Spring is in the air and the good weather is (finally) here!
It’s been a very busy week at the Academy with our Y6 children taking their mock SATs and showing off how hard they’ve been working.
The Shrek Rehearsals are going strong and the choir sounds better every week after practicing.
Our assembly theme was on British Science week and our Character focus was Reflection and Collaboration.
Next week is Eid al-Fitr and the children will learn about this religious holiday and it’s importance to the Muslim faith. Our character focus is on Courage and Compassion
8.30am Gates open
8.35am Staff come outside and lines begin to go in.
8.40am. School starts. Arrival after this time is classed as late.
8.41 am- 9.10am Children receive a late mark in the register. L code
9.11am onwards -Children receive a U code which classes the lateness as an unauthorised half day absence. This will affect their attendance percentage.
We appreciate at times lateness may be due to a medical appointment. If medical evidence is seen, an M-code is used instead of a U code. This will authorise the absence, although the attendance percentage will still be affected.
Any 5 days of unauthorised absence in a 10 week rolling period will trigger a phone call and the start of involvement from the attendance team across Wilton and Dormanstown.
This can be combination of U-codes or full day absence.
From Monday, you will receive a weekly text message from the Department of Education stating how many days absence your child has had this year. Please keep this to times your child is genuinely too ill to come to school.
Please help your child have the best start to the day by being on time. If you need any support or have any questions then please contact the Academy to discuss it.
Don’t forget to see reminders and stories about what your child is learning in school from Class Dojo.
It also shows parents/carers what the children have been getting points for, including being on time, working hard during class and good manners to teachers and their friends.
Please could we remind you that parking outside of the school on Pasture Lane is not permitted. On the school side, this is clearly marked out as a no parking zone. This applies on a morning, home time and throughout the day. Parking on the other side blocks the road and it makes it difficult for cars to pass and makes it unsafe for children. If you need to drive to school, please park on the High Street, the Grange Estate or further round Pasture Lane to ensure the road and paths around the school grounds are clear and safe for adults and children.
Did you know we do a breakfast club every morning?
You can bring your child in, knowing they’ll get a good breakfast before they start school. This is open to everyone and can be booked in the clubs section on the school gateway app.
It costs £1.20 for each morning your child attends.
Attendance every day is vital for your child’s progress unless they are too unwell to learn. It is your responsibility to inform the academy if your child is going to be absent by 8.40am each day of their absence.
Please note if your child is later than 9.10am, it is counted by the DfE as a half day absence.
You can contact the office on 01642 453374.
This weeks best attendance goes to…..
2.5 day of missed learning occurred this week due to unauthorised absences. Unauthorised absences are for holidays, parents/carers not contacting the academy or any other unexplained. With most minor ailments, children can be in school, so we really encourage you to think about keeping your child at home.
This week we had 71 children who achieved 100% Attendance for this week, which is Absolutely Amazing!!
A huge WELL DONE to you all.
Can you get 100% next week?
Its been a busy few weeks in the academy for year 1 and 2.
In Maths the children have been learning how to half a shape and an amount. Year 2 have been introduces to the correct notation while Year 1 have been working more practically.
Two weeks ago it was British Science week and the children received a visit from one of our parents who works at Fuji Film in Billingham.
She told the children about her work at the plant and how they made medicine. The children were able to carry out an investigation into filtration. Using a solution of flour and water the children had to the best way to filter the flour from the water. To do this they had to choose the most effective material from a selection including coffee filter, tissue, kitchen roll and cotton wool.
The children really enjoyed the opportunity to be Scientists for the day.
Just after that they had the chance to join Blaze pods. This helped them develop teamwork, focus and mobility as they had to respond to their coloured light and switch it off. We were lucky enough then on the afternoon to have a silent disco.
Monday is the last day that Mellors will be providing food for our children. Starting Tuesday 1st April Aspens will be providing our children will their school lunches, below are the taster menus for the next two weeks.
If you provide a packed lunch for your child please can we remind you of the following information:
All the above information is to ensure children have a healthy packed lunch whilst taking into account the safety of themselves and others.
Below is a reminder of the Nut Free school policy for the school.
For those that aren’t aware, the UK Cinema Association has a discount card which enables a disabled cinema guest to receive a free ticket for someone to go with them when they are visiting a participating cinema.
To be eligible the person must be 5 years of age or older and be in receipt of one of the following:
Or hold:
Cards are valid from 1 year from the date of issue and there is a fee of £6.
For more information and/or to apply please visit the CEA webpage – Home – CEA Card
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