14 Mar 2008 - Newsletter No 24
Newsletter No.24-
Science Week
We have had fun in school this week with all the different science activities and today we had a sharing assembly at which the children showed off their skills and knowledge. Many children had been keen to stay behind on Thursday evening at the Science Fair. More news about this exciting event next week.
Eat-a- metre
We are hoping for a harvest of broad beans, potatoes, courgettes and runner beans as each class has been given some seeds to plant and 2 representatives from each class are organising this activity
Year 2 visit to the Zoo
Year 2 had a very enjoyable trip to the zoo on Thursday. They were greeted by a polar explorer who took them to an ‘ice cave’ to learn about the life of an Antarctic penguin. They had great fun dressing up as penguins and learning about how animals survive in cold environments.
Easter Service
Our Easter service is now on the last day of term Friday 4th April and not on Maundy Thursday as previously stated, at
Stages finale
Our dancers gave a superb performance at this prestigious event and, to add further accolade to them, they have been invited to perform at the Bristol Schools’ Colston Hall Concert in June.
Spanish students
We have two Spanish students from
Year 6 Assembly Monday 17th March
Year 6 will be sharing their experiences both from their visit to
SAM Learning
We recently sent home guidance about how Horfield School pupils can access a very useful online teaching and learning website called SAM learning……….
So far, we have received some very favourable comments from parents and children about the site and this is just to remind those families with easy online access to have a look at the site and see what you think. One parent commented:
“We sat down together and it really helped me to understand.”
Lateness
Parents will be aware that we had a lateness initiative earlier this year which resulted in a significant improvement in punctuality. Unfortunately, some of that success has now slipped away and this week we have been recording higher than usual numbers of children arriving in school after the registration time. It may be that the adverse weather has presented some additional problems but I would like to, once again, point out that children are expected to be in classrooms by ready for registration each day. Please make a real effort to ensure, for your child’s sake, that you achieve good punctuality. We have today sent individual letters to parents where we have concerns about children arriving in school on time.
Medication
There has been an element of confusion relating to school policy on the administration of medicines in school so I thought it would be useful to restate it here. The statutory guidance, which we are required to adhere to, states:
“Medicines should only be taken to a setting when this is essential and settings should only accept medicines that have been prescribed by a doctor, dentist, nurse or pharmacist. It is for the provider to arrange who should administer medicines, either on a voluntary basis or as part of a contract of employment.”
This means we can only administer medicines to children in school which have been prescribed and where is it essential to maintain a course of treatment. We also ask parents to provide written permission to administer medicines alongside clear, written instructions about dosage requirements. I hope this is helpful.
Parent Survey
Thank you to the many parents who have returned our annual parent survey which were given out during parent / teacher meetings recently. We are keen to complete the analysis of your responses and we are therefore asking for you to make sure that the forms are returned to school before Easter, i.e Thursday 20th March.
Big Invitation Books. Thank you to all those who purchased a Big Invitation Book, which raised £136!
Students of the Week in Year 6 are Theo Nhlane for his writing. and Harry Prewett – Britton for his all round progress and improved maturity…and because he is leaving today (along with Charleigh) following their move to their new house. Well done…and good luck to the Prewett –Brittons.
Book Fayre
Book Fayre is here until Tuesday and as usual has had a good response.
Assembly Theme
Our theme for assemblies next week is Holy Week.