Hitherfield Herald Number 0480 www.hitherfield.co.uk 27th September 2019

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Thursday 3rd October – Parents’ Evening

Monday 7th October - Growing Against Violence Workshop

Friday 11th October – EID Party 3pm – 5pm

Monday 14th October – Year 4 trip to Sydenham Woods

Wednesday 16th October – Individual and sibling photos

Friday 18th October – PTA. AGM

Friday 18th October – Last day of term

Tuesday 12th November – Flu immunisation

Hitherfield is about to launch its very own radio station

and we are looking for donations of any of the following:

Amps

Electric Guitars

Clapper Board

Music posters

Broadcasting posters

Director’s chair

Stand up lamp

Please bring any donations to the main school office.

School Payments - Dinners/B&ASC

Dinner money - Please ensure you make your payments in

advance weekly, monthly or termly to avoid your account falling

into arrears. As outlined in your contract payments are requested

in advance of their meal.

If your child attends our Breakfast and Afterschool Club please

can you ensure that their accounts are also keep in credit. As

outlined in your contract payments are requested in advance of

the sessions attended.

A lot of admin time is wasted on chasing debt.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Pupil Absences

If your child is unwell, attending an appointment or

absent for any other reason, please ensure that you

have informed the main school office not the class

teacher.

Attendance News Well done Hitherfield

Our attendance was 96.7% this week.

This week we wanted to celebrate the classes

with the best attendance, so well done to…

Tadpole in Nursery, Koala in Reception, Cobra in

Year 1, Manatee in Year 2, Anaconda in Year 3,

Flamingo in Year 4, Kingfisher in Year 5 and Orca

in Year 6

We expect all children in their lines at 8.55am.

Well done to all our families who got here on time.

School starts at 8:55am and all pupils should be in

class and registered before 9:00am. Class

registration closes at 9:00am and children not in

class at this time will be asked to register at the

office where they will need to collect a late card

before being admitted to class.

Please return your child/rens Flu Immunisation form to

the main school office by Monday 30th September. The

NHS have asked that all forms are to be returned whether

you would like your child to have the vaccination or not.

If you need a copy of the form, please collect one from the

main school office.

After School Extra-Curricular Clubs

As we need to continue training staff in the new system for

parents to book clubs we will not be starting them until

after half term. We will get the booking information out to

parents before half term, so that everything is ready to

start the week commencing Monday 28th October. Sorry

for the delay, but we must get the system correct.

It is always good to know what skills we have on offer in our community. Become one of our ‘Hitherfield Heroes’ by letting us know if you can come in and share your skills or experiences. If you have particular skills (whether you are a chef, gardener, carpenter, doctor, fireman, artist) and would like to make yourself available to the school, please email admin@hitherfield.co.uk and we can add you to our skills bank with your availability. We are also looking for parents who are free to run ‘Project Gold’ activities on a Friday afternoon and are able to help out with trips and sporting activities. Any help, in whatever way, would be much appreciated!!

EU Settlement Scheme Drop In Sessions

The situation around the UK's exit from the EU is still filled with uncertainty. But the council continues to work to ensure we're prepared for whatever unfolds. Lambeth wants staff and their families from other European countries to stay following Brexit. We're happy to support you in making an application to the EU Settlement Scheme therefore, Schools HR are offering a series of drop in sessions for school EEA nationals to help you complete your application. The drop-in sessions will be informal to allow you to ask questions however, if there are any questions we can’t answer, we will collate these and come back to you. In order for us to support you in completing the application you are required to bring the following documents to the session:

Biometric passport or biometric ID (Either of these documents MUST have a chip) National insurance number

The government's EU Settlement Scheme is intended to ensure EEA nationals can continue to live and work here. Immediately following Brexit, EEA nationals and their families will be able to live and work in the UK as normal. The scheme is an important step towards EEA nationals retaining the benefits as a resident of the UK. For example, it will help with changing jobs, agreeing to a tenancy, or opening a bank account. Even if you hold a permanent resident card, you will still need to apply to the settlement scheme. To register for one of the sessions please email Schools HR on SchoolsHr@lambeth.gov.uk

