Newsletter No.2 11th September 2013

New Nursery and Reception Pupils A very warm welcome to all our Nursery and Reception children and parents who started this week. Overall, the children have settled well and I am sure that they will have many happy and successful years at Cranbrook.

Welcome Coffee Morning We will be holding a coffee morning to welcome the parents of any new children to the school on Tuesday 17th September from 9-10am in the small hall. We would also like to invite the parent representatives to attend, so that the new parents may meet them and the school staff. We look forward to seeing you there!

Safety Week 23rd-27th September As a staff team we are highly committed to ensuring that all children feel safe during their time with us. However, we are also mindful that some children sometimes do not feel able to speak up. Therefore, we are introducing a termly Safety Week which will include issues such as racism, bullying, child protection, stranger danger etc. These topics will be discussed in assemblies, through special workshops and in class lessons, so that all children are regularly reminded that they have someone to talk to and who can help. I would ask that all parents also have similar conversations at home. 

INSET Change of Date Please note that we have had a change of date for staff training to 4th November to enable staff to visit ‘outstanding’ schools. I hope that the early notice enables you to make the necessary childcare arrangements.

Clubs You should have received a letter yesterday outlining the club provisions for this term. Please respond by the deadline date should you wish your child to participate in any of them.

Punctuality and Attendance It has been an appalling start to the year with too many children arriving late or not at all and the reasons given are not always acceptable! I would remind those parents that

GOOD PUNCTUALITY AND ATTENDANCE = GOOD PROGRESS!

If you fail to bring your child to school, you are failing him/her, if there is not a good reason for the absence.

School Office Congestion Parents, please think carefully about whether you really need to come to the school office. Some issues can be resolved with the class teacher or by a phone call. Any money for school lunches should be sent in a clearly labelled envelope with your child.

Lunch Arrears We already have far too many parents who have not sent in money for school lunches, but expect us to provide a lunch. Please clear your debt if this applies to you.

Colour Assemblies Colour assemblies will begin on Thursday 26th September as follows:

9.10-9.35am Dance Studio - Blue & Rainbow classes                                                    

9.10-9.35am  - Main Hall - Green classes

2.40-3.05pm Main Hall - Red classes                       

2.40-3.05pm Dance Studio - Yellow classes

Reception classes will join after Christmas.

Year Group Information Sessions As indicated last week, we will begin the sessions tomorrow. Please note the dates for each year group. They will take place at 9-9.30am in the main hall on the relevant dates below. I hope you will take the time to attend.

Thurs 12th Sept - Year 6                                      

Fri 13th Sept - Year 5                                          

Mon 16th Sept - Year 4                                         

Tues 17th Sept - Year 3                                    

Weds 18th Sept - Year 2                                    

Thurs 19th Sept - Year 1                                      

Fri 20th Sept - Reception

Medication Please can parents/carers remember to check that that their child’s asthma pumps are in date and in school. Please remember that we require 2 pumps (one for the classroom and one for the medical room).

 

School Crossing Patrol Unfortunately, Carla, who provides the School Crossing Patrol at our school will be leaving on 20th September. I have been advised by the Local Authority that they are in the process of recruiting and that we should have a replacement very soon.

Football Sessions Football 1st are running a football club on Saturdays from 9.30-11am at Barley Lane Primary School, Huxley Drive, Essex RM6 4RJ. These sessions are open to children from 5-12 years, for £6 per session (with a joining fee to also be paid). For further information please contact Anna on 07834 386 814. 

 

Free Guided Bike Rides As part of the local Sky Ride Programme, the Borough are offering free guided bike rides as follows:

Sat 14th Sept - Hainault Forest (easy family ride)

Sat 29th Sept - Goodmayes Park (steady ride)

For further information please go to www.goskyride.com.

 

 

Dates For Your Diary

28th Oct-1st Nov Half term (school closed)

4th November    Inset (school closed to pupils)

23rd Dec-3rd Jan Christmas Break (school closed)

14th February    Inset (school closed to pupils)

17-21st Feb       Half term (school closed)

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)