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The year seems to be flying by. Already we are heading towards the Summer half term holiday and the Year 6 have finished their SATs. Yet again they have put in a superhuman effort and are we are extremely proud of them. Next year’s holiday dates are on the school website with training days highlighted in yellow. They are also on the back of this newsletter. Classes next year. We are expanding to thirteen classes next year with an extra class in lower key stage 2. This means we will have two year 3 classes and two year 4 classes. There will also be some staff changes that we will let you know about next half term. Reports are due to go out on Friday 11th July. As always, if you have any conerns or questions about your child’s progress and learning between parents’ evenings and reports you are always welcome to come in and see your class teacher after school or ring to make an appointment to talk to them if this is not convenient for you. Please do not smoke E Cigarettes anywhere on the school premises.
May 2016
“This school really helps me with my self confidence
and reaching the highest level...” - Year 6 child
“I like being in our school because we learn lots of exciting things ...”
Attendance - The attendance policy next year will continue with the same criteria as it has this year. This means that holidays can only be authorised in exceptional circumstances. These are defined by the local authority and the government as; 1.
Where it is company/organisational policy for an employee to take leave at a specific time in the year and there is no opportunity for a family holiday in school holidays. This must be evidenced by production of the policy document of the organisation.
2.
Service personnel returning from/scheduled to embark upon a tour of duty abroad.
3.
Where a holiday is recommended as part of a parent or child’s rehabilitation from a medical or emotional issue. Evidence must be provided from a Health Professional.
If you are unsure then please ask for advice and be aware that we do fine for unauthorised holidays.
Parent Questionnaire Many thanks for all your repsonses to the parent questionnaire. Please see the next page for the results. Most parents were very positive about the school which is very encouraging for us. The areas that a small number of parents felt we could improve were behaviour and communication. We constantly review both these areas in school and if there are specific ways in which you feel we could improve then please let us know. Sometimes, especially when we are dealing with children’s behaviour, other children or parents are not aware of what we are doing to modify children’s behaviour because of confidentiality. If you are concerned about behaviour in your child’s class or elsewhere in the school the most important thing you can do is talk to us so that we are fully aware of your concerns.
After thirteen years dedicated hard work at Hatchell Wood Primary School, Miss Rees has decided to leave teaching and have a change in career. I am sure you would like to join us in wishing her all the best for the future and thank her for the service that she has given to the children at Hatchell Wood over the years.
Remember to check the website for up to date news, curriculum info and dates
- Year 2 child
Dates for your diary
Sports Week 7th to 11th July
Key Stage 1 Sports Day—8th July
Key Stage 2 Sports Day—7th July
Key Stage 2 Concert 2nd July afternoon & evening
Reports going out 11th July
Year 6 Leavers Day Out—17th July
Last day of term 18th July
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Don't Know
Total
My child is happy at school
48
34
1
0
1
84
My child feels safe at school
52
30
2
0
0
84
46
37
1
0
0
84
46
37
0
0
1
84
48
31
2
0
3
84
38
42
4
0
0
84
38
37
5
0
4
84
30
25
2
2
25
84
34
38
2
1
9
84
36
38
4
1
5
84
37
41
5
1
0
84
43
30
6
0
5
84
My child makes good progress at school My child is well looked after at school My child is taught well at school My child receives appropriate homework for their age School makes sure its pupils are well behaved School deals effectively with bullying School is well led and managed School responds well to any concerns I raise I receive valuable information from school about my child’s progress Would you recommend our school to another parent?
UNIFORM Wearing school uniform enables pupils to feel a sense of belonging and pride in their school. It also establishes a clear identity within the local community. School uniform is as follows: Girls Grey or black pinafore dress, skirt or trousers White blouse or polo shirt
Shoes Black shoes (no trainers) Girls can wear sandals in the summer
PE kit Dark coloured shorts Plain light coloured T shirt
Summer if desired, blue and white striped or gingham checked dress Navy sweatshirt or cardigan with or without school logo Boys Grey or black trousers (short trousers for summer) White shirt or polo shirt Navy sweatshirt with or without school logo
REMINDERS Thank you for your continued support in ensuring that there are no dogs on the school premises or too close to the school gates.
The Police will be continuing to monitor parking outside school. Thank you to all parents and carers who make sure that they park safely and do not endanger anyone by parking on corners or on the yellow lines.
School dinner money must be paid on a Monday. This has improved and we appreciate your efforts in continuing to ensure that this continues.
SunSmart. As the weather is getting warmer, please could you ensure your child has a water bottle, hat and sun cream. We will encourage them to sit in the shade, there is usually enough on the playground during the day, if they are looking hot.
School uniform with logo There is no obligation for parents to purchase uniform bearing the school logo. All we do ask is that parents adhere to school colours.