Date Time Venue Room

Thursday 3rd October 2019 16:00 – 18:00 Town Hall – Ground Floor THG-03

Tuesday 8th October 2019 16:00 – 18:00 Town Hall – Ground Floor THG-02

Thursday 17th October 2019

16:00 – 18:00 Town Hall – Ground Floor THG-02

We have made all of the timings outside school hours in order to cater to all school staff. The rooms which the drop in sessions will take place, do not require you to have access to a Lambeth card therefore, please go straight to the room on arrival. (The rooms are at the beginning of the ground floor and should be fairly straight forward to find.) Details about the EU Settlement Scheme is available online at www.gov.uk/eusettledstatus The Mayor of London also has an excellent online resource EU Londoners Hub

Thank you!

Maths Glossary

This year, we will be sharing key mathematical vocabulary that you may find useful to use when talking to your

child or completing maths activities together. All children use a range of mathematical language in lessons to

explain their thinking and share their understanding.

Number sentence = an equation expressed using numbers and mathematical symbols (+ - x ÷ = ) e.g 5 + 2 = 7

THE DEADLINE FOR DAFFODIL ORDERS IS

FRIDAY 4TH OCTOBER.

It’s maths challenge time!! Can you solve the addition

problems to colour the picture?

Reminder.

On the 7th of October we are running some workshops for Year 5 children with the organisation Growing Against Violence. As part of this, we are also offering an informative parent session. This will take place in the school (location to be confirmed - depending on numbers) after drop off at 9am. The session is 90 minutes long. Due to the content and topics covered, it is not appropriate for children, so we are offering a creche service, which will be held in the children's centre creche room. A sign up sheet will be in main school office, so please register your space with one of the office staff. This is open to ALL parents. Sessions will also be run in January with the Year 6 pupils. Please see the attached flyer further down the Herald for information about these sessions.

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so that we can update this for you.

Lola Manners – R Platypus

Khallah Frazer – R Kookaburra

Eleanor Sam & Eden McClymont-Jones –

R Koala

Beatrice Robinson & Jules Elliott - 1

Cobra

Hashim Nur & Javier Zambrana – 1

Sunbird

Jocob Price & Maceo McGovern – 1

Dugong

Melissa Zambrana Rodrigues & Olive

Westlake – 2 Hummingbird

Juliet Coulber & Maja Niedzwiedz – 2

Manatee

Elodie Lever-Taylor & Alex Cooper – 2

Mongoose

3 Anaconda - Ja-Yeon Powell & Amber

Williamson

3 Jaguar - Aaquib Haque

3 Macaw - Ocean McClymont-Sweet &

Rafaela Pereira

4 Cheetah - Gabrielle Appiah McDonald

& Sophie Benghiat

4 Hippo - Asmahan Adem-Tompkins &

Florence Alexander

4 Flamingo - Aaron Bhoyroo & Giovanna

Beretta

5 Kingfisher - Khalid McDonald

5 Hedgehog - Conor Irving

5 Otter - Frankie O'Durkan

6 Wolverine - Henning Morgan

6 Puffin - Summer Havens

6 Orca - Rufus Knight

Hitherfield

Herald Online

Safety Corner

Have you recently

brought your child a

new device?

Use the device setting so you can only

download age appropriate apps and

games.

Disable location services so your child

doesn’t unintentionally share their

location with others.

Set up password control or disable in-app

purchasing so big bills are not run up

accidentally.

Download age-appropriate apps you’re

happy for your child to use.

ALSO please remember to email us at

onlinesafety@hitherfield.co.uk

Dear Parents/ Carers/ Teacher & Staff, Please help to raise more funds for the PTA and our school when you shop online. You can help us raise FUNDS FOR FREE all year round very simply when you do your usual shopping online via Easy Fundraising. We have already raised over £1,500 and you can help us raise more by signing up. The sites you use (Amazon, Sainsburys, eBay, ASOS, Argos, John Lewis, travel sites etc) donate to the school in exchange for you using the Easy Fundraising site. FIND OUT MORE: http://efraising.org/uppm5ERLEZ https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/hitherfieldprimaryschoolpta/?fbclid=IwAR2_RbqUB6eJRTYtbeBD9IyOQy-vNaC4M_8GpOKRewJx8r_tJLdKMODDKEc SIGN UP: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/hitherfieldprimaryschoolpta/ Let's see how quick we can get to £2,000! Every penny counts! Thank you so much for helping to help Hitherfield.

