Introductory Talk for Parents
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Website address: www .st - judes.lambeth.sch.uk BELONGING Our value this term is ‘BELONGING’. "Whenever you feel unloved, unimportant or insecure, remember to whom you belong." - Ephesians 2:19. Please discuss this topic with your child. As the newly appointed Headteacher of St Jude’s, I would like to welcome you back to a new school year! It has been a lovely summer and everyone has returned with a healthy glow and lovely smiles. I have already received a warm welcome from parents, staff and children. I will be in the playground at the beginning and the end of the school day, I look forward to meeng you and geng to know you all. I already feel that I have arrived in a very special and happy school community. There will be an opportunity to meet informally with me during the Headteacher’s coffee morning and Headteacher’s aſternoon tea. Wednesday 10 th September 2014 9.00 – 9.30 – Headteacher’s coffee morning 3.30 – 4.00 – Headteacher’s aſternoon tea I will also be available on Thursday aſternoons to meet with parents individually. Please call the office to book an appointment. A warm welcome to the new staff at St Jude’s: Mr Edward Sharp (Class 4 teacher) Ms Hanna Burzala (Class 2 teacher) Ms Leonora Johnson (Support teacher & PPA cover KS2) Carloa Falquina (Support teacher & PPA cover KS1) Universal Free School Meals From 1 st September the government have introduced universal infant free meals for all pupils in Reception, Years 1 and 2. Parents therefore will no longer have to pay for school meals for children in the infants. Parent Pay Parents of children in the juniors can now pay for school meals using Parent Pay. This can be done online using a very secure website called ParentPay. If you already have a ParentPay account, you can simply log in to that account and add your child. If you are new to ParentPay please contact Mrs. Henderson for your unique User name and Password. When you have done this, please visit www.parentpay.com to activate your account via the account login area to pay online. Parent Pay holds an electronic record of your payments to view at a later date. Once you have activated your account you can make online payments straight away. Paid School Meals The cost of school meals for this school year is £1.75 per day. The cost for each half term is listed below:- Introductory Talk for Parents Please put these dates and times into your diary. At St Jude’s we know that children flourish when school and families work together, travelling in the same direction. As part of this support, year group evenings are arranged early in the term. These evenings are an opportunity for all parents to find out about the curriculum, educational changes and expectations of the school for their child. Children are welcome. Meetings are kept to 30 minutes. It is extremely important that all parents (a family representative 14yrs or older may attend) as a lot of information is shared and much discussion will take place. Even more helpfully you will get to meet mums and dads of your child’s classmates. INTRODUCTORY TALK FOR PARENTS DATES Class 2 - 17th September @ 5.30pm - 6pm Class 6 - 18th September @ 5.30pm - 6pm Class 3 - 24th September @ 5.30pm - 6pm Class 1 - 25th September @ 5.30pm - 6pm Class 5 - 1st October @ 5.30pm - 6pm Class 4 - 8th October @ 5.30pm - 6pm Reception - 5th November @ 5.30pm - 6pm Autumn Term 3.9.14 – 24.10.14 (£66.50) 4.11.14 – 19.12.14 (£59.50) Spring Term 6.1.15 – 13.2.15 (£50.75) 23.2.14 – 26.3.14) (£42.00) Summer Term 13.4.15 – 22.5.15 (£50.75) 1.6.15 – 17.7.15 (£61.25) REMINDERS Class 3 - Swimming begins Tuesday 9th September 2014 Class 3 - Chance to Dance Trip Tuesday 9th September 2014 PTA Meeting - 9am-10am Friday 12th September 2014 in the Art Room This is an invitation for every parent. Please come along, this is a chance to get to know other parents and have a chat. The PTA has been growing yearly and we look forward to seeing even more of you on Friday. Coffee, tea and biscuits available. SEN/INCLUSION APPOINTMENTS Ms Avril MacDonald will be available on Thursdays between 2.45pm - 3.45pm to discuss your child’s needs. Please contact Mrs Henderson in the school office to make an appointment. Thank you, Ms Avril MacDonald MESSAGE FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE Please ensure asthma pumps and epi pens are up to date and named. Please speak to your child’s teacher about their medical needs.
