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Newsletter 16th December 2022

1st Jan 1970

Friday 16^th December 2022

On behalf of the whole school can I take the opportunity to say a huge thank you for all the support you have given us this term. We have been overwhelmed by your generosity in all of the fund raising events we have had during the lead up to the end of term. A huge thank you this has enabled us to create a school fund which we can use on our pupils.

The 2 performances were well attended this week. The children were absolutely amazing, they worked incredibly hard learning all songs and lines and I know you will agree that they did exceptionally well, it can be very daunting performing on stage in front of a room of adults. We’re so proud of them and well done to Frieda and Lemari who very bravely sang solos in the performances. Thanks also need to go to the staff for putting together the performances. You did us proud once again.

We have had a really positive autumn term and we look forward to welcoming in the new year, all children have really worked hard this term and we can see good progress in their work books. Well done.

Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, we will see you back in school on Tuesday 3^rd January 2023.

Raffle Winners

1^st Prize – Large Hamper

Ticket number 51 – 55 Dermott

2^nd Prize – smaller hamper

Ticket number 326 – 330 Teddy

3^rd Prize – WBA Tickets

Ticket number 391 – 395 Ellis

Congratulations to all our prize winners.

Attendance

Well done year 2 you have the best attendance this week. School overall attendance is 92.2%

Group	Presents	AEA	Authorised Absences	Unauthorised Absences	Possible	% Attend
Year 1	195	4	32	9	240	82.9
Year 2	201	0	27	4	232	86.6
Year 3	189	0	42	9	240	78.8
Year 4	174	0	22	12	208	83.7
Year 5	191	0	45	12	248	77.0
Year 6	207	0	29	4	240	86.3
Totals	1157	4	197	50	1408	82.5

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
January	3^rd	Term Starts – children back to school
	11^th	EYFS maths workshop for parents 9am in hall including play and stay.
	12^th	Geography Workshop for parents 9 – 10
	18^th	Nursery Literacy workshop for parents 9am in hall including play and stay
	27^th	Year 3 and year 4 @ Young Voices Genting Arena Birmingham 12pm – 9.30pm approx.
February	1^st	Reception Parents literacy workshop – 9am in hall including play and stay.
	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
	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
	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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