Do you know the difference between ‘Best Before’ and ‘Use By’ dates?

Best before

"Best before" dates appear on a wide range of frozen, dried, tinned and other foods.

"Best before" dates are about quality, not safety. When the date is past, it does not mean that the food will be harmful, but it might

begin to lose its flavour and texture.

At the Food Market, if we have tinned or packet foods that are past their ‘Best Before’ date we will be given an extension certificate from the manufacturer stating how much longer the food can be kept for at a good quality. We will never offer you food products without this manufacturers guarantee.

Use by

‘Use by’ dates are the most important date to consider, as these relate to food safety.

At the Food Market, we will never offer you foods with a ‘Use By’ date, as we do not have the refrigeration storage space necessary.

You will see "use by" dates on food that goes off quickly, such as smoked fish, meat products and ready-prepared salads.

Do not use any food or drink after the end of the "use by" date on the label, even if it looks and smells fine. This is because using it after this date could put your health at risk.

For the "use by" date to be a valid guide, you must follow storage instructions such as "keep in a refrigerator”. If you do not follow these instructions, the food will spoil more quickly and you may risk food poisoning.

Once a food with a "use by" date on it has been opened, you also need to follow any instructions, such as "eat within 3 days of opening". But remember, if the "use by" is tomorrow, then you must use the food by the end of tomorrow, even if the label says, "Eat within a week of opening" and you have only opened the food today.

If a food can be frozen, its life can be extended beyond the "use by" date. But make sure you follow any instructions on the pack, such as "cook from frozen" or "defrost thoroughly before use and use within 24 hours".

Premises Assistant

Loughborough Primary School

London SW9 7UA

We are looking to appoint a reliable and efficient person.

The post will be for 25 hours per week to begin with, over 5 days per week, but this may increase,

especially in the school holidays when essential maintenance works have to be carried out. In addition,

please note that some evening and occasional weekend work may be required. Scale 4 (£23,628 -

£24,927 pro rata) depending on experience)

Ideally you will have some experience in a similar role, or can demonstrate a keen interest in maintenance

and DIY, as well as an awareness of Health and Safety. The successful candidate will work directly with

the premises manager, and will be directed by the Headteacher and School Business Manager. As a key

holder, the role will also include security of the school premises including all buildings and contents.

We positively encourage informal visits to our school. Please contact the school office to arrange a tour

which will take place on 17/9/19 between 9.30 – 10.30,

Wednesday 18/9/19 between 4pm – 5pm and at other times, depending on demand.

Loughborough Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and

young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a

satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and medical.

This is a great opportunity to help shape and develop

our school building on its exciting journey of improvement.

References may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed

until shortlisting / interviews have taken place.

Closing date for completed applications is 12pm midday on 27.9.19. Please return completed

applications either to the school office or email these to: fmurray7.208@lgflmail.org

Interview date to be confirmed. Please note there will be a brief practical / written test.

Job description, person specification and application form can be downloaded from our website.

Please do not call the school office to ask for these.

Website: www.loughboroughprimarylambeth.org.uk

Loughborough Primary School

Minet Road

London SW9 7UA

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Low Cost/No Cost Family Fun in London

Please look at organisations’ websites to double check times and

arrangements

Family Workshops - British Museum 44 Great Russell Street, WC1B 3DG / 020 7323 8000 / www.british museum.org

Nearest tube: Holborn/Russell Square - FREE

Little Feet: Animal sounds (under 5 years)

Saturday 28th September: 11 – 11.30; 12 – 1230; 1300 – 1330; 1400 – 1430; 1500 – 1530

Find out where in the world animals call home and programme a robot to help find them in the galleries! For under 5s and their parents and carers.

