It's nearly time for our Spring Disco at the Junior School!!

 

4.30 p.m. - 5.30 p.m. Lower school disco (years 3 & 4)

5.45 p.m. - 6.45 p.m. Upper school disco (years 5 & 6)

 

All pupils attending must be collected promptly by an adult at the end of the disco.

 

Tickets cost £2.50 which includes a drink and a packet of crisps. 

You are able to pay for a ticket via your ScoPay account or by sending the correct money in an envelope to your child's class teacher.

 

Dear Parents

Mock SATs Next week, the children will be completing Mock SATs papers and the timetable is detailed at the bottom of this letter. We understand that children often worry about SATs so we give them this experience as a practice and for reassurance. It also enables us, as teachers, to recognise gaps in knowledge and understanding. This helps us to focus our teaching better, in the spring term, in preparation for the real thing.

 

Please try to ensure that your child attends school for the week and arrives on time. It is important that your child is prepared for this week. They need to be eating and sleeping properly and drinking lots of water in order to stand the best chance of performing to their potential.

 

Finally, the most important thing approaching the SATs is that your child is happy. To this end, we will only ever ask them to do their best and we are sure that you will be reinforcing this message at home. Yours sincerely

 

Mrs N Backham

Mrs K McGuinnity

 

Dear Parents and Carers,

 

As you are aware, in recent weeks the National Education Union (NEU) balloted their members on industrial action. I am writing to you today to explain what this means for our federation for this coming week.

 

Although not obliged to, I would like to thank the staff for informing me of their decision ahead of the strike days, therefore allowing me the time to inform you of the situation, thus avoiding last minute plans needing to be made.

 

The NEU has confirmed that its members will be striking, with national strikes scheduled to take place on 15 and 16 March (this Wednesday and Thursday).

 

Having assessed the staffing situation, I can now confirm the following:

At South View Infant School

Wednesday – Owl, Mole and Rabbit classes all closed

Thursday – Owl, Badger, Mole and Rabbit classes all closed

 

At South View Junior School

Wednesday – 4LK, 6NB classes will be closed

Thursday – 4LK class will be closed

 

There are other non-class based staff striking as well, which will affect SENDCo support and intervention teaching on Wednesday, at the junior school only.

 

There will be breakfast club as usual at both schools for those children whose classes are open. However, there will be no after school clubs at either school on these 2 days.

 

The safety and wellbeing of our pupils is critical and so I am sure you will understand that I have not taken this decision lightly but I will not have enough teaching staff available to run classes safely.

 

 Whilst we are giving you early notice about this, it is still possible that arrangements will change further, potentially even on the strike day itself, given the nature of industrial action. However, I will of course endeavour to keep you as informed as possible. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to speak to me or a member of my senior leadership team.

 

Thank you for your continued support and understanding during this time.

 

With best wishes

Mrs S Pape

Executive Headteacher

If your child is entitled to FSM (those of you who are eligible due to being on Universal credit for example) and is in a class that will be closed due to strike action on Wednesday 15th and/or Thursday 16th March you will be able to order a picnic lunch for your child.

 

Picnic lunches that are ordered will be available to collect from the school office between 11.30 a.m. and 12.30 p.m. on the day.

 

To order a picnic lunch please follow the links below and complete the form by 5.00 p.m. on Tuesday 14^th March.

 

To order a picnic lunch for an infant child click here

To order a picnic lunch for a junior child click here

 

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Dear Parents/carers,

On Friday 17^th March 2023, it is Comic Relief’s Red Nose Day and we will be joining thousands of people, up and down the country, who will be raising money for this charity.

 

As the theme for this year is Mr. Men and Little Miss, we would like you to dress up using the colours of one of these characters. You could be green like Mr. Nosey, orange like Mr. Tickle or yellow like Little Miss Sunshine. If you were feeling really adventurous or creative, you could dress up like one of the Mr. Men or Little Miss characters instead. There are also official t-shirts for sale in TKMaxx.

 

All we ask is for a donation of 50p which will go to raise funds for Comic Relief and we can’t wait to see all of your bright clothes on the day.

Yours sincerely,

Miss Allen             Miss Mant

MLD RP Teacher   EYFS leader & Yr R Teacher­­­­­­­­­­­­­

Free family fun days this Easter at The Oakridge Hall for All.

 

For more information click here.

