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• PTFA: Drinks reception and AGM this Tuesday

  Mon 07 Oct 2024 PTFA

   The annual PTFA AGM will take place this Tuesday, 8 October at 8.30-9.30pm in the school Sports Hall. The AGM is always a relaxed evening and a great way to meet new people and officially welcome this year’s intake of new Fielding parents and carers.

   

  You’ll hear all about some of the projects the PTFA has funded, a first look at the calendar of events for the next 12 months and we always love to hear new ideas for fun fundraising activities and new ways that PTFA funding can help enrich the school.

   

  We ask that a class rep from each class attend the meeting if they can, but any parent/carer is welcome to attend. We rely on volunteers to run the PTFA and the majority have full time jobs. Every year we encourage new people to join the team - it’s the mix of new faces alongside long-standing, experienced members, that brings fresh ideas and energy to this group who are dedicated to raising funds for the school and, at the same time, enhancing the rich culture and sense of fun and community among Fielding pupils and their families.

   

  If you believe in helping enrich the education of our children and have even a small amount of time (30mins a week), we would love to hear from you. And, at the AGM we also appoint our officials – this year we are on the lookout for a brand new Treasurer and Secretary. Could this be you?

   

  Even if you are new to volunteering there is plenty of guidance from the rest of the team. We'll happily explain the roles in more detail either face-to-face or via fieldingPTFA@gmail.com

   

  Please come along and let us know what you think!

• Ealing Mini Mile raises over £1800!

  Mon 07 Oct 2024 PTFA

  Congratulations to all the Fielding Primary School runners who took part in last weekend’s Mini Mile. Many of our classes had fundraising pages and, together, raised £1819 (including Gift Aid). Special plaudits go to Class 3F with the highest fundraising total of £403, closely followed by 3H raising £242 and 1S who raised £199. Well done all!

• Parent governor needed

  Fri 04 Oct 2024 Peter Dunmall

  The Governing Board is seeking nominations from parents to fill a parent governor vacancy.  

   

  The Governing Board holds school leaders to account, providing support and challenge whilst setting the strategic direction of the school.  Interested parents will need to:

  • have a long-term commitment to the school and Board. Parent governors are appointed for a period of 4 years;
  • attend 4 full governing board meetings each year, usually held in the evening (6.30-8.30pm), face-to-face at the school;
  • become an active member of at least 1 committee which each meet 6 times each year, alternating breakfast (8-10am) and evening (6.30-8.30pm) meetings, sometimes by video conference and sometimes face-to-face at the school;
  • visit the school during the day at least 3 times a year, to gain first-hand knowledge of the school by working with leaders, meeting staff and pupils.

   

  An interest in children’s education is preferred. No knowledge or experience of education is required. A willingness to be curious about the work of the school and attend courses about governance is needed. Beyond the school, the Board is especially keen to find a governor who has:

  • willingness to commit to a voluntary role, including undertaking training, which may match thoughts about own career growth or career change.
  • a working knowledge of safeguarding children and child protection, perhaps through a social work, other public sector or voluntary role.
  • financial knowledge and experience to help scrutinise the school's income and expenditure.
  • any project management role.
  • any strategic leadership or experience of board membership.

   

  Find out more about the role of school governors and the skills required:

  • Co-Chairs, Carl Pheasey & Alisa Voznaya will host an on-line briefing for interested parents, on Tuesday 8th October at 6.30pm.
    • Click here to join (or right-click to copy the web-link) 
  • National Governance Association, What do governors do? 
  • Governance skills

  Every governor is not required to have competence in every skill.

   

  If you wish to be nominated or nominate another parent, please print the Nomination Form and return to the school office by Friday 18th October, 10am. Nominations will not be accepted after this time. Electronic nominations or emails cannot be accepted. Please check you are eligible to nominate or be nominated as a Parent Governor, Election of Parent Governors.

   

  If more nominations are received than vacancies available, then a ballot will be organised to select the new governor.

   

  All governors are subject to an enhanced check by the Criminal Records Bureau and other suitability checks, including providing an enhanced DBS certificate.  The use of school social media channels for campaigning purposes is not permitted. We also do not recommend the use of personal social media accounts to be used as part of any election campaign.

• Years 5 & 6 Cross Country

  Thu 03 Oct 2024 Natasha Pasha

  Fielding took a team of 40 children from Years 5 and 6 to Berkley Playing Fields in Greenford for a cross-country event.

   

  The runners were divided into four races: Year 5 girls, Year 5 boys, Year 6 girls, and Year 6 boys, with each race covering 1.5km.

   

  Every pupil in our team completed their race, with many appearing to achieve excellent times.

   

  We are particularly proud of Euan (6P), who secured 3rd place in the Year 6 boys' race, and Bea (5H), who came 4th in the Year 5 girls' race, both among approximately 150 runners. This is a remarkable achievement for Fielding, and we hope to soon receive confirmation that our pupils have been selected to represent Ealing at the London Youth Games.

