9th September 2022
The news of the death of Queen Elizabeth II was the saddest news for us all. In our Collective Worship however, we celebrated her life and her service to our nation and Commonwealth. We remembered the joy of our Jubilee celebration and how lucky we were to thank the Queen for her 70 year reign. We also shared some exciting news about the Queen, which we share with you below!
Whilst this is a sad time for our nation, the Queen was a wonderful example to us all, shining brightly throughout her life. We are looking forward to the year ahead and to shining just as brightly together once again.
Anne Clewley
Head Teacher
PS Sorry! This newsletter is a little longer than usual, but there is so much to tell you! Please read it all to ensure you do not miss important information regarding for example how we will communicate going forward and invitations to join us in school. Thank you.
The letter was in response to the invitation sent by last year’s Reception Class (our current Year 1s) on behalf of the school. We were absolutely delighted to receive a response and to share it with our children on Friday. What a wonderful memory for all our children!
This summer Alveston has welcomed the safe arrival of not one baby, but two! Our first arrival was Millie. Daughter to Miss Griffiths, Millie was born on 27th July weighing 8lbs 10. Our second baby, Master Clowrey was born this week, on 6th September, weighing 8lbs 6.
Both mothers and babies are doing well. Congratulations to you both!
Invitations into School - at last!
We are delighted that now the worst of the COVID pandemic is behind us, we will be able to invite parents back into school more frequently. Here are some of the invitations we have planned:
Meet the Teacher Meetings
For the last two years we have had to introduce our teachers via a recorded message on Seesaw. However this year, we are delighted to be back face to face! We would like to invite all parents to join us in school during the evening of Tuesday 27th September. We will send an event sheet next week with more details, however in the meantime the class meeting times are as follows:
- 5.00pm: Years1, 2, 4 and 5
- 6.00pm Reception, Years 3 and 6.
Celebration Assemblies
Parents will once again be invited to join our Celebration Assemblies when their child is Star of the Week, or is awarded the Half Term Cup. Our first Celebration Assembly will be held on Friday 23rd September. If your child is the Star of the Week, you will be notified the Friday prior to the assembly. For children receiving their Star of the Week on 23rd September, parent invites will be sent on Friday 16th September. Remember we like to keep it a surprise for the children - so mum's the word!
Learning Together Time
Learning Together Time (LTT) is back! Once each term we will invite all our parents to join their child in a lesson to share the learning together. If you have more than one child, you can move between the classrooms. In the autumn and spring terms we will have this lesson at 2pm. This will help our children get used to having you in the classroom again and if any child is a little emotional, they know they will be going home with parents at the end of the lesson. In the summer term, when children will be more settled to wave goodbye to their parents and carry on with their learning, we will do a lesson at the very start of the day . Our first LTT will be Thursday 13th October at 2pm. An event sheet with more information will follow soon.
Services at St James'
Later this term, we will also share more information regarding our services at St James' Church. For now, we are excited to announce our first church service will be for the Harvest Festival on Tuesday 18th October at 2.00pm. It will be wonderful to fill the church once more and to spend more time with Reverend Linda.
Communication
Over the autumn term, now we are fully back to normal, we will be working to improve our communication channels. Please follow this link for more information about how you can contact us and how we will share information with you.
Parking at Drop Off and Pick Up
We are so lucky at Alveston that the Football Club allow all our parents who drive to school to use their carpark for drop off and pick up. This makes it safer for all our children. Please continue to use the Football Club car park. Please do not park on Knights Lane or Oak Road for pick up or drops offs.
The car park is safer for pedestrians as well as families loading and unloading into cars. Parents have reported an increase in cars parked on Oak Road and many cars have parked on double yellow lines. Please be considerate to the safety of all. Thank you.
Music lessons in school
If you are interested in music lessons, please click here. Warwickshire Music have opened their waiting lists for: Piano, Violin, Oboe, Flute, Clarinet, Tenoroon/bassoon, Cello, Viola and Guitar (age restrictions apply to some instruments. Contact Warwickshire Music directly for more information or to sign up: https://www.warwickshiremusichub.org/ , or visit our website clicking here.
Coronavirus within school
If your child tests positive for coronavirus, or has one or more of: temperature, continuous cough, loss of sense of smell or taste please keep them off school for a minimum of three days or until they are better after three days. Please report all absences to the school office as below.
Sickness and Absence
Please let the school office know each day your child is absent from school by calling 01789 293412 and leaving a message. You may also email parents3002@weleasrn365.com. You do not need to contact us daily If your child is sick, absences for sickness will be recorded 48 hours from the end of the day your child was last sick (i.e. If sick on Sunday, come back on Wednesday; if Tuesday come back on Friday) nor for COVID absences.
Medicines in School
We cannot accept medicines in school without a prescription label and a medical form completed by a parent or carer. Please ask the school office for more information and/or a form: parents3002@welearn365.com.
Fitt4Kids before and after school clubs
If you are interested in more information or signing up to Fitt4Kids before and after school clubs, please contact Simon directly: fitt4kids@gmail.com - 07731639980 - http://fitt4kids.org.uk/
Naming Items in school
Please ensure any items brought into school are named so they can be returned to your child if misplaced. This includes uniform, water bottles, snack and lunch boxes, etc.
Are you eligible for Free School Meals?
Do you know if you are eligible for Free School Meals and other support? To find out more, please click here to be redirected to our website.
Key information
Throughout the week lots of different organisations share their news and local activities. These have been saved to 'Our Community' tab on our website and App.
If you are not set up on the e-schools App, and would like to, please email parents3002@welearn365.com for assistance
Below are some key dates for this half term. Next week we will be adding all key dates for the academic year to the website calendar. In the meantime, you can find term dates here and teacher led club dates here.
16/9/22 Autumn Class Curriculum Newsletter to parents on SeeSaw
26/9/22 Online Safety Week
27/9/22 Meet the Teacher Meetings
13/10/22 Parents in for Learning Together Time (2-3pm)
18/10/22 Harvest Festival in church at 2pm
20/10/22 Break up from school
21/10 - 28/10 Half Term
21/10/22 INSET – Safeguarding
2/11/22 Open Morning (Reception 2023)
8/11/22 Parents’ Evening 3.30-5.00 and 5.30-6.30 face to face
9/11/22 Parents’ Evening 3.30-5.00 and 5.30-6.30 face to face
17/11/22 Open Morning (Reception 2023)
5/12/22 Christmas Play Dress Rehearsal
6/12/22 Christmas Performances KS1 9-10, KS2 10.30-11.30, Rec 2-3
7/12/22 Christmas Performances Rec 9-10, KS1 2-3, KS2 6-7
13/12/22 Christingle Service in church 2pm
16/12/22 Christmas Party Day / Break up for Christmas Holidays
