Dear Parents and Carers,

 

As you may be 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 national strikes scheduled to take place on 1 February, and 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 Wednesday 1^st February:

• The junior school will be open as usual, including breakfast club and afterschool clubs.
• At the infant school I can confirm that nursery and year 2 will be open, as well as Hedgehog and Butterfly Classes. Breakfast club, and after school clubs will also be available to those year groups attending. Years R and 1 will be closed for the day: that means children from Owl, Badger, Mole and Rabbit classes should not attend school on Wednesday 1^st February.
• Children in years R and 1 who are entitled to FSM (those of you who are eligible due to being on Universal credit for example) will be able to collect a picnic lunch from reception between 11.30 and 12.30 on Wednesday. To order your child’s packed lunch please follow this link and complete the form by the end of Monday 30^th January.

 

 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

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Dear Parents

NSPCC Number Day 2023 – Equal Shmequal

We are delighted that The South View Federation will be supporting the NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) by taking part in NSPCC Number Day on Friday 3rd February 2023.

 

The theme for this year is ‘Equal’.  There will be fun based maths challenges all about what ‘Equal’ means.  These will based on the book ‘Equal Shmequal’ by Virginia Kroll.

 

Number Day is a great way to make maths fun and bring a positive, “can-do” attitude towards it.  As part of the fun, pupils are invited to dress up, representing a number, for the day.  All we ask for is a donation of at least 50p per child for NSPCC.

 

We look forward to seeing the children representing numbers.

Hampshire County Council is using its Household Support Funding from the Government to provide a range of support between now and March next year, that will help vulnerable households with the costs of food, energy and other essentials. As well as discretionary grant funding that has been awarded to schools, colleges and early years settings to help families facing hardship, we are also working with community groups, local councils and other organisations to provide the following support:

 

• Help with energy costs – local Citizens Advice services are supporting eligible households with the costs of gas, water and / or electricity bills. Households who qualify for support can contact their local Citizens Advice directly.  
• Help with food costs – there are 19 Community Pantries across Hampshire which provide food at a lower cost than supermarkets, in exchange for a small membership fee.
• Food vouchers – food vouchers will be available to households who receive council tax support, and households who receive housing benefit. These will be distributed by local district and borough councils in the coming months. Those who are eligible don’t need to do anything – they will be contacted by their local council.
• Housing costs – local district and borough councils can provide support for housing costs in exceptional circumstances. Residents are asked to contact their local council if they think they may be eligible for emergency support.

 

All of this is in addition to the Holiday Activities and Food programme, which will be providing more than 120 free schemes this Christmas for children who receive income-based free school meals during term time. Parents and carers wishing to find out what is on offer in their area should search the Family Information and Services Hub and contact their local providers directly to sign up to schemes. 

Please visit our Parents Information Page for recent communications regarding Strep 'A' and Scarlet Fever.

 

All Welcome!

The South View Federation 'Carols Around the Christmas Tree' is taking place on Thursday 15^th December at 6:30pm. This will take place in the Junior School hall but is open for all parents and pupils at both the Infant and Nursery School and Junior School.

 

There will be carols for everyone to join in and sing together; readings about the Christmas story; and the Infant and Junior School choirs will be performing.

 

The concert will be finished by 7:00 pm. and we will be serving mince pies and mulled wine (non-alcoholic) afterwards.

 

Please come and join us to celebrate Christmas together.

Tickets for our Winter Disco on Tuesday 13th December are now available.

 

Cost: £2.50 (price includes crisps and a drink)  This can be paid via ScoPay or by sending £2.50 in a named envelope to your child's class teacher.

 

Times:

Lower School: 4.30 p.m. - 5.30 p.m.

Upper School: 5.45 p.m. - 6.45 p.m.

 

All children must be collected promptly by an adult after the disco.

 

 

To order your child's Christmas Dinner, please click on your child's school below to access the online form.

Tuesday 13th December - Infant and Nursery School 

Wednesday 14th December - Junior School

 

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR FORM BY FRIDAY 9th DECEMBER

 

Meat Option

Roast turkey breast with a chipolata sausage served with roast potatoes, garden peas, Brussel sprouts, baton carrots and gravy.

 

Vegetarian Option

Vegetable wellington served with roast potatoes, garden peas, Brussel sprouts, baton carrots and gravy.

 

Please note there will be no other meal options available.  If your child is not having a Christmas Dinner, please ensure you send them in with a packed lunch on the day.

 

If your child has a special meal plan due to dietary requirements they will have a meal provided that is very similar to the one advertised above but with the necessary dietary adjustments made.

If you wish to have specific details, please contact the school office.

 

There is no charge for this lunch as it will be funded by the school.

It starts at 2:15pm

Dear Parents and Carers,

 

Christmas Jumper Day

 

On Friday 9th December, the federation will be taking part in Save the Children’s Christmas Jumper Day. All we ask for is a donation of at least 50p per child and this year, whatever anyone donates will make double the difference because the UK government is going to match all donations to Christmas Jumper Day between 1st December and 1st March!

 

Remember, there’s no need to buy a new jumper. You could upcycle an old jumper, get crafty or head to your local charity shop to buy a pre-loved festive knit. If you want to get creative and decorate a jumper, the Christmas Jumper Day website contains lots of fun craft ideas.

Save the Children is a charity whose aims are to improve the lives of children through better education, health care, and economic opportunities, as well as providing emergency aid in natural disasters, war, and other conflicts.

We look forward to seeing lots of children dressed in festive jumpers.

The rest of their uniform should be as it usually is.