Notice Board
Thank You!
 I would like to say a big thank you to all of
the PTA who volunteered and the children, parents and families who helped to
make our Christmas Bazaar such a success. We raised a terrific amount of money
and so the school can now afford to buy a new writing shed for the EYFS outdoor
classroom to replace the one that had rotted and fallen to pieces earlier this
year. We also now have two new welly sheds for the EYFS and Year 1 children to
replace the racks which are not so easy to use. Without your support, we would
not be able to afford to buy amazing resources like this that really benefit
the children’s learning. In the New Year, and once the access ramp to the
school is sorted, the PTA will be able to fund our new greenhouse and other
exciting projects that we have in the pipeline too! |
Year 5 Ancient Greek Day
 Year 5 stepped back in time to experience a day in Ancient
Greece. We took part in the Feast of Dionysus and spent a very busy
morning in the Greek Agora (market place). |
Children in Need
 We would like to say a huge thank you to all who supported and took part in the Joe Wick’s Big Morning Move and to Theo for his popular cake sale. In total we raised an incredible £200.05! Well done everyone! |
Magical Maths Week
 The children have all been
enjoying Magical Maths this week as part of our annual Maths Week. We started
off with a visit from Maths Magician Tony on Monday. He wowed the children with
some fantastic magic tricks and taught the children how to do some of their
own. These were all linked to the maths learning that the children had been
doing in their classrooms. Hopefully some of the older children were able to
show you some magic maths tricks at home. Later in the week the children all
paired up with another class to share their maths learning. |
Yr 6 London Visit
 On Wednesday, Year 6 had a
very long day as they ventured out on their 12 hour visit to the capital city.
After a bus tour through central London, their first stop was at the Houses of
Parliament. The children were able to look around both the House of Commons and
the House of Lords as well as the Queen's Robing Room and Westminster Hall.
They learned all about UK democracy and how the country is run.
The next stop was across Westminster Bridge (with a quick stop on the bridge to look at the London skyline) and into London Sea Life Aquarium. The children were fascinated with the large array of marine and fresh-water sea life and their personal tour guide was able to answer all of their questions. This was the perfect fabulous finish to the children's topic, Awesome Oceans. |
Christmas Bazaar – Friday 29th November 2019
 The
PTA really need your help! We are holding a non-uniform day at the
school on Friday 29th November. To take part, all your child
has to do is bring in an item for our Christmas Bazaar. We would like children
in Years 5 & 6 to bring a bottle of something to drink (any
alcohol or glass bottles to be handed to the office), Years 3 & 4
to bring in packets of sweets and EYFS , Year 1
and Year 2 some chocolates (preferably with no nuts please).
We would also be very grateful of any donations of books for the book stall and prizes for the raffle. In addition, we would be very grateful for any donation of homemade or bought cakes to be brought in on the day of the Bazaar. |
Year 6 Bikeability
 24 children from Year 6 took part in Bikeability this week. They all worked very hard learning all about how to ride on the road safely, navigation and maintaining their bicycles. Bikeability can not only help make children better cyclists, it also helps their general confidence and indepdent thinking. The children will be awarded with their level 1 or level 2 badges and certificates in a few weeks during celebration assembly. |
Poppy Appeal
 As in previous years we will be supporting the
poppy appeal. Poppies are available from
the school. We respectfully request a
minimum donation of 20p per poppy to help this very worthwhile cause. In addition, we have a poppy shop selling
friendship bracelets, pencils, rulers, sharpeners, reflectors and rubbers etc. priced
from 20p to 50p. These will be available
to children at break times, after the half term break. |
We Are Fundraising for BBC Children in Need
 Last week, our school council voted on which two
charities we would support this year. They chose BBC Children in Need and
Purple Pinkie for Polio. On Friday 15th November, all of the children will
be taking part in the BIG MORNING MOVE Challenge in their classrooms to help
raise money for BBC Children in Need. The children will be getting active as they
take part in a live stream delivered by Joe Wicks as part of the BBC Children
in Need School Challenge. We would like each child to
donate £1 to take part and help us raise money. However, if you
think you might be able to raise more money for this excellent cause, why not
collect a sponsor form from the school office and get as many of your friends
and family to sponsor your child to take part in the challenge?
Sponsor forms and money raised needs to be sent into school by Friday 15th
November. |
Parking at the Recreation Ground
 I
have now heard from the North Essex Parking Partnership Group who have
confirmed that they will allow users of our parking permits access to the
Recreation Ground carpark for free, for the purpose of picking up and dropping
off to the school between the hours of 7.45am and 5.15pm. This is slightly more
restrictive than before, but these times will cover pick up and drop off from
15 minutes before breakfast club starts and 15 minutes after our last after
school club finishes. They will ensure their enforcement
team are aware of this arrangement.
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