Gazette 04/07/2025

Year to date 94.4%

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:

RR: 96.7%	3R: 94.6%
RS: 98.5%	4A: 94.2%
1D: 85.4%	5A: 91.4%
1M: 94.6%	5/4L: 92.3%
2N: 94.7%	6HC: 96.8%
2VB: 96.3%	6P: 96.5%
3P: 92.8%

This week, the class with the highest attendance was RS with 98.5%.  Well done!  The attendance reward will be coming your way.

 

School Meal Increase

Due to inflation of food costs and the rise in minimum wage, from 1 September 2025, school meals will be £2.61 for Key Stage 2 pupils.  If you would like to check your eligibility for free school meals (FSM), please see the link below.

https://www.essex.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/schools/free-school-meals

Late Arrival to School

If your child arrives after the school day has begun, please ensure they are accompanied into the school office by an adult.  For safety and attendance purposes, children should not enter the building alone, as a parent or carer is required to sign them in.  Thank you for your co-operation.

Summer Music Workshops in Basildon

Essex Music Service will be running exciting taster workshops in DJ-ing, songwriting & Rock band at Basildon ACL on Thursday 14 August.  Nicola Collis will help students to develop their song-writing ideas, Kingsley Omokhuale will share his DJ techniques and James Free will create Rock Bands from scratch!

7-11 year olds can sample all three in a carousel style workshop in the morning and in the afternoon, 11-16 year olds can specialise in one of the areas for an in-depth workshop.

To find out more about these workshops, please go to:

https://ukessex.speedadmin.dk/registration?signupSchoolID=1850#/course/580/0/0/16

Please note that discounts are available for families on a low income:

https://www.essexmusicservice.org.uk/site/schools/resources/financial-assistance/

Free After School Clubs – Deanes

A reminder that week commencing 7 July is the final week for the sporting clubs with the Deanes School coaches.

News from the Resource Base

On Wednesday, the Resource Base enjoyed a trip to Hylands Park.  This was a wonderful opportunity to develop their Deaf identity by having the chance to meet and socialise with Deaf peers from other local Resource Bases.  They played on adventure equipment, took part in team games and completed an eye spy activity of places around the park.  The weather did not dampen their enthusiasm and despite the rain, they all still enjoyed an ice cream (whilst the adults warmed themselves with a coffee!).  They were a wonderful example of Glebe’s LEARN values, demonstrating to other Resource Bases how we at Glebe behave and interact with others.  Well done RB, we are very proud!

News from EYFS

Wow what a scorching week!  We have enjoyed learning and writing all about events in the story of Farmer Duck this week we could recall all the key events in the correct sequence.  We have learnt all about ducks and what makes them different or the same as other farm animals.

We have explored maps in maths,  we even designed our class map and looked at where our school is using Google earth.  We used Lego, bricks and blocks to make 3D maps of our own.  The children also had fun with mazes and some designed 3D marble mazes.

There has been lots of water play throughout the whole Reception area which the children have loved to help them keep cool.

Influential Figure – Hannah Fry (Mathematician)

Hannah Fry is a British mathematician, broadcaster and author who aims to engage more people with mathematics.  Her work helps to make complex mathematical concepts more accessible.

Music Moment

Our music moment this week is Pachabel – Canon.

Fortnightly Focus: Individual Liberty

This fortnight, we’re learning about Individual Liberty – what it means and why it’s important!

Individual Liberty means having the freedom to make your own choices and be yourself, while also respecting others.  It’s about knowing what you are allowed to do and making good decisions that help you grow and learn.

At Glebe, we want everyone to feel safe and confident to express their ideas, try new things and be who they truly are.  Remember, with freedom comes responsibility, so always be kind and respectful to others as you enjoy your own liberty.

Think about this:

-What choices do you make every day?

-How can you use your freedom to do something positive?

-How can you respect other people’s choices too?

Let’s celebrate being ourselves and respecting each other’s freedom!