Dear Glebe Families
I hope this newsletter finds you well. This week, our Year 6 students showcased remarkable stamina, resilience and maturity as they completed their SATs. We couldn’t be prouder of their hard work and dedication.
A huge thank you goes out to all the staff who supported our children during this testing period, as well as to our fantastic catering team at Caterlink for providing them with nourishing gourmet breakfasts every day.
I’d also like to express my gratitude to the Year 3/4 parents who took the time to respond to our survey about next year. Your input is invaluable and we will carefully review all responses to ensure the best decisions are made for our children’s education.
On another note, we’ve observed a decline in the standards of uniform and PE kits. We expect all students to be in full and appropriate uniform at all times, including PE days. After the half term break, we will be enforcing our uniform policy more rigorously, ensuring that all children adhere to the guidelines outlined in the uniform list below. Please take a moment to review it and if you’re in the process of purchasing uniform or PE kit for September, ensure it meets our requirements.
Additionally, I want to extend a warm thank you to the parents who attended our Year 5 lunch today. Your presence was greatly appreciated and it was wonderful to see so many of you there.
Finally, let’s hope for some sunshine as we head into the weekend. Wishing you all a restful and enjoyable weekend ahead.
Warm regards
Mr Clarke
Headteacher
Certificates
A huge well done this week to:
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1D: Elsie M & Noah D-S |
1M: Bobby L & Hallie D |
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2N: Olive W & Ryan M |
2VH: Aluna T & Sienna H-S |
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3/4 J: Albie M & Miabella P |
3/4 P: Riley K A & Jack P |
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3/4 R: Gracie Mai H & Albie L |
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5A: Callum F & Scarlett R |
5L: Melissa K & Kian R |
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6A: All pupils |
6L: All pupils |
Attendance: Our school target is 97%
Year to date 94%
We expect pupils to be in school everyday.
We will not authorise term time absence except in exceptional circumstances and where appropriate, Essex County Council will issue fines.
Classes:
| RS: 97.3% | 3/4R: 92.6% |
| RP: 94.6% | 3/4P: 93.2% |
| 1D: 88.7% | 5A: 96.8% |
| 1M: 91.3% | 5L: 94.3% |
| 2N: 87.9% | 6A: 96.6% |
| 2VH: 94.7% | 6L: 97.9% |
| 3/4J: 98.1% |
This week, the class with the highest attendance was 3/4J with 98.1%. Well done! The attendance reward will be coming your way.
Lunchtime Star Players
Well done to Jasper W, Eliza B, Lucie H, Evie-Jo C, Lewis R, Max J, Seth R-M, Gracie-Mai P, Olivia N, Elvis S, Finley K-A, Archie H, Riley W, Alex G, Henry F, Omotayo A, Lottie G and Harry K.
Water Bottles
A reminder that children must have a water bottle with them at school every day. Thank you.
Fortnightly Focus – Persevere and Share
Democracy is like a big group project where everyone gets to have a say in what happens. It’s a way of running a country where the people who live there get to choose their leaders and have a say in making decisions.
To persevere means to keep going, even when things are tough or challenging. It’s like when you’re learning to ride a bike and you fall down, but you get back up and try again until you succeed.
Share is about giving some of what you have to others. It’s like when you have a snack and you give some to your friend so you both can enjoy it together. In a democracy, people share their ideas and opinions so that everyone’s voice is heard and considered when making decisions.
Music Moment of the Week
The Vegetable Orchestra is a unique ensemble that creates music using instruments made entirely from vegetables. “Green Days” is likely an event or performance they’ve done, where they showcase their innovative approach to music-making, emphasising sustainability and creativity. It’s a fascinating fusion of art, music and sustainability.
Influential Figure of the Week
Christopher Columbus was an explorer who is famous for his voyages across the Atlantic Ocean in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. He was born in Genoa, Italy, around 1451. Columbus believed he could reach Asia by sailing westward, but instead, he reached the islands of the Caribbean, thinking he had reached Asia. His voyages led to the European exploration and colonisation of the Americas. For kids, Columbus is often remembered as an adventurous explorer who sailed across the ocean blue in 1492, discovering new lands and encountering indigenous peoples. However, it’s important to note that his actions also had significant negative consequences for the indigenous peoples of the Americas.
Caterlink Food Choices
Please let the school office know what your child is having to eat if they will be late to school. The kitchen deadline for school dinners is 9.45am. Jacket potatoes and grab bags will be available after this time, subject to availability. Please note that cheese grab bags are available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Ham grab bags are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
21 May – Reception Sealife Adventure trip.
3 June – Year 4 multiplication screening.
3 June – Year 3/4 team building and preparing for next year.
10 June – Year 1 phonics screening.
14 June – Junior School Music Festival at the Cliffs Pavilion (Choir).
20 June – District sports.
28 June – Glebefest Summer fete from 3.00pm to 6.30pm.
5 July – Sports day.
9 July – Year 2 Florence Nightingale workshop.
9 July – Year 6 Production to parents at 5.30pm.
11 July – Year 6 Production to parents at 9.30am.
18 July – Year 6 leavers’ assembly to parents at 2.15pm.
Well done to Archie D who was awarded his Chief Scout’s Bronze Award at Beavers. This is the highest award a Beaver can get! He is now moving up to join Cubs and cannot wait to earn more awards and badges.
Caterlink Food Choices
Please let the school office know what your child is having to eat if they will be late to school. The kitchen deadline for school dinners is 9.45am. Jacket potatoes and grab bags will be available after this time, subject to availability.
Grab Bags
Please note that cheese grab bags are available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Ham grab bags are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
