The children have come back ready to learn with a great attitude, and are looking super smart too! This year we will be having a focus each week on one of our Wilton Expects values. Look out for it each week so you can also talk to your children at home about it. This week we focussed on Determination after reading the book Tilda Tries Again by Tom Percival. We have seen lots of example of children being determined from our new reception children trying new foods at lunchtimes to excellent focus and determination in class.
Next week we will be focussing on Independence. Can you encourage your child at home to get themselves dressed, wash up their own pots or complete a task on their own?
The children in EYFS have had a fantastic start to the new school year. They have settled in well with new routines and have been enjoying playing with new friends and new toys. This week we have been talking about ourselves and our feelings and learning about colours in many ways.
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 9am each day of their absence. You can contact the office on 01642 453374.
We will share the class with the highest attendance with you.
Congratulations to all classes this week for achieving 100%. What a fantastic start to the year and your learning.
Please see the chart below to see how each day off adds up over a year.
Please make sure that all items of clothing, including coats and packed lunch bags are clearly labelled with children’s names, so it is easy to find their owners.
All children have been provided with a t-shirt and shorts in a bag for PE lessons but they need to have their own trainers/plimsols in school please. Plimsols will be provided if needed.
PE Days are:
EYFS – Mrs Wardle – Tuesday
Y1/2 -Mrs Barron – Monday
Y3/4 – Miss Norton – Wednesday
Y35/6 – Mrs Harding – Wednesday
Our remaining PD Days this year are:
Tuesday 3rd January 2023
Friday 26th May 2023
Friday 21st July 2023
13th September | Roald Dahl day- To be celebrated in assembly |
19th-21st September | Y5/6 at Peat Rigg residential |
22nd September | KS2 fun run |
29th September | Y3/4 Scavenger hunt |
29th September | Macmillan coffee afternoon- 3pm in the hall- Parents welcome |
October | Black History month |
10th October | Mrs Harding’s class assembly- Y5/6 parents welcome 2.30pm |
13th October | Y5/6 Maritime Teesside Explorers visit to PD Ports |
18th October | Trust Choir Festival- KS2 choir at St Nicholas Church 1pm- Parents welcome |
W/b 17th October Date TBC | Halloween Disco |
21st October | Show Racism the red card – Wear red non-uniform day |
24th-28th October | Half term |
31st October- 4th November | Y3-Y6 swimming |
7th November | Parent consultations |
9th November | Y1/2 Movement skills festival |
14th November- 18th November | Anti-bullying week and Road safety week – to be discussed in class and assemblies |
18th November | Children in Need- Non uniform day |
28th November | Mrs Wardle’s class assembly – EYFS parents welcome |
5th December | Trust Christmas choir service – KS2 choir St Nicholas Church 1pm – Parents welcome |
13th December | Christmas dinner and Christmas jumper day |
15th December | Last day of term |
3rd January | PD Day for children |
4th January | Children return to school |
Our lunches are provided on a 3 week rota. Next week’s menu will be week 2. Please discuss this with your child to help them with their choices.
If your child is bringing a packed lunch, please ensure it has a healthy mix of foods in it. Chocolate bars, sweets and fizzy drinks are not allowed. Peanuts and peanut products are not permitted in the academy to protect people with allergies.
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