Welcome back to The Circle! This week has been full of exciting community events and experiences that are not just fun for the children, but also help to bring us all together. It was heartwarming to see the fantastic turnout at our School 360 Iftar event and to see the children celebrating with their friends and family. Thank you for all that you do to make these events a success and for your contribution towards a positive environment where everyone can thrive. Have a good weekend when it arrives! Best wishes, Andi and team
Rec: Curiosity
This week, the children in Reception have been exploring toys—both old and new—while learning that some toys from the past are no longer around due to changes in materials and technology. One activity that sparked their curiosity was decorating CDs to make light chimes. At first, the children were puzzled about what CDs were, but they soon discovered that many of the adults at home grew up with different kinds of toys and technology. It was wonderful to see the children expanding their understanding of the world!
Year 1: Joy
The Year 1 children have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Anna Hibiscus, the main character from our story. They’ve been fully engaged in freeze frames and hot seating activities, stepping into the shoes of characters from the book. These activities have not only enhanced their writing but also provided them with a deeper understanding of the characters. So much fun!
Year 2 – Curiosity
This week Sky Brown class has been looking at how people would have dyed fabrics in the Victorian times. They explored how to dye fabric using raspberries, blueberries and beetroot. They found it fascinating watching how the fabric changed colour from using only natural items. They also showed courage and responsibility this week as we have re-introduced our woodwork station for the children to tinker with, learning and practising how to drill and saw in preparation for our mini furniture project.
Year 3 – Responsibility
This week in year 3 , we have been learning about making the midsummer night's dream props. One of our favourite activities was making the rose bushes at the makers morning because we got to do art. We have been showing the value of responsibility for making the props for our show.
By Monty and Ava
Community Corner:
Annual Iftar event!
Thank you to all the parents, children, and staff members for making this year's Iftar a very memorable one. We couldn't have done it without you all! We are pleased to announce that we have raised a total of £470 for a chosen charity that was selected by the School. Once again THANK YOU!
Community Garden now open on Saturdays
hanks to everyone who came along this morning – especially the wonderful little ‘budding’ gardeners! We had a great time sowing seeds, painting signs and pictures, and planting apple trees and currant bushes. 🌱🌳🚧🤗
Please fill in this form – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1h53zjtw8QHmFf7HgLRDkjGgMxlv4ioHHEgQqzs7Qtes/viewform?edit_requested=true – and use this link to join the WhatsApp group for more information and to let us know if you would like to attend – https://chat.whatsapp.com/JX6D7JWzdVTIjhWsTtNwXi.
School 360 dog
I am very excited to let you know that Willow will be joining School 360. She is a Cavapoo and I will be bringing her home at 10 weeks old. She is hypoallergenic and does not shed fur, which means she is better to have if you have allergies. Willow is very calm and loves cuddles. Both of her parents are therapy dogs in schools and her brother, Ronnie, will be joining School 21! Willow will spend days in school, where you will see her on the gate, in the senior leadership office and with trained handlers around the school. Please do not worry if you don’t like dogs. You do not have to interact with her. She will always be on a lead and with an adult. There will also be spaces in the school where she will not be permitted to go. A letter will go out with more information, but we are also here to answer any questions.
I look forward to introducing her to you all.
Best wishes,
Andi
Love 4 reading
To promote the love of reading, we give every child a book for their birthday that they can keep and this is supported through your kind donations. Thank you to everyone who has donated books so far. We really appreciate it. If you'd like to donate more books, here's the link: Love4Reading Each purchase benefits the school and helps us buy even more books! Even better, share the link with friends and family. Thank you!
Notices:
After School club updates
FREDS Clubs
Mondays & Thursdays – Multisports
Wednesdays & Fridays-Drama
4Corners Clubs
Mondays – Spanish Clubs
Wednesdays & Thursdays Football Club
WEDNESDAY
Football club 15.15-16.15pm
Year Groups 1,2,3
Start date: Wednesday 26th February 2025
End date: Wednesday 2nd April 2025
Please click on the link below to secure your place limited spaces available https://4cornersports.classforkids.io/info/68
FRIDAY
Football club 15.15-16.15pm
Year Groups R,1,2,3
This class will be split into two groups
Start date: Friday 28th February 2025
End date: Friday 4th April 2025
Please click on the link below to secure your place limited spaces available https://4cornersports.classforkids.io/info/69
Football club will run for six consecutive weeks, the price will be £30 for the
term,Children are welcome to bring a healthy snack and bottle of water.
For any queries please use the contact details below;
Registration/Booking
Website:
Phone: 07511400986
Email: [email protected]
Breakfast Club and After School club
Link to pay for breakfast club and the school trip:
We will be moving our Student Management Information System (MIS) to Arbor in September 2024 and we are no longer using Reach More Parents (WEDUC) to take online payments for trips and the breakfast club. Please use this link to purchase breakfast club places and for trip payments.
Breakfast club opens from 7:50am Children need to arrive before 8.30 to join the breakfast club. If parents arrive at 8.30 or later they will be asked to wait at the main gate until 8.40, because the breakfast club is closed and children are already being taken to their various classes. If a child arrives a few minutes before the club closes, they can still eat breakfast in the classroom as we would never want a child to go without breakfast. It’s the case for all parents that if they let a member of staff know in the morning that their child hasn’t eaten breakfast, they will always be offered and encouraged to eat something as this is best for their wellbeing and learning.
We will be asking for a contribution of £2 per day. We can offer a discount for siblings and this cost does not affect families eligible for Free School Meals. If you are experiencing financial difficulties, please contact the School office and we will do our best to help.Thanks for your understanding.
After School club
Premier Wraparound will run after school every day the school is open, subject to demand/minimum bookings being met. For booking enquiries please contact [email protected] or Sophie Morris, [email protected] alternatively you can call on 01953499040 / 07857987693
Attendance Matters – every day counts
This week the average whole school attendance went down to 94.22% and our target is 97%. The class with the highest attendance this week was Malala class (Year 1) well done! Thank you for your efforts in making sure your children are here on time every day. If you ever need support with this – please let us know. You can email the office or speak to your child’s class teacher.
Diary Dates:
Here are some important upcoming events for your calendar, please make a note of them!
Community Cafe is open to the wider community and runs every Thursday from 9am – 11.30am. Please donate to the foodbank if you are able to. Next week there is an art workshop for parents, come along!
Last day of term – Friday 4th April (Early closure at 12:45pm)
Easter Holiday – Monday 7th April – Friday 18th April
Easter Monday– Monday 21st April (Bank Holiday SCHOOL CLOSED)
INSET DAY – Tuesday 22nd April (SCHOOL CLOSED)
First day back to School – Wednesday 23rd April
Key Dates:
Last day of term – Friday 4th April (Early closure at 12:45pm)
INSET DAY – Tuesday 22nd April (SCHOOL CLOSED)
Chefs in Schools menu
All our meals are cooked daily with fresh ingredients. Click here to find out more about Chefs in Schools.
Week 1 – Week commencing 17.03.2025
Week 2 – Week commencing 24.03.2025
Week 3 – Week commencing 31.03.2025
