Updates from Mrs Norden

Another busy week saw a visit from Olympic and World champion gymnast Beth Tweddle, our Netball 'A team' going through to the county finals and lots of skipping.  Needless to say, there has been much excitement through the school, and we are very proud of how amazingly all our netballers have played this year.  More details can be found in the news articles below about all these events and activities.

I will be sending out Yr 1- 6 termly letters and associated documents today to parents and carers, with the link to this newsletter.  These provide an overview of the children's learning and planned activities for the summer term.  You can find links to the website pages where they can also be accessed below. 

You will notice a change in terminology from 'topic' to 'unit of work', which has come from the curriculum review we have been undertaking.  Our work has highlighted that the term 'topic' often leads to a lack of understanding of the individual curriculum subjects being taught.  We hope the phrase 'unit of work' will support a clearer focus on each subject, such as history, geography, science etc., so children can make better connections rather than attributing learning to the collective 'topic'. 

We hope you have found the changes to our website layout supportive. Please remember all key information for parents and carers, such as dates, lunch menus and more can be found through the page 'Parent and Carer information', which can be accessed by clicking here.

                                                                                                              _{Anna-Claire Norden} 

_Headteacher

Summer Admin Updates

Octagon Cluster Writing Competition - click here for details.  Entry deadline is 14th May.

Termly letters etc. - please click the links below

Year 1/2                  Year 3/4               Year 5/6

Mexican themed lunch - 16th May - click here for the menu.

Admin General Information

Office hours - 8.30am to 4pm except Wednesday, which is 8.45am to 4pm

EY and P Payments - a reminder these are due at the start of the month and all balances should be paid on receipt of payment request.

Useful Information for parents and carers - can be accessed on our website page 'Parent Information' which can be accessed by clicking here.

Diary Dates - can be accessed on the website by clicking here

Chicken Eggs - If you would like a pack of our chickens' eggs please complete the very short form accessed by clicking here.

Community News

Please see our community partner page for various flyers on local events and activities.  There have been several updates this week.  You can click here for quick access, but there is a permanent link towards the bottom of all newsletters to this page.

PTA News - access their website page here for ways to support our fundraising

Second Hand Uniform Clothes - if you need any uniform items please see poster towards the bottom of the newsletter for details.

Next Events:

Summer Fair - Friday 21st June 3.30pm to 5.30pm

Fantastic Fundraising Friday - 12th July non-uniform day and discos.

SEND, Safeguarding, Health and Wellbeing Links

SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) information can be accessed through our SEND website pages here

Safeguarding Information - please click here for our Safeguarding page especially should you have concerns relating to the safeguarding of our children and families.  Please click here to go directly to our Safeguarding policy.

Attendance Policy - please click here for the school's attendance policy. It is vitally important parents and carers are aware of their responsibilities and the formal processes for attendance matters.  The NHS have created a useful webpage to support decision making when children are unwell - you can click here for the link.

SEMH (Social Emotional Mental Health) resources for parents - Please click here to access an overview sheet with signposted resources for you to use at home to support your children.  The overview sheet can also be found at the bottom of the SEND page on our website here.  

H.A.Y Cambridgeshire Community Wellbeing support -  How Are You South Cambs? | Home (haysouthcambs.co.uk)

NHS Mental Health Services - www.keep-your-head.com and SHOUT - a new Text service on 85258 which provides real-time support to people of all ages who are struggling with their mental health (text the word HEAR to 85258).

Chat Health is a NHS confidential NHS service for help and advice. It’s safe and easy for you to speak to a qualified health professional. Just send a message, you don’t have to give your name. Discreet and quick. It only takes one message to start making a difference. You’ll get confidential advice from trained health staff in your area. Click here to access the site to start a web chat today.

To find out about Pupil premium and Free school meals, please visit our Pupil Premium page by clicking here. 

Links to each Phase page under the Curriculum tab on our website.

                                Reception    Yr1/2    Yr3/4    Yr5/6

Access SCOPay Parent Information here and EYandP Fees and Funding Page here