9th June 2023

Dear parents/ carers,

Welcome back to the second half of the summer term, and what a super start it’s been!

I was fortunate to accompany Year 4 on their trip to Colchester Castle this week and what a fabulous place to visit!

We had a super day and learnt so much linking to Year 4’s history topic. Thanks to the great weather, we also enjoyed a lovely picnic in the grounds.  If you haven’t been before, I would highly recommend a visit!  Many thanks to Nicki Powter who also supported the children on this trip.

 

House Points: Well done to the Red team!

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Headteacher Awards

Congratulations to the following children:

 

Nursery Xavier
Reception Chloe & Cali
Year 1 Leo & Willow
Year 2 Davey & Reggie
Year 3 Jake & Orson
Year 4 Isaac & Ava
Year 5 Bertie & Ben
Year 6 Louis, Stan & Lewis

Family Fun Sports morning and picnic:  As we head towards this fun event on Thursday 29th June, next week you will receive communication from the office regarding the picnic lunch orders.  Even if your child is in KS1 and therefore in receipt of universal free school meals, if you wish for a picnic lunch to be provided, you will need to complete the form to confirm.  Any questions, please talk to me on the gate or contact the office who will be happy to assist.

Outstanding payments:  A polite request that if you have any monies outstanding on your Scopay account, that these are settled.  If you are having difficulties or need assistance accessing your account, please contact me or the office; thank you.

Coffee Morning Henham and Ugley Primary School

Friday 30th June 8.45am

 

 

Is your child struggling with mild to moderate anxiety such as worries or fears, low mood or challenging behaviour at home?

Please do come along for a coffee and meet the staff from Mental Health Support Teams in Schools Uttlesford.

This will be an informal chat with parents about the services they offer, what they can provide and the support that is available and top 5 tips for Wellbeing.

Please email Jules Cowell by Thursday 29th June if you wish to attend. j.cowell@henhamugley.essex.sch.uk

18th June: Nature Day at the Gardens of Easton Lodge

Bugs, bees, butterflies, dragonflies, newts and of course wildflowers will be there for visitors to enjoy and get to know about at the Nature Day at the Gardens; with an experienced biologist on hand to lead nature activities. Local beekeepers and Essex Bat Group will show and tell all about the complex lives of bees and bats. Gates open 11.00. Children enter for free, adult entry £5.50 in advance or £6.50 on the gate. For more information go to https://www.eastonlodge.co.uk/whats-on/june-open-day-nature-at-the-gardens/

 

Childhood Neurodiversity PST Workshop Programme

Parent/Carer Workshops

Neurodiversity is a term used to describe people whose brains work in different ways. This programme of free virtual workshops for parents and carers will explore nurturing the unique strengths of neurodiverse children and young people and provide advice and guidance on how to support them with the challenges they face. Any parent or carer is welcome to join regardless of whether their child has a neurodiverse diagnosis. The workshops are live on Zoom and 60 minutes long. Recordings of the workshops will be available after the live event.

Childhood neurodiversity: Managing big feelings (including anxiety and low mood)

This workshop will explore why neurodiverse children may develop difficulties with their emotions, including anxiety and low mood and how parents/carers can support neurodiverse children with managing their big feelings.

3rd July 2023 – 13:00 Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/childhood-neurodiversity-managing-big-feelings-inc-anxiety-and-low-mood-tickets-641248299927

FOR MORE EVENTS, PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED FLYER

Meet the new Headteacher!

Finally, in staffing news, our lovely Mrs Kate Barford will be leaving us at the end of the summer term, having secured a post at another school to continue her Early Years career.  We are all so pleased for Mrs Barford and thank her for the hard work and commitment she has given to Henham over the last 10 years.

This gives me the opportunity to communicate with you all that during the next couple of weeks, recruitment and class teacher allocations for September are being finalised.  Watch this space for more information!

Have a super weekend everyone, below are some dates for your diary,

Kim

Kim Hall

Headteacher

Upcoming dates for your diary this term:

Sunday 11th June 11 – 3 PSA boot sale On the school field
Wednesday 14th – 16th June Year 6 residential to Bawdsey Manor
Sunday 18th June:

 

 Nature Day at the Gardens of Easton Lodge
Tuesday 20th June 1.15 – 2.45 New Reception parent meet and greet! During the children’s 1st settling in session (1.15 to 2.45pm) there will be tea, coffee and biscuits served in the caretakers house (opposite the school’s main entrance) to give the parents / carers the opportunity to meet each other!
Wednesday 28th June 7pm Meet Mr Davey, the new Headteacher from September Parents and children welcome
Thursday 29th June Family Fun sports morning and picnic Come along and join in the fun events, followed by a picnic on the school field.
Friday 30th June 8.45am Coffee morning Please do come along for a coffee and meet the staff from Mental Health Support Teams in Schools Uttlesford.

This will be an informal chat with parents about the services they offer, what they can provide and the support that is available and top 5 tips for Wellbeing.
Monday 3rd July from 3.15pm Whole school open afternoon Parents and children welcome
Tuesday 4th July 4pm New Reception starter meeting for parents Come along to find out and ask questions about the new school year for Reception starters.  Children welcome.
Tuesday 4th July 2.30pm I Rock concert in the school hall An opportunity for the children to showcase what they have been learning in a supportive and encouraging environment. All of the bands are doing fantastically well so far this term, and I can’t wait to share their progress with you!
Wednesday 5th July 9.30am and 5pm Year 5 and 6 Production Tickets will not be issued for this event.  All family members welcome!
Thursday 6th July 7pm Meet Mr Davey, the new Headteacher from September Parents and children welcome
Wednesday 12th July from 1.15pm KS2 competitive sports afternoon All KS2 parents welcome
Friday 21st July 9.30am Year 6 leavers assembly  
Friday 21st July – 1pm finish Last day of the summer term! No after school club provision today.