Dear Glebe Families
As we move through another busy and rewarding term, it has been wonderful to see our children continuing to embrace the many opportunities available to them both in and beyond the classroom.
This week, our Year 6 children enjoyed a visit to Walton-on-the-Naze Nature Discovery Centre as part of their curriculum enrichment. The visit provided valuable opportunities for pupils to deepen their understanding of their current learning through first-hand experience, while also developing their curiosity about the natural world.
Today, I had the pleasure of attending a local headteacher network conference, collaborating with fellow school leaders and Trust colleagues to discuss how we continue to navigate the ever-evolving educational landscape. These opportunities to share ideas, learn from one another and reflect on best practice are invaluable in helping us provide the very best experiences for our children and families.
Looking ahead to next week, we will begin gathering the views of children and parents as part of our termly planning process. Your feedback plays an important role in helping us evaluate our provision and shape future priorities, and we look forward to hearing your thoughts.
We are also pleased to welcome our Reception parents to our phonics and curriculum workshop next week. This will be a wonderful opportunity to learn more about how phonics is taught in school and how you can support your child’s learning at home. In addition, Year 1 parents are invited to join their children for their enrichment event and to enjoy a school meal together, and we are sure this will be a memorable experience for all involved.
There is still plenty to look forward to as the term continues, and we are excited about the opportunities ahead.
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend.
Warm regards
Mr Clarke
Headteacher
Certificates
A huge well done this week to:
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RBR: N/A |
RR: N/A |
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1MC: Luca S & Charlotte S |
1SC: Alicia B & Tommy W |
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2A: Alex T & Isabella N |
2PH: Ronnie D & Kane S |
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3D: Haimo Z & Lily D |
3VL: Floyd B & Harper S |
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4H: Ollie R & Ayla M |
4N: Harper B & Oscar B |
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5A: Polly M & Theo B |
5L: Cillian W & Harry G |
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6CH: N/A |
6P: N/A |
Attendance: Our school target is 97%
Year to date 96.4%
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:
| RBR: 97.6% | 3VL: 96.2% |
| RR: 85% | 4H: 96.8% |
| 1MC: 93% | 4N: 93.4% |
| 1SC: 98.1% | 5A: 94.3% |
| 2A: 99.1% | 5L: 94.3% |
| 2PH: 99.5% | 6CH: 93.2% |
| 3D: 95.2% | 6P: 96.4% |
This week, the class with the highest attendance was 2PH with 99.5%. Well done! The attendance reward will be coming your way.
News from EYFS
Week 1 phonics is done! The children have done so well learning their first four sounds with actions and rhymes as well as sitting and trying to write some sounds in their workbooks – we are so proud of them all. We have added the parent support sheets for the sounds in the class chat so you can support your child’s learning at home.
Next week we will be learning about our families so please have a conversation with your child about who the people are in your family. If you would like to send in a photo of people so they can share these with the class that would be lovely – please make sure you write on the back who they are and the name of the child so we can make sure they are not misplaced.
Influential Figure – Coco Chanel
Coco Chanel was a famous French fashion designer who changed the way women dressed in the early 1900s. She encouraged comfortable and practical clothing instead of heavy, restrictive outfits and created elegant styles that remain popular today. Coco Chanel is also known for founding the Chanel fashion brand and introducing the world-famous perfume, Chanel No. 5. Her creativity, confidence, and determination helped her become one of the most influential figures in fashion history.
Music Moment
Our music moment this week was Jupiter from the Planets. Composer: Gustav Holst (1874-1934).
Fortnightly Focus – Ambition
This fortnight, our focus is on Ambition as we encourage all pupils to aim high and challenge themselves to achieve their very best. Whether it is improving in a subject, taking part in a new activity, or working towards personal goals through our Personal Development Curriculum, every child has the opportunity to grow and succeed. By showing determination, resilience and a positive attitude to learning, pupils can reach important milestones and celebrate their achievements. We are proud of the ambition our children show each day as they work towards a successful future.
6 October – Class 1MC parent lunch.
7 October – Reception-Year 6 flu vaccinations (morning).
7 October – Reception curriculum and phonics meeting for parents at 2.30pm in the KS1 hall. Entry via Talbot gate.
8 October – Class 1SC parent lunch.
9 October – World Mental Health Day (non-uniform).
13 October – Year 3 Stone Age workshop.
15 October – Parents’ evening (face to face) from 1.20pm to 6.30pm in the KS1 Hall.
19 October-30 October – Half term.
3 November – Class 2A parent lunch.
3 November – One Plan appointments via School Cloud from 3.30pm to 5.30pm.
5 November – Class 2PH parent lunch.
w/c 9 November – Book fair.
9 November – Individual and sibling photographs.
13 November – Children in Need (non-uniform).
19 November – EYFS Open Event for prospective parents from 4.00pm to 6.00pm.
25 November – RB author visit (afternoon).
26 November – Rayleigh Christmas Lights Switch-on from 4.00pm to 6.30pm.
1 December – iRock concert for parents at 9.15am in the KS2 hall.
3 December – Reception children walking to post box to post letters to Santa (afternoon).
8 December – Year 3 and 4 Christmas performance for Year 3 parents at 9.30am.
9 December – Year 3 and 4 Christmas performance for Year 4 parents at 9.30am.
10 December – Year 1 and 2 Christmas performance for Year 1 parents at 9.30am.
11 December – Year 5 and 6 Christmas performance for Year 5 parents at 9.30am.
11 December – Year 1 and 2 Christmas performance for Year 2 parents at 2.15pm.
11 December – Reception-Year 6 flu vaccinations (afternoon).
14 December – FOGP Elf Emporium and Santa’s Grotto.
15 December – Year 5 and 6 Christmas performance for Year 6 parents at 9.30am.
16 December – Christmas dinner and jumper day.
17 December – Nursery Christmas performance at 9.30am.
18 December – Reception Christmas performance at 9.30am.
18 December – School finishes at 1.30pm.
21 December-1 January – Christmas holiday.
Congratulations, Blossom! You should be extremely proud of yourself. Keep working hard, following your dreams and shining bright.
