Newsletter
Volume 11 Turnditch CE Primary School I ssue 1
Friday 6th September
A Big Welcome Back From All The Staff And Children here at Turnditch CE Primary School
Even with rather chillier weather than usual for this time of year I would like to take this op-
portunity to extend a warm welcome to all our new starters and our existing families to the
first term of a new school year at Turnditch School. The children have settled extremely well
into their daily routines and there is a sense of joy and excitement to be heard coming from all
classrooms.
All of our teachers have been working hard over the summer holidays to make sure that new and
exciting activities were in place for the children when they arrived back at school on Wednes-
day. We are all eagerly commencing with newly planned activities and new topics. A recently im-
plemented curriculum review has enabled us to design and enhance even further the great provi-
sion we have here at Turnditch to meet all our children’s needs. Our curriculum is carefully de-
signed to balance academic progress with creative flair. We will endeavour fully to make sure
your children are at the very centre of everything we do here at Turnditch.
The last school year was again a very successful one with our children attaining to a very high
standard both academically and creatively. We are looking forward this year to replicating and
building on our successes whilst immersing children in a whole range of wider opportunities and
activities. We know that you as parents will continue to support us in
all of our efforts to provide our children with the very best educa-
tional experiences. We welcome this partnership and together we re-
ally can hope to achieve great things.
There are a few logistical changes this year to playground arrival and
logistics which are outlined clearly in the next few pages.
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New Parents
With dates for diaries, the newsletter and
the website we aim to keep you well informed
about life at school. However on occasion ar-
rangements have to be changed or events
arise after being published. We have a text
service to parents which helps inform of any
changes that may have arisen. We may also
inform you by phone or letter
However, if at any time you are unsure or un-
certain about an event that is to take place or
you have any queries at all regarding school,
please talk to your child’s teacher, Mrs
Worrall in the office or Mr Bolton (by ap-
pointment).
Key Information On School Day Timings
School arrival time Playground supervised 8.45 am
Bell rung 8.50
Registration time In classrooms 8.50 am
Dinner time Infants 12.00 - 1.15 pm
Juniors 12.00 - 1.00 pm
School day ends Infants 3.15 pm
Juniors 3.20 pm
Teaching Staff and Classes
Foundation stage Mon - Wed
(Reception Class) Miss Bunn
Wed - Fri
Mrs Barden
Year 1 and 2 Mon - Wed
Mr Bolton
Wed - Fri
Miss Bunn
Year 3 & 4 Mon - Thurs
Ms Dadswell
Year 3 & 4 Fri
Mrs Scott
Year 5 & 6 Mon - Wed
Mr Naylor
Year 5 & 6 Tue (am)
Thur/Fri
Mrs Seargent
KEY CHANGE TO
ARRIVAL AT
SCHOOL
To enable us to make sure that
children are settled and ready to commence with col-
lective worship, on time, we are as of Monday going
to line children up on the playground from 8.50 am.
This will allow children to enter into the classroom
and settle for registration in a calm and orderly
manner for the allotted time of 8.55 am. This will
ensure that we are all together as a school in the
hall for 9.00 am.
Please can you help us in making sure that children
are settled and ready for this valuable social and
emotional experience by arriving at school on time.
The school door will be closed and locked from 8.55
am (In accordance with strict child protection and
safeguarding rules).
If you are late and arrive after 8.55 am please go to
the front door where Mrs Worrall will allow en-
trance.
If your child arrives after registration 8.55 am -
9.00 am please inform Mrs Worrall in the school of-
fice where she will record your child’s attendance.
After nine o’clock attendance will be recorded as
late.
Since September 2014 children in the Foundation Stage
(Reception), Year 1 and Year 2 have been provided with free
school meals. This came into force under a government initia-
tive ensuring free school meals are given to children in the
infant phase of their educational journey.
For other children school meals cost £2.10 each day. You will
find payment details for your child by logging onto your ac-
count at www.scopay.co.uk , the amount required for this
term is now available.
Any queries regarding dinner money can quickly be solved by
talking to Mrs Worrall.
TO KEEP THE COSTS AND CHARGES FOR SCHOOL AT A MINIMUM
COULD YOU ALWAYS PLEASE USE A DEBIT CARD AND NOT CREDIT
CARDS.
IMPORTANT
If you think you may be eligible to claim free school meals, it is
vital that you act on this, you can speak to Mrs Worrall even if
your child is receiving free school meals in Reception, Year 1 and
2 alternatively you could telephone ‘Call Derbyshire’
08451202985.
Extra funding and financial support is provided for schools with
children who receive free school meals. Many schools including
ours, miss out on additional funding as a result of eligible claims
not being made.
