Newsletter 25 27th March 2013

We come to the end of yet another school term and time seems to be flying. Once again it has been a very busy, yet productive term and I am pleased to report on the school’s continued successes in the following areas:

• An increasingly improving reputation within the local community, with long waiting lists at all year groups.

• The continuing good behaviour and attitude of our pupils.

• The continued support and engagement of parents and the local community in the school’s drive for improvements and in fundraising events.

• The recent and past CFA/school events and the Diversity Celebration Event—what a great response!

• The stable staff team and the governing body that remains committed to furthering the work of the school and it’s achievements.

Our priorities remain:

• Improving children's reading, writing and mathematics skills.

• More able pupils to achieve higher grades.

• Parking!! Improving the behaviour of some parents in the car park.

• Attendance.

• Our journey to outstanding.

Spring Break Please remember that the last day of term is Thursday 28th March and school will finish at the usual time. The summer term will begin Monday 15th April.

Congratulations to the following writers of the week: Aleena Khawaja, Rabia Latif, Alexia Pokam Demoussinga, Maria Hoque, Ria Sharma, Bavneet Sagoo, Eshal Ahmed, Eliza Younis, Isha Uddin, Dayan Mustafa, Prince Lilitha Tingwe, Yusuf Ahmed, Haaris Usman, Jasbir Lohia, Aliyah Kokkoz, Isa Mahroof and Iqra Mahmood.

Gold Awards were received by Ismail Khalil, Dua Sheikh, Mahdi Khan, Khaleel Mamsa, Jourdain Jhagroo– Bryan, Maya Parzysz, Amaan Sayed, Zohaib Mehmood, Omshiv Thakeha, Kasturi Rasakumar, Ranco Mahmood, Darsshini Akula, Abit Bhullar, Taibah Shaikh, Sophia Digwa and Dharam Singh.

‘Mathletes’ awards were received by Mohammed Younas Hussain, Sophia Ullah, Hajrah Shehzadi, Abdul Basit Siddiqui, Lakshmidar Brahma, Maryam Bint Imran, Sanjieth Bala, Eesha Vashisht, Iveta Pohlodkova, Izan Bhullar, Vinay Patel, Taha Chowdhury and Maya Paul.

Well done to all of you, keep up the good work, children!

Staffing Update This week we say a fond farewell to Ruth Williams, an outstanding music teacher, Harriet from the school office, who is moving onto new pastures, and Martha, who starts her maternity leave. I am sure you will all join me in wishing them well.

Attendance Figures For Last Week

Rec Blue 94.5%      Yr 3B 93%

Rec Green 89%       Yr 3G 94.3%

Rec Red 79.8%       Yr 3R 95.7%

Rec Yellow 89.3%   Yr 3Y 96%

Yr 1B 94.5%           Yr 4B 91.4%

Yr 1G 86.3%           Yr 4G 91.4%

Yr 1R 95.7%           Yr 4R 96.7%

Yr 1Y 86.9%           Yr 4Y 96.2%

Yr 1Ra 96.5%         Yr 5B 96.3%

Yr 2B 94.5%           Yr 5G 94.8%

Yr 2G 90.3%           Yr 5R 89.7%

Yr 2R 91.4%           Yr 5Y 92.7%

Yr 2Y 91.3%          Yr 6G 91.6%

Yr 6R 95.3%

Attendance Well done to class 4 Red who achieved 96.7%. The overall percentage for the whole school was 92.4%.

Fronter Don’t forget to login to Fronter at www.fronter.com/redbridge.

Holidays Any holidays taken during school time will not be authorised by the Headteacher. The Local Authority will issue a fine (per child) of £60 which will increase to £120, if not paid within 28 days.

Cycling Events Update We ran further Dr Bike and Beginners Cycling sessions yesterday and the final sessions will take place on Wednesday 17th April. Slips went home yesterday for those children who are invited to attend Dr Bike. Thank you for taking part in our cycling events this term. We are hoping to launch further cycling initiatives in the near future including a cycling club and loaning our pool bikes. Watch this space!

Sainsbury Vouchers We are collecting the Active Kids vouchers from which will allow us to obtain free sports equipment for the school. Please send them in with your child or hand them into the school office.

Have a great Easter break, everyone!

Dates For Your Diary

29th Mar– 12th April Spring Break

15th April School re-opens

23rd April St. George’s Day (non-uniform red or white)

6th May Bank Holiday

24th May Inset (school closed to pupils)

27th -31st May Half-term

24th July Last day of term

25th July Inset (school closed to pupils)