Weekly Newsletter

• Mon 20th January - Year 6 Music Rapping workshop PM

• Tues 21st January - Year 5 big dreams workshop (careers)

• Fri 21st February - last day of term
• Mon 3rd March - return to school

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Whole School Attendance this week - 93%

We are aiming for at least 97% - let's work together to make this happen!!

Please remember that if your child is going to be absent from school you should call school before 8.30am to report this. If they are off for multiple days, you should call school each day that they are off. If your child is suffering from something such as a cough or cold we do recommend that you send them into school and see how they get on. It is amazing how many children perk up once they get into school and we can assure you that if it becomes evident that a child should not be in school we will make contact with yourself as parent/carer.

As a school, our attendance has greatly improved over the last year and this is all thanks to you and the effort you are making in getting your children into school every day.

Our word of the week is 'values' and children have been reflecting on our school values and why they are important.

When Jesus was on Earth, he told lots of stories to help people understand more about God and the way the world should be - he talked about God’s kingdom. The people Jesus met expected him to overthrow the rulers in their country, who were always putting them down and stopping them from following God’s rules, with force and become king, but Jesus explained that God’s kingdom isn’t like that. He told lots of stories to help people understand that whenever people lived life the way that God wanted, they were bringing God’s kingdom to Earth. He wanted his followers to understand that some things are even more precious than gold or silver, jewellery or money. They are the treasure that brings God’s kingdom to Earth. These treasures are things we can’t see; things that make people feel loved and valued.

Mental health

If you are worried that someone you know is struggling with their Mental Health support is available if you need it:

· Action for Children - helps parents to spot the signs of poor mental health in their child and explains what to do to help

· NSPCC - a range of advice on how to support your child if you are concerned that they may be struggling with their mental health

· NHS advice – simple and practical advice to support your mental health and wellbeing, including advice on looking after children and young people.

· NHS England has published advice for parents, guardians and carers on how to help and support a child or young person