British Science Week 2023

 

The 10^th - 19^th March 2023 is British Science Week; a celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths. This year’s science week theme is ‘Connections to our Planet’ and we will be following this theme by exploring stories and videos about our planet, taking part in investigations and learning from experts.

 

As well as celebrating Science Week through activities at school, we are holding a competition for you to enjoy as a family at home. Our school focus will be about the importance of caring for animals, where our food comes from and the environmental impact of food production. Therefore, we would like your project or investigation to be all about FOOD! You could do some research on where your favourite foods come from, make edible slime or create a fruit volcano. Anything that connects to food!

 

You can bring your completed project into school, or if you prefer, you can use our online platforms to upload your work. (Year R – Tapestry, KS1 Purple Mash, KS2 Seesaw). Please hand in your completed project by Friday the 21^st April 2023. Prizes will be awarded for the most creative projects.

 

We look forward to seeing your entries!

 

Miss Mann

(Junior School Science Manager)

 

Mrs Holley

(Infant School Science Manager)

Dear Parents/Carers,

 

This year, World Book Day falls on Thursday 2^nd March. However, across the South View Federation, we will be celebrating on Friday 3^rd March. World Book Day is a day set aside every year to celebrate reading, books, authors and illustrators. World Book Day celebrates the joy and value of books and reading, especially for children. To help get them started on their reading journey, every child receives a £1 World Book Day Book Token that can either be exchanged for one of the ten special £1 World Book Day books or used to get £1 off any book costing £2.99 or more. You can find out more about the books and ideas on how to share books at home at worldbookday.com/books. The books will be available to buy from Thursday 16^th February.

 

On Friday 3^rd March, we are giving children the opportunity to come to school dressed in their pyjamas. Please make sure their clothing is appropriate for the weather. Our World Book Day theme is ‘Bedtime Stories’. Throughout the day, the children will be listening to a range of stories and they will have the opportunity to share their favourite bedtime story. Children are invited to bring their favourite bedtime story into school. Please make sure their book is clearly named.

 

Reading for pleasure is so important and to celebrate that, we are also giving the children an opportunity to take part in our ‘Read a Rainbow’ competition. This week, your child will be given their ‘Read a Rainbow’ competition sheet. They will have until World Book Day, on Friday 3^rd March, to complete the rainbow. They need to write the title of the book next to each colour. There will be certificates for the winners!

 

We look forward to seeing everyone dressed in their pyjamas and taking part in a selection of exciting reading activities.

 

Kind regards,

 

 

Miss E Sheldon                                                                                                  Mrs Flynn

English Leader                                                                                                   English Leader

Dear Parents and Carers,

 

As you are aware, in recent weeks the National Education Union (NEU), National Association of Head Teachers (NAHT) and National Association of Schoolmasters Union of Women Teachers (NASUWT) all balloted their members on industrial action. I am writing to you today to explain what this means for our federation.

 

Following a ballot, the NEU has confirmed that its members will be striking with further national strikes scheduled to take place on 15 and 16 March, with a local strike for the South East on 2 March. This is likely to affect the running of the Federation at some point.

 

Although staff are not obliged to inform me whether they are intending to strike, the staff have been considerate of the fact that plans need to be made, and so have shared their intentions with me. Having assessed the staffing situation, I can now confirm that on Thursday 2^nd March:

• The junior school will be open as usual, with the exception of Class 6NB. Children in this class should not attend school on Thursday. However, if your child has an EHCP, they will still be able to attend for the day. Breakfast club and afterschool clubs will continue as normal.
• At the infant school I can confirm that the whole school will be open. Breakfast club, and after school clubs, will also be available as usual.
• Children in class 6NB who are entitled to FSM will be able to collect a picnic lunch from reception between 11.30 and 12.30 on Thursday. To order your child’s packed lunch please follow this link and complete the form by the end of Tuesday 28^th February.

 

The safety and wellbeing of our pupils is critical and so I am sure you will understand that I have not taken this decision lightly but I will not have enough teaching staff available to run classes safely.

 

 Whilst we are giving you early notice about this, it is still possible that arrangements will change further, potentially even on the strike day itself, given the nature of industrial action. However, I will of course endeavour to keep you as informed as possible. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to speak to me or a member of my senior leadership team. Thank you for your continued support and understanding during this time.

 

With best wishes,

 

Mrs S Pape

Executive Headteacher