   

  We are still awaiting the overall results from the organisers.

  A massive thank you to all the children who represented the school:

   

  Year 5 Boys	Year 5 Girls	Year 6 Boys	Year 6 Girls
  Jamie L 5H	Marie 5P	Euan 6P	Qamara 6S
  James A 5H	Araiya 5P	Jame P 6P	Izzie 6S
  Ollie M 5H	Charlotte R 5F	Ben 6P	Isla 6S
  Xavi 5H	Jessica D 5F	Hari 6P	Elli 6S
  William T	Iris 5F	Joseph 6H	Olivia T 6S
  Oscar W 5S	Lucy 5F	Shems 6H	Gabi 6F
  Alex D 5S	Alexa 5F	Zach 6H	Olivia R 6H
  Milo 5S	Bea 5H	Lucas 6S	Emma R 6P
  Rayan 5F	Emily E.B 5H	Alex B 6F	Lois 6P
  Louis B 5P	Laila 5S	Elias 6F	Charlotte 6P

   

  

• Check your child`s hair regularly for head lice.

  Thu 03 Oct 2024

  To prevent the spread of head lice the NHS has produced these guidelines. Please could you regularly check your child's hair and ensure long hair is tied back.

  
  Head lice and nits
  Head lice and nits are very common in young children and their families. They don't have anything to do with dirty hair and are picked up by head-to-head contact.

  
  How to get rid of head lice
  You can treat head lice without seeing a GP.
  Treat head lice as soon as you spot them.
  You should check everyone in the house and start treating anyone who has head lice on the same day.
  There's no need to keep your child off school if they have head lice.
  
  Wet combing
  Lice and nits can be removed by wet combing. You should try this method first.

  You can buy a special fine-toothed comb (detection comb) online or from pharmacies to remove head lice and nits.

  There may be instructions on the pack, but usually you:

  wash hair with ordinary shampoo
  apply lots of conditioner (any conditioner will do)
  comb the whole head of hair, from the roots to the ends
  It usually takes about 10 minutes to comb short hair, and 20 to 30 minutes for long, frizzy or curly hair.

  Do wet combing on days 1, 5, 9 and 13 to catch any newly hatched head lice. Check again that everyone's hair is free of lice on day 17.

  
   

  
  Medicated lotions and sprays
  Ask your pharmacist for advice if you have tried wet combing for 17 days, but your child still has live head lice.

  They may recommend using medicated lotions and sprays. These kill head lice in all types of hair, and you can buy them from pharmacies, supermarkets or online.

  Head lice should die within a day. Some lotions and sprays come with a comb to remove dead lice and eggs.

  Some treatments need to be repeated after a week to kill any newly hatched lice.

  Check the pack to see if they're OK for you or your child and how to use them.

  If lotions or sprays don't work, speak to your pharmacist about other treatments.

  
  Some treatments aren't recommended because they're unlikely to work. For example:

  • products containing permethrin
  • head lice "repellents"
  • electric combs for head lice
  • tree and plant oil treatments, such as tea tree oil, eucalyptus oil and lavender oil herbal remedies

  
  You can't prevent head lice
  There's nothing you can do to prevent head lice.

  You can help stop them spreading by wet or dry combing regularly to catch them early.

  Do not use medicated lotions and sprays to prevent head lice. They can irritate the scalp.

  There's no need for children to stay off school or to wash laundry on a hot wash.

• BBC 500 Words Writing Competition

  Thu 03 Oct 2024 G. Robinson

  Calling all budding authors...there is an exciting opportunity for all children aged 5-11 years old to enter the ‘500 Words’ Story Writing Competition organised by the BBC. This year, the two age categories will be for 5-7 year-olds and 8-11 year-olds.

   

  Children of all abilities are encouraged to use their creativity and imagination to write a story they would love to read without the pressure of having to worry about spelling, punctuation and grammar.

   

  There are fabulous prizes to be won, plus the opportunity for the children to share their wonderful creativity and imagination.

  Your child’s teacher will talk to them about the competition at school, however, their entry should be written at home and submitted directly by you. Entries can be submitted any time from now until the closing date, 9pm on Friday 8th November.

   

  All details can be found at:

  • https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/500-words

  If your child does decide to enter, please also email a copy of their story to their class teacher. We would love to create an anthology of their stories and display them in our libraries and book corners for many children and teachers to enjoy reading and sharing together.  

• October Half Term Holiday Club - Nursery

  Tue 01 Oct 2024 Tracy Cherry

  October Half Term 28^th October – 1^st November

  Fielding Nursery holiday club are planning a mixture of free play and planned activities, including lots of messy sensory play to tantalise the children’s senses, pumpkin carving, art & craft, baking, making, exploring Fielding’s Forest, and ‘ships ahoy’ the children will have great fun discovering the delights of the schools Pirate Ship. We will visit the MUGA to play football, hoops and ball games, and also games such as ‘what’s the time Mr Wolf’ and team games.

