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It was lovely seeing all the children returning to school with big smiles on their faces.We hope you have all had a lovely summer. |
Online Safety
Next week teachers will be sharing the Acceptable Use Policy with all the children in their classes. The children will then be asked to sign the policy to say they will follow the online safety rules set out by our Academy. Please take some time to read through the Acceptable Use Policy relevant to your child/children. A copy of these are attached below.
Breakfast ClubFrom this September, the Breakfast Club is being funded by the DFE. This means the Club will remain free and there will be a wider selection of options on the menu. There will also be more activities for the children. Mrs Clements, Mrs Shah and Mrs Varley will continue to staff the club. Doors open at 8.00 a.m. and close at 8.30 a.m. All children from Reception up to Year 6 are welcome! |
PE Days
Children in Yrs. 1 to 6 need to come in their PE kit on the days they have PE (see the timetable below):
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Friday |
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Year 4 Year 5 |
Year 3 Year 5 - swimming |
Reception Year 2 |
Year 1 Year 4 Year 6 |
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 6 |
Reception children need to keep their PE kit in school.
Reminder: Year 5 will begin their swimming lessons Tuesday 8th September. They will need to bring their swimming costume and towel into school every Tuesday. If your child forgets their swimming kit phone calls will be made.
Milk Money
Our supplier is Cool Milk. If you wish to register your child for milk please go to their website: www.coolmilk.com.
Valuable Items
If your child brings their phone, house keys, bus pass, wears a smart watch they need to hand them into the office where the items will be locked away.
Your child will then need to collect them at the end of the day.
Children in Years 5 and 6
If you wish your child to walk to and from school by themselves, please collect a form from the office and complete it. Please be aware the form does not mean they will be able to be responsible for a younger sibling.
Reporting your child absent
This year we will once again be having a big push on attendance and punctuality. The children are expected in school everyday. Children are not allowed to take leave from school. If you do take your child out of school then you may be prosecuted and fined £80 per child per parent. In some cases you could be fined £2,500 per child per parent and receive a criminal record.
Mrs. Spafford and Mrs. Khambhaita will be monitoring all children and if they have any concerns regarding a child’s attendance or punctuality, the parents will be invited to a meeting.
If your child is going to be absent from school please do not ring the school number but ring or send a text to 07938742883.
If we have not received a reason for your child’s absence we will be contacting you from this number. If we do not receive any reason then a home visit will be made.
Appendix 1: EYFS and KS1 Acceptable Use Agreement (Pupils and Parents/Carers)
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ACCEPTABLE USE OF THE academy’S ICT SYSTEMS AND INTERNET: AGREEMENT FOR PUPILS AND PARENTS/CARERS |
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Name of pupil: |
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When I use the academy’s ICT systems (like computers) and get onto the internet in the academy I will:
I agree that the academy will monitor the websites I visit and that there will be consequences if I don’t follow the rules. |
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Signed (pupil): |
Date: |
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Parent/carer agreement: I agree that my child can use the academy’s ICT systems and internet when appropriately supervised by a member of academy staff. I agree to the conditions set out above for pupils using the academy’s ICT systems and internet, and will make sure my child understands these. |
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Signed (parent/carer): |
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Appendix 2: KS2, KS3 and KS4 Acceptable Use Agreement (Pupils and Parents/Carers)
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ACCEPTABLE USE OF THE academy’S ICT SYSTEMS AND INTERNET: AGREEMENT FOR PUPILS AND PARENTS/CARERS |
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Name of pupil: |
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I will read and follow the rules in the acceptable use agreement policy. When I use the academy’s ICT systems (like computers) and get onto the internet in the academy I will:
I will not:
If I bring a personal mobile phone or other personal electronic device into academy:
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Signed (pupil): |
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Parent/carer’s agreement: I agree that my child can use the academy’s ICT systems and internet when appropriately supervised by a member of academy staff. I agree to the conditions set out above for pupils using the academy’s ICT systems and internet, and for using personal electronic devices in academy, and will make sure my child understands these. |
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Signed (parent/carer): |
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Dates for the Calendar 2026 Monday 7th September: Nursery re-opens Thursday 10th September: Yr.6 Residential Parents Meeting at 3.30 p.m. Thursday 17th September: Rock Steady Assembly Yrs. 1 to Yrs. 6 Friday 18th to 20th September: Yr. 6 Residential to Winmarley Hall Friday 16th October: School finishes for Autumn half term Monday 2nd November: School re-opens Monday 16th November: School closed for staff training Friday 18th December: School closes for Christmas Monday 4th January 2027: School re-opens Friday 12th February: School closes for February half term Monday 22nd February: School reopens Thursday 25th March: School closes for Easter Monday 12th April: School reopens Monday 3rd May: Bank Holiday Monday Friday 28th May: School closes for Spring Bank Monday 7th June: School reopens Friday 23rd July: School closes for summer |