Wilton Expects Focus

Only two weeks now remain in the School year. Where has the time gone?

The weather can’t seem to make it’s mind up (Maybe it doesn’t want the school year to end?) but the children are still working hard and getting ready to move up to their next class. Some of our Year 6 children have already experienced a transition day and we can’t wait to hear their stories.

On Tuesday the children took part in Quad sports, doing various activities and having a lot of fun while doing it.

Wednesday saw our Year 1/2 class head out for the Super Story Trail at Locke Park in Redcar, although the weather did have a say in it as well.

Thursday our Diamond Standards award winners gathered with children from the choir to celebrate all the winners across the entire Trust from throughout the year and we celebrate each and every one of them.

The Assembly theme this week was about the Anniversary of the NHS and it’s vital role in keeping Britain healthy. The Character focus was on Courage and Compassion.

Next week the Assembly theme will be about Emmeline Pankhurst and her role in British Democracy. The character focus will be on Co-operation and Determination.

A Message about Attendance

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.

Class Dojo

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.

Parking around the School

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. 

Breakfast Club

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

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……….

Missed Learning

4.5 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.

100% Attendance

This week we had 66 children who achieved 100% Attendance for this week, which is Outstanding!!!

A huge WELL DONE to you all.

Can you get 100% next week

EYFS Mrs Wardle Class Round Up

Early years have had an exciting few weeks. We have carried on our learning about minibeasts and had a visit from the Owl Centre.

The session was filled with excitement and wonder as the children came face-to-face with a variety of amazing animals, including a barn owl, a hedgehog, corn snake, a tarantula, and a duck! The children enjoyed feeding the duck sweetcorn and letting the snake sniff their shoes to see if they would make a tasty meal!

We have made the most of the lovely weather, taking our learning outside and also having a water play morning. All the children enjoyed washing the cars and the babies and playing with the water beads, but most of all getting soaked!

We still have lots of exciting things happening during the last two weeks and are looking forward to our trip next week.

Diary Dates and Reminders

Lunch Menu

Our lunches are served on a 3 week rotation, next week will be week 3.

Reminder about Packed Lunches

If you provide a packed lunch for your child please can we remind you of the following information:

  • Grapes should be cut up into halves or quarters to reduce choking risk.
  • Bars of chocolate and bags of sweets are not allowed.
  • Chocolate biscuits are acceptable.
  • Chocolate spread should be of a nut free variety.

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.

Kooth Summer Support

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.

Teesside Lions

Our friends at Teesside Lions are taking part in the ‘Her World Her Rules’ global campaign and would like to invite girls to a basketball camp on Saturday 12th July. You can book your child’s place by emailing Roar@TeessideLions.com

Recent Concerns about Vaping

Actions for Happiness

Cyber Prevent

Golf Fore All

Green Doctor

CEA Cinema Card

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:

  • Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
  • Attendance Allowance (AA)
  • Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
  • Adult / Child Disability Payment (ADP / CDP in Scotland)
  • Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP)

Or hold:

  • Severely Sight Impaired Registration (formerly Registered Blind)
  • Sight Impaired Registration (formerly Partially Sighted)

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

Cost of Living

NHS Healthier Together

National Sleep Helpline

The 4 T’s of Diabetes

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