kinnerley connection · 2019. 9. 26. · this week’s enclosures are listed as follows: snowy owls...

KINNERLEY

CONNECTION

School Clubs

Week Beginning 10th Sept 2018 Monday Football Club for Snowy & LEO’s pupils 12.30 - 1.00 p.m. (Jonny Hughes Coaching)

Wednesday 1. Choir Practice 12.30 - 1.00 p.m. (Mrs. Astley) 2. Sports Club for Snowy & LEO’s pupils 3.30 - 4.15 p.m. (Jonny Hughes Coaching)

Thursday 1. Needlecraft for Years 3, 4 , 5 & 6 12.30 - 1.00 p.m. (Mrs. Buxton)

Welcome back to a new school year! I hope that you all had a very enjoyable summer break. As is often the case at the start of any new year, there have been a number of changes here at school which your child may have mentioned to you:

Our “smileys” system has now been replaced with “House Points”. Children will still receive individual points for demonstrating a good attitude or completing work to a high standard (for example) and these will be recorded on individual pupil charts within each classroom with a cumulative total for each house. The House with the highest number of points each week will receive the “House Cup” for that week (to be presented in Friday’s Sharing Assembly). Individual pupils with the highest number of House points over a term will continue to receive certificates in sharing assembly.

Individual “pupil of the week” awards for each class will continue to be presented in Friday’s sharing assembly.

Whole school “Golden Time” will no longer take place on a Friday afternoon. Instead, each class will work collaboratively in order to be awarded a “treat time” each week – this will vary from class to class and will not necessarily take place on a Friday.

Misdemeanours will no longer result in a loss of “Golden Time” but will instead receive a loss of the following playtime or lunchtime break (in 5 minute increments) – this will make a more immediate connection between the misdemeanour and its consequence. As has always been the case in our behaviour policy, pupils will receive two warnings prior to a 5 minute sanction being applied. If the misdemeanour occurs during break or lunchtimes, the sanction will be 5 minutes standing with a supervising adult.

These changes will bring Kinnerley in line with other schools in the Westcliffe Federation and reflect the Federation behaviour policy (available on our school website). Another new initiative which we have begun this term is to start each day with 15 minutes of “movement time” out on the playground. This is based on the “Daily Mile” concept which you may have read about in the press. The “Daily Mile” is a social physical activity, with children running or jogging – at their own pace – in the fresh air with friends. Children can occasionally walk to catch their breath, if necessary, but should aim to run or jog for the full 15 minutes. As this is something new for us, we are not insisting that children run or jog throughout, but they are expected to keep moving at least at a brisk walk for the duration of the activity. We have already found that many children are holding a run or jog for the full 15 minutes and looking to improve on their previous day’s “record”. We are finding that for some children the 15 minutes gives them an additional opportunity to “wake up” and for others it is an opportunity to burn off a little excess energy prior to the start of the more formal school day, in addition to the obvious benefits which physical activity, fresh air and the opportunity to chat with friends brings. We will be continuing throughout the year (unless the weather is exceptionally poor) so pupils will need to ensure that they have an appropriate coat, hat, scarf etc with them as the weather gets colder this term. We have had a number of building projects carried out over the summer to improve the fabric of the school and I hope that you agree that our new windows and doors look very smart (as well as greatly improving the energy efficiency of the building). In response to the development points raised from our last Ofsted inspection (and developed in conjunction with the Shropshire Early Years School Improvement Service) our Early Years space has been greatly enhanced by the removal of the wall between the “old Class 1 and Class 2”. This much more open space has enabled the continuous provision requirements of the Early Years curriculum to be met more effectively by Mrs Astley and her team. We have many exciting plans for this term in store – watch this space!

Ms. Marilyn Hunt Headteacher

We welcome any approach from volunteer parents who may feel that they can spare the time to run an after school club (sports related or otherwise). Please don’t hesitate to call in and see us for a chat if this is the case. Thank You

School Meals

The cost of a school meal has now increased to £2.40 per day or £12 per week with effect from 1st September 2018.

This increase is in line with other schools within our Federation and reflects the cost of supplies.

If payments for school meals are received in advance, on Monday of each week, then this of great help to us. Please remember to clearly label your child’s dinner money (preferably in a sealed envelope) and note on which days meals are required.

If your child should change their mind (and decide that they require a meal later in the week that has not been ordered) please inform your child’s class teacher or Mrs. Walsgrove by 8.55 a.m. and we can arrange this for you.

