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Friday 8th March 24 - Spring Term Issue 4

Headteacher Message

Dear Parents,

I hope this newsletter finds you well. Today at school, we celebrated World Book Day with great enthusiasm!  The children looked fantastic in their costumes. Teachers took the opportunity to read to different classes, and the book swap was a great success. World Book Day tokens have been sent home today, or will be on their way if not already received.

Over the next two weeks, we are taking part in ‘The Big Walk and Wheel to School’ event (full details on the ParentMail sent on 1st March).  Today we had the official opening of our new scooter racks by the School Council and Councillor Steel. When bringing bikes or scooters to school please use the usual gate, dismount, and walk through the EYFS play area to safely store them under the covered bike/scooter rack.

Today, a group of children enjoyed a coaching session with John Rednall from the English Indoor Bowling Association at Falcon Bowls Club. It was a fun and educational experience for all involved.

Tuesday’s trip to Duxford for KS2's was a tremendous success. A heartfelt thank you to all the parent volunteers who helped make this possible. Please find some pictures attached in the news item below.

Looking ahead, next week promises to be exceptionally busy with Science Week, Red Nose Day, cross country events, and enrichment days with the RCP, including a netball day hosted here. I hope everyone takes the opportunity to enjoy a restful weekend before the excitement of the upcoming events!

Best wishes

Justine Brooks


Decorate an Egg Competition

We will be holding our annual Decorate an Egg Competition on the 28th March.  Please see below full information from the FOGWS.

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Awards

Aspire

Well done to our ASPIRE award winners for the last 2 weeks. 

1/3/24 8/3/24
Holly L Matilda B
Maisie G Jack H
Seth W  
Charlie K  
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Hot Chocolate Friday

Well done to all of the 'Hot Chocolate Friday' winners for the last 2 weeks.

Class 1/3/24 8/3/24
Australia Elsie G Joshua C
Antarctica Emmie M Jeremiah F-O
Africa Albert H Oscar R
Europe Evelyn E Louie T
Asia Abigail M Elisabeth A
North America Alice H Jacob H
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News

08 Mar 2024
World Book Day
We loved seeing everyone's world book day costumes today!  Thank you to the school kitchen for going the extra mile!
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08 Mar 2024
New Scooter Pods
Thank you to Cllr. Mike Steel who cut the ribbon and opened our new mushroom scooter pods today with the pupils from our school council. Thanks to Cllr Steel the school secured a grant to pay for the new scooter pods just in time for the ‘Big Walk and Wheel Event’ week which takes place...
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08 Mar 2024
Bowls Coaching
We really enjoyed our coaching session with John Rednall from the English Indoor Bowling Association at the Falcons bowls club.  Thank you to everyone involved.
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05 Mar 2024
KS2 Trip to Duxford
On Tuesday 5th March, the whole of KS2 went to IWM Duxford. It was a brilliant day. All the children behaved themselves and everyone got to see many of the war planes and vehicles used in World War One and World War Two. The children got to climb aboard Concorde, they saw Spitfires, H...
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Notices

Tree Update

As you may have noticed the cedar tree located at the front of the school is sectioned off because it has become dangerous. An application to have the tree felled has been approved, and this will take place over the coming days.  The safety of our pupils and staff is paramount.


After School Club - Free Trial

On a Thursday after-school, we have a sports club for KS2 that is run by EPC - Essex Professional Coaching.   This is currently Tag Rugby.

EPC have opened a free trial for every pupil that would like to try the club out.  Please click here to register - EPC free trial


Polite Reminder

A gentle reminder to please ensure that once you have collected your children, they do not climb on the apparatus or run around the track for their safety and the safety of others.


School Lottery - Thank you to all of you that support our lottery. 

Did you know that by taking part, not only do you support the school but you could win a local prize or even the main £25,000 pot! 

Lottery tickets can be purchased here - School Lottery - Please do let family members and friends know that they too can purchase Lottery tickets and help support the school. Each ticket costs £1 and 40p of this comes directly to the school. 

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Online Safety & Mental Health

The National Online Safety have teamed up with the national college and will now be sharing guides on both online safety and mental health.

This week, we are sharing a mental health guide on managing stress.

Managing Stress

Stress is an uncomfortable experience of pressure or worry caused by problems in your life. Stress can cause many different symptoms and may affect how we feel physically, mentally, how we behave and make choices. It is not always easy to recognise when stress is the reason you are feeling or acting differently.

This guide will give you some top tips so that you can take action to reduce the symptoms of stress in your life.

Guide to - Managing stress

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School Calendar

Science Week
All Day
From 11 Mar until 15 Mar
11
March
KS1 Cross Country
9:00am – 11:00am
12
March
KS2 Cross Country
1:00pm – 3:00pm
12
March
Netball Enrichment Day
All Day
14
March
Red Nose Day - Dress in red!
All Day
15
March
iRock Concert - Parents of iRockers invited
2:30pm – 3:30pm
15
March
Parents consultations
3:45pm – 6:30pm
18
March
Parents consultations
3:30pm – 6:00pm
19
March
Parents consultations
3:30pm – 4:30pm
20
March
Science Day
All Day
22
March
Science day show case for parents
3:15pm – 3:45pm
22
March
Decorate an Easter Egg Competition
All Day
27
March
Easter Service - all welcome
10:00am – 11:00am
27
March
Last Day of Term
All Day
28
March
Celebration assembly - invite only
9:00am – 9:30am
28
March