It's a New Term, It's a New Year
Welcome to the New School Year.
Welcome back to old and new
It is fantastic to have everyone back for the school new year and already the sense of energy, purpose and enjoyment can be felt in every classroom.
We look forward to a wonderful year with lots of exciting opportunities ahead and would like to welcome all of our new children and their families, we are delighted to be working with you.
Year 3 Welcome Service
On Thursday 12th September we will be holding a Welcome service for our Year 3s and their families in All Saints Church at 2.30pm. See you there!
Fun Sports Afternoon
Fun Sports is planned for the afternoon of Wednesday 25th September from 1.30pm.
The intention of this event is that our new children work together in a structured and enjoyable way with the other members of the school community. All parents and friends are more than welcome to come and watch.
Uniform notes
Thank you for sending the children back to school looking so smart and prepared. Please note that children should not wear nail varnish, all shoulder length and longer hair should be tied back and children should not wear jewellery or trainers. Also please label everything that you can.
Breaktime snacks— fruit and vegetables only
Please send the children with either fruit—fresh or dried— or vegetables (preferably prepared!) for their morning snack. Obviously this does not replace a good breakfast
We also feel that it is very important that the children drink enough water during the course of the school day and your child’s teacher will talk to them about the arrangements for this in their particular year groups.
Harvest Festival
Our Harvest Festival is planned for the afternoon of Monday 23rd September at 2.15pm at All Saints Nettleham. This will be our first opportunity to celebrate as a whole school community and all are welcome.
We welcome contributions of harvest produce, indeed it is an extremely important time of year to allow us to both give thanks and raise our own awareness of the needs of others.
We would, once again, encourage you to spend some time decorating a box with the children to hold your contributions. It really does brighten up the church and I know that it gives a real lift to the charities who receive the produce. Please send your produce into school with the children on Wednesday 18th, Thursday 19th and Friday 20th of September.
Clubs
We are really looking forward to the range of after school clubs that are going to be on offer over the coming year.
You should have received notification in July regarding the first round of clubs which were available to book via our school website over the summer. These will commence week beginning the 16th September and you will be notified by the end of next week if your child has been successful in gaining a place this term.
Reporting Absences
If your child is absent from school please contact the absence line (24/7) on 01522 750376 before 9.30 am on the first day of absence. Alternatively a message can be sent via our website—‘Parents’ section then ‘Sickness Reporting’ or by email.
Evening Classes
Would you like to learn something new? Our adult learning opportunities on Thursday evenings might be for you!
All information is here:
Meet the Teacher Events
It is really important for you to get to know all of the staff who will be working with your children this year as soon as possible.
With this in mind we have organized the following meet the teacher events—all begin at 6pm and should last for approximately 45 minutes.
Year 3 – Monday 16th September
Year 4— Thursday 12th September
Year 5 – Wednesday 11th September
Year 6 – Monday 9th September
Year Six—A Big Year
Our Year Six children are entering a very important time in their school lives. Very soon they will choosing their secondary schools for September 2025 and they will also have important assessments over the course of the year including SATs.
We are always available to discuss your concerns and answer any queries that you may have. Please note that the dates for next year’s SATs are Monday 12th May - Thursday 15th May A few dates for the Year 2024—2025
Here is a broad outline of the year ahead. Lots more to come!
TERM 1 Wednesday 4th September to Friday 18th October 2024
Weeks beginning September 9th – Parent information meetings at 6pm
Year 6 – Monday 9th September
Year 5 – Wednesday 11th September
Year 4— Thursday 12th September
Year 3 – Monday 16th September
Thursday 12th September—Year 3 Welcome service at All Saints Church—2.30pm
Friday 13th September – 11+ test am
Wednesday 18th September—Y3 visit to Cresswell Crags
Friday 20th September – 11+ test am
Monday 23rd September - School Harvest Festival – 2.15pm
Wednesday September 25th – Fun Sports Day (pm)
Friday 4th October - Y4 at Lincolnshire Showground
Monday 7th October – Animals UK in school with Y6
Wednesday 2nd October – Kingswood parents meeting – 6-7pm
October 7th – 11th – Profile Review meeting week for pupils on SEN register
October 15th—flu immunisation for children
Term 2
Tuesday, 29th October to Thursday, 19th December 2024
Tuesday 29th, 30th and 31st October – Parents Evenings
Monday 4th November, Tuesday 5th November and Wednesday 6th November - Open Afternoons
Friday 8th November– School Disco at 6pm
Monday 18th November– School photographer in school—individual photos of children
Friday 6th December—PTA Christmas Fayre
Tuesday 10th December—School Carol Service
Wednesday December 11th – Party Day
TERM 3
Monday 6th January to Friday, 14th February 2025
Friday 31st January—Y4 Roman Trip
w/c 3rd February—pupil profile review week
Friday 14th February—Young Voices in Sheffield
TERM 4
Monday, 24th February to Friday 4th April 2025
Tuesday 4th March – Parents’ Evening
Wednesday 5th March – Parents’ Evening
TERM 5
Wednesday, 23rd April to Friday 23rd May 2025
w/c 12th May – KS2 Y6 SATs week
TERM 6
Monday, 2nd June to Tuesday 22nd July 2025
w/c 2nd June—Profile Review week
Friday 6th June – PTA Summer Fayre – 6-8pm
w/c 16h June – Y6 Kingswood visit
23rd and 24th June—Y4 Energy visit
Wednesday 25th June – Sports Day
w/c 30th June—Y6 Bikeability training
Wednesday 16th July – Leavers’ Service – 7pm