Cheques need to be made payable to Shropshire Council. Thank You

A vacancy has now arisen, for a parent governor to serve on the Westcliffe Governing Body.

Election procedures will be announced via the school newsletter next Friday (14.9.18) with details of dates and the procedure for making an application.

Please take some time, over the next week, to consider whether such a position would be of interest to you (please see Pages 14 & 15 for a helpful guide on the role of the parent governor).

P.E. Lessons

If all children could please have with them a tee-shirt plus shorts and some inexpensive pumps or trainers, this would be most helpful; thank you.

School P.E. Tee-shirts and P.E. bags are available to purchase from the school office; please see Mrs. Walsgrove.

Children should please have their P.E. kit in school all week.

Thank You

We would like to welcome everyone back to school for the new year. We particularly welcome the following children:

Pupils Transferring from Part-time Nursery to Full-Time Reception

Olivia Anderson, Grace Cox, Gracie Harris, Kate Lewis & AJ Woods

Reception Pupils New to our School

Oliver Davies & James May

Nursery Pupils New to our School

Blake Bonner & Samuel Stewart

Please remember, if you have any questions, issues, concerns or suggestions, do speak to us straight away. Don’t feel that you have to wait for parents’ evenings or formal appointments. Often a brief word, early on, can clear up a misunderstanding or prevent problems.

Swimming Our regular ten weeks of swimming lessons will begin on Thursday 20th September; this year, the sessions will again be available for all pupils in Snowy Owls plus those pupils in LEO’s who are still working towards their 25 metres award. An explanatory letter for those pupils taking part, has been issued today; please return the consent slip as soon as possible. Thank You

Year Six Pupils

Staff within the Admissions Team at Shropshire Council have advised us that secondary transfer letters and information sheets (concerning school places for September 2019) have been despatched to us today; we will send them home with the Year Six children on Monday of next week. Would parents please note that all applications need to be made on line at

“www.shropshire.gov.uk/schooladmissions”

by no later than 31st October 2018.

The unique reference number which will appear on your child’s letter is particularly important and needs to be used when you apply on line.

If you have any queries concerning the secondary transfer process or if you do not have access to the internet, please call the Admissions Team at Shropshire Council on 0345 678 9008. Thank You

Kinnerley Friends

A Church based club for children 4-11

Supa Club end of term party

Supa club members invited a friend to the party which was held on

Monday 16th July. Seventeen children had great fun playing party

games and dancing, followed by sausage, chips, cake and lots for

noise. Thanks to Marcia and Doreen for the fabulous party food.

Goodbye

At the end of term party we said goodbye to Colin and Wendy

Pearce who have been running Supa Club for three and a half years.

Their constant energy and fun way of running the club will be greatly

missed.

Georgina Buxton, Maureen Ross and Sue Gittins ( All DBS checked)

will continue running the club. We are now looking for more adults to

join the team on a rota system. We have fun as well as the children!

SUPA CLUB RETURNS

When: Supa Club runs in term time. Starting 10th September, 4.30-

5.30pm every Monday.

Where: Kinnerley Village Hall

Who: primary school children, age 4-11. Come and join us.

What: FUN FUN FUN. The programmes are linked into themes set

around: bible stories or religious festivals, caring for others, our

world etc. There is usually a story, craft activity, games and lots of

fun. We end with sharing our thoughts, prayers and feelings.

Kinnerley Talent Concert

Music, sketches, laughter

Friday 21st September

Adults £6

Children £2

Tickets available in shop or via Mrs. Buxton

More details to follow next week

Dates for Your Diary

Thursday 13th September - Advertiser Photographer in school for Reception children

Thursday 20th September - Swimming Session 1 (afternoon) for Snowy Owls (letter enclosed)

Tuesday 25th September - Bags 2 School Collection at 9.00 a.m. (Kinnerley Friends)

Friday 28th September - Macmillan Coffee Morning (10.00 - 11.30 a.m.)

Thursday 11th October - LEO’s pupils at Shrewsbury Abbey for Open Door Visit (letter to follow)

Wednesday 24th October - Flu Immunisation for Pupils in Years R & 1 - 5 (consent form to follow)

Thursday 25th October - Last Day for the Children

Friday 26th October - School Closed for Professional Development Day

Monday 29th October - Friday 2nd November (Half Term Holiday)

Monday 5th November - Children Return to school

Wednesday 14th November - Tempest Photographer for Individual & Family Portraits (A.M.)