Ancient Greece: mythical stories (age 5 +)

Early morning explorers - FREE

Sunday 29th September 8am – 10.30am Early morning explorers is a relaxed early opening for families with children aged 5-15 with autism who

would benefit from visiting the Museum in a quieter setting. You will be able to discover the world of ancient Greece and its mythical gods, goddesses and heroes by exploring the Museum, as well as taking part in a range of fun, sensory-based activities including

object-handling, story-telling and arts and crafts.

The Sunday Spot – Children’s Art Week activities – South London Gallery

Sunday 29th September 2 – 4pm

65-67 Peckham Rd, London SE5 8UH FREE

www.southlondongallery.org

Sunday Spot is an ongoing series of free, drop-in family activities which takes place every Sunday from 2-4pm, suitable for children aged 0-5 years.

Drop in to the studio on Sunday afternoons to relax and play with objects themed around non-human family members such as a robot pet dog name Aibo.

Japan Matsuri 2019 - Trafalgar Square, WC2N 5DN www.japanmatsuri.com FREE

Sunday 29th September, 10am – 8pm London’s very own festival of Japanese culture – Japan Matsuri – returns on Sunday, 29th September 2019 in Trafalgar Square in the centre of the city. A regular fixture now in the London calendar, this free annual festival brings people together to enjoy Japanese food,

music, dance, and activities for all the family. Everything kicks off at 10.00am and runs through till 8.00pm. With two stages, there is plenty to see all day. The programme of stage performance for this year is still being

finalised and will feature exciting new acts as well as the return of favourites from previous Matsuri.

Enjoy the atmosphere with Japanese festival food from the numerous stalls. Join in the fun in the family activities area with games and dressing in kimono. Try your hand at Japanese

cartoons on the manga wall.

Please find below a list of clubs and activities that are available across the borough of Lambeth. Some are

free and a lot will accommodate families on a low income.

North: Football: Black Prince Trust: Tuesday 5.30pm-7pm disability football Friday 6.30pm-8pm Secondary school age Stockwell Oasisplay 5-6pm Tuesday & Thursday – Primary school age Boxing: Fitzroy Lodge Boxing Club Tuesday and Thursdays at 5pm for beginner adults (16+), 6pm for advanced Monday and Wednesday at 5pm for juniors Basketball: Black Prince Trust: Saturdays 11am-1pm U20s NFL American Football: Larkhall Park Tuesdays 5-830pm Other: Kennington Park Estate XLP music production – Tuesday 6-830pm Lollard Street Adventure Playground – Re-Cycle bikes, creative games and adventure playground Vauxhall City Farm Oasis – Thursday 830pm – board games + general youth club Stockwell Oasis Play – Everyday after school - Nature garden, adventure playground, pedal karts, general activities. Black Prince Hub – Homework clubs, various exercise options, sexual health clinic

Central: Football: St Matthews Project - Tulse Hill 5-a-side pitch 4-6pm St Matthew Project - Brockwell Park, by the croquet lawn – 10am-midday 10-15 y/o Max Roach Park Kicks 5-6pm Roupell Park Kicks – Friday – 5pm-7pm Evelyn Grace ASC – Thursday – 3.30pm-4.45pm Boxing: Dwaynamics Boxing Club Tuesday and Thursdays at 5pm for beginner adults (16+), 6pm for advanced Wednesday at 5pm and Saturdays at 1130am for juniors Other: BMX racing Brockwell Park – Saturdays and Sundays – Novices 12-1pm Hebe foundation - Wandsworth Road – debating sessions and employment mentoring Tulse Hill Adventure Playground – Everyday after school, Re-cycle bikes Clapham Park bike project – Tuesdays + Thursday – 4-530pm

South: Football: Park Campus Kicks – Monday - 6pm-7.30pm Elm Green Kicks – Friday – 6pm-8pm SMP x Kicks Elm Green girls – 7pm-830pm Other: Old Library Youth Club – Norwood – Games and general youth club activities, caters for SEN