29th April 2022 Newsletter

29^th April 2022

Dear parents/ carers,

What a super end to the week we all had today with a vast range of activities in support of our Mental Health day.

Before I get into the activities from today…

Writing competition: Mrs Brogan has organised a Jubilee writing competition. Full details are attached – please do take a look and encourage your child to apply. Prize winners will be announced at our Jubilee celebrations on the afternoon of Friday 27^th May.

Change of dates: a couple of changes to the dates that were sent out last week.

Year 6 Production: This has been put back to Wednesday 13^th July in light of children and families possibly wanting to watch the opening ceremony and first England match of the Women’s Euros, hosted in England on July 6th.

Dress as a Royal: I have moved this to Thursday 26^th May (I don’t think Year 3 would have much fun trying to get out of their costumes for their swimming session on Wednesday 25^th!!)

I’ll put the dates at the bottom of this newsletter again so hopefully no one gets too confused! Term dates for 2022/23 are also attached.

Proud Headteacher: I love receiving emails letting me know about celebrations outside of school and was thrilled to receive this lovely picture and explanation for Finn in Year 1. Finn received the ‘gymnast of the month award’ with this explanation: Not only does he have a great attitude and work ethic, he has a wonderful kind and caring nature. Finn found himself naturally gravitating towards and helping another gymnast with additional needs. When kindness is this pure and organic, it really helps you to see the world in a brighter light. Finn, I am so proud of you x

Essex Book Festival: Family Fun Day: Love Your Library Day Jubilee Special

On Saturday 28 May, parents/carers and their children are royally invited to our Love Your Library Day Jubilee Special at Chelmsford Library.

There will be jubilee-themed activities for children and adults, including a trail, storytime, arts and crafts, ancestry and much more!

Please keep an eye on events listings for Love Your Library Day here: events.

Chelmsford Library will also be hosting an Essex Book Festival: Family Fun Day on Saturday 18 June, 9am-5pm.

Throughout the day, there will be a drop-in Ozobot workshop, pop-up storytelling armchair and arts and crafts. Please see the attached flyer for information of the range of activities on offer on the day. Please also check the library event listings for other Essex Book Festival events.

The school was buzzing today as we held a Mental Health Day.

Thank you so much to Helen for the bushcraft sessions and Sarah from Relax Kids, it was such a memorable day!

Have a lovely bank holiday weekend everyone,

See you on Tuesday!

Best wishes,

Kim

Kim Hall

Headteacher

Dates for your diary this term:

Year 6 SATS	Week commencing 9^th May
Photographer in school – class photos	Monday 16^th May
Year 6 bikeability (more details to follow)	Monday 16^th May – Monday 23^rd May
Jubilee celebration week (more details to follow!)	Week commencing Monday 23^rd May
Dress as a Royal!	Thursday 26^th May
Year 3/4 Production	Tuesday 24^th May 9.30am and 2pm performances
Red, white and blue dressing up – Jubilee sports morning and picnic lunch (followed by a parade and singing in the afternoon where parents are welcome to stay and join us)	Friday 27^th May Parents welcome all day!
Half Term	Monday 30^th May – Friday 3^rd June
Non-Pupil Day	Monday 6^th June
Year 6 Residential	Wednesday 15^th June – Friday 17^th June
PSA Summer fete	Saturday 2^nd July
Year 5/6 production	Wednesday 13^th July 1.30pm and 5.30pm performances
Parent Open Afternoon	Tuesday 12^th July, 3pm
Year 6 Leavers Assembly	Thursday 21^st July 9.30am
Last day of the summer term	Thursday 21^st July 1-1.15pm finish