Friday 6th October
Headteacher's Update
Attendance is vitally important to your child’s education and time at school. Showing your child the importance of attending school every day not only helps your child to settle quickly when starting school but helps them to keep and maintain friendships and enjoy the school environment.
As a Federation we aim to have our overall attendance of 96% or higher and appreciate your efforts in supporting us with this. Here is an update on our attendance rates for September.
Class | Attendance |
Hedgehogs | 97.8% |
Badgers | 96.5% |
Owls | 97.4% |
Otters | 97.4% |
Hazel | 97.3% |
Rowan | 96.6% |
Ash | 97.9% |
Beech | 98.7% |
Oak | 95.3% |
Harvest Festival
It was wonderful that the community could come together at St Thomas' Church this week to celebrate Harvest Festival and collect items to donate to West Berkshire Foodbank.
The children performed superbly, including a variety of songs, poems, and readings from across the Infant and Junior schools.
It was great to see the Church full and I would like to thank all of our families for supporting this event and donating so generously to such a good cause. Thanks must also go to Reverend Christine for leading our Worship.
Open Mornings
Does your child start school in September 2024? Do you know someone who is looking for a Year R or Year 3 place for next year? Come along to our open morning to meet staff and children and to see our brilliant school in action.
Tues 31st October @9am
Weds 29th November @9am
Register for any of these dates at this link:
Year R September 2024 Applications for applying for Year R spaces open on 1 st November. Please visit Hampshire Admissions online to complete your application.
Secondary School Applications
If your child is in Year 6, secondary school applications open on 11th September and close on 31st October 2023. More information can be found on the Hampshire Admissions Page.
Outdoor Learning
We are very excited to be holding our first ever Federation Outdoor Learning Day at Woolton Hill Junior School on Friday 20th October. All of the children from across the Federation will be joining together to take part in a carousel of activities which will introduce them to the exciting world of outdoor education. Some of these activities that the children will be taking part in on the day include:
· Making smelly nature cocktails
· Den building in the forest
· Orienteering challenges
· Making Clay tree faces
· ‘Blind as a Bat’ obstacle courses
· Creating nature artwork
· Scavenger hunts
The day will be run by the staff from both schools and the children will be working within their Key Stages to complete the activities. Children will be encouraged to work collaboratively as part of a team to problem solve, building both their confidence and resilience in new situations. Please provide your child with a packed lunch on this day as no hot meals will be available.
A Christmas Carol
Mr Davies is starring as Ebenezer Scrooge in a Christmas Production of 'A Christmas Carol' at The Central Studio in Basingstoke; 14 - 16th December. Spread the festive cheer with your friends and family and be transported to the heart-warming and magical world of Victorian London as this timeless tale is brought to life on stage.
Mr Davies is very excited to have the opportunity to play the miserly old man who learns the joy and warmth of the Christmas season. Tickets are available via this link.
Parents Evenings
Parents Evenings will take place across the Federation on Wednesday 1st November and Tuesday 7th November. Please save these dates in your diary and look out for an email next week, inviting you to book an appointment. It is important you have access to your Arbor account to make a booking, please contact the office if you require assistance with this.
Scholastic Book Fair
Please do visit the Scholastic Book fair in the Library at Woolton Hill Junior School, straight after school, from Tuesday 31st October to Monday 6th November. There will be great books available and buying from the book fair helps support our federation libraries.
Star Awards
The following children received Star Awards this week! They should all be really proud, well done!
Albert Beverley
Della Watkins
Ronnie Chaffe
Noah Goodwill
George Ryan
Sofia Kennelly
Archie Campbell
Lydia Marsh
Life Learning (respect)
Noah Hearn
Gabriella Andrade
Arlo Brownell
Jack Toley
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