Headteacher: Mrs L Nicholls
This week the kitchen have served over 600 Christmas dinners. The children enjoyed their delicious turkey with all of the trimmings in front of the roaring fire and Christmas tree in the hall. They finished their lunch with a scrumptious ice cream and a traditional chocolate coin.
Thank you to Michelle and the kitchen team for keeping our bellies full of festive cheer this week.
Snow
It turned out to be a much different week than initially expected. Thank you very much for your support with the closures and the different arrangements at the start and end of the day. These arrangements will be in place on Monday and Tuesday next week.
Spring Term After School Clubs
Application Form for Spring 2023 After School Clubs
Please reply by Midnight on Tuesday 3rd January.
There are limited spaces in each club and these will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
You may select one 1st choice and one 2nd choice of club.
Children can attend a maximum of 2 clubs each (1 club for Reception children this term).
Applications will close at midnight on Tuesday 3rd January.
Places in a club will only be given if you apply via this form - The school office can no longer issue places on a club.
When places have been allocated, clubs that are full will be removed from the list of choices. Late applications will be considered if there are still spaces in a club.
Please complete a separate form for each child you have within school.
Thank you!
Your generous donations in the Christmas Bucket at the end of each performance last week have raised £519.61. This will go towards purchasing new equipment in the outdoor areas for our Opal project. Voluntary contributions on Christmas Jumper day raised £98 which will go to the very worthy charity Save the Children, Thank you.
Reception Applications - Deadline 15th January 2023
3 and 4 year old children will be starting school in September 2023. Children born between 01 September 2018 and 31 August 2019 will be starting at an infant or primary school Apply online between Wednesday 01 September 2022 and Saturday 15 January 2023 For school admissions information and to apply, go to www.havering.gov.uk/admissions/primary
Spare Uniform
If you are having a clear out over the holidays and have uniform that no longer fits your children, we would love donations of school t-shirts, jumpers, skirts and trousers and particularly boys and girls socks. Many thanks.
Christmas Parties
There will be Festive Parties for children in Nursery, Reception and years 1-6 on Monday 19th December. You don’t need to send in party clothes or food. The pupils can wear their school uniform but they are very welcome to bring in a festive jumper (and headwear if they have it) to wear for the occasion. We will also provide all the food for them too.
Final Day of Term: Tuesday 20th December
We finish school onTuesday 20th December. School opens again on Thursday 5th January – Breakfast Club at 7.45am – with the gates opening from 8.30am and breakfast bagels will be available in the classrooms.
Autumn Term Dates - Second Half
Christmas dates confirmed and included below
All of the dates above are available on the school calendar which can be accessed via the school website.
Look out for the blogs on all of the above events.
INSET Dates for 2022-23
Havering school term dates 2022-2023
Weekly Attendance Target 96%
KS1: 86% KS2: 88% Overall: 87%
Congratulations to Beech and Redwood who top the attendance table this week.
Havering Catering Services
Week beginning 19th December is week 2 on the Havering catering services menu. All meals are served with unlimited salad and vegetables and cost £2.37.
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.
I am very pleased to inform you that the school kitchen now offers a halal chicken option. Whenever there is a chicken dish on the lunch menu there will always be a halal option available for those pupils who follow a halal diet.
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.
Finley
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.
Shivangi, Luke, Pippa, Zayd, Jide,Tomi, Oscar, Ife, Dunsin Anaelle, Deivydas, Darci, Eddie, Harvey,Fatima
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.
Mavis, Isabella, Fatimah, Pine class, Mulberry Class, Rowan Class, Louie, Noah, Krasimir, Harvey, Princess
Reflectiveness
These pupils have planned carefully, revised ideas, identified key features and can talk about their learning.
Isabelle, Oscar,Adra, Taylor, Isabella
Resilience
These children have demonstrated perseverance, managed distractions, noticed patterns and been absorbed in their tasks.
Aksanan, Teddy, Thomas, Alice, Adu, Amedea
Resourcefulness
These pupils have been curious about learning, made links between ideas, shown imagination, reasoned methodically and capitalised on resources.
Zoe, Selina, Mason, Khushbakht, Lola
I Made My Teacher Happy
These pupils have all made sure their teachers have a smile on their face this week
Subhan, Wais, Pragya, Evie, Jessica, Alexandra, Cherry
Tracker Awards
I hope you all have a lovely weekend, keep warm and stay safe.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs L Nicholls
Headteacher
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