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Friday, 9th February 2018
Headteacher: Mr Darren Jones
No. 4
Headteacher Message
As our half term break is upon us, it is a great opportunity to reflect
upon a happy, exciting and successful half term. We have enjoyed
many fascinating learning opportunities.
Year 5 have recently visited the Globe
Theatre linked to their study of Romeo and
Juliet. I know they all had an amazing time
and have used this experience to explore and
write some delightful playscripts. Year 2 have
been studying about a historical heroine close
to our hearts here at Grove Park, Florence
Nightingale. They visited the ‘Florence Nightingale Museum’ and learnt
a wealth of facts about her life and have produced some stunning
examples of writing. There are all are now very knowledgeable about
her life and how she helped so many people.
Year 4 have been researching Anglo-Saxon
life and to place this in an exciting and
meaningful context they held an Anglo
Saxon day which involved dressing up,
exploring artefacts and a special visitor came
into school. Class assemblies have been a
real joy this term, Year 3 have explored ‘The
Sneetches’ and the ‘Rotten Romans’ and
today we were entertained by Year 4 Pine and their assembly linked to
the Anglo-Saxons. Year 3 and 4 children have been developing their understanding of mindfulness and
are learning how to support their mental and emotional well-being; skills very much needed in the
modern world.
As part of Mental Health week we have been supporting children to better understand themselves and
each other, to show kindness and respect. This week all pupils have had a Guardian Angel to tell them
how amazing they are.
As part of our continuing success and outstanding offer to children we were delighted to receive an
‘Outstanding’ grading from Hounslow through our Peer Challenge Initiative. This involved two
Headteachers visiting from outstanding schools and observing teaching, looking at data and our
curriculum. They were delighted with Grove Park and commented on the excellent and holistic
curriculum, wonderful teaching and excellent results. We are all very proud of this achievement and
accolade.
I wish you a very happy half term break and look forward to the remainder of the Spring term.
Mr Jones
Thursday, 22nd February -
Year 4 Pine trip to Pizza Express
Thursday, 8th March -
Year 4 Birch trip to Pizza express
SCHOOL CLOSURE!
Thursday, 3rd May 2018
Polling Day
Safer Internet Day 2018 Safer Internet Day 2018 was celebrated globally on Tuesday 6th February 2018 with the slogan “Create, Connect and Share Respect: A better internet starts with you”. More than a thousand organisations across the UK got involved to help inspire a national conversation about using technology responsibly, respectfully, critically and creatively. At Grove Park, the children took part in discussions and activities around this theme and it fitted really well with the theme of Mental Health Week and ‘Being Ourselves’.
As we approach half-term and the children will have a lot more free time on their hands, we thought it may be useful to let you know about a very website that has been launched by the government for parents. The new online service, called Parent Info, gives families the information they need to help them navigate the minefield of issues children can now face when using the internet safely. Here is the link: http://parentinfo.org/ Some children are keen to use apps called Music-ly and Snap Chat and as these are also social media apps, the following information from the NSPCC is very important: https://www.net-aware.org.uk/networks/musically/# http://www.childnet.com/blog/introducing-snap-maps-the-new-location-sharing-feature-in-snapchat We are hugely grateful to the staff for helping the children to understand how to use the internet sensibly and to parents for their support and vigilance with this important area of safeguarding our children.
Year 2’s trip to the Florence Nightingale Museum
Year 2 went on a school trip to the Florence Nightingale Museum in London! We learned all about her life and how her family reacted when she told them she wanted to be a nurse. We also learnt all about her amazing work during the Crimean War and how she transformed the conditions in the hospital in Scutari. We had a fantastic day!
Miss Barton & Miss
Alderson -
Year 2 Class Teachers
Miss Rachel Davies -
Deputy Headteacher
Yum yum in my tum!!
The Spring term school lunches are
now available to be paid on
Parentmail (PMX).
Unless you’re FSM everyone in Years
3-6 is required to pay for school
meals. If you have changed your
child’s lunch provision to a packed lunch then let the
office know promptly.
Please ensure that school lunches are paid up-to date
and remember that payment is due in advance of
meals being taken.
Total cost for Spring Term: £128.80
Important reminder!
Please be reminded that because of children's severe allergies, this
school is a Nut and Kiwi free zone. This includes in your child’s
lunchbox, boxes of chocolates and birthday cake. Thank you.
Mental Health Week 2018
This week, Grove Park have been participating in Children’s Mental
Health week. This year’s theme is celebrating being ourselves and
appreciating others and their talents. As part of this week, each child
has been given a guardian angel to look out for and make them feel
special. The children have shown appreciation, kindness and even given
their chosen child a little present or two! What a great way to spread
kindness across the school. Even the staff have joined in!
