Value of the Month – “Respect and Tolerance for others”
Dates for your diary
18th April – Start of term, classes begin at the usual times
25th April – Science Fair after school in the school halls – watch the blog for more details nearer the date
26th April – 8:30 to 9:00am – Year Two Open Classrooms
27th April – Exhibition in the Infant hall showing the building proposals for our new extension, from 3:15 to 7:00pm
29th April – Year Five Car Wash fundraiser from 9:30 to 1:30pm, in the Junior playground
1st May – school closed – Bank Holiday
4th May – Parent Values assembly in the Infant hall – class 1P and class 4D will be performing
5th May - Parent Values assembly in the Infant hall – class 1V and class 3L will be performing
Week beginning 8th May – Year Six classes will be sitting their SATs tests
10th May – 8:30 to 8:55am – Year One Open classrooms
24th May – 8:15 to 8:45am – Year Five Open classrooms
26th May – last day of school before the Half Term holiday – school closes at the usual times
5th June – school closed for staff training
6th June – children return to school at the usual times
13th June – Class photos in the morning
22nd June – Class 1P visit to the Science Museum
28th June - Class 1V visit to the Science Museum
29th June - Class 1O visit to the Science Museum
4th July – 2:45 to 3:15pm Year Three Open Classrooms
5th July – 8:45 to 9:15am – Reception Open Classrooms
7th July – 2:30pm Year Five end of year show
7th July – annual end-of-year school reports will be handed out at home time today to parents
8th July – PTA annual Summer Fun Day in the car park of the Redbridge Adult Institute
10th July - 2:30pm Year One end of year show
11th July - 2:30pm Year Two end of year show
11th July – The Gants Hill Partnership’s annual Summer Arts Festival, 6:30 pm at the Ilford Town Hall
12th July - 2:30pm Year Three end of year show
13th July - 2:30pm Year Four end of year show
13th July – parents may speak to class teachers after school between 3:30 and 5:00pm, to discuss the end of year reports
14th July – French Day (more details nearer the date)
14th July – Reception classes visit to the Gruffalo Trail
17th July – classes’ “move-up” afternoon, visiting September classrooms with next year’s class teachers
18th July – 2:15pm – Part one of our annual Talent Show
19th July - 2:15pm – Part two of our annual Talent Show
20th July – after school – the annual Pettifer Awards ceremony in the Infant hall
21st July – Year Six classes end of year Leavers’ Show for parents
21st July – Last day of the school year – school closes at the usual times, please note this is not a non-uniform day
We are still waiting to finalise details of some events, including Sports week. Please watch the blog for confirmation of extra dates.
Some dates are subject to last minute changes; please check the school blog for regular updates
News and events
Preparing for Ramadan – Pupils planning on fasting
The school respects the religious practices of all its community members, and we acknowledge that it may be expected of some Muslim pupils who have reached puberty to consider fasting during Ramadan. The practice of fasting poses a number of risks we wish to manage sensitively.
If a child fasts on school days, he or she will experience a number of physiological pressures. Children are very likely to be dehydrated during the day; it is worth noting that they will still be expected to take part in all the usual curriculum lessons, including PE.
The school has consulted a local Imam, as well as members of our local Muslim community for advice. There is not an expectation for children to fast until they reach puberty. The school does not encourage children who have not reached puberty to fast on school days, to avoid the health risks they would place on themselves.
If any child wishes to fast, their parents must arrange to meet with the Head Teacher to discuss their request first, before any agreement is reached. If an agreement is decided upon then that child will be expected to take part in PE lessons but would not be asked to take part in sport activities at playtimes and lunchtimes, to minimise the risks of dehydration. They would be asked to stay inside and engage in indoor activities.
Red Nose Day
Thank you to everyone who supported this charity day in school. On the day, children came to school dressed in red, and they dressed up their bikes and scooters in theme of Red Nose day. We raised a total of over £522:00 with our collections. £422 went to the Red Nose Charity and £100 went to the Big Pedal charity. Our thanks go to the Stratford Branch of Sainsbury’s for their donation of the Red Noses.
General Election – Thursday 8th June
As you are probably already aware, the Prime Minister has called a snap General Election on Thursday 8th June. The school is usually used as a polling station on such occasions. We have not been informed yet that the school premises will be needed to conduct polling on that day, however this is expected to happen. If that is the case there will be no lessons on the day. We will keep you updated on any decisions regarding this as soon as news is available.