Transcript of Introductory Talk for Parents
Website address: www.st-judes.lambeth.sch.uk
BELONGING
Our value this term is ‘BELONGING’. "Whenever you feel unloved, unimportant or insecure, remember to whom you belong." - Ephesians 2:19.
Please discuss this topic with your child.
As the newly appointed Headteacher of St Jude’s, I would like to welcome you back to a new school year! It has been a lovely summer and everyone has returned with a healthy glow and lovely smiles. I have already received a warm welcome from parents, staff and children. I will be in the playground at the beginning and the end of the school day, I look forward to meeting you
and getting to know you all. I already feel that I have arrived in a very special and happy school community.
There will be an opportunity to meet informally with me during the Headteacher’s coffee morning and Headteacher’s afternoon tea.
Wednesday 10th September 2014 9.00 – 9.30 – Headteacher’s coffee morning 3.30 – 4.00 – Headteacher’s afternoon tea
I will also be available on Thursday afternoons to meet with parents
individually. Please call the office to book an appointment.
A warm welcome to the new staff at St Jude’s:
Mr Edward Sharp (Class 4 teacher)
Ms Hanna Burzala (Class 2 teacher)
Ms Leonora Johnson (Support teacher & PPA cover KS2)
Carlotta Falquina (Support teacher & PPA cover KS1)
Universal Free School Meals From 1st September the government have introduced universal infant free
meals for all pupils in Reception, Years 1 and 2. Parents therefore will no
longer have to pay for school meals for children in the infants.
Parent Pay Parents of children in the juniors can now pay for school meals using Parent
Pay. This can be done online using a very secure website called ParentPay.
If you already have a ParentPay account, you can simply log in to that
account and add your child.
If you are new to ParentPay please contact Mrs. Henderson for your unique
User name and Password.
When you have done this, please visit www.parentpay.com to activate your
account via the account login area to pay online.
Parent Pay holds an electronic record of your payments to view at a later
date. Once you have activated your account you can make online payments
straight away.
Paid School Meals The cost of school meals for this school year is £1.75 per day.
The cost for each half term is listed below:-
Introductory Talk for Parents
Please put these dates and times into your diary. At St Jude’s we know that children flourish when school and families work together, travelling in the same direction. As part of this support, year group evenings are arranged early in the term.
These evenings are an opportunity for all parents to find out about the curriculum, educational changes and expectations of the school for their child. Children are welcome. Meetings are kept to 30 minutes.
It is extremely important that all parents (a family representative 14yrs or older may attend) as a lot of information is shared and much discussion will take place. Even more helpfully you will get to meet mums and dads of your child’s classmates.
INTRODUCTORY TALK FOR PARENTS DATES
Class 2 - 17th September @ 5.30pm - 6pm Class 6 - 18th September @ 5.30pm - 6pm Class 3 - 24th September @ 5.30pm - 6pm Class 1 - 25th September @ 5.30pm - 6pm Class 5 - 1st October @ 5.30pm - 6pm Class 4 - 8th October @ 5.30pm - 6pm Reception - 5th November @ 5.30pm - 6pm
Autumn Term 3.9.14 – 24.10.14
(£66.50) 4.11.14 – 19.12.14
(£59.50)
Spring Term 6.1.15 – 13.2.15
(£50.75) 23.2.14 – 26.3.14)
(£42.00)
Summer Term 13.4.15 – 22.5.15
(£50.75) 1.6.15 – 17.7.15 (£61.25)
REMINDERS
Class 3 - Swimming begins
Tuesday 9th September 2014
Class 3 - Chance to Dance Trip
Tuesday 9th September 2014
PTA Meeting - 9am-10am
Friday 12th September 2014 in the Art Room
This is an invitation for every parent.
Please come along, this is a chance to get to know
other parents and have a chat. The PTA has been
growing yearly and we look forward to seeing even
more of you on Friday.
Coffee, tea and biscuits available.
SEN/INCLUSION APPOINTMENTS
Ms Avril MacDonald will be available on Thursdays between 2.45pm - 3.45pm to discuss your child’s needs. Please contact Mrs Henderson in the school office to make
an appointment.
Thank you, Ms Avril MacDonald
MESSAGE FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE
Please ensure asthma pumps and epi pens are up to
date and named. Please speak to your child’s teacher
about their medical needs.
