17th June 2022

Dear parents/ carers,

What an active week it’s been!  Year 2 enjoyed a super day out at Hedingham Castle, Year 5 have had a brilliant activity week and of course, Year 6 have attended their residential visit to PGL Bawdsey Manor.

As the weather ramped up to 30 degrees today, what fun years 3 and 5 had this afternoon with their water squirters – no one was safe!

Year 6 arrived back from their residential this afternoon.  It is such a fabulous experience for the children and I am so proud of them for really challenging themselves during the activities.  For many, overcoming their fears – they should all be very proud of themselves.

Huge thanks to Mrs Fleming, Mrs Miley and Miss Gilbert for attending and supporting the children throughout.  With so much excitement and children that like to get up very early!  I should think that the children and adults will all sleep very well this weekend!

I am now able to confirm the Class teacher and LSA placement for September 2022 as follows:

Nursery Class (overseen by Mrs Kate Barford, EYFS Lead)

Mrs Jo Gill

Mrs Gemma Bryant

Mrs Dawn Stock

Reception Class

Mrs Kate Barford

Mrs Mandy Waterman

Mrs Lucy Pratt

Year 1

Mrs Suzie Espie

Mrs Kate Prout

Mrs Kerrie Gilbert

Year 2

Mrs Holly Heaps (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)

Mrs Georgie Brennan (Thursday, Friday)

Mrs Gemma Clarke

Year 3

Miss Katrina Branch

Mrs Lee deHowes

Mrs Vicky Richardson

Year 4

Mr Kirk Harris

Miss Sarah Gilbert

Year 5

Mrs Nicky Brogan (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)

Mrs Helen Aves (Thursday, Friday)

Mrs Janet Pascoe

Mrs Natalie Parnell

Year 6

Mrs Lindsay Fleming

Mrs Sarah Miley

PSA Summer Fete: Saturday 2nd July.  Next week, your children will be coming home with raffle tickets in support of the PSA fete.  If you need more, please do get in touch!  Thank you for your support.

Young Carers:  You may recall the information sent out before half term regarding Young Carers.  A reminder that if you feel your child could be a Young Carer, please do come and speak to me to find out about the additional support available.

RSE:  Thank you so much to the 140 of you that have completed the online form to advise if you do or do not give consent for your child to partake in the Relationships and Sex Education sessions that will be taught from next week.  There are still some gaps from each class across the school.  There’s still time to complete the form before it closes on Monday.  The link is here: https://forms.office.com/r/tE3Uq1YyyT If you don’t complete the form, we will assume you do not wish your child to take part and they will be removed from the lessons.  If you have any questions, or would like another copy of the letter explaining the content to be taught, please do get in touch.

Finally, if you are thinking about what to do this weekend, at 10.30am tomorrow (Saturday 18th June),  Henham Parish Council have arranged for defibrillator training at OSCA; everyone is welcome.

Have a great weekend everyone,

With best wishes,

Kim

Kim Hall

Headteacher

Dates for your diary this term:

PSA Summer fete Saturday 2nd July
Year 5/6 production Wednesday 13th July 1.30pm and 5.30pm performances
Parent Open Afternoon Tuesday 12th July, 3pm
KS2 competitive sports afternoon (parents welcome) Wednesday 20th July 1.15 pm
Year 6 Leavers Assembly Thursday 21st July 9.30am
Last day of the summer term Thursday 21st July 1pm – 1.15pm finish

No after school provision on this day!