Friday 22 July 2011

20th July 2011 Newsletter No 64

As we come to the end of another busy but rewarding school year, I would remind you to ensure that your child has brought home all PE bags, lunchboxes, etc. Please also check the lost property tubs which will be placed in the playground before and after school Thursday and Friday.

Attendance The classes with the highest percentages are Year 6 Red and Year 2 Green with 99.1%. Well done to both classes! The overall percentage for the whole school was 93.2%. Percentages for other classes were as follows:

R Blue 90% R Green 96.3% R Red 87% R Yellow 81.7%
Yr 1 Blue 86.2% Yr 1 Green 92.5% Yr1 Red 96.7% Yr 1 Yellow 89.7%
Yr 2 Blue 98.3% Yr 2 Green 99.1% Yr 2 Red 94.8% Yr 2 Yellow 98.3%
Yr 3 Blue 92.5% Yr 3 Green 94.2% Yr 3 Red 90.8% Yr 3 Yellow 96.7%
Yr 4 Green 91.7% Yr 4 Red 90%
Yr 5 Blue 92.5% Yr 5 Yellow 98.3%
Yr 6 Red 99.1%

Arrangements for September 8th 2011 School re-opens Thursday 8th September. Children will need to arrive in full school uniform by 8.50am. New Classteachers for Years 1-6 will collect them from the playground. Reception class intake will be as explained at the recent meetings and through the letters.

Dinner/Club Arrears Please make sure that all dinner money and Breakfast and After School club arrears are paid by the end of this week.

Year 5 1st Day arrangements A reminder for the current 4G and 4R (5G and 5R from September) that they are invited to come into school on Thursday 8th and Friday 9th September in traditional African dress.

Local Resident Parking Problems I have had a complaint from a local resident who is constantly having parents parking over their driveway. A white skip lorry which continues to park and block driveways on a regular basis, leaving their vehicle unattended. In addition to this there is a green Mazda hatchback registration no. Y386 LHC regularly blocking driveways, leaving the vehicle unattended. Please be more considerate when bringing and collecting your children to school.

Lastly, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued support and wish you a restful and enjoyable summer break!


Dates for your diary:

21st July Year 1 Blue and 1 Yellow to Science Museum
22nd July Year 6 Final Assembly at 10am
22nd July Last day of term
8th September 1st Day of Autumn Term

Thursday 14 July 2011

13th July 2011 Newsletter No 63

Year 2 performance What a fantastic turnout we had! The children were amazing, and very confident in their performance of ‘Molly and the Pirates’. Well done to the Year 2 staff team and many thanks to parents who supported us with costumes and props.

Last day for Nursery Please note the last day of term for Nursery children is Thursday 14th July (tomorrow).

Attendance The class with the highest percentage is Year 4 Green with 98.7%, narrowly beating Year 5 Yellow with 98%. Well done to both classes! The overall percentage for the whole school was 94.8%. Percentages for other classes were as follows:

R Blue 93.7% R Green 95.9% R Red 86.4% R Yellow 94.7%
Yr 1 Blue 91.7% Yr 1 Green 90.7% Yr1 Red 95% Yr 1 Yellow 94.5%
Yr 2 Blue 93.7% Yr 2 Green 97.6% Yr 2 Red 93.1% Yr 2 Yellow 97.9%
Yr 3 Blue 93.8% Yr 3 Green 97.3% Yr 3 Red 94.7% Yr 3 Yellow 97.2%
Yr 4 Green 98.7% Yr 4 Red 92.7%
Yr 5 Blue 97% Yr 5 Yellow 98%
Yr 6 Red 96.1 %

It is pleasing to see attendance figures improving gradually. Let’s go for 100% for next week!

Year 6 Dates Next Monday 18th July, Year 6 will be performing ‘Robin Hood’ for their parents at the change of time at 2pm as a number of children have indicated that they cannot attend the evening session. In addition, Year 6 are invited to attend their disco on 20th July 3-5pm as part of their ‘send off’. Their final assembly will take place at 10am on Fri 22nd July. Parents of Year 6 pupils are invited to join us for breakfast at 9am, followed by the assembly at 10am and take the children home at 11am.

Open School/Exhibition This will take place next Tuesday, 19th July from 3:30-4:15pm. All parents are invited to come in and walk through the school to look at the lovely work displayed and to visit your child’s new classroom and meet their new teacher for September 2011. It is also an opportunity to view the children’s books.

Dinner Arrears Please make sure that all dinner money arrears are paid by the end of this week. Otherwise, you will be asked to send a packed lunch in for next week.

Ball Games A reminder to parents, please do not encourage children to play with balls before school, as the playground is too busy with toddlers, pregnant ladies, etc.

Security It has come to my attention that some parents are wedging open the gates at the front of the school. PLEASE – do not do this, as it breaches our security, and therefore, safety of pupils.

