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Newsletter 016/10/2020

Seven Fields Primary School-Newsletter Dear Parents/Carers

Unbelievably we have already got to the end of term one this academic year. I am pleased that we have been able to stay open with all our cohorts. This has been because you have followed the government and school advice and self isolated where appropriate as well as informing us of negative test outcomes. (Strange isn't it that we are so pleased to fail a test) So a huge thank you for enabling children to follow correct procedure and your example. I would like to thank those of you who attended parents evening this week. Whilst we are not holding them as normal, there has been a positive uptake. Please expect a phone call from our staff if you haven't managed to hold an appointment. School Access I know that access to the school site is challenging at the moment particularly for vehicles. Our one way system is restricting the ability for vehicles to turn around easily. Please do park in the car park down the road and walk to pick up your child. This is the safest way to pick up and drop off. I am informed there are enough spaces. There was an incident this week when a local resident ended up arguing with parents. I cannot condone such behaviour in front of our children. However, I understand your frustrations and I am fully supportive of those parents who have drawn up a petition to improve access to the school site. Let's hope the local council listens to the parental voice which is always so powerful. We will continue to educate your child in road safety and you will note the competition that we have sent out that we would like as many entries as possible. The winning entry will have their drawing turned into a banner which we will display on our gates. Finally, please remember that on Wednesday next week, the school closes for half term break. Children are due back on Tuesday 3rd November. Have a fantastic break everyone . Mr Booth

Value: Self Discipline

Home Phonics George - wren, Filip—Sparrow, Kayden—Sparrow, Levi—Sparrow, Eli—Robin

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Dojos gained this week Class Class Total Dojos Class Winner Attendance

Miss Mitchell Bumblebees 763 Eva 94%

Mrs Still Fireflies 462 Jesse 90%

Miss Goss Robins 655 Jack 95%

Miss Bickle Sparrows 1313 Abdul 96%

Mrs Crane & Mr Hanks Wrens 1024 George 91%

Miss Smith & Miss Roberts Puffins 393 Maaz 94%

Miss Jessop Kingfishers 1675 Jacques 94%

Mrs Keye Hummingbirds 1383 Lilly G 96%

Miss Peapell Falcons 1155 Lily-Mae 91%

Mr Donnelly Eagles 184 Phoebe 96%

Follow us on twitter @sevenfieldsprim

Certificates

The children nominated for a hot chocolate surprise for working hard this week are…….

William B, Charlie H, Angel-Mai B, Ollie C-W, Kaiden B, Lacey M, Harvey H, Rosie M, Acacia H, Chiril D, Eli B, Eva C,

Casey C, Oscar I, Isla T, Frankie C, Tommy D, Theo P, Riley-John W

Enjoying his hot chocolate from

last weeks hard worker

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House Points - starting totals this week

Scafell Pike (Red) 21

Snowdon (Yellow) 14

Slieve Donard (Green) 15

Ben Nevis (Blue) 11

Would you like to learn new ideas of how to support your child’s behaviour?, or to meet other parents who

have the same day to day challenges that you may have ?

The Parenting Hub here in Swindon are now back up and running virtual courses from early next year:

If you are interested or would like to know more please do get in touch with me so we can discuss criteria and the

referral process.

Family Links: A 10 week course covering: Children’s behaviour—why do they do what they do, communication and

interaction, choices and consequences, praise, time together, family rules and more.

Managing Challenging Behaviour: A 10 week course offering further support for more prolonged or challenging be-

haviour—please ask to find out more.

Triple P: A 6 week parenting course which you complete by yourself independently with the support of a key worker

if and when needed.

Thank you—Miss Holly Bates—Family Support Worker

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PE KIT REMINDER

Please remember our PE kit is blue or black shorts or joggers/leggings with white plain t-shirts and daps

or trainers.

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Reception Children—My First Day at School

This photo is being submitted to the Swindon Advertiser for their ‘My First Day at

School’ supplement