Friday 24th January 2025
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 at 96% or higher and we appreciate your efforts in supporting us with this by not booking holiday in term time.
Here is an update on our attendance rates for the year to date:
Class | Attendance |
Hedgehogs | 95.1% |
Badgers | 96.4% |
Owls | 95.8% |
Otters | 96.3% |
Hazel | 96.9% |
Rowan | 95.7% |
Ash | 96.6% |
Oak | 97.0% |
Congratulations to Oak class, who currently have the highest attendance in the Federation.
Johnathon's Jungle
On Friday KS1 children had a visit from Johnathon’s Jungle. The children learnt all about different reptiles and how they survive in their unique habitats. During the visit all of the children were able to handle the creatures including a giant millipede, geckos, katydids, spiny stick insect, tarantulas, and a rainbow boa snake. All of the children were incredibly brave and they all had a go at holding the snake!!
The children had an amazing day and loved learning about these fantastic creatures. Please head to Johnathan’s website to have a closer look! https://jonathansjungleroadshow.co.uk/meet-the-animals/
Road Safety
We are still in the depth of winter so I would like to remind our families to think carefully about safe journeys to school. Pedestrians should ensure they have have high-viz and cyclists should wear helmets. Can I also remind motorists that they must switch off their engines when waiting in our car park at the junior school.
Parents must not park in the village hall car park at pick up and drop-off. Recently their have been cases of cars blocking the space reserved for disabled motorists.
Foodbank Donations
During their visit to the local Foodbank last term, our School Councillors found out that the month of February sees the fewest number of donations to this fantastic cause. As 'courageous advocates' our children wanted to help. We would like to announce a 'Foodbank Collection Day' on Friday 14th February. Similar to Harvest, we are requesting all pupils bring a food item to school that day - all donations will be collected by the West Berks Foodbank. Thank you for your support.
Parents Evening
Consultations will take place on Wednesday 26th February and Tuesday 4th March. Details on how to book your appointment will be out soon.
INSET
A reminder that school is closed on Monday 24th February for INSET training. School will re-open on Tuesday 25th February after half term.
Bags2School
The next Bags2school day will be Monday 3rd February. bags will be sent home soon.
Star Awards
The following children received Star Awards this week! They should all be really proud, well done!
24th January
Florence R
Louis S
Caleb H
Molly S
Matthew W
Arabella D
Bjorn D
Noah H
Life Learning: Boundaries
24th January
Lily W
Toby P
Oliver M
Autumn W
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