Weekly Parent Bulletin - Friday 22nd May

Dear parents,

Half term is upon us, with a remarkably sunny looking weather forecast predicted next week!

Last night I popped out to see our Year 6's at their residential camp. I always find it amazing to think two weeks ago they were awaiting SATs, yet last night they were riding high on the sense of achievement from conquering climbing walls, giant SUPs and more! A big thank you to the staff team for volunteering their time and energy to run this trip too.

We look forward to welcoming our Year 3 parents on site for our spring picnic this afternoon. Having spent the week designing their favourite sandwiches, they are very excited to share these with you.

On Wednesday we held our latest SEND coffee morning, these sessions are a great opportunity for parents to share experiences together and to discuss any questions or queries with our SEND team. Keep your eyes peeled for another one next half term.

The Head Girl charity day is coming up on Friday 5^th June. The school will be raising money for Elizabeth's charity of choice, Alzheimer's awareness. Children can wear mufti and we will be making a forget-me-not walk through the school.

Thank you again for your kind support.

Lastly, a plea around children being prepared for all weather. Next half term it's vital children come to school every day with an all day suncream applied and a plain navy cap (branded one available from Stevensons). In addition, please also always send a raincoat. We are so keen to make the most of our beautiful site, but can only do so safely with these things in place.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back from the holiday on Tuesday 2^nd June.

Have a fantastic half term!

Mr Jackson

Whole School Reminders

PTA Updates

Break The Rules Day - Friday 12th June

Suggested donation: £1 per rule broken

Rules to break:

No makeup or nail varnish
No Squash in water bottles
No Crazy hair/styles
No Odd socks
No Unhealthy snacks
No Temporary tattoos
No Trainers on a non-PE day

Break all 7 rules = suggested £7 donation.

Donations can be brought in cash on the day or paid online here:

https://pay.collctiv.com/break-the-rules-day-32181

Thank you for your continued support!

Summer Fair

Whole School Updates

Sports Day Timings

Wednesday 24/06 - KS1 9am - 12pm

EYFS, Year 1 and 2 - am

Thursday 25/06 - KS2

Year 5 and 6 - am

Year 3 and 4 - pm

Well done Poppy!

Poppy's football team were in the Dorset cup final and won 3-0 making them champions! This season they’ve played 16 league games - won 15 drew 1 and also 6 cup games and won them all. Well done Poppy!

Mental Health and Wellbeing Webinar

The parents and carers wellbeing webinar with Anna Freud provided impactful and practical content, with feedback indicating that parents and carers feel more confident in supporting their child’s mental health and wellbeing as a result.

We are aware that there were some issues with the circulation of the Zoom link, and we apologise if anyone missed out on joining. To ensure all parents and carers have the opportunity to access the session, we are sharing the materials below.

Please click here for the presentation slides, and you can access the recording using the details below:

Recording link: Parents & Carers Wellbeing Webinar Recording
Passcode: A=8f@TXh

OPAL

We are so impressed with the way the children have engaged with our new OPAL playtimes - the mud kitchen, den building and dressing up areas are certainly popular. We need to replenish some of the loose parts, so would be grateful if you are able to collect any of the items from the poster below, ready for our Summer 2 OPAL playtimes.

Head Girl Charity Day

The Head Girl charity day is coming up on Friday 5^th June. The school will be raising money for Elizabeth's charity of choice, Alzheimer's awareness. Children can wear mufti and we will be making a forget-me-not walk through the school.

Thank you again for your kind support.

Weekly Year Group Updates

EYFS

We have had such a lovely half term with Hedgehogs and Badgers. We hope you all have a lovely half term break in the sun.
We look forward to seeing you all back on Tuesday 2^nd June ready for our last half term of EYFS.

Year 1

There will be no written homework this week so with that in mind, enjoy a lovely half term with family and friends!
Please ensure that your child continues to practise their phonic sounds both in real and pseudo words in preparation for the Year 1 phonics screening check which is fast approaching!
Please ensure your child continues to practise their reading over the holidays.
Forest school: Year 1 will take part in weekly Forest School sessions in Summer 2. More details to follow regarding start date and what to wear.
Date for the diary: Monday 8th June – Skeleton Day topic hook for Science topic. Children may dress as skeletons if they wish to.

Year 2

It's been a fantastic half term for Otters and Deer, finishing off with our trip to the Science Centre. The children's behaviour was exemplary and their knowledge about rockets and forces blew the science centre staff's socks off!
On June 17^th we'd like to invite grandparents (or other family members) to come in and help with our puppet sewing afternoon (more details to follow after half term).
Have a wonderful half term and we look forward to seeing you on Tuesday 2^nd June.

Year 3

A reminder that our 'Ancient Greece Day' is on Friday 5th June (the first week back after half term). Greek costumes are welcome but normal mufti is absolutely fine - we do not expect any costumes to be bought specifically for this day.

Year 4

Well done on another great half term - the children have continued to work hard and make us proud.
A reminder that Monday 1^st June is an inset day.

Year 5

Thank you from the Year 5 team for a fantastic term and for all of your support. We have no notices for the first week back.

Year 6

What a brilliant half term it's been, filled with hard work and achievements, well done to each and every one of you - we are so proud!
Buddens has been a brilliant way to end this half term, we hope the children have thoroughly enjoyed themselves!

Parents