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Wednesday 14th May 2025 - Summer Term Issue 2

Headteacher Message

Well done to our Year 6 children who have been taking their SATs this week. They have shown dedication, resilience, and unwavering 'Strength’ and we are proud of each and every one of them.

On another note, I am pleased to report that our building project is progressing well. Recently, we had the opportunity to stand within the shell of the new classroom, allowing us to visualise its potential. This space will become the new home for our Year 6 class next year. Miss Clydesdale and I are eagerly selecting new furniture to create a great learning environment. I have added some before and after photos of the build below.

Looking ahead, we have more developments on the horizon. Over the half-term break, work will commence on the remodelling of Class Africa. I will provide more detailed information about this project in a letter next week.

Mrs Brooks

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Sports Week – 16th - 20th June

We are looking forward to a fun filled week of activities this year.  Pupils can come to school in PE kit all week.  Please see an outline of planned events, we will let you know of any changes nearer the time.

Mrs Moore

  Event Details
Mon 16th June Dragon Ball All classes will have a Dragon Ball session with an outside coach.
Mon 16th June District Athletic Track Event KS2 children by invitation only
Tues 17th June PE Class Swap Rotation of events run by class teachers
Wed 18th June Sports Day

Parents can attend

YR & KS1 - 10.00am

Family picnic on the field - 12.00noon (all welcome)

KS2 1.15pm

Thur 19th June Outside Fitness Circuit All classes to take part in a fitness session during the day. YR & Y6 buddy fitness session.
Fri 20th June Martial Arts All classes will have a martial arts session with outside coaches from MF Essex.

Awards

Aspire

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

   
James A Harry E-H
Fenley P Rosie C
Bertie H Charis A
Louie T Lily H
Dottie C Hatty B
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Hot Chocolate Friday

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

Class 2.5.25 9.5.25
Australia Valentino S Louis J
Antarctica Bella F-B Colby W
Africa Frank P Rosa C
Europe Ronnie W James A
Asia Isabelle G Oliver H
North America Betty T Charis A
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News

02 May 2025
iRock Concert
Well done to all of our iRockers for a fantastic concert!  All of our bands put on fantastic performances.
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Notices

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

What Parents & Educators Need to Know about Minecraft

With its limitless opportunities for building, exploring and collaborating, Minecraft remains a global gaming phenomenon. Its broad appeal lies in how open-ended it is – but this also means it’s not without risk. From chatting with strangers on public servers to the grief of having a beloved creation destroyed, young players can face challenges if left unsupervised. Minecraft can also become a time sink for enthusiastic players, with late nights spent crafting and constructing, potentially impacting school and social lives. 

We’ve created this free guide to help parents and educators understand how to keep young gamers safe – from choosing age-appropriate game modes to setting boundaries around screen time and spending.

Guide to - Minecraft

Top Tips for Fostering a Sense of Belonging

Creating a strong sense of belonging is essential for children's emotional wellbeing and academic success. This guide explores ten simple and effective strategies, such as encouraging participation, celebrating diversity, and addressing bullying, that help schools build inclusive environments where every child feels valued and connected. 

We’ve created this free guide offering parents and educators effective solutions to build inclusive, nurturing environments that help children and young people feel a strong sense of belonging.

Guide to - Fostering a sense of belonging

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School Calendar

Year 6 SATs Week
All Day
from 12 May until 16 May
12
May
FOGWS School Disco timings TBC
All Day
22
May
Celebration Assembly - Invite only
9:00am – 9:30am
23
May
Bank holiday
All Day
26
May
Half Term
All Day
from 26 May until 30 May
26
May
Non-Pupil Day
All Day
02
June
Non-Pupil Day
All Day
03
June
Year 4 Multiplication Check Week
All Day
from 04 Jun until 06 Jun
04
June
Phonics screening Week Year 1
All Day
from 09 Jun until 13 Jun
09
June
KS2 District Athletics Field Events.
4:00pm – 5:30pm
09
June
Sports Week
All Day
from 16 Jun until 20 Jun
16
June
KS2 District Athletics Track Events.
1:00pm – 3:30pm
16
June
Sports Day KS1 & EYFS AM and KS2 PM
All Day
18
June
CVHS Induction Day
All Day
24
June
Y5 Schools Gotta Dance
All Day
24
June