them by promoting early nights, calm mornings and hearty breakfasts – all proven to help mental agility.
Please note, all diary dates are put onto the calendar on the school website which you can ‘sync’ to your phone by clicking on the Subscribe button on the calendar page.
16/05/18 3:20 – 4:20pm Internet Safety Briefing for parents, led by the SSCT
25/05/18 Oaks Class Assembly (I am aware that this clashes with Yr 3/4 Kwik Cricket;
unfortunately there is no alternative date)
28/05/18 – 01/06/18 inc Half Term Holiday
08/06/18 2:30pm – 3:20pm Curriculum Showcase – come into school to see the work
the children across the school have produced – refreshments and second-hand uniform sale
26/06/18 2:30pm – Parent Forum – come along to meet other parents, staff and governors to find out what we’re working on in School, and tell us what you think is important for your child or family
11/07/18 2:00pm and 6:00pm – whole school Summer Musical – The Wind in the Willows
Thursday 19th July Sports Day
Friday 20th July PTFA Barbeque – details to follow
This week’s Star Pupils
Phoebe – for talking about why we need friends
Thomas H – for being able to say when it’s good to keep a secret
Sunny – for being able to help friends through their problems
Florence – for taking a mature approach towards friendships
Well done to all the children.
With best wishes
James Stanford