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Newsletter 10th March 2023

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Message from the Headteacher

So the snow predicted didn't really hit Glastonbury or my home town Wells. I must admit I was a little disappointed as I love the snow! I am, however, also looking forward to warmer Spring weather. 

Year 2 enjoyed a very successful trip to Bristol to visit SS Great Britain. The teachers were very proud of how well the children engaged and behaved on the day. We are super proud of you all!

Don't forget to book in to see your child's teacher next week. You should have all received communication about this. It is really important to us that we share how your child is getting on socially and academically. 

The children have been really busy practising songs for the Easter Bonnet Parade Service on Thursday 30th March. Please don't feel you have to make a bonnet, a pair of bunny ears or a flower headband will be great. 

Fingers crossed for some Spring sunshine this weekend,

Kerry Devane - Acting Headteacher

Dates for your Diary

Read to Me Sessions

Every Monday and Tuesday in the School Hall from 8:20 am. Tea and Toast and a warm place to read with your child(ren)

Time to Read Tuesday

Every Tuesday in your child's classroom at 3pm - hear your teacher read to your child's class

Parent Consultations

Week beginning 13th March - look out for more information from your child's teacher.

Easter Bonnet Parade 

Thursday 30th March @10am

Please join us in the church for our Easter Service. Children to make Easter hats/headbands at home.

Curriculum Fair 

You are invited to have a walk around the school and find out about our curriculum. 

Thursday 20th April @ 2.30pm 

Please pick up your children from the school hall. 

 

Attendance

Our target for attendance is 95%

This week it was 88%

This week's attendance is very low due to lots of nasty winter bugs and chicken pox. We hope as the Spring arrives we can get closer to our 95% target. Some families will receive letters this week to come in and have a chat with Mandy Thorpe the PFSA and myself to discuss how we can support families whose attendance is a cause for concern.  

The year with the highest attendance is Year 1 with 91.3% 

The class with the highest attendance this week is HEDGEHOGS with 93.7%

Celebration Assembly 

We would like to invite Parents/Carers of the following children to join us for celebration assembly on Monday 13th March at 8.50am in the hall just after drop off. 

This week's shining stars are:

Hedgehogs - Sky & Charlie

Rabbits - Harry & Tara

Woodpeckers - Enoch & Raphael

Otters - Ruben & Freyja

Foxes - Nahla & Amelia

Owls - Olive & Charlie B

We look forward to seeing you then!

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Parent Tip 

"Five-year-old Sam can't dress herself. Every morning, her parent tells her to start dressing, then makes empty threats about what will happen if she doesn't make an effort, and then scolds her as they dress her themselves. Sam has learned how good it is to be helpless - she gets lots of attention and dressed into the bargain. 

Eight-year-old Jay isn't expected to do any chores at home. His parents work, cook, clean and pick up after him, even making his bed. His parents say they don't mind as they want Jay to enjoy his childhood. 

Both of these children have good, caring parents, but they might be missing something here. Making choices and having responsibilities increases children's self-esteem. By doing everything for our children, we can inadvertently rob them of opportunities for increased confidence and independence. It's not an easy balance to get right, especially when we enjoy doing things for our children, but it's good to notice how much and how often we take over, and learn how to step back, so our children can step forward."

(Source - What Can a Parent Do?)

Amanda Thorpe - Parent Family Support Advisor 

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School Prayer 

Dear God,

Thank you for loving us and teaching us how to love, persevere and respect each other in everything we do. 

Amen