Clubs This Term
Monday Infant Soccerstars
Craft Club
Tuesday Gardening Club
Wednesday Gardening Club
Thursday
Friday Cross Country Y5/6
(lunch time)
Swimming
Dates for Juniors: 24th Sept x 5 weeks
School Uniform
Turnditch C.E Primary has a standardised school dress and we ask that all parents support us in upholding this code
Boys:
Plain black or grey trousers (or shorts in warmer weather)
Plain white or blue shirt or polo shirt decorated with school logo
Navy blue sweatshirt or cardigan decorated with school logo
Sensible hardwearing shoes
Warm hats are available with school logo
Girls:
Blue Gingham style dress, grey/ black pinafore, trousers or medium length skirt
Plain white or blue shirt or polo shirt decorated with school logo. P.E Kit
Navy blue sweatshirt or cardigan decorated with school logo Plain blue t-shirt (decorated with
Sensible hardwearing shoes (black) without noticeable heals school logo).
Navy shorts and Black Plimsolls
Navy/ black leggings/ tracksuit bottoms
At The End Of The School Day
At the end of the school day apparatus can-
not be used on the school playground. Please
do not let your children use the equipment
both school children and siblings. We allow
children to sit on the train as there are usu-
ally staff present nearby.
The Reception playground is not to be used
by children at the end of or before the
school day as the staff set
up the following days activi-
ties at this time. Please do
not allow children into this
area.
Reception Pastoral Evening
The Reception pastoral evening will take place on Wednesday 25th September with appointments
starting from 3.30. This is a time for our new parents (or existing parents with a Reception aged
child) to come into school and chat with their children’s teachers.
This meeting is by appointment and slips will be sent out shortly
asking for your time preference
It goes without saying though that if you have any queries at all
in the meantime please come and talk to us. If you require any
clarification of events or procedures please see Mrs Worrall in
the school office. If you have questions concerning your children
please see either Mrs Barden or Miss Bunn.
Polite Reminder
If parking on Hill Close please make sure that you
do not block the driveway of any residents, as a
number of them have been prevented from travel-
ling during drop off and pick up from school times.
Please do not park on the corner of the pavement as
this blocks the view of people wishing to join the
main road (which is dangerous due to the volume of
traffic).
When parking at the village hall please remain vigi-
lant when reversing as with the best will in the
world sometimes children manage to escape the grip
of parents hands and wander into the car park unat-
tended.
Please do not park directly outside of school as do-
ing so makes it dangerous for Mrs Jeffery to carry
out her duties as a crossing attendant. It also en-
dangers the safety and lives of children if cars are
pulling out to overtake stationary parked cars out-
side of school.
High Praise Indeed
Academically, this year, the children in school have again achieved to
a very high standard in their attainment measures. The national fig-
ure for children who met an expected standard in all subjects of
reading, writing and mathematics combined, this year, stood at 64%.
Here at Turnditch CE School the figure for our children who met an expected standard in reading,
writing and mathematics combined stood at 91%. When assessed separately 91% of our children
reached an expected standard in reading, 100% reached an expected standard in mathematics and
again 91% of our children reached an expected standard in writing.
These were extremely rewarding and well deserved results for children, staff and parents. As a
school we are very proud of our children and the effort that they always give to their studies.
Turnditch and Windley Show
The Turnditch and Windley Show will take place tomorrow on fields along the Wirksworth
Road (B5023) heading from Turnditch towards Duffield.
This is the years blue ribbon event for the parish of Turnditch and Windley. The show is
quintessentially a country show with many exhibitions. To name but a few of the things that
take place there are animal shows, historical farm vehicle parades, horse trials, a dog show
and many stalls and tents to browse.
Again in the main tent the children’s work will be displayed along with a whole host of other
fabulous exhibits. Our children really do put a lot of time and effort into their show entries
with real attention given to the detail of their final pieces so please if you do have time to
visit come along and support this wonderful event .
On a personal note I will be entering ‘Old Fred’ in the dog show. There is a most handsome
dog category which I think he might have a 1st place chance in. Failing that it’s the working
dog category (where I hope he doesn't have to demonstrate his abilities).
This is always a great day out and looking at the weather (fingers crossed)
it seems set fair.
Music Lessons
Currently at school we have music lessons for piano, drums, guitar,
violin and singing. If you are interested in your child learning one of
these instruments please contact Mrs Worrall in the school office
who will contact the provider or place your name on the appropriate waiting list.
Harvest Festival
Our Harvest Festival will take place on Monday 23rd September at
2.00 pm in All Saints Church, Turnditch. Parents are very much wel-
come to attend.
Donations of food produce and baskets would be greatly appreciated
for display in the church All food stuffs and baskets from the service will be donated to the
Padley Centre Charity in Derby.
If you are the parent of a new Reception child please ask Miss Bunn or Mrs Barden if you re-
quire further information on how this service is delivered.
To the parents of children beginning today in the Reception
Class
We know how big this day is for you.
We have found this poem to put you at ease.
From all the staff here at Turnditch Primary School we wish you all great happiness,
joy and success with your children here at our wonderful school.
DATES FOR DIARIES
These are displayed on the notice board inside the en-
trance to school and are on our website
www.turnditch.derbyshire.sch.uk . A paper copy should be
with this newsletter but dates are subject to
change/additions and we will keep you informed by text.