Dear Parents / Carers,

Welcome back everyone!  It’s been so lovely to see you all along with our new families too.  I do hope you all had a lovely summer break.

I’m sorry I didn’t send this out on Friday as usual but with the very sad news of the loss of Queen Elizabeth, I felt it was the right thing to do. The children have dealt with this terrible loss in such a calm and respectful way.  I’m so proud of them and how well they have listened to each other.

We will be closed on Monday 19th September for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

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Here are some useful reminders that I feel you should know about to help settle everyone into the school year.

A reminder that the times have changed for KS1 and KS2.

School starts at 8:50am but the doors will be open from 8:40am.  Nursery and Reception children start at 8:45am.

Nursery and Reception children finish at 3:15pm (or 11:45 if Nursery children are mornings only).

KS1 and KS2 finish at 3:20pm.

Small & Tall

Small & Tall will be closed after school on Wed 14th and Thu 15th of September due to staff training which was postponed from the summer because of Covid.

Please ensure children are collected promptly as all staff will be in taking part in the training.  Thank you.

Safeguarding

The safeguarding lead at school is Mrs Hartley.  I am the deputy safeguarding lead. We have an up to date Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy which can be found on our website.

Should you have any concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact either of us:

01782 470401

bev.hartley@coopacademies.co.uk

lindsey.wilmer@coopacademies.co.uk 

If you have any concerns about a child and it is out of school hours, please contact the out of hours support on 0345 604 2886 or in an emergency call the police on 999.

This information can be found on our website.

Year 3 and Year 5 swimming lessons

Year 5 lessons will be on Tuesdays, starting 20th September.  Year 3 lessons will be on Wednesdays, starting 21st September.  We recommend that the children bring a healthy snack to school.

Children who have hot dinners, will be provided with a packed lunch as we won’t be back in time for the end of dinner service.  This may be able to change once we know our arrival time.

All children will need:

Towel

Swimming costume (no bikinis or baggy shorts)

Swimming cap if your child has long hair and it falls into their eyes.

No jewellery can be worn for swimming lessons

If your child wants to wear goggles, then please send a message via Dojo to your teacher.  Please note that staff cannot put your child’s goggles on or take them off.

I look forward to a wonderful school year full of exciting activities and working alongside you.

My next newsletter will be after Monday 19th September.

Kind regards

Mrs Wilmer