COMMUNITY NOTICEBOARD
Effra Early Years Centre for Under 5s Are you looking for the best educational start possible for your child? Do you need childcare? Effra is open from 8am – 6pm all
year round. If you are looking for a safe and stimulating environment, where your child will be well looked after and enjoy learning and play, while building their confidence and growing
emotionally and academically – Effra is the perfect choice. Places currently available.
To find out more call 020 7733 8425, email [email protected] or go to our website
www.effra.lambeth.sch.uk
Lilian Baylis Athletics Club Interested in athletics? Inspired by the 2012 Games?
Free weekly Athletics sessions for all abilities delivered by experienced Herne Hill Harriers coaches. Learn the fundamental
athletics movement skills of Run, Jump, and Throw! Every Wednesday 5pm-7pm. Black Prince Community Hub track.
5 Beaufoy Walk, off Black Prince Road, London SE11 6HU. For more information contact:
Steve Bosley: [email protected] 07721 555 688 or
Karim Habibi: [email protected]
0207 840 2907
Brixton Bolt 2014
Brixton Bolt returns to hold its third annual race competition. The roads of Brixton in South London will once again play host to a series of 100m races searching for the fastest men, women and children in town. The event will bring together Brixton’s diverse community in
honour of the fastest man in the world to find their own local legend. There will be a barbecue, face painting, music and photographers on
the day.
Date: Sunday 14th September 2014
Where: Pope’s Road (next to Brixton Recreation Centre).
Registration is from 12 midday, the first race is at 1pm. To register please send your name and age to [email protected] or alternatively turn up early on the day to guarantee entry. Race
categories range from under 3s to over 60s.
Race entry costs just £1 and is open to all Brixton residents, although all Londoners are invited to attend, support the crowd and celebrate a
spectacular history of sport in London. For more information, please visit Brixtonbolt.com.
INCLUDED WITH THIS NEWSLETTER School Meals Menu
REMINDER The climbing frames in both playgrounds are NOT to be used
before or after school for health and safety reasons.
SCHOOL UNIFORM
We will be returning to school in the autumn term. Our winter uniform consists of: Navy blue pinafore, skirt or culottes or long trousers. White school shirt or white/navy polo shirt. Navy, black or white socks or tights. Plain black sensible flat shoes (no trainers or boots). Navy jumper or cardigan or St Jude’s sweatshirt Coats and jackets must be suitable for school use. Capable of keeping children warm in cold weather, suitably dry
in rainy weather and suitable for wearing with a uniform They must be plain; no logo; emblems or patterns. No denim,
‘leather look’ or hoodies . Hats should be plain black, navy or blue.
All items need to be permanently labelled.
15 DAY HANDWRITING BLITZ
Yes it is that time of year again when we have our annual blitz on handwriting.
Everyday for 3 weeks your child will be taught:
how to form and join their letters;
how to sit correctly;
how to hold their pens and pencils correctly;
how to set out their work.
Our expectations are that:
Class 2 will correctly form all letters and numbers and are introduced to cursive writing;
All juniors will be able to write in pen in the slated ‘italic’ style in fluent cursive Jarman style writing.
HANDWRITING PENS: All juniors should provide their own fountain or gel pens (biros are not suitable). Please ensure that all pens are labelled with your child’s name.
WE NEED YOUR HELP
Home learning is completed daily (5-10 minutes) and should be worked on collaboratively with children, parents and carers.
Home learning must be returned daily as the progress will be reviewed daily.
Please speak to your child’s class teacher if you have any queries.
Father’s Reading Every Day (FRED)
Congratulations, Mr Lotsu (Natalia - Class 2) for taking part
and winning the Fred prize draw. He received a £15
voucher to go towards purchasing more books.
Thank you to all the participants of the FRED programme.
St Jude’s behaviour policy includes 6 golden rules
which every child in the school ought to know.
Please take the opportunity to practice these rules
with your child at home.
Golden Rules
Always be polite and listen to others.
Be honest.
Always do the best you can.
If you can not say something nice do not say
anything at all.
Take care of your own and other people’s
belongings.
Keep your hands and feet to yourself.
