St Michaels News
Everybody Counts at Our School
A U T U M N
Our school
attendance
last term
Penguins-94.67%
Puffins
93.21%
Robins
96.08%
Magpies 96.05%
Kestrels 96.81%
Eagles
95.22%
Kingfishers 96.4%
WELL DONE
2 N D
H A L F
T E R M
1 S T
N O V E M B E R
2 0 1 6
Headteacher's Message
Welcome to our second half term and we hope you had a good
break last week. November and December are always busy
months for schools and we are planning our Christmas activities
already. Please see the dates and times on the back of this sheet
for the variety of activities we will be providing.
It has been good to see parents regularly attending learning cafes
for the different year groups and we ask that you continue to
support your childs education by signing up to attend Parents
evening which will take place next week. Please see the sign-up sheet on the doors of
classrooms or contact the school office to make an appointment.
The staff in the school are focusing on your children making good progress in reading,
writing and maths. We are undertaking lots of developments in these areas. We want
to be able to show that our children can achieve the standards expected for their
age. As a school, we find that we have groups of children who are achieving below
this level and it is very important that we work together to help your children to
achieve their potential. We will share important information with you at parents
evening about how well your child is doing in school and any help they require.
CLASS 4
Important note: Please do not bring dogs onto the school premises, even if they are
carried. This ensures that we help any staff members or children with pet allergies.
For achieving the
highest class
Please also note that the start of school is at 8.55am. This means that children
should be in their classroom ready to learn by this time. Children need to be here by
8.50am so we can start learning as soon as possible.
attendance of
The main gate will be now locked from 9.05am to ensure site security and any
children arriving after this will have to enter through the front entrance and will be
marked as slightly late. Our gates are opened at 8.40am to allow plenty of time for
children to arrive.
96.81%
Our value for the half term is Peace. Within this we are looking at hope, reverence
and respect for one another. The children will also focus upon the Christian faith this
half term as we draw near to Christmas and explore themes and meanings around
the Christmas story.
PARENT REMINDERS - Please remember to phone the school office 01553 772420 if your
child is absent from school for any reason.
Snack monies payable for all of this term will be Rec/Yr1/Yr2 5.25
KS2 Yr3, 4 5 and 6 will be 8.75 please note we only take snack money on a Monday morning.
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Y4 Kestrel pupils Lynnsport Event
On Tuesday 13th September - Year 4 pupils Kestrels Class
took part in the Davis Cup Legacy tour at Lynnsport
MacMillan Coffee Morning Friday 25th September 16
Many thanks to all
parents who
joined us for this
fund raising event
we raised a total
of 235
for MacMillan
By selling cakes at
break time
Harvest Festival Donations
OUR HARVEST FESTIVAL
Our Harvest Festival Assembly took place
on Wednesday 5th October 2016
Thank you for all the food donations.
These were presented and collected by
The Purfleet Trust foodbank who were
very grateful.
ST
MICHAELS
NEWS
AUTUMN
2ND
HALF
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Y5 & Y6 visit to Norwich Cathedral
Year 5 and Year 6 pupils went to
Norwich Cathedral on Tuesday 18th
October
The pupils enjoyed the trip, they took
part in lots of varied activities and
worship workshops including dance,
singing, story telling and Art Work.
Y1 Puffins -Banham Zoo trip
Puffins Class Year 1 pupils visited Banham
Zoo on Thursday 20th October
Mrs Want said the children had a lovely
day out finding facts about jungle animals..
Class 2 Robins pupils - African Dance Workshop
Friday 14th October 2016
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Royal British Legion Poppy Collection
Poppies in aid of the Royal British Legion, are on sale in
school each morning and afternoon this week until 11th
November this year there is a new fund raising event for pupils to
buy friendship bracelet and rulers for 1.00 wristbands, reflectors
and pencils for 50p, together with normal poppies. Mrs Scarisbrick
will be outside in the morning if pupils would like to buy any of the new
items. (see below).
School main Reception foyer area
The school main reception area is shared with the Childrens Centre, please note
this area is for dropping off children and will only be open from 8.30am for our
school pupils.
If parents arrive from 8.30am please take this time to sit quietly and share
books with your child/children.
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Spooky Bonfire Lunch
Thursday 3rd November
Catherine Wheel
Savoury Sausage Whirl
OR
(v) Cheese Whirl
Jumping Jack
Seasoned Curly Fries
Fiery Bonfire
Baked Beans
***
A Wizards Wobbly Spell
Jelly
Sparkly Stars
Mini Sparkly Chocolate Crunch
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Pupil Attendance - September 2016
Please find below our letter regarding pupils leave of absence from school this gives information as to
our attendance procedures.
We will be closely monitoring the attendance of all children in school starting this term. The Governments target for every child is to have 96% attendance throughout the school year.
Any child currently in school who has an attendance of 95% or below parents will be sent a letter and an
appointment time to come into school to discuss improving the overall attendance with Mrs Smithee,
Deputy Headteacher.
Dear Parent/Carers
2nd November 2016
Attendance at School and Legal Intervention
You will be aware that the law requires all parents/carers to ensure that their child attends
school regularly.
Research has shown that children often do not catch up on work missed, which can have serious
consequences for their learning and progress. The Government is very clear that all schools
must aim to have the highest attendance possible for all of their pupils in order for them to
achieve their maximum potential.
