As we come to the end of another school
term, I would like to reflect over the achievements of our pupils this term.
Once again, we have had many exciting events such as the Football Tournament
across our cluster of six Redbridge schools, an Arts Performance with secondary
schools in Waltham Forest, where our dancers stole the show, the CFA Movie
Night, which was extremely popular, and the Children in Need Sleepover and
activities. The fundraising efforts by parents, staff and children resulted in
the highest amount for any school in Redbridge for Children in Need; over
£2,000!
As always, it has been an extremely busy
term, with the children’s results in Reading, Writing and Maths showing
improvement across the school. Our Early Years and Year 2 outcomes are above
the National level. Last year, the attainment for Year 6 was slightly below the
National level as the children had not been at school throughout the primary
phase and 22 joined in Key Stage 2. But during their time at the school, which
for some was very limited, Year 6 made above average progress when compared
with many other Redbridge Schools.
I would therefore take this opportunity
to thank the Cranbrook team for their hard work and parents for their continued
support.
Staffing As you know for the past year I have been in the role
of Executive Headteacher across Cranbrook and Roding Primary Schools. At Roding
I was supported by Helen Radmore, one of our substantive Deputy Headteachers. I
am pleased to announce that Helen was interviewed last week and appointed as
the substantive Headteacher at Roding Primary School. I am sure you will all
join me in congratulating her.
This means that over
the past two years, two of the school’s Deputy Headteachers (Mark and Helen)
have successfully gained headships elsewhere, and thus the Governing Body and I
have advertised to appoint two senior leaders to the post of Deputy Headteacher
and Assistant Headteacher respectively. Thankfully, Darshan continues in her
role as Deputy Headteacher, along with Paven and Mark, who remain as Assistant Headteachers,
providing much valued stability for the school.
From January 2014, I
will return to my substantive position as Headteacher at Cranbrook. I would
like to thank the Governing Body and the staff team for their huge support
throughout the year.
Attendance
Figures For Last Week
Rec Blue 92.7% Yr
3R 97.7%
Rec Green 98% Yr
3Y 97.2%
Rec Red 95.7% Yr
4B 98%
Rec Yellow 95% Yr
4G 98.7%
Yr 1B 96.9% Yr
4R 96.7%
Yr 1G 92.4% Yr
4Y 95%
Yr 1R 94.5% Yr
5B 97.3%
Yr 1Y 95.6% Yr
5G 90%
Yr 2B 91.3% Yr
5R 98.1%
Yr 2G 98% Yr 5Y 98.3%
Yr 2Ra 93.1% Yr 6B 98.1%
Yr 2R 88.9% Yr
6G 97.1%
Yr 2Y 94.2% Yr
6R 93.9%
Yr 3B 94.3% Yr 6Y 96.7%
Yr 3G 95.4%
Attendance Well done to class 4 Green for achieving 98.7%. The
overall percentage for the whole school was 95.5%.
Absence Please remember that requests for absence during term
time to go on holiday or to visit relatives will not be authorised and you may
be liable for a fine of £240 per child!
Friday 20th
December will be the last day
of term for the children before the Christmas break. We will be finishing at
the normal time.
School re-opens on Monday 6th January 2014 at the usual time.
‘Mathelete’ Awards were received by: Syed Karim, Abdirizak Mohamed, Afsana
Uddin, Saifa Babul, Zaara Ayub, Mihails Polakovs, Arisha Fatima, Aleena Ali, Muhammed
Patel, Noor Jamil. Maitreyi Bhatawadekar, Taha Chowdhury, Rubina Adam, Kimberly
Bishop and Austin Sparkes.
A Headteachers award was received by Masoom Abdul (Nursery) for
his impressive counting skills.
Well Done to Usman Ahmed (2Y) for being selected to take part in the
Essex Pathway to International Competition tennis programme.
Congratulations to Hannah Ahmed (5Y) and Jeni Tanushi (5Y) for both passing
their violin examination with a well deserved distinction.
Well done to all of you!
Important - Change of Inset
Date Please note that the school will be
closed to pupils for Inset on 24th February, NOT the 14th February. Apologies for any inconvenience that this
change of date may cause.
Colour Assemblies There will be no colour assemblies tomorrow as some Christmas
parties will be taking place. Please check dates for each year group on the calendar
opposite.
CFA Coffee Morning CFA
members, parent reps and those who helped on the day are invited to a thank you
Coffee Morning on Friday 20th December at 9.15am in the Staff Room.us for a hot
drink and a mince pie.
School Lunches Any arrears for school lunches should be paid into the school
office or online by Thursday 19th December. If you have monies outstanding on
your account, your child will not be entitled to a school lunch. You will be
contacted and asked to bring in a packed lunch until the arrears are settled or
an alternative lunch of bread and butter will be provided.
Christmas Parties Nursery, Reception, Years 5 and 6 will be having their parties
on Thursday 19th December. Children will need to bring food just for themselves
for their party, as we cannot provide this. Children are allowed to bring in
sensible party clothes to change into during the afternoon.
Film viewing Please note as an end of term treat, some classes will
be allowed to watch a DVD that may be PG. If you gave an objection to your
child viewing this certification please can you let us know in advance in
writing.
Nursery Invitation Nursery parents/carers are invited to drop in and take part
in engagement learning sessions with their child
every Friday from 8.45am-9.30am or 12.30-1.15pm.
And finally, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all
for your continued support throughout the term and for the lovely cards and
gifts.
Have a great
Christmas and the best ever year in 2014.
Dates For Your Diary
19th December Y2 visit to church
19th December Xmas parties Nursery,
Reception and Y5 & 6
20th December CFA Coffee morning
23rd Dec-3rd Jan Christmas Break (school closed)
24th January CFA meeting (2pm)
17-21st Feb Half term (school closed)
24th February Inset (school
closed to pupils)
7th-18th April Spring Break
(school closed)
21st April Bank Holiday
(school closed)
5th May Bank Holiday
(school closed)
23rd May Inset (school
closed to pupils)
26th-30th May Half term (school closed)
24th July Summer break
begins (school closed)
