Keep up to date with all the news happening in the school at the moment. Articles are added during the week. Parents are encouraged to check regularly. Our weekly bulletin, emailed directly to parents, summarises content for the week.

• October Holiday Club now open

  Fri 29 Sep 2017

  The countdown has begun, only 3 weeks remain until the start of October half term week.

  Fielding holiday club have planned a spooktacular mix of activities and days out to keep the children happy and busy.

  Wellies to the ready for the guided visit to the Gunnersbury Triangle nature reserve. The children will take part in pond dipping, a tree trail and invertebrate safari organised by the Wildlife Trust. Also by popular demand from the children there will be a return visit to Snakes and Ladders indoor adventure playground.

  The programme is now available on the website.

  What will your children be doing during half term week? Bookings open now on laser.

   

• FIELