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NEWSLETTER 3

November 2017

Article 36: Governments must protect children from all forms of bad treatment.

R.R.Words of the Month: inclusion, universal

French words of the month: Bon appetit, Excusez moi

Dear Parents and Carers

It may be dark and chilly outside… but inside Parkhill Junior School, it is sunny and hot! Hot

with learning challenges and sunny with the celebration of achievement. Well done to all our

learners this term thus far.

November 2017 has been a particularly notable one. Our school environment has seen an

ocean of change, as the expansion work takes visible and significant shape. It is a source of

fascination for our learners and we are using every opportunity to create a learning point

around it. Our Health and Safety poster competition, demonstrates how every event and

change can be a learning opportunity.

‘Well done’ to all who entered the competition – the standard of all entries was commendably

high. Congratulations to our winners David, Deepyand Nylah.

Fairtrade Fayre raised over £100.00 thanks to our young artisans and craftspeople in Years

Three and Four.

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Children in Need – has raised over £1000 so far as a result of our Dance-a-thon and your

generous contributions! A huge ‘Thank You’ to all, for your participation and support.

Our Children in Need Movie Evening was a great success and we are already planning another

one. Watch this space.

AFTERSCHOOL CLUBS Breakfast club and all afterschool clubs are up and running. If you have any queries, please

direct them to the Admin Team at the reception. Last week for clubs this term will be the

week beginning 04th December 2017

UNIFORM

Uniform rules remain the same… for very sensible reasons.

Please ensure that the correct uniform is worn by your child.

Jewellery: ear studs and watches are the only jewellery permitted. Fitbits are not permitted.

In the interests of health and safety, children’s hair should be appropriately styled or tied back.

Head scarves: must be navy blue, white, black or grey.

Footwear: should be black, sensible and safe. Ugg boots and trainers are not permitted.

Sensible sandals that children can run and play in can be worn during good weather.

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SAFETY AND SAFEGUARDING

Top of our list of priorities - safety of our pupils.

We encourage all our children to walk to school. Significantly reducing the volume of traffic

around Parkhill Junior School and our feeder school Parkhill Infants’ is our ongoing

challenge. Support us by walking, cycling or simply park further away and walk.

Bicycles: Children in Years 3 to 5 are encouraged to cycle to school but must be accompanied by a

parent/carer. All children must wear a protective cycling helmet.

During lunch hour, children are instructed to stay clear of the outer fence. This is to ensure that

they do not speak to passers-by and vice versa. Please remind your child of this and, equally, expect

to be challenged politely, by a member of staff.

Thinking of employing a private tutor? Important guidance for parents and

carers. Visit the website below for more information

http://www2.redbridge.gov.uk/cms/care_and_health/children_and_families/protecting_and_safeguar

ding/safeguarding_children_board/publications_policies_and_pro/private_tuition.aspx

Appointments with teachers. If you wish to meet with your child’s teacher, to discuss a

particular issue, please note that this can take place no earlier than 8:30 am and no later than

4:15pm, outside standard scheduled Parent Evenings.

HOT CHOCOLATE AND READING MORNINGS Last year, our hot chocolate and reading mornings were a roaring success! They provided a

wonderful opportunity for our learners to read with their parents/carers. After half term, they will

begin again. Please see timetable below.

ATTENDANCE

‘A day away from Parkhill, is a day lost.’

3G, 5Band 6U are our Attendance Champions for November!

PUNCTUALITY

‘A minute late for Parkhill, is a minute wasted.’

4F, 4R and 6C are our Punctuality Champions for November! The Welcome Bell rings at 08.55. Children should be in class, ready for registration by 09:00,

when the second early morning bell rings. A late mark will be recorded, any time after 09:00

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REPORTING AN ABSENCE Please ensure that you advise the school of your child’s absence on the same day of the absence. If

the absence is reported by telephone, please note that a written explanation or email of the

absence, must also be given to the school.

UNCOLLECTED CHILDREN School must be notified immediately, if there is a delay in your child being collected at the end of

the day. Failure to do so, may result in the school contacting The Emergency Duty Team (Social

Services) Late collection can cause a child unnecessary distress. Please remember, we are here to

help.

LEAVE REQUESTS DURING TERM TIME There has been a significant amount of publicity regarding term time holidays this year. Holiday

requests during term time remain unauthorised and subject to a fine. PLEASE NOTE that in

keeping with local authority policy, a penalty fine has increased to £120.00 per child per parent, in

Redbridge. If further information is required regarding this, a meeting with the Head teacher and

Educational Welfare Officer can be arranged.

NEWISH WEBSITE : Please see below.

ONLINE SAFETY: PLEASE GO TO OUR WEBSITE AND BE CLEAR ON THE SUPPORT MECHANISMS

AVAILABLE TO YOU FOR THE ONLINE SAFETY OF YOUR CHILD.

www.parkhilljunior.com To access Fronter please use the following

details

Username: parkhill-pc

Password: guest

Our Website – www.parkhilljunior.com

Our new-look website was launched in June 2017.

Important dates, Information and so much more can be found on the website. Please

pay regular visits. Updates are frequent and feature aspects of our school curriculum

and school life. Please note, all our job vacancies are advertised on the school website.

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Note from the Headteacher Please take a moment to read the Dates for your Diary below. There are so many exciting events

taking place during the last few weeks of term. Every day matters.

Mrs D. Hughes-Mulhall

Headteacher

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‘Hot Chocolate and Reading’ Morning Schedule

Autumn 2017

(facilitated by Mrs Levy.)

Everyone welcome! Begins at 9:05 in the school hall.

B M : ‘G S ,’ T B (S M U .)

Date Year Group 23rd November 2017 Six 30th November 2017 Three and Four

HALF TERM

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Dates for Your Diary

Date Event

20th

November 2017 Switched Off Fortnight begins.

Road Safety Week

22nd

November 2017 No Pens Wednesday

24th November 2017 11 Million Takeover Day

Festival Of Light Celebration

(3.30pm in the school hall)

5th

December 2017 Years 3 and 4 Christmas Performance to

Year 3 parents

6th

December 2017 Years 3 and 4 Christmas Performance to

Year 4 parents

8th

December 2017 The Christmas Fayre

13th

December 2017 Christmas Lunch for children

Wednesday 20th

December

2017(Last day of term

- School closes at

1.30pm))

Big Breakfast for Parents, Carers and Community -

9.00am in the school hall

21st

December 2017 – 2nd

January 2018 (inc)

Christmas Holidays

2nd

January 2018 Staff training day (School closed to children)

3rd

January 2018 Children’s first day back to school

7th

February 2018 Parents’ Evening (1)

12th

-16th

February 2018 Half Term Holidays

21st

February 2018 Parents’ Evening (2)

26th

February – 2nd

March

2018

Book Week

30th

March – 13th

April 2018 Easter Holidays

28th May – 1st June 2018 Half Term Holidays

15th

June 2017 Staff Training Day

3rd

July 2018 Year 3 and 4 Parents Evening

4th

July 2018 Year 5 and 6 Parents Evening

20th

July 2018 Last Day of Term

3rd

and 4th

September 2018 Staff Training Days

5th

September 2018 Children return to school – Hurray!

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