   

  Please make sure that your child is dressed in old clothes, bringing their coat to nursery as it can get windy on the Pirate Ship and in the MUGA.

   

  Please provide a wholesome healthy packed lunch and snack for tea, Fielding School is ‘nut free’ so do make sure that any food sent in with your child does not contain any form of nuts or sesame, please check all labels for ‘may contain nuts/traces of nuts’ ‘made in a factory which also uses nuts/peanuts’ any food with either or similar statements on labels will be sent home, please ensure you check all labels including seeded bread etc.

  The children will have access to fresh fruit throughout the day.

   

  The fees for nursery holiday club sessions will be added to your Laser cashbook and must be paid before your child attends. Please be careful when selecting your sessions, as once sessions are booked and confirmed they are non-refundable.

  Booking via Laser; https://fps.slsr.uk/

  1. Select Nursery button in your account
  2. Select the Ad-hoc & holiday sessions button
  3. Use the arrows to near the top left-hand side of the page to go to week starting: 28/10/2024
  4. Click the holiday session/s you want to book (turns red) click again to confirm

  Important

  To avoid a higher session fee please book before 12pm on Fridays for the following week’s Holiday Club. The increased fees are to cover the administration required to put in place adequate extra staffing at short notice.

• School Attendance Matters, a reminder about the changes for this academic year

  Sat 28 Sep 2024 Clare Haines

  As a parent, you are legally responsible for making sure your child gets a suitable fulltime education,  For most parents, this will mean making sure your child is in school every day except when they are too ill to come to school.

  In August this year the Department for Education updated their rules on term time absence including when to issue fines for non-attendance. These changes are designed to ensure that every child has the best possible chance to succeed and thrive in their educational journey.

   

  Why Attendance Matters

  Regular school attendance is crucial for your child’s academic success and overall well-being. Being in school every day helps children build strong foundations in their learning, develop social skills, and form lasting friendships.

  Key Changes and Expectations

  1. Strong Partnerships with Families: We are committed to working closely with you to understand and address any barriers to your child’s attendance. By building strong relationships and open communication, we can support your child’s needs effectively.

  2. Clear Attendance Policies: we have updated our attendance policies to ensure they are clear and easily understood by everyone. This includes guidelines on reporting absences, requesting leaves of absence, and the importance of punctuality.
  3. Support for All Pupils: We recognise that some children may face challenges that make regular attendance difficult. Whether due to physical or mental health issues, special educational needs, or other factors, we are here to provide the necessary support to help every child attend school regularly
  4. Data-Driven Approach: We will be regularly looking at attendance data to identify any patterns or issues. This helps us to provide targeted support where it’s needed most, ensuring no child is left behind
  5. Legal Interventions: While our primary goal is to support and encourage attendance, there are legal measures in place for persistent absences. These include attendance contracts and, if necessary, penalty notices.

  How You Can Help

  • Stay Informed: Keep up to date with our school’s attendance policies and the DfE guidance.
  • Communicate: Let us know if your child is facing any difficulties that might affect their attendance. We are here to help!
  • Encourage: Foster a positive attitude towards school and learning at home. Your enthusiasm can make a big difference in your child’s outlook.

  More information

  • Attendance, webpage
  • Guidance for parents DfE, webpage
  • Absence related penalty fines, pdf download

• PTFA: Bake sale returns – today!

  Fri 27 Sep 2024 PTFA

   Friday 27 September sees the long-awaited return of the weekly bake sale. This week the sale is hosted by 1F & 1H – so come armed with a big appetite and some loose change (cards also accepted!). The Friday bake sale runs outside the main hall by the Wyndham Road entrance, from 3.30pm.

• October Holiday Club - Reception to Year 6

  Thu 26 Sep 2024

  Monday 28th October -1^st November 2024

  The October holiday is heading our way so it’s time to make plans for the children to stay happy, energised and engaged. No plan, no problem our amazing Play Workers are here and ready to make sure the children are all the above and so much more. Children may spend time with friends and siblings across the year groups.

   

  A full programme of activities has been planned for the half term, including a trip to Questors Theatre for a tour and Drama Workshop. Places are limited and fill quickly for the trip.

   

  Holiday club opens at 8am and closes at 6pm.

  Children will be offered a snack morning and afternoon but must bring a water bottle and healthy packed lunch to keep energy levels up throughout the day.

   

  Why not let your children enjoy the big play date, please note the booking window opens on Monday 30^th September until Wednesday 23rd October midday. 

  Book early to avoid disappointment. Bookings made after midday on Wednesday 23rd October will be charged at the ad-hoc fee.

   

  Please do be careful when booking sessions, as we are unable to cancel, swap days or refund once holiday club bookings are made. ​

  Payment must be made in full by Monday 28th October 2024

  Please note: Trip day books up very quickly, check the programme for details. The expectation is all children booked will be taking part, it is not possible to split the group leaving children on site. If there is an additional charge for a trip, payment is due on the day in cash plus a permission slip must completed.