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3rd February Newsletter

3rd Feb 2023

Friday 3^rd February 2023

Young Voices

Last Friday year 3, 4 and the choir travelled to the Genting arena to perform with 6000 other children from schools across the midlands as the young voices choir. We had an amazing time as always, during the afternoon rehearsals we recorded the chorus for a charity single which will be out later in the month raising money for ‘Place to Be’. The evening concert was amazing all children performed beautifully and sang their hearts out. The young voices choir performed many songs as well as being backing singers for guest star Heather Small, it is truly a magnificent experience and we already cannot wait for next years concert. Watch this space for the dates.

Writer of the Week

‘Writer of the week' is a new feature to showcase exemplary writing across school

This week's 'writer of the week' is Amelia in Year 4 for her description of when Leon enters the box and gets transported to another world in the book Leon and the Place Between by Angela Mcallister and Graheme Baker-Smith.

As I leapt onto the wonderous, lilac stage, all eyes were on me and it made my legs tremble like I was breaking into pieces. I hurried into the box and heard a voice screaming until I realised it was my voice! When I cautiously looked down, I was absolutely terrified to my bones. I was falling! I was getting closer and closer until... BANG! I had fallen but when I looked around-I didn't regret going into this mysterious, mystery box. Magic vines dangled in the calm wind. Creamy white doves flew gracefully as a beam of light caught my eye. I peered up and saw Abdul Kazam's intense face staring at me as I opened my mouth and exclaimed, "Where am I? "You will see soon," he responded sharply. My heart pounded as I looked at the crystal, shining floor. I thought it was a dream so I pinched myself. I carefully looked up and saw the lanterns shining like glistening stars. I prayed to get out of here. Was I trapped? Or was there a way out?

http://www.annielennardprimary.co.uk/News-Events/Writer-of-the-week-1

Certificates this week

Gracie-Mae, Ridhi & Emmett
Lissi, Layla & Teddy
Olivia, Annabelle & Aubree

Well done to all those who have got certificates this week.

Attendance

Well done year 2 you have the best attendance this week. School overall attendance is 92.

Group	Presents	AEA	Authorised Absences	Unauthorised Absences	Possible	% Attend
Year 1	262	0	22	6	290	90.3
Year 2	283	0	6	1	290	97.6
Year 3	299	0	8	3	310	96.5
Year 4	272	0	8	0	280	97.1
Year 5	286	0	24	0	310	92.3
Year 6	301	0	7	2	310	97.1
Totals	1703	0	75	12	1790	95.1

If your child is ill you must let the school know each day. If we do not have a reason for the absence we have to record it as an unauthorised absence. To let us know your child is going to be absent please ring the school number (0121 429 4284) and press 1 to leave a message alternatively you could leave a text message at the following number 07483 306818. Please ensure you include the child’s full name and what is wrong (e.g. vomiting, cough, cold, chicken pox), in some cases we may need contact you if we need more information.

Remember we will need to see proof of appointments in order to authorise those absences.

Lates are being closely monitored and a reason for lateness will be requested on arrival.

Dates for your Diary

Month	Date	Event
February	17^th	Break up for February half term
	27^th	Term Starts
	28^th	RE parent workshop for year 6 parents 2 -3

March	2^nd	World Book Day – children to come dressed as book characters
	6^th	RE parent workshop for year 5 parents 9 - 10
	7^th	Y6 SATS meeting for parents and pupils 2.30 in hall
	8^th	Nursery visit Warley Woods for Forest School AM Reception visit Warley Woods Forest School PM
	14^th	RE parent workshop for year 1 parents 2 -3
	14^th	Parent Consultation day 8am – 7pm Reception, Y2, Y4 & Y6
	15^th	Parent Consultation day 8am – 7pm Nursery Y1, Y3 & Y5
	16^th	10.45 Nursery Mother’s Day stay and play session 2.15 reception Mother’s Day stay and play session
	20^th	RE parent workshop for year 3 parents 2 -3
	22^nd	9 – 10 Parent meeting about Maths curriculum meeting for parents – All parents welcome
	23^rd	RE parent workshop for year 2 parents 2 -3
	29^th	Early Years Easter Performance 9-10
	30^th	KS1 Easter Performance
	30^th	Year 5 trip to National Space Centre
	31^st	Break up for Easter Holidays

April	17^th	Term Starts
	24^th	Early years bedtime story event 9am in hall
	26^th	Computing Parent Workshop 9 – 10

May	1^st	School Closed – Bank Holiday Monday
	2^nd – 5^th	Year 3 and Year 4 residential trip to Frank Chapman
	8^th	School Closed – Bank Holiday Monday
	9^th – 12^th	YEAR 6 SATS WEEK – ALL YEAR 6 PUPILS MUST ATTEND.
	15^th	RE parent workshop for year 3 parents 2 -3
	17^th	9 – 10 Parent meeting about The Arts (art & design, music) curriculum meeting for parents – All parents welcome
	26^th	Break up for half term

June	5^th	Term starts
	5^th – 9^th	Year 4 multiplication tests
	9^th	Year 6 Trip to Harry Potter Studio Tour London 7.15 – 5pm
	12^th – 16^th	Year 1 phonics screening tests
	13^th	Y4 trip to Londonderry Baptist Church 09:00 - 12:00
	15^th	EYFS Father’s Day stay and play 9 – 10
	15^th	RE parent workshop for year 2 parents 2 -3
	19^th	RE parent workshop for year 4 parents 2 -3
	26^th	RE parent workshop for year 5 parents 9 - 10
	27^th	RE parent workshop for year 6 parents 2 -3
	27^th	Early Years Sponsored Walk 9.30 – 11.30
	28^th	Sports Day at Thimblemill Rec

July	14^th	Reports out to parents
	18^th	Year 6 Prom @ Thimblemill Recreation Ground 6pm – 8.30pm
	20^th	Nursery Graduation 9 – 10
	21^st	Year 6 leavers Assembly 1.30pm approx.
	25^th	Break up for Summer Holidays

There are 2 training days to confirm dates for. More dates will be added as the weeks go on.

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