What an entertaining week it has been here at Wilton. There’s not long left until the end of the School year and there is still so much happening.
The big news this week is of course, the children’s performance of Shrek the Musical, but more about that show later.
Next week it is the Diamon Standard awards for the 24/25 winners and Year 1/2 are going on a Super Story Trail, but more about that in a couple of weeks.
The Assembly theme this was about School Diversity week and how we should be tolerant of those with different faiths and beliefs to our own. The character focus was on Reflection and Collaboration.
Next week we celebrate the Anniversary of the NHS and it’s importance to British health. The character focus will be on Courage and Compassion.
On Wednesday children from across all 5 schools of the Tees Valley Education Trust came together and put on a performance of Shrek the Musical.
Every single child worked very hard and they put on a show that everyone had fun doing and everyone who saw the show hugely enjoyed. We’re so proud of all our children at Wilton and their contributions to the show.
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 and is every day.
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.
The class with the best attendance this week is……….
2 days 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 60 children who achieved 100% Attendance for this week, which is Fantastic!!!
A huge WELL DONE to you all.
Can you get 100% next week?
Year 5/6 have been very busy since we came back from half-term. Starting off with a continuation from last half-term of a Dynamo Cricket day at Ormesby Cricket Club. Despite the rain, hail (!) and even some sunshine, we did have a great time and all the children behaved fantastically (as ever).
As part of our learning into Joe Cornish, we took a trip to Redcar Beach. Even with the tide coming in the children managed to get some great shots.
With the end of the School year fast approaching, the Year 6 children will be heading off to their new schools soon for transition time, to see how life will be in Secondary school.
And don’t forget in two weeks time we would like to invite parents to try a meal that the children created following the recipe.
Our lunches are served on a 3 week rotation, next week will be week 2.
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.
As summer approaches, many young people lose access to the structure and support they get during term time. That can mean more time spent alone or online, and not always in the healthiest ways.
Which is why our friends at Kooth are hosting a 30 minute webinar for parents, covering young people’s use of the internet, social media and smartphones exploring how parents and carers can support them to stay safe.
You can access the webinar at the following link on Wednesday 23rd July at 6pm.
As we approach the end of Joyful June, now is a good time to look back and reflect at what made you Joyful over the last 4 weeks.
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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