Wednesday 21st November - Baschurch Area Schools Swimming Gala (Morning)

Wednesday 12th December - Pantomime Visit (P.M.) for Pupils in R & Years 1 to 6 (letter to follow)

Friday 21st December - Last Day for the Children

Monday 24th December - Friday 4th January 2019 (Christmas Holiday)

Monday 7th January 2019 - School Closed for Professional Development Day

Tuesday 8th January 2019 - Children Return to school

13th - 15th February 2019 (Residential Visit to Arthog for Year Six Pupils)

Additional important dates for this term will follow next week: please check your newsletter!

This week’s enclosures are listed as follows:

Snowy Owls Pupils & Selected LEO’s pupils

Swimming Letter (please return by Friday 14.9.18)

To follow next week:

Bag 2 School (one per pupil, extra supplies available from Reception)

Scholastic Book Club Catalogue

Teachers 2 Parents Text Message / E-Mail System

We would ask parents and carers to please remember that due to the operational setup of our text message & e-mail system, it does not allow the facility for parents / carers to reply directly (via T2P) to any message that originates from our school.

If you receive a text message or e-mail from school (and you wish to respond or have a query) please make contact with us in one of the following ways:

01691 682289

[email protected]

We will then do our utmost to respond to your query without delay.

Thank You

Update on Uniform Arrangements

Our uniform prices will be held at their current level for the remainder of the Autumn Term.

With effect from 1st January 2019, the following new costs will be applicable (this is to reflect raw material price increases passed on to us from our suppliers):

School Jumper - increase to £10 from £9

School Jumper (Extra Large Size) - increase to £12 from £11

Book Bag - remains at £5

P.E. Tee-Shirt - increase to £7 from £6

P.E. Bag - remains at £4

Reversible Warm Lined Waterproof Jacket - increase to £22 from £20

Sun Hat (Beanie, Baseball or Legionnaire) - remains at £3

Polo Shirts with school logo - increase to £9 from £8 (from £11 to £12 for extra large size)

Cardigans with school logo - increase to £14 from £13 (£15 to £16 for sizes 32 - 36)

All monies generated for our school fund from the sale of uniform, are used to subsidise school trips and to purchase additional resources for the children.

Group Photographs - Reception, Year Six & Sporting Teams

Thank you to everyone who ordered group photographs at the end of the Summer Term; a total of £117.42 was raised in commission for our school fund.

Little Angels of Kinnerley

Before & After School Provision

Information on Regular Bookings:

The registration form is particularly important as Little Angels cannot care for your child without this information;

The booking form is for parents who require contracted / set hours each week.

To book your child in to the sessions, please contact Jemma Sharps on: 07834 564688

To: Parents of children now in Reception, Year One or Year Two

Please remember that your child is entitled to a free school meal every day, under the fifth year of the Central Government initiative UIFSM (Universal Infant Free School Meals).

If your child has just moved up from Year Two to Year Three i.e. they have completed both their final year in Key Stage One plus their end of Key Stage Assessments (and are being taught by Mrs. Hunt and Mrs. Madin) they will now need to pay £2.40 for each school meal ordered, please.

Separate Entitlement to Free School Meals

If you are in receipt of any of the following, your child may have an entitlement to free school meals:

Income Support

Income Based Job Seekers Allowance

Employment & Support Allowance

Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

The Guarantee Element of State Pension Credit

It is particularly important to register for free school meals if you qualify, even if your child receives a free meal through UIFSM as detailed above.

This is because all children registered as being eligible for free school meals attract additional funding for our school. For more advice and support on this issue, please call into the office.

Thank You

World’s Biggest Coffee Morning

Friday 28th September 2018

Organised by Long-Eared Owls

At Kinnerley C.E. Primary School

10.00 - 11.30 a.m.

£1 Entry Fee

Raffle

Cake Stall

We would be extremely grateful if any of our families were able to donate cakes and / or raffle prizes.

Kinnerley “Bake Off”

What shape of cake can you bake?

Make it green, make it supreme and full of cream!

All green cakes to be handed in to school by 9.00 a.m on the morning of Friday 28th September please.

There will be a small trophy prize for the most exciting and original cake.

All proceeds to “Macmillan Nurses”

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