Dates for your diary
18th April – Start of term, classes begin at the usual times
25th April – Science Fair after school in the school halls – watch the blog for more details nearer the date
26th April – 8:30 to 9:00am – Year Two Open Classrooms
27th April – Exhibition in the Infant hall showing the building proposals for our new extension, from 3:15 to 7:00pm
29th April – Year Five Car Wash fundraiser from 9:30 to 1:30pm, in the Junior playground
1st May – school closed – Bank Holiday
4th May – Parent Values assembly in the Infant hall – class 1P and class 4D will be performing
5th May - Parent Values assembly in the Infant hall – class 1V and class 3L will be performing
Week beginning 8th May – Year Six classes will be sitting their SATs tests
10th May – 8:30 to 8:55am – Year One Open classrooms
24th May – 8:15 to 8:45am – Year Five Open classrooms
26th May – last day of school before the Half Term holiday – school closes at the usual times
5th June – school closed for staff training
6th June – children return to school at the usual times
13th June – Class photos in the morning
22nd June – Class 1P visit to the Science Museum
28th June - Class 1V visit to the Science Museum
29th June - Class 1O visit to the Science Museum
4th July – 2:45 to 3:15pm Year Three Open Classrooms
5th July – 8:45 to 9:15am – Reception Open Classrooms
7th July – 2:30pm Year Five end of year show
7th July – annual end-of-year school reports will be handed out at home time today to parents
8th July – PTA annual Summer Fun Day in the car park of the Redbridge Adult Institute
10th July - 2:30pm Year One end of year show
11th July - 2:30pm Year Two end of year show
11th July – The Gants Hill Partnership’s annual Summer Arts Festival, 6:30 pm at the Ilford Town Hall
12th July - 2:30pm Year Three end of year show
13th July - 2:30pm Year Four end of year show
13th July – parents may speak to class teachers after school between 3:30 and 5:00pm, to discuss the end of year reports
14th July – French Day (more details nearer the date)
14th July – Reception classes visit to the Gruffalo Trail
17th July – classes’ “move-up” afternoon, visiting September classrooms with next year’s class teachers
18th July – 2:15pm – Part one of our annual Talent Show
19th July - 2:15pm – Part two of our annual Talent Show
20th July – after school – the annual Pettifer Awards ceremony in the Infant hall
21st July – Year Six classes end of year Leavers’ Show for parents
21st July – Last day of the school year – school closes at the usual times, please note this is not a non-uniform day
We are still waiting to finalise details of some events, including Sports week. Please watch the blog for confirmation of extra dates.
Some dates are subject to last minute changes; please check the school blog for regular updates
News and events
Preparing for Ramadan – Pupils planning on fasting
The school respects the religious practices of all its community members, and we acknowledge that it may be expected of some Muslim pupils who have reached puberty to consider fasting during Ramadan. The practice of fasting poses a number of risks we wish to manage sensitively.
If a child fasts on school days, he or she will experience a number of physiological pressures. Children are very likely to be dehydrated during the day; it is worth noting that they will still be expected to take part in all the usual curriculum lessons, including PE.
The school has consulted a local Imam, as well as members of our local Muslim community for advice. There is not an expectation for children to fast until they reach puberty. The school does not encourage children who have not reached puberty to fast on school days, to avoid the health risks they would place on themselves.
If any child wishes to fast, their parents must arrange to meet with the Head Teacher to discuss their request first, before any agreement is reached. If an agreement is decided upon then that child will be expected to take part in PE lessons but would not be asked to take part in sport activities at playtimes and lunchtimes, to minimise the risks of dehydration. They would be asked to stay inside and engage in indoor activities.
Red Nose Day
Thank you to everyone who supported this charity day in school. On the day, children came to school dressed in red, and they dressed up their bikes and scooters in theme of Red Nose day. We raised a total of over £522:00 with our collections. £422 went to the Red Nose Charity and £100 went to the Big Pedal charity. Our thanks go to the Stratford Branch of Sainsbury’s for their donation of the Red Noses.
General Election – Thursday 8th June
As you are probably already aware, the Prime Minister has called a snap General Election on Thursday 8th June. The school is usually used as a polling station on such occasions. We have not been informed yet that the school premises will be needed to conduct polling on that day, however this is expected to happen. If that is the case there will be no lessons on the day. We will keep you updated on any decisions regarding this as soon as news is available.
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