Updates from Mrs Norden

We have reached the end of the term, which has brought excitement and sadness to our school.  It has seen many events for individuals, small groups, phases and the whole school. We hope you have enjoyed reading their adventures through the news articles about them.  

Our three children's committees have worked hard to develop different aspects of our school, providing the children with a voice and opportunities to be a part of positive changes for us. They each have their own blog now, and we hope you have been able to access these (see below) to catch up with what they have been doing and especially to read the tips for greater sustainability from the Eco-committee.

We have to say a huge thank you to the PTA for their continued support and fundraising, which supports curriculum provision as well as fun activities for all across the school.  Today they had organised for Father Christmas to visit and funded the pantomime the primary children enjoyed. We are so grateful to Father Christmas for giving up time in his busy schedule to visit. It has been a wonderful way to finish our Autumn term and lead into the Christmas holidays. 

I would also like to take a moment to thank the staff for all they have done for our children and families this term pastorally and educationally, to our children who have shown great resilience and personal responsibility, particularly in these last few weeks, and to you, our parents and carers, for your continued support.

We hope you have a wonderful Yuletide, with fun, festivities and some well deserved rest along the way.  We look forward to seeing you in the new year on the children's first day back on 5th January 2024.

_{Anna-Claire Norden} 

_Headteacher

Final Autumn Term Organisation Updates from our December Useful List

LA News:

Cambridgeshire Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme

The Cambridgeshire Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme is available over the Christmas school holidays. Please click here for the LA parent/carer letter and click here for their FAQs.

Spring Term Admin

Year 3/4 Production -17th (afternoon) and 18th (evening) January, information on booking your seats to see your children perform will come out at the start of next term.

Midday Supervisor Vacancies - We have several vacant hours for midday supervisors.  The advert for this role can be found here.

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.

Diary Dates - updated list can be found here. (15/9/2023)

Community News

Message from Mr Cory who teaches guitar:

Looking for that special Christmas gift? I may now have some available 30min slots (£19.25 per session) and/or 15min slots (£9.62 per session). If your child is interested in learning the guitar, please contact me via email at jimmypagefans@hotmail.com. Please include:- pupils name, parent/guardian name, school name, class teachers name for 23/24 term, home address & mobile phone number. Please book early to avoid disappointment. Please note if you have already been added to my waiting list, you will be the first to be offered any spaces that become available.

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Read our School Council, Eco-Committee and Rights Respecting School Committee Blogs below:

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.

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).

To find out more 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