Miss Arnaouti - Year 5 Class Teacher
Parent Consultations
Parent Consultation meetings are taking place on
Tuesday, 20th and Thursday, 22nd March. All
appointments will have to be made via Parentmail
(PMX) by logging into your account. Once logged in,
you will be able to book a 10 minute appointment to
see your child's class teacher. These will be available
to book from Monday, 5th March 2018. If you
experience any technical difficulties please do come
and see me in the office so I can help you resolve any
issues.
Miss Hayley O’Brien - Business Support Officer
Safety First!
Please be reminded that the yellow zig zag lines outside of the school entrance are there for a purpose. They
are there to ensure that the school entrance is clear and everyone can arrive to school safely. If there is no
parking on St. Thomas Road please park a few streets away and walk the last part of your journey.
Being late to school is not an excuse to park on the yellow zig zag lines.
A Tweet from this week!
#year5 looking out for their secret guardian
angel as part of children’s mental health week
#actsofkindness #ChildrensMentalHealthWeek
Grove Park Primary PTA News February 2018
FUNDRAISING UPDATE
The fundraising figures of our Christmas Fair are finally confirmed – all together we raised a total of £7,667 for the school, which is a fantastic result. A massive THANK YOU once again to all of you who helped plan the event, brought it to life on the day, secured/offered donations and enjoyed the festivities with your families!
DIARY DATES
Lots of fun for all ages planned this term…
KS2 Quiz (Friday 9th March, 3:30 p.m.)
A fun-filled afternoon of snacks and trivia for Y3-Y6
Bingo and Curry Night (Friday 9th March, 7:30 p.m.)
A fun-filled evening of curry, bar and bingo for parents
Early Years/KS1 Spring Bop (Thursday 15th March, 3:30 p.m.)
Disco, face-painting, games, snacks and more for Nursery, Reception, Y1 and Y2
Please look out for posters, emails and Facebook updates with more event information and ticket details and volunteering opportunities!
CASH BACK CODES
If you are about to make a purchase for your children why not see if it can earn cash back for the school as well…
MicroScooters: www.micro-scooters.co.uk (enter code 102485 at checkout and 10% of what you spend goes to our school)
Scholastic Books: www.scholastic.co.uk (select Grove Park Primary School at checkout and 20% of what you spend goes to our school towards new books for the library)
Stamptastic Name Stamps: www.stamptastic.co.uk (enter code MARVELLOUS at checkout and 20% of what you spend goes to our school)
Name Tags: http://www.nametag-it.co.uk (enter code GPP at checkout)
Yellow Moon Craft Supplies: www.yellowmoon.org.uk (enter code GRO40001 at checkout)
Email us:
ptagroveparkprimary@gmail.com
Follow us on Facebook:
“Grove Park Primary School PTA”
Please keep your eyes open for upcoming cake sales:
23rd February - Year 4
16th March - Year 5/6
23rd March – Reception/Nursery
Calendar of Events - Spring Term 2
Monday, 12th February - Friday, 16th February
Half-term Break
Thursday, 22nd February Year 4 Pine Trip to Pizza Express
Friday, 23rd February Certificate Assembly
Friday, 2nd March No Assembly
Thursday, 8th March Year 4 Birch Trip to Pizza Express
Friday, 9th March Certificate Assembly
Thursday, 15th March KS1 Bunny Hop Dance
Tuesday, 20th March Parents’ Evening 1 (16:00-19:30)
Thursday, 22nd March Parents’ Evening 2 (15:50-17:50)
Friday, 23rd March No Assembly
Thursday, 29th March School breaks up at 13:30 pm
Toy Day
Easter Holidays Friday, 30th March – Friday,13th April
Children back to school Monday, 16th April 2018
Term Dates 2018/2019
Autumn Term 2018
TERM DATES Monday, 3rd September – Friday, 21st December 2018
HALF TERM Monday, 22nd October – Friday, 26th October 2018
* Inset Day Monday, 3rd September 2018
* Inset Day Tuesday, 4th September 2018
* Inset Day Friday, 9th November 2018
Spring Term 2019
TERM DATES Monday, 7th January – Friday, 5th April 2019
HALF TERM Monday, 18th February – Friday, 22nd February 2019
Summer Term 2019
TERM DATES Tuesday, 23rd April - Tuesday, 23rd July 2019
HALF TERM Monday, 27th May – Friday, 31st May 2019
* Bank Holiday Monday, 6th May 2019
* Inset Day Monday, 22nd July 2019
* Inset Day Tuesday, 23rd July 2019
*children do not attend school