Dates for the next school year

Here are the dates for the coming school year. 

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23rd July 2013

Dear Parents/Carers,

We are delighted to inform you that our K.S.2 S.A.T.s scores for this year have hit a record level for the number of Level 6 scores achieved both in the formal testing and the teacher assessments.

A very high proportion of the current year 6 are working within Level 6, and have thus achieved a very high Level 5 - which in itself is outstanding.

As ever, the most pleasing aspect of the scores is that every single child - whatever the number against their name - tried their very best and worked so hard.

Autumn term begins on Tuesday 3rd September which the borough has designated an In Service Training Day for the staff. The children then return on:

Wednesday, 4th September 2013

Classes are arranged as follows:

We wish you all a very pleasant summer break. Thank you for your continued support!

Reminder for September

New regulations are in place for September 2013 regarding authorised absences in the future. This is the letter sent earlier on the term:

5th June 2013

Dear Parents/Carers,

I have been asked to inform you of recent Amendments to the 2006 regulations in the

Education (Pupil Registration) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2013, and the Education (Penalty Notices) (England) Regulations 2007.

These amendments will come into force on 1 September 2013.

Term-time holiday

The current regulations states that headteachers can grant requests from parents to take their child on family holiday during term time in “special” circumstances.

Amendments to the regulations now remove references to ‘family holiday’ and extended leave as well as the statutory threshold of ten school days. The amendments make clear that schools

‘may not grant any leave of absence during term time unless there are exceptional

circumstances’.

Head teachers must take into account the circumstances, such as: the nature of the event for which leave is sought; the frequency of the request; whether the parent gave advance notice; and the pupil’s attainment, attendance and ability to catch up on missed schooling. 

Headteachers should determine the number of school days a child can be away from school if the leave is granted.

“The current law does not give any entitlement to parents to take their child on holiday during term time. Any application for leave must be in exceptional circumstances and the headteacher must be satisfied that the circumstances warrant the granting of leave.

Parents can be fined for taking their child on holiday during term time without consent from the school.” 

Yours sincerely,

V. A. Morris

Year 4 going into Year 5 in September

Dear Parents/Carers of Year 4

As part of our homework regime in Class 1 we encourage pupils to practice their times tables and spellings at home.  Over the summer holidays your child will need to practice weekly.  They should aim to be able to recite their times tables at random, without counting up. With spellings, tricky words should be practiced more often.

We will retest the class when they return in September, and expect pupils to exceed our 75% pass rate. Our high expectations in the past have lead to significant progress being made, even with children who struggle in Maths and/or English.

To help them practice at home I am including a times table poster and spelling sheet.  Pupils will also receive a times table practice sheet which they can use with you to help test them.  Please follow the instructions on the test sheet on how to fill it in. If you do have any queries please contact me at school or via the email address below over the summer holidays.  

Yours sincerely,

Mr R Evans

revans31.311@lgflmail.org

15th July 2013

Dear Parents/Carers,

Congratulations to Bower - The Red Team! 

Thanks to all the parents, carers and friends that came to watch the children competing at Sports Day. After the planned afternoon was shortened by the rain , we completed the remainder of the races and the winning team was Bower - the red team -  by a whisker!

A huge thank you to everyone for the support during the Friends fund raising events held this term! Gill Mayling worked so hard and was supported by a dedicated team of helpers. Special thanks also go to Mr. and Mrs. Stanley who donated the costs of hiring the fabulous Bouncy Castle at the school fete to the fund. The profits for this term are:

Cinema Afternoon	£116
Sports Day Refreshments	£130
Tuck Shop	£150
School Fete	£525
TOTAL	£921

We look forward to seeing many of you at the end of term leavers’ service at St. John’s Church on Tuesday, 23rd July at 1.00 pm. Children may be taken home after the service ends (approximately 1.45 pm).

V. A. Morris

Year 6 - Stubbers

Dear Parents/Carers of Year 6

Due to the hard work from everyone in Year 6 throughout their time at the school they are being invited to the Stubbers Activity Centre (RM14 2TY) on the 15^th of July to take part in exciting outdoor activities.  Please make arrangements for your child to arrive at the reception in Stubbers for 9:00am and for their collection at 4:30pm.  Pupils can wear non-uniform and must be prepared for wet and muddy conditions throughout the day.  The centre recommends children bring a change of clothing, shoes and a towel.

All pupils must bring a packed lunch and a drink for the day in a rucksack. They may also bring along up to £10 spending money in a named envelope to spend in the shop.  The centre does offer the use of lockers to store away bags while on activities.

If you arrange for another adult to collect your child you must notify me in writing before the day.  Please complete the consent form attached in full if your child wishes to take part.

Yours sincerely,

Mr R Evans

revans31.311@lgflmail.org

July 1st 2013

1st July 2013

Dear Parents/Carers,

Our school cook, Mrs. Harrop, has asked me to let you know that - due to the success of the “Rainbow Menu” chosen by the Year 6 children - each week until the new menu is
introduced in October, there will be extra “yellow days” featuring the children’s
favourites!

We have everything crossable crossed for fine weather tomorrow for our Sports Day. Friends and family are warmly invited to arrive at around 1.15 pm, weather permitting, to watch the races, and you may take the children home after the events finish.

Thanks to everyone who supported the Friends of Dame Tipping’s non-uniform and/or Cinema afternoon on Friday. Over £200 was raised which will go towards paying for the school trips.

Just a reminder that letters with dates are also posted on the blogspot:

http://dametipping.blogspot.co.uk/