New PE Schedule for Children in Squirells, Foxes, 1A, 1B and Year 2. 

There will be a change to the timetable for Physical Education (PE) lessons for children in Squirells, Foxes, 1A, 1B and Year 2. From this week onwards PE will be on the following days. 

Squirrels and Foxes: Wednesday

1A: Thursday

1B: Friday

Year 2: Tuesday

To make the most of these lessons, we ask that all children come to school dressed in their PE kits on the relevant day. This means that no time is wasted getting changed, and more time can be spent on physical activity and learning new skills. We also remind parents that it is essential for their children to wear the correct PE kit, which can be found on the school website under 'uniform.' 

Physical education is an important part of a child's education, and regular exercise has many benefits for their physical and mental well-being. It can help to improve their coordination, balance, and flexibility, as well as their confidence and self-esteem. We want all of our pupils to enjoy their PE lessons and get the most out of them, which is why wearing the correct kit is so important.

We hope that this change to the PE schedule will be a positive one for everyone involved, and we look forward to seeing our pupils continue to develop their physical skills and grow in confidence.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the school office.

Thank you for your continued support.

School lunches – ParentPay

As the school year progresses, it is important to remember to use the ParentPay App to order your child's lunch. The ParentPay App makes ordering lunch easy, convenient, and saves time for both parents and the school.

The ParentPay App is a user-friendly platform that allows parents to easily order and pay for their child's lunch online. By using the app, parents can select from a variety of menu options, including vegetarian options, and ensure that their child's dietary needs are met.

Ordering lunch through the ParentPay App also helps to reduce waste and ensures that the school kitchen is able to prepare the right amount of food. This not only helps the environment but also helps to reduce costs for the school, which can then be passed on to parents in the form of lower lunch prices.

Recently, the school kitchen has faced an issue where many children who take school lunches have not been placing their orders. This has become unmanageable for the kitchen and cannot be continued.

To address this, from now on, the children whose parents have ordered their lunch through the ParentPay App will take priority in the lunch queue to make sure that they receive what they have ordered. Unfortunately, those who have not ordered will have to choose from what is left, which is likely to be limited to jacket potatoes and baked beans or simple sandwiches. We kindly ask parents to prioritise ordering their child's lunch to ensure that they have access to a wider variety of meal options and to help the kitchen staff manage the lunch service efficiently.

If you have already activated your account but are not able to access your ParentPay account, you will likely need to request a password reset. This is not something that our office team can help with unfortunately so you will need to request this yourself by clicking ‘forgotten my password’.

If you have not yet activated your account, you can pop in and ask Mrs Gleghorn to provide you with a letter including your username and password details.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in this matter.

Dear Parents and Children,

I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for the incredible effort that you all made to dress up in such fantastic costumes for World Book Day. It was a truly inspiring sight to see so many children and parents celebrating the joy of reading together.

World Book Day is an annual event celebrated in many countries around the world, with the aim of encouraging children to explore the pleasures of books and reading. As educators, we know that reading for pleasure is one of the most important things that children can do to develop their literacy skills, expand their knowledge, and build their imaginations. It is also one of the main factors in predicting future success; those who read frequently for pleasure are more likely to experience success. 

In today's fast-paced world, with so many distractions and screens vying for our attention, it's more important than ever to encourage children to read for pleasure. Reading can help to develop empathy, boost cognitive skills, and improve vocabulary and comprehension.

That's why events like World Book Day are so valuable. They help to inspire children to pick up a book and dive into a story, to explore new worlds and discover new ideas. And when children see their friends and peers getting excited about reading, it can help to create a positive culture of reading in the classroom and beyond.

So once again, thank you to all the parents and children who took part in World Book Day. Your enthusiasm and creativity were truly inspiring, and we hope that the joy of reading will continue to flourish in our school community.

Best regards,

Mr Gunning

 

I've included a few photos from the day for you to enjoy.