Dear Parents and Carers,
I am delighted to say that 81% year 2 pupils reached the expected level in the phonics screening test this week. This is brilliant and a testament to the hard work of the year 2 staff and due to the creativeness and hard work of the previous year 1 and reception teams who found other ways to educate these pupils in the middle of a pandemic!
We have no idea what the new year will bring. It may bring more uncertainty but what I am certain of that we will all continue to work together for the good of our pupils!
I wish you all a very merry Christmas and a fabulous new year. I look forward to welcoming all of the pupils back to school on Wednesday 6th January, 2022.
First Day of 2022
We are looking forward to seeing all children back at school in January 2022. School opens again on Wednesday 5th January for all pupils. Breakfast Club at 7.45am – with the gates opening from 8.30am for all other pupils.
Thank you!
Your generous donations in the Christmas Bucket at the end of each performance last week have raised £625 and the Christmas film nights raised £980. This will go towards purchasing new equipment in the outdoor areas for our Opal project. Voluntary contributions on Christmas Jumper day raised £187 which will go to the very worthy charity Save the Children, Thank you.
Housepoint Reward
I am thrilled to say that red house (Farringdon) are the autumn term winners! They have earned the most housepoints during this term and enjoyed a school disco on Monday afternoon. Well done to all of the members of red house for displaying pupil job number 3 - being kind and polite to everyone that they meet.
Attendance News!
I am delighted to announce the winners of the attendance league for the Autumn term - Almond class! They enjoyed their reward breakfast this morning. Congratulations to all of the pupils in Almond who have remembered their number one job of coming to school every day.
Job number 1 - Be ready and come to school everyday on time!
INSET Days 2021-2022
Havering Catering Services
Week beginning Wednesday 5th January is week 2 on the Havering catering services menu. All meals are served with unlimited salad and vegetables and cost £2.30.
Please be reminded that your child’s sQuid account should be topped up at all times. We cannot provide dinners for pupils whose account exceeds a debt of £10. If you are experiencing difficulties please contact Mrs West in the school office who will be able to provide you with support and assistance.
E for Excellence Winners
These wonderful children have demonstrated excellence this week.
Certificate of Presentation
The following children have been recognised for the beautifully presented work in their books. They clearly take pride in all that they do and are doing their best in every lesson.
Cherry
Star Writers
These children have been awarded a star writer certificate and golden pencil in recognition of their excellent writing, use of powerful vocabulary and sophisticated writing techniques.
Ruby, Scarlet, Sofia, Noah, Zuriel, Demi, Freddie, Mason, Lily, Freddie, Abdul-Aziz, Jessica, Molly May, Mihai, Jayden, Joy, Amira, Joshua, Alice , Riley, Aisha
Learning Power Awards
These are the key skills that our children will need to learn effectively in class and to be successful later in life.
Reciprocity
These children have shown interdependence, collaborated effectively, listened to others, displayed empathy and have imitated effective ideas and methods from others.
Medeea,Sophia,Maxi, Chloe, Emmalee, Ollie H, Sophie, Eva
Reflectiveness
These pupils have planned carefully, revised ideas, identified key features and can talk about their learning.
Daisy, Amaira, Shajia, Manreet, Brooke, Eden, Deivydas, Athena, Autumn,
Resilience
These children have demonstrated perseverance, managed distractions, noticed patterns and been absorbed in their tasks.
Archie, Harry, Ehan, Elisa, Louie-Ray, Ellie, Osayande, Zoe, Jace, Molly
Resourcefulness
These pupils have been curious about learning, made links between ideas, shown imagination, reasoned methodically and capitalised on resources.
Tyler, Izaan, Batool
Teacher Happy
Maple Class, Harry, Adrian, Shivanshi, Eivis, Lily, Andreea, Ksenija, Riley, Fatimah, Ava, Victoria have all made their teachers happy this week.
Reading Awards
In recognition of the pupils’ ability to devour books, immerse themselves in stories and read relentlessly at home.
Alfie, Danni-Ella, Ronnie, Iustin
Tracker Awards
These children have been working hard and achieving academic success and therefore have earned themselves the following rewards.
Wishing you all a very peaceful and restful Christmas and a Happy New Year. Eat, drink, be merry and make the most of the quality time with your families. Most importantly, be safe and we look forward to seeing you in 2022.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs L Nicholls
Headteacher
