Newsletter 7th October 2022

7th Oct 2022

Friday 7^th October 2022

Happy Birthday Mr Phillips

Mr Phillips is 60 today so if you see him about on Monday please wish him Happy Birthday.

Year 1 trip to Londonderry Baptist Church 

On Tuesday 4th October 2022, Year 1 had a lovely morning visiting LBC to learn all about Harvest and how Christians celebrate it. Abigail from LBC put on a whole host of activities for the children - all Autumn and Harvest themed and the children learnt all about what Harvest is and how Christians say thank you to God at this time. LBC commented on how well behaved the children were and an enjoyable time was had by all.

Acceptable Use Policy

At Annie Lennard School we are committed to developing our ICT and securing the safety of our children. As a result, we have updated our current Acceptable Usage Policy to match the current technological landscape within school. This policy outlines expected behaviour for children whilst using the ICT equipment and also whilst on the Internet. It also explains the sanctions that will result if the policy guidelines are not followed which aligns with our behaviour policy. 

It is very important that the children are aware of the safety issues relating to the use of the internet. Whilst children are taught online safety in school we would also appreciate it if you would also continue this at home, along with the how to use technology and equipment appropriately. 

As online safety and correct use of the equipment is so important we are asking your child to sign one of the attached forms depending on their key stage. Failure to do this could result in your child not being able to have full access to our ICT and internet facilities which are a vital resource in their learning. 

All children in KS1 and KS2 will be expected to sign their own copy of the acceptable use rules which will take place next week during their computing lessons in class. They will be talked through each rule by their class teacher before signing to make sure that they fully understand what is expected of them. I have attached a copy of each version for you to read. 

Please note that by not responding to this letter you are giving permission for your child to sign the relevant form and give permission for my son/daughter to have access to the internet and to ICT systems at school which the school will take every reasonable precaution, including monitoring and filtering systems, to ensure that young people will be safe when they use the internet and systems 

If you do not wish for your child to sign the rules, please inform their class teacher, Mrs Crozier or Mr Smith as soon as possible. 

Attendance

Well done Year 6 you won Attendance Harry last week. (26^th – 30^th September 2022)

 

This week’s attendance

Well done Year 4

 

 

Overall attendance since start of term is 95.3%

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 (eg 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.

Certificates this week

Well Done to the following children on your certificates this week.

• Brooke, Ektam, Madhia, Alex, Riley and Jayah
• Elijah, Zion and Prartharna

Uniform

Uniform must be worn to school each day. The only exception is the days that the children have PE, on these days’ children are to wear suitable clothes for PE such as a tracksuit, leggings, shorts in warmer weather, T-shirt, jumper. Year 6 do not have an own clothes day each Friday.

Dates for your Diary

Monday 28^th November has been set as a teacher training day, school will be closed to pupils on this date.

Month	Date	Event
October	17th	RE workshop for all parents 9 – 10
	19th	Year 6 reading meeting 9.15 in school hall
	21st	Break up for half term
	31st	Return to school for Autumn 2 term
November	2nd	Tapestry workshop for EYFS parents – (9am school hall)
	9th	Parent Consultation day 8am – 7pm Reception, Y2, Y4 & Y6
	10th	Parent Consultation day 8am – 7pm Nursery Y1, Y3 & Y5
	18th	Children in Need
	23rd	Nursery Rhyme Event for EYFS – 9am in Hall
	28th	Teacher Training Day – school closed to parents
	30th	Reception Parents Little Wandle (phonics) workshop 9am in hall
December	8th	Year 1 trip to Edgmond Hall
	13th	Early Years Christmas Production – 9.15 approx. in hall
	14th	KS1 Christmas Production – 1.30 approx. in Hall
	15th	Christmas Party Day
	16th	Break up for Christmas Holidays
January	3rd	Term Starts – children back to school
	11th	EYFS maths workshop for parents 9am in hall including play and stay.
	12th	Geography Workshop for parents 9 – 10
	18th	Nursery Literacy workshop for parents 9am in hall including play and stay
	27th	Year 3 and year 4 @ Young Voices Genting Arena Birmingham 12pm – 9.30 approx.
February	1st	Reception Parents literacy workshop – 9am in hall including play and stay.
	17th	Break up for February half term
	27th	Term Starts
March	2nd	World Book Day
	7th	Y6 SATS meeting for parents and pupils 2.30 in hall
	14th	Parent Consultation day 8am – 7pm Reception, Y2, Y4 & Y6
	15th	Parent Consultation day 8am – 7pm Nursery Y1, Y3 & Y5
	16th	10.45 Nursery Mother’s Day stay and play session 2.15 reception Mother’s Day stay and play session
	22nd	9 – 10 Parent meeting about Maths curriculum meeting for parents – All parents welcome
	29th March	Early Years Easter Performance 9-10
	30th	KS1 Easter Performance
	31st	Break up for Easter Holidays
April	17th	Term Starts
	24th	Early years bedtime story event 9am in hall
	26th	Computing Parent Workshop 9 – 10
May	1st	School Closed – Bank Holiday Monday
	2nd – 5th	Year 3 and Year 4 residential trip to Frank Chapman
	8th – 11th	YEAR 6 SATS WEEK – ALL YEAR 6 PUPILS MUST ATTEND.
	17th	9 – 10 Parent meeting about The Arts (art & design, music) curriculum meeting for parents – All parents welcome
	26th	Break up for half term
June	5th	Term starts
	5th – 9th	Year 4 multiplication tests
	9th	Year 6 Trip to Harry Potter Studio Tour London 7.15 – 5pm
	12th – 16th	Year 1 phonics screening tests
	15th	EYFS Father’s Day stay and play 9 – 10
	27th	Early Years Sponsored Walk 9.30 – 11.30
	28th	Sports Day at Thimblemill Rec
July	14th	Reports out to parents
	18th	Year 6 Prom @ Thimblemill Recreation Ground 6pm – 8.30pm
	20th	Nursery Graduation 9 – 10
	21st	Year 6 leavers Assembly 1.30pm approx.
	25th	Break up for Summer Holidays

 

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

Leave of Absence

You will need to complete a leave of absence form when you know your child will not be attending school due to an appointment, event or holiday. These forms can be collected from the school office. It is vital that these forms are filled in correctly, if there are gaps we will return them for additional information to be added to them. Please ensure that both parents names are put on the form even if you do not reside together. The form states you must enter the names/ dates of birth and address of every additional adult who holds Parental Responsibility and/ or care of your child (for example new partner/ spouse who lives at the same address as your child or name of parent who lives at a different address)

 

 

Holidays will not be authorised, if you feel any request falls under exceptional circumstances then please add all relevant information to the form so an informed decision can be made. When filling out the form please remember include where you are going.  Please be aware that absences that are classed as unauthorised may be subject to a penalty notice being issued – please see below.

 

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