Whitehouse Weekly Bulletin 108

Friday 20th September 2019

Message from Mrs Hall

It has been great to see so many children sign up for one of our new sports clubs this term. We are aware that the demand has been very high and Mr Jordan and Ms Salmon have worked hard to organise spaces for as many children as possible. It is our aim that all children will attend at least one club during this year, if they would like. Please can I remind parents that our clubs are a curriculum enrichment opportunity, so it is important that your child wants to attend their chosen club and that they continue to follow the golden rules. Thank you for your continued support.

School Photos

We will be having individual School Photographs taken on Monday 23^rd September, so please ensure the children look their very best.

Assemblies

The theme of our assemblies for next week will be: Celebrating Nature’s Bounty: Preserving Resources.  Resources related to this assembly will soon be available on our website.  To access them, simply go to Learning and click on our Enquiry Based Assemblies.

School Photos

We will be having individual School Photographs taken on Monday 23^rd September, so please ensure the children look their very best.

Assemblies

The theme of our assemblies for next week will be: Celebrating Nature’s Bounty: Preserving Resources.  Resources related to this assembly will soon be available on our website.  To access them, simply go to Learning and click on our Enquiry Based Assemblies.

Key Stage 1:

Lower Key Stage 2:

Upper Key Stage 2:

School Site

Can we please remind parents/carers of a few expectations whilst they are on the school site with the children.  Please can we ask that children are supervised whilst waiting to go into class in the morning and once picked up in the afternoon.  Also, a reminder that children must dismount their bikes/scooters once they reach the site.  These must be walked to the bike sheds to avoid any injuries being caused to either themselves or others.  Lastly, a reminder that swearing on the school site is not permitted.  If any reports are received of aggressive words and behaviour then further action will be taken.  Thank you for your co-operation and assistance in ensuring our school remains a positive and safe environment for everyone.

Flu Immunisations

The School Nursing Team will be coming into school on Friday 15^th November as part of the Annual Childhood Flu Immunisation Programme.  The vaccine is given through a nasal spray and is being offered to all children from Reception through to Year 6.  Parents/Carers need to confirm whether they do/do not wish their children to be given the immunisation.  The link to show your consent/non-consent can be found on the following page on our website: https://www.whcps.org/11-09-2019-information-for-parents-on-flu-immunisa/.   We would also ask parents/carers to carefully read the information on the website, particularly if their child is asthmatic or cannot eat gelatine.   If you have any questions please contact the Schools Immunisation Programme on 0300 555 5055 or

ccs-tr.suffolkimmsteam@nhs.net.

Aldi’s Kit for School

We have started collecting the Aldi’s Kit for School stickers and

are aiming to collect at least 300.  Stickers are given when you spend

at least £30 from one of the Aldi supermarkets.  If you have a

sticker please pass this to your child’s teacher or to a member of the

office team.  Thank you for your support.

MacMillan Coffee Afternoon / Non-Uniform Day

We are pleased to inform you that we will be holding a MacMillan Coffee Afternoon on Friday 27^th September.  Parents/Carers are invited to come into school from 2.00pm to have cake and a drink and are welcome to bring the children in for a snack after they have been collected from school.  We will be taking a donation for the cake and drinks, and the money will be donated to MacMillan Cancer Support.  If any parent/carer would be able to bake us a cake or some snacks for the event this would be gratefully accepted, please just let a member of the Office Team know.  Thank you for your support – we look forward to seeing you!

Please note we will also be holding a non-uniform day on the same day and children can wear their choice of clothes for a donation.  All money raised will go to MacMillan Cancer Support.

Reception – Families Connect

We are pleased to confirm that Mrs Gotts will be starting the Families Connect Course on Wednesday 25^th September at 9.00am.  This is a course aimed at parents/carers of children in our reception classes.  Please speak to Mrs Kate Gotts for more information.

Residential Trips

We are very pleased to confirm that we are again offering Year 4 to Year 6 the chance to attend a Residential Trip as detailed below:

Year 4 – Eaton Vale Activity Centre, Norwich.  22^nd June 2019 to 24^th June 2019.  Activities include abseiling, canoeing, crate climbing, raft building and archery.  Cost: £170.

Year 5 – Essex Outdoors, Mersea Island. Week commencing 22^nd June 2019.  Activities include abseiling, canoeing, crate climbing, raft building, quad biking and archery.  Cost: £170.

Year 6 – Kip on the Ship, London. 17^th June 2019 to 19^th June 2019 (to be confirmed). Activities are likely to include visiting 10 Downing Street, the London Eye, and the Science Museum.

Deposits of £30 need to be paid by half term in October to secure a place.  Any questions please speak to a member of the Office Team.

Medical Appointments

Can we please ask parents/carers to make routine medical appointments outside of school hours.  Where there is an emergency and the appointment needs to be during school times then a letter or appointment card will need to be shown to office staff or this absence will not be authorised.  Thank you for your co-operation.

After-School Library Openings

The EYFS Library will be open again straight after school on Tuesdays.  We have lots more books now, so please come along and help your child choose books to share at home.

Dates for the Diary

Monday 23^rd September – School Photos

Tuesday 24^th September – Greek Day – Year 5

Friday 27^th September – Non-Uniform Day for MacMillan Cancer Support

Friday 27^th September – MacMillan Coffee Afternoon from 2.00pm

Monday 21^st October to Friday 25^th October – Half Term Holiday

Thursday 14^th November – Parents/Carers Evening

Friday 15^th November – Flu Immunisation – Year R to Year 6

Wednesday 20^th November – Parents/Carers Evening

Thursday 28^th November – Whole School Team Building Day

Friday 20^th December to Friday 3^rd January – Christmas Holiday

Monday 6^th January – PD Day – School Closed to children

Monday 17^th February to Friday 21^st February – Half Term Holiday

Friday 3^rd April to Friday 17^th April – Easter Holidays

Friday 8^th May – May Bank Holiday

Friday 22^nd May – PD Day – School Closed to children

Monday 25^th May to Friday 29^th May – Half Term Holiday

Wednesday 22^nd July – PD Day – School Closed to Children

Thursday 23^rd July – First Day of Summer Holiday