Weekly Update Friday 4th October

All our learning projects are well underway, and the children who were Stars of the Week  in their learning shared some amazing learning this week in Celebration Assembly. It was also lovely to see some comments in our special mentions book-the children have the biggest smiles when they are read out!

Year 2 had a great trip to Little Woodham in Gosport, where they were transported back in time to what time was like long ago. They had a turn with equipment and tools, and were also amazed at how many fires would have been around to heat houses and cook food. I heard Mrs Labram even went in the stocks! A fabulous time was had by all. Thank you to the parents who came to help. I think everyone slept well that night!

Year 1 have all become experts in first aid this week after working with the HeartStart team. They were able to put their friends into the recovery position and were confidently working with each other throughout the day. Well done Year 1!

Year R have had another super week, learning their phonics and developing their language and mathematical skills through play and practical activities. They were very excited to do the Friday dance today, and the playground was full of happy faces at lunchtime. It was lovely to see so many Year R parents come for the catch up meeting, where questions could be asked. One question was regarding our communication with home. We only use our Arbor App and emails system to contact parents now. Year R have Tapestry still, and all other information in on our website.

Our Harvest Festival is on Tuesday 15th September, and this is for children only. Classes will need some parent walkers, so please let your child's teacher know if you can help. We would like all children to bring in a food donation (big or small) of tinned food or dried food, to display during the festival. the food collected will then be taken to the Meon Valley Foodbank, which help so many families when in need. We will put another reminder out about Harvest next week too.

Next week we will be reviewing our budget at the halfway point of the year. This year saw the biggest cuts we have ever seen in school, with the cost of services rising. We have made as many cuts as we can, throughout the year. If you would like to make a donation towards the school, it would be gratefully received, to go towards our education supplies pot. This is the money we use to buy books and equipment for the children. Please use the donation section on your Arbor account if you would like to do this.

Wishing everyone a lovely weekend

Mrs Riches