To catch the reader's attention, place an
interesting sentence or quote from the story
here.
The Local Authority has introduced a system where any pupil who has an attendance of 85% or
less with at least 15% unauthorised absence over a 6 week period or 10 consecutive sessions
unauthorised absence will meet the criteria for legal intervention which could be in the form of
a Fixed Penalty Notice.
From September 2016 any pupil at St Michaels Academy who meets either criteria, will be referred to the Local Authority for action to be considered.
If a Fixed Penalty Notice is issued it is a fine of 60 per parent per child which must be paid
in one payment in 21 days, if unpaid a further invoice for 60 per parent per child is issued,
both individual invoices would then have to be paid making a total payment of 120 in 28 days
Failure to pay the total amount within the timescale will result in legal action being taken.
Our aim is to ensure that our pupils receive the most from their education and I hope we can
count on your support in this matter.
Yours sincerely
Mrs E Scarisbrick
Headteacher
AUTUMN 2nd HALF TERM 2016 AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS
Monday
Tuesday
Football
Multi-Sports
Year 1 & 2
pupils
Mr Hudson
Year 3
Miss
Nicholls
3pm to
3.45pm
for 6
weeks
Mr Sean
McQuaid
3pm to
4pm
6.00
to Year 6
Tuesday
Football Club
Year 3&4
3 to
3.45pm
Tuesday
Around the
World Club
Year 3 to 6
pupils
Mrs Darby
3pm3.45pm
Tuesday
Cookery Club
Year 3 Only
Mrs Want
3pm to
4pm
Tuesday
Art Club
Year 3& 4
Mrs Pollard 3pm to
3.45pm
Tuesday
Wednesday
Art Club
Adventure
Year 1&2
Year 1 & 2
Activities
Wednesday
Art
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Year 5&6
Mrs Barker 3pm - to
3.45pm
Miss
Nicholls
3pm to
3.45pm
Mrs Pollard 3pm to
Club
6.00
for 6
weeks
6.00
for 6
weeks
6.00
for 6
weeks
5.00
for 5
6.00
for 6
weeks
6.00
for 6
weeks
6.00
for 6
weeks
6.00
3.45pm
for 6
weeks
Wednesday
Library Club
Year 3 to 6
Mrs Want
3pm to
3.45pm
No
Charge
Thursday
Football Club
Year 5&6
Mr Sean
McQuaid
3pm to
4pm
6.00
for 6
DIARY DATES FOR NOVEMBER 2016
3rd November
Thursday
12 to 1pm
Bonfire Lunch
4th November
Friday
1 to 3pm
Cluster Athletics at Lynnsport
7th November
Monday
2.30pm to 5pm
Parents Evening YrR, 2, 3 and 4
8th November
Tuesday
2.30pm to 5pm
Parents Evening Yr 5 & 6
8th November
Tuesday
3pm to 5pm
Parents Evening Yr R, 1 2, 3 and 4
10th November
Thursday
9.15am
Class 1 Puffins Maths Cafe
11th November
Friday
9.15am
Class 3 Magpies Assembly
15th November
Tuesday
2pm to 3pm
Class 5 Eagles Maths Cafe
17th November
Thursday
9.15am
Class 3 Magpies Maths Caf
18th November
Friday
18th November
Friday
9.15am
Class 2 Robins Assembly
22nd November
Tuesday
2 to 3pm
Take Away Theatre performance of
The Wizard of Oz
23rd November
Wednesday
10am to 11.45am
Yr3 and Yr 4 visit to Cinema
24th November
Thursday
2pm to 3pm
Class 2 Robins - Maths Cafe
25th November
Friday
9.15am
Class 1 Puffins - Assembly
25th November
Friday
2-3pm
Class R Penguins - Maths Cafe
28th November
Monday
1-2pm
Penguins Class RBethany & Ben Road Safety
28th November
Monday
2-3pm
Class 4 Kestrels2-3pm Seat Belt Safety
29th November
Tuesday
1.30 to 3pm
Christmas FairSchool Hall
1st December
Thursday
11am
Class 6 Kingfishers Maths Cafe
2nd December
Friday
9.15am
Penguins Class R - Assembly
6th December
Tuesday
2-3pm
Class 4 Eagles - Maths Cafe
6th December
Tuesday
1.30pm
KS1 Christmas performance
7th December
Wednesday
9.15am
Christingle Service in school
7th December
Wednesday
1.30pm
KS2 Christmas Performance
8th December
Thursday
9.30am
Class R Penguins Nativity performance
9th December
Friday
10 to 12noon
Cross Country KS2 pupils
12th December
Monday
9.15am
KS2 Praise Assembly
12th December
Monday
9.30 to 2.30
Class R Penguins - Baytree Winter Wonderland
13th December
Tuesday
12-1pm
School Christmas Lunch
14th December
Wednesday
9.30 to 11.30am
Class 3 Magpies All Saints Church visit
14th December
Wednesday
pm
KS2 Christmas Party
15th December
Thursday
pm
KS1 Christmas Party
16th December
Friday
2pm
Carol Service
Children in Need
School closes for Christmas Holidays from Monday 19th December until Wednesday 4th January 2017
School reopens for pupils on Thursday 5th January 2017
