Updates from Mrs Norden

The news articles below explain the adventures and fun the children have been having in their learning over the last two weeks and I will leave the staff and children to share this through them.

I want to say a huge thank you to Mrs Sprawson for organising our annual book fair, which is a mammoth task, especially in co-ordinating everything.  The way the system works means we receive money back 'in books' from the book company based on the books sold.  This year this equated to £100 per class to purchase books for their class libraries - the children enjoyed being involved in choosing titles for their classes. 

Our Reception classes are learning about people who help us and, as part of this, they will be visited on Monday (25th) by some police officers, who will also be bringing their police vehicle.  They are looking forward to other professionals supporting their work too.

As December draws ever closer, we know that the busy run through to Christmas is on its way.  Next week we will publish our helpful December reminder sheet for all our events and activities to support your planning at home, so please look out for this.

Our annual Christmas lunch will be on 18th December, and it is always such a lovely event having all the children eating with their phase group and staff, served by staff.  Lucy, our cook, has this year's menu ready, which you can find below as a poster.  In order that the catering staff can finalise their orders, meeting the deadlines set by the suppliers, please book your child's Christmas lunch on Scopay by Wednesday 4th December - you will need to book the lunch for that date. It will not say in Scopay its Christmas lunch. 

The weather has turned cold, and we are still getting wet days too. Please can you remind your children to bring their coats and accessories such hats and gloves to keep them warm at playtimes.

                                                                                                                               _{Anna-Claire Norden}

_Headteacher

Autumn Term Updates

Chickenpox - we have had a confirmed case of chickenpox in school and so ask you to be vigilant in looking out for signs and symptoms following NHS advice.  We do have vulnerable children and adults for whom chickenpox would be dangerous to them.  Please click here for the NHS guidance.

Community

EIFA workshops for parents/carers - Please click here to access information on the latest Education Inclusion Family Advisor (EIFA) workshops (online and face to face).  Jane Rogers is our local EIFA and can support families directly.  Please click here for more information. 

SEND, Safeguarding, Health and Wellbeing Links

SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) information can be accessed through our SEND website pages here

Safeguarding Information - please click here for our Safeguarding page especially should you have concerns relating to the safeguarding of our children and families.  Please click here to go directly to our Safeguarding policy.

Attendance Policy - please click here for the school's attendance policy. It is vitally important parents and carers are aware of their responsibilities and the formal processes for attendance matters.  The NHS have created a useful webpage to support decision-making when children are unwell - you can click here for the link.

SEMH (Social Emotional Mental Health) resources for parents - Please click here to access an overview sheet with signposted resources for you to use at home to support your children.  The overview sheet can also be found at the bottom of the SEND page on our website here.  

H.A.Y Cambridgeshire Community Wellbeing support -  How Are You South Cambs? | Home (haysouthcambs.co.uk)

NHS Mental Health Services - www.keep-your-head.com and SHOUT - a new Text service on 85258 which provides real-time support to people of all ages who are struggling with their mental health (text the word HEAR to 85258).

To find out about Pupil premium and Free school meals, please visit our Pupil Premium page by clicking here. 

Links to each Phase page under the Curriculum tab on our website.

                                Reception    Yr1/2    Yr3/4    Yr5/6

Access SCOPay Parent Information here and EYandP Fees and Funding Page here