Dates For Your Diary

Thursday 8th March: Yr5 Debate Mate 3:15 - 5:30pm
Friday 9th March: Whole School Music Recital 4 - 6pm 
(more information to follow)
Monday 12th March: Parent Teacher Meetings 3:30 - 5:30pm
Tuesday 13th March: Parent Teacher Meetings 3:30 - 5:30pm
Friday 16th March: Yr5 Music Recital 4 - 6pm
Thursday 22nd March: Great Oracy Exhibition/Staff Planning Day      (more information to follow)
Wednesday 28th March: Evo Project Yr5 & 7 
(more informtaion to follow) 
Wednesday 28th March: Last day of Term 3:15pm Finish
Spring Break Begins Thursday 29th March - Friday 13th April 

LATE ARRIVALS

Late arrival to school results in interruptions to the learning process. Parents are encouraged to have students to school on time. Parents who come to drop their child to school after 8:30am start must come in to the office to sign-in.  All children need to be signed in using our new electronic system, which will change the class register to show that they are on school premises.  
*Excessive tardiness to school may be referred to the Local Authority for action and possible court referral.

NOTICES

ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY

 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 / htayfur@school21.org.uk  from parents/carers by 8:30am stating student’s name, class, year and reason for your child's absence  (please only use your child's initials in the subject heading 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, Middle 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.
 

*Meetings- If parents would like to arrange a meeting with a member of staff, please email them directly to arrange this.  The school office does not have access to staff diaries, but can provide parents with the email address of the member of staff they would like to get in touch with.  We cannot arrange spontaneous meetings with staff as they follow a daily timetable, have scheduled meetings to attend and may be required to cover lessons. 

*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.

*Safe Parking - We are disappointed to say that despite several notices, some of our parents are still not following the "no parking" yellow 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!

*Scooters - 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.

*Equipment - 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.

*Celebration - Please ensure birthday/celebration cakes that you wish to share with your child's class are given to your child's class teacher in the morning when you drop them off and is sliced, completely nut free (no traces) and suitable for vegetarians.  We will not accept any cakes/treats that do not meet this criteria.  Please consider providing plates/tissues (cup-cakes are always the neatest to share!).  Thank you for your co-operation with regards to all notices.

Scripting History

This week in our project Has surgery always been at the cutting edge? The Year 5 classes worked in their groups to write original scripts for their London Dungeons inspired performance. Scripts have been written by groups of 4 - 5 children and focused on different key points from across our timeline which were Ancient Eras, the Middle Ages, The Renaissance, the Industrial Revolution and Modern Medicine. 

Audiences will see how urine was tested using Medieval diagnosis charts, visit a barber-surgeon, learn about how chicken slime changed the world, meet a prehistoric shaman and design a baby using DNA technology. 

Next week we will move on to set and costume design and rehearsals! Make sure you come to experience the final product which will be part of the Great Oracy Exhibiton on March 22nd!

Hosts to the Community - Year 7

Year 7 were hosts to members of the community on Tuesday as part of their coaching project. They have been learning 'the art of conversation', and were trying to answer the question: what stories can our community tell? It was a fascinating morning for all involved, and all the Year 7 students showed their ability to ask thoughtful, interesting questions. They were mature and professional, and did a fantastic job of welcoming our guests. Well done, Year 7!

World Book Day

Wow!! What wonderful way to start our World Book Day. Year 5 taking part in a Book Quiz in Middle School. The pupils really enjoyed themselves. 

Reading Buddies with Reception - Year 5

Year 5 were reading buddies with Reception. They did really well and really enjoyed the experience. 

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.

There are no After School Clubs on:

The week commencing Monday 5th March - Parents Evening Week - WHOLE WEEK

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/