School Profile The document produced by the governing body of its work over the past year is now available on the school website. Please do follow the link and take the time to read this important document outlining the work of the school, it strengths and areas for development and key successes of 2010-2011.

Summer Cycling Days in Redbridge Parks If you enjoy riding your bike join in the fun during the summer at various parks in Redbridge, for children and adults. All sessions are free of charge and will run from 10.00am – 8.00pm. For further information or to request a booking form please contact: 020 8708 3577 or 020 8708 3925 or email: highways.roadsafety@redbridge.gov.uk.

INSET Day – Friday 15th July School will be closed for Staff Training, so please remember to make the necessary childcare arrangements.


Dates for your diary:

14th July Last day of term for Nursery children
14th July Year 2 Blue trip to Discover Centre, Stratford
15th July INSET Day (School closed for pupils)
18th July Year 1 Red and 1 Green to Science Museum
18th July Year 6 performance to parents at 2pm
18th July Year 5 trip to St Paul’s Cathedral
19th July Class Exhibitions and meet the new teacher for September
20th July Year 2 Green and 2 Yellow trip to Discover Centre, Stratford
20th July Year 6 Disco 3-5pm
21st July Year 1 Blue and 1 Yellow to Science Museum
22nd July Year 6 Final Assembly at 10am
22nd July Last day of term

School dates for next year INSET Days

8th September 1st day of Autumn term 5th, 6th and 7th September
24th-28th Oct Autumn Half Term 25th May
16th Dec Last day of Autumn term 23rd July
3rd Jan 2012 1st day of Spring term
13th-17th Feb 2012 Spring Half Term
2nd-13th April 2012 Easter Holiday
16th April 2012 1st day of Summer term
4th-8th June 2012 Summer Half Term
23rd July 2012 Last day of school

*Please ensure holidays are not booked during term-time*

Friday 8 July 2011

6th July 2011 Newsletter No 62

Reception Intake Meeting It was lovely to see so many parents at the Reception Intake Meeting on Monday. We look forward to seeing all the new Reception children in September.

Sports Day This is taking place tomorrow (7th July) , KS1 will start at 9.15 am and KS2 will start at 1.30pm. I hope that parents will be able to join us and cheer the children on.

End of Year Reports The end of year Reports will be sent home to parents this Friday (8th July). This term there is no formal parents evening. However, once you have read the report if you wish to discuss it, please approach the class teacher directly.

Attendance The class with the highest percentage is Year 5 Blue with 99.6%! Well done to 5 Blue! The overall percentage for the whole school was 94.6%. Percentages for other classes were as follows:

R Blue 95% R Green 96.6% R Red 88.8% R Yellow 91.7%
Yr 1 Blue 96.6% Yr 1 Green 95.8% Yr1 Red 93.8% Yr 1 Yellow 93.8%
Yr 2 Blue 94.2% Yr 2 Green 97% Yr 2 Red 95.7% Yr 2 Yellow 97.4%
Yr 3 Blue 95.7% Yr 3 Green 97.9% Yr 3 Red 88.3% Yr 3 Yellow 93.1%
Yr 4 Green 93.3% Yr 4 Red 90%
Yr 5 Blue 99.6% Yr 5 Yellow 96.3 %
Yr 6 Red 96%

IF YOUR CHILD’S CLASS PERCENTAGE IS BELOW IS 95%, PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ENSURE HE/SHE ATTENDS REGULARLY. POOR ATTENDANCE = POOR PROGRESS = POOR SELF ESTEEM

Key Dates for Year 6 There are a number of key dates for Year 6 children in their final weeks at Cranbrook.
A year 6 performance will be on Monday 18th July at 6pm, they will have their final assembly on Friday 22nd July at 10am and they will also have a Leavers Disco on Wednesday 20th July. All Year 6 parents are invited to these events (except the Disco!!!). On 22nd July Year 6 pupils will be finishing at 12pm.

Marie Curie Cancer Care £503.69 was raised by growing daffodils and holding a yellow day,so we would like to thank all the parents/carers for all their donations to this worthwhile cause.

Open School/Exhibition This will take place on 19th July from 3:30-4:15pm. All parents are invited to come in and walk through the school to look at the lovely work displayed and to visit your child’s new classroom and meet their new teacher for September 2011.


Year 2 performance The Year 2 performance to parents will be on 12th July at 2pm.

PTA The PTA will be selling ice creams this Friday (8th July) in the playground after school.

Last day for Nursery Please note the last day of term for Nursery children will be next Thursday 14th July.

