Dear Parents/ Carers,
Welcome to a Bumper Edition of the newsletter. It’s been all ‘go’ this week at Dame Tipping. Today we have had African Drumming Workshops and school photographs and earlier in the week we had more Year 6 assemblies, a library assembly and a ‘Parent Voice’ event.
NEWS FLASH: MONDAY 3RD NOVEMBER IS AN INSET DAY. THE SCHOOL WILL BE CLOSED TO CHILDREN.
African Drumming Workshops
Mrs Bimpong kindly came into school today to run African Drumming Workshops with all of the children. They all had a great time learning to drum. The workshops were part of our celebrations for Black History Month. Please read the posters around the school for more information on Black History Month and why it is so important.
Library Assembly
On Tuesday, we had a special library assembly with Jackie from Collier Row library. Please check out their special half term activities and take the opportunity to join a library if you haven’t already.
Parent Voice
Thank you to all of you who attended the Parent Voice event and who spoke to me about their views afterwards. I will be looking through your comments carefully and will let you know what actions we will be taking in due course.
Christmas Shoebox Appeal
We have extended the date for the Christmas Shoe Box appeal so that families can make up their gifts over the half term holiday. Please go to www.samaritans-purse.org.uk for more details of how to fill your box. There is a suggested donation of £3 in addition to the gifts, which will pay for transport of your shoebox. Please support this appeal if you can, so that our children can help those less fortunate that themselves. Boxes should be returned the week after half term.
Lunch Menu
The school lunch menu will remain the same until February. You should have received a menu leaflet today. Please do encourage your child to have school lunch. I can vouch for how delicious they are!
Bug Club
Our Bug Club online reading scheme is up and running and more books will be allocated over the coming weeks. If you have any technical issues, please call the digital helpline on 0845 313 8888.
Uniform
Please send your children in winter uniform after half term. Children will also need tracksuit trousers/jogging bottoms and trainers for outside PE.
Reception Places for 2015
Do you have a child born between 1 September 2010 and 31 August 2011?
If so you must apply for them to start school online before the 15th January 2015. You can apply via www.havering.gov.uk/eadmissions. Even if your child has a brother or sister that attends the school or your child attends the nursery / playgroup attached to the school you will still need to apply for a place.
For more information please contact the School Admissions Team on 01708 434600 or visit us in the Public Advice & Service Centre (PASC) based in the Liberty Shopping Centre, Romford on a Monday, Wednesday or Friday morning (09:30 – 12:30).
Secondary School Applications
Have you completed an on-line application for your child to transfer to secondary school in September 2015?
If not you should apply online now, and no later than 31 October 2014 otherwise your application will be late which could result in you not being offered a school of your preference. You can apply via www.havering.gov.uk/eadmissions. Even if your child has a brother or sister that attends the school you will still need to apply for a place.
For more information please contact the School Admissions Team on 01708 434600 or visit us in the Public Advice & Service Centre (PASC) based in the Liberty Shopping Centre, Romford on a Monday, Wednesday or Friday morning (09:30 – 12:30).
PLEASE NOTE PASC IS CLOSED FOR TRAINING ON WEDNESDAY 29.10.2014.
Friends of Dame Tipping
We now have a Facebook page: ‘Friends of Dame Tipping’. Please look on this page for updates about Friends’ events and meetings.
We have also registered Dame Tipping with easy fundraising.org.uk
To raise funds all you have to do is go on to the easy fundraising website, search for Dame Tipping, follow the instructions and install the toolbar. This will help prompt a reminder every time you shop online. It costs us absolutely nothing.
The School Curriculum
Our Curriculum Overview for this academic year is on the school website: just follow the link. More information will be added over the coming months, so please check for updates.
British Legion Fundraising
As well as poppies this year, there are wristbands and other items for sale to raise money for the British legion. All items are £1 or under and are available from the Y6 helpers after half term.
Fruit and Vegetables for Reception and KS1
After half term, a fruit or vegetable snack will be provided for Reception and KS1 children. Please let Mrs Wakeman or Mrs Potts know if you do not wish your child to have fruit or vegetables at break time, or if they have any allergies which you have not previously informed us of.
We will be reintroducing Fruity Fridays for KS2 and are looking into having daily fruit for all the children in future. Further details will follow.
Becoming Independent
As the children have settled in so well to school, after half term, all children (including Reception) should be left at the door or gate to come in independently. Please leave any messages with the staff on duty.
Commendations
This week’s commendations go to:
Frankie Shanahan, Spencer Murrell, Kitty Jerrett, Taylor Moss, Devon Lees, Alfie Colton, Daniel Davis, Deborah Ajayi, Chidi Emechebe, Scarlett Kedadi.
Well done, everyone!
Pen Licences
Congratulations to Annaliese Bimpong and Tiegan Allen-Guinane for being the first to receive their pen licences. This is awarded for consistently neat, joined handwriting.
Attendance
Well done to class 1- Years 5 and 6 for having the highest attendance this week at 99.3%. Almost perfect!
Dates for the diary:
· Monday 3rd November INSET DAY. The school will be closed to children.
· Thursday 6th November- Friends of Dame Tipping AGM 1.45pm.
· Sunday 9th November- Remembrance Service at St John the Evangelist 10am
· Monday 17th November- Parents’ open afternoon Years 1, 3 and 5. 1.15pm-3.00pm
· Tuesday 18th November- Parents’ open afternoon Years 2 and 4. 1.15pm-3.00pm
· Wednesday 19th November- Parents’ open afternoon Year 6. 1.15pm-3.00pm
· Monday 8th December- ‘Aladdin’ pantomime in school.
· Thursday 11th December-‘Danny, Champion of the World’ at Brentwood Theatre 9.15am
· Tuesday 16th December- Reception and KS1 Nativity 9.30am and 1.30pm
· Friday 19th December- Christmas Church Service 1.30pm
· Tuesday 10th February 2015- Parent consultation evening 2pm-6.30pm
Have a relaxing holiday. We will see you back here on Tuesday 4th November.
Mrs Kathryn Waters
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