Dear Parent/Carer                                                                                                5th May 2023       We would like to advise, that unfortunately, we are still having to change our menu for next week due to technical issues within the kitchen.

 

Therefore, the menu week beginning Tuesday 9^th May will be:

Tuesday          Red option = Ham wrap            Green option = Veggie goujon wrap

Pudding = Smoothie

Wednesday    Red option = Tuna roll               Green option = Pizza

Pudding = Jelly

Thursday        Red option = Pork sausage roll Green option = Cheese roll

Pudding = Rice Krispie cake

Friday             Red option = Ham sandwich      Green option = Cheese sandwich

Pudding = Biscuit

 

There will be no yellow option this week.

 

 

 

2nd May 2023

Dear Parent/Carer                                                                                                    

We would like to advise, that unfortunately, we are having to change our menu for the rest of this week due to technical issues within the kitchen.

 

Therefore, the menu this week will be:

 Wednesday              Red option = Tuna mayo roll

                                    Green option =  Pizza slice

 Thursday                   Red option = Pork sausage roll

                                    Green option = Cheese roll

 Friday                        King’s Coronation Picnic (choices have already been made)

 

There will be no yellow option this week.

 

 

 

FSM orders on strike days

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 Thursday 27th April 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 click here and complete the form by 5.00 p.m. on Wednesday 26th April.

 

 

 

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 Thursday 27^th April and Tuesday 2^nd May. Having assessed the staffing situation, I can now confirm the following:

 

At South View Infant School

Owl, Badger, Mole and Rabbit classes all closed

 

At South View Junior School

All classes open as usual.

 

There will be breakfast club as usual at both schools for those children whose classes are open. No after-school clubs will be held, at the infant school, on Thursday.  FSM details will be clarified tomorrow.

 

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.

 

Please note the 2^nd May is an INSET day and therefore children are not expected to be in school on that day anyway.

 

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

South View Federation Coronation Picnic

 

On Friday 5^th May, there will be school picnics at the infant school and junior school to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III. 

 

The lunch options for the day are detailed below:

• King’s Coronation picnic lunch with ham sandwich and pork sausage roll. 
• King’s Coronation picnic lunch with cheese sandwich and vegan sausage roll.

Both of the above will be served with carrot and cucumber sticks and a Laughing Cow cheese portion.  Dessert will be a Coronation Cupcake and fruit.

 

You can select your child's lunch choice for the 5th May, including if your child will be bringing their own packed lunch) by clicking on the relevant link below.  All choices need to be made by 5 p.m. on  Monday 24^th April. 

• Click here if your child is in the Infant and Nursery school
• Click here if your child is in the Junior school

 

The King’s Coronation picnic lunch will be £2.80 for junior school children and nursery school children.  It will be free to infant school children and junior pupils in receipt of FSM.

 

Please note - there will be no other meal options available on this day.

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