Dates for your diary:

7th July Sports Day (KS1 at 9.15 am and KS2 at 1.30pm)
11th July Y4 Trip to Colchester Zoo
12th July Year 2 Performance to parents at 2pm
14th July Last day of term for Nursery children
15th July INSET Day (School closed for pupils)
18th July Year 1 Red and Green to Science Museum
18th July Year 6 performance to parents at 6pm
19th July Class Exhibitions and meet the new teacher for September
20th July Year 2 trip to Epping Forest Field Centre
20th July Year 5 trip to St Pauls Cathedral
20th July Year 6 Disco 3-5pm
21st July Year 1 Blue and Yellow to Science Museum
22nd July Year 6 Final Assembly at 10am
22nd July Last day of term

School dates for next year INSET Days

8th September 1st day of Autumn term 5th, 6th and 7th September
24th-28th Oct Autumn Half Term 25th May
16th Dec Last day of Autumn term 23rd July
3rd Jan 2012 1st day of Spring term
13th-17th Feb 2012 Spring Half Term
2nd-13th April 2012 Easter Holiday
16th April 2012 1st day of Summer term
4th-8th June 2012 Summer Half Term
23rd July 2012 Last day of school

Friday 1 July 2011

29th June 2011 Newsletter No 61

School Closure Please remember that school is CLOSED tomorrow (Thursday 30th June) due to the Industrial Action supported by the Teachers’ unions.

Year 6 Trip to Glasbury I am thrilled to report that the Year 6 children and staff had a fantastic time at Glasbury, although they were very tired upon their return! The children were very enthusiastic to try out all the activities and were very well behaved throughout their stay and commended by Glasbury staff for their good manners. Well done to Mark and Martha.

Attendance The classes with the highest percentage Year 2 Yellow and Year 5 Blue with 98.3%! Well done to both classes! The overall percentage for the whole school was 95.5 %. Percentages for other classes were as follows:

R Blue 97.8% R Green 89.7% R Red 89.9% R Yellow 93.9%
Yr 1 Blue 95.4% Yr 1 Green 97.2% Yr1 Red 97.5% Yr 1 Yellow 95.8%
Yr 2 Blue 96.1% Yr 2 Green 95.4% Yr 2 Red 94.5% Yr 2 Yellow 98.3%
Yr 3 Blue 97.7% Yr 3 Green 95% Yr 3 Red 89.2% Yr 3 Yellow 96.8 %
Yr 4 Green 95.6% Yr 4 Red 97.2%
Yr 5 Blue 98.3% Yr 5 Yellow 96.9%
Yr 6 Red 96.4%

IF YOUR CHILD’S CLASS PERCENTAGE IS BELOW IS 95%, PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ENSURE HE/SHE ATTENDS REGULARLY. POOR ATTENDANCE = POOR PROGRESS = POOR SELF ESTEEM

Key Dates for Year 6 There are a number of key dates for Year 6 children in their final weeks at Cranbrook.
A year 6 performance will be on Monday 18th July at 6pm, they will have their final assembly on Friday 22nd July at 10am and they will also have a Leavers Disco on Wednesday 20th July. All Year 6 parents are invited to these events (except the Disco!!!). On 22nd July Year 6 pupils will be finishing at 12pm.

Sports Day This will take place on 7th July, KS1 will start at 9.15 am and KS2 will start at 1.30pm. I hope that parents will be able to join us and cheer the children on.

Open School/Exhibition This will take place on 19th July from 3:30-4:15pm. All parents are invited to come in and walk through the school to look at the lovely work displayed and to visit your child’s new classroom and meet their new teacher for September 2011.

End of Year Reports The end of year Reports will be sent home to parents on the 8th July. This term there is no formal parents evening. However, once you have read the report if you wish to discuss it, please approach the class teacher directly.

Year 2 performance The Year 2 performance to parents will be on 12th July at 2pm.

Nursery Teddy Bear’s Picnic Nursery will be having a Teddy Bear’s picnic on 6th July during the morning and afternoon sessions. Parents will be welcome at this event, a letter will be sent out with further details.

Last day for Nursery Please note the last day of term for Nursery children will be Thursday 14th July.

Dates for your diary:

30th June School CLOSED
1st July School resumes at normal time.
1st July Year 1 Trip to Valentine’s Park (1B – am) (1Y – pm)
6th July Nursery Teddy Bear’s picnic
7th July Sports Day (KS1 at 9.15 am and KS2 at 1.30pm)
11th July Y4 Trip to Colchester Zoo
12th July Year 2 Performance to parents at 2pm
14th July Last day of term for Nursery children
15th July INSET Day (School closed for pupils)
18th July Year 6 performance to parents at 6pm
19th July Class Exhibitions and meet the new teacher for September
20th July Year 6 Disco 3-5pm
22nd July Year 6 Final Assembly at 10am
22nd July Last day of term

School dates for next year INSET Days

8th September 1st day of Autumn term 5th, 6th and 7th September
24th-28th Oct Autumn Half Term 25th May
16th Dec Last day of Autumn term 23rd July
3rd Jan 2012 1st day of Spring term
13th-17th Feb 2012 Spring Half Term
2nd-13th April 2012 Easter Holiday
16th April 2012 1st day of Summer term
4th-8th June 2012 Summer Half Term
23rd July 2012 Last day of school