Dates For Your Diary

Tuesday 30th January: Yr 5 Science Trip  ​
Wednesday 31st January: Inset day - School closed to Students
Friday 2nd February: NSPCC Number day/O2 Choir Performance - Yr 5
Half term 12th - 16th February - School Closed to all Students
Wednesday 21st February: Yr 5 London Dungeons Trip
Thursday 1st March: World Book Day (more information to follow)
Thursday 22nd March: Great Oracy Exhibition/Staff Planning Day      (more information to follow)
Wednesday 28th March: Last day of Term 3:15pm Finish
Spring Break Begins Thursday 29th March - Friday 13th April 

Notices

*Water bottles in school - Please make sure that your child has a water (filled only with water) bottle in school. 

*Walking Home Alone - If your child walks home alone, please make sure that they use a safe, well lit and busy route. They should not be walking through the park alone and if possible, walk home with a friend. Below is a link to the NSPCC website with more information. 

https://www.nspcc.org.uk/services-and-resources/research-and-resources/2015/out-alone/

*School Uniform - Children must always come into school with correct full school uniform which includes tie and black shoes (black trainers are not acceptable). If your child comes to school in the incorrect uniform parents will be notified.  Please ensure that your child has the correct School21 PE Kit on PE days.

*We are disappointed to say that despite several notices, some of our parents are still not following the "no parking" zig-zag signs outside the school premises.  We are now in the process of working with the local authority to ensure that parking laws are adhered to.  Parking illegally causes a health and safety hazard for our parents and especially our children.  Please keep them safe!

*Children (and parents/carers) MUST NOT ride scooters on school premises.  This poses a threat for themselves and for parents and children in the area.

*Parents please ensure your child comes into school with all the equipment and food they will need for the day.  The front office will not be responsible for taking things to classroom as this is disruptive to children's learning.

Medieval Medicine Workshop

The Year 5 pupils took part in a Medieval Medicine Workshop. This was part of their project into Medicines through the ages. Year 5 working hard in their Project groups looking at medicines. 

Pupils studying Galileo and Copernicus

Year 7 Debate Team

WOW! Our Year 7 Debate Mate Team won all three of their debates completing against other London schools. They actually competed against Year 10 pupils debating about the use of advertising and whether the police should have the right to access your online data. We will now wait to see if we have gained enough points to move on to the second stage. 

Coffee Morning

Thank you to all the parents that attended this week's Middle School Coffee Morning. We will be holding these regularly throughout the Term. It was great to catch up over a coffee and piece of cake but also thank you for sharing your ideas and also helping us tackle some dilemmas.  
 

Year 7 ZAP SPACE has now been confirmed!!

Monday 5th February. 

Please make sure that your child has brought in their letter. If not please make sure they see Miss Dilger next week. 

A text message will also go to all parents. 

This will also include those Year 5 pupils who were not able to go on the previous trip. 

Amended dates for the End of Term

22nd March is the Oracy Exhibition and a planning day which means that pupils will be asked to come in at certain times, but not for the whole day.

28th March is now a normal school day and will also be the last day of term.

The Easter holidays will begin on 29th March. This will no longer be a half day.

Children with Medical Needs:

If your child needs to be administered with medication during the school day, please:

1.       Make sure the medication is prescribed by a doctor for the child taking the medication, that the medication is in the original packaging and the expiry date is clearly shown.

2.       Take the medication to reception where you will be asked to fill out a medication form.

If you have recently been issued with a medical care plan for your child please read the plan, amend if necessary, sign and return to reception.

If your child is on crutches and wants to attend school, they must first have a risk assessment before being allowed to go to class. Please email mbarthram@school21.org.uk to arrange for a risk assessment to take place.

NSPCC Number day is only 1 week away...

A reminder of acitivities and donations:

-Maths Game Breakfast (7.45-8.15): 50p

-Maths dress up £1

-Bake sale (3-3.30): 20p -£1 so bring your change

Any donations for the bake sale (biscuits, cakes, breads) welcomed!  All money will be donated to NSPCC.

There are no After School Clubs on:

Wednesday 31st January - INSET day
The week commencing Monday 12th February - Half Term
The week commencing Monday 5th March - Parents Evening Week

Attendance
If your child is absent please contact the school the same day with the reason for the absence.

·         For absences between 1 – 3 days: a daily telephone call or an e-mail to the school: attendance@school21.org.uk  from parents/carers before 8:30am stating student’s name, class, year group and reason for your child's absence  (please only use your child's initials in the subject of any email).

·         For absences between 4 – 5 days we will require letter or proof of medication with an explanation on or before the child’s return to school.

·         For absences of 5 days and over parents must provide written medical evidence i.e a prescription or appointment letter.

We will inform you, if your child's absence or lateness causes concern and will work with you to find a way of improving your child's attendance. If you would like to discuss your child’s attendance / punctuality or have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the attendance officer at the school via the above email address.

Punctuality
It is important that your child attends school on time, Primary (8:30am), Middle (8:30am) and Secondary (8:30am). A pupil arriving late will disrupt not only his/her learning but also that of others.

In responding to lateness, we will take into account individual circumstances in each case. It may be that late arrival stems from unavoidable circumstances, however, we will seek an early meeting with parents where lateness is an issue and circumstances  will be discussed.

Good Habits 
Regular attendance including punctuality helps your child become reliable and organised. Good attendance and punctuality is vital if all pupils are to take full advantage of the educational opportunities available to them.

Snap Chat. 

Please see the below link from the NSPCC regarding safe useage of Snap Chat. Please remember that this Snap is advised for 13 years and older. 

https://www.net-aware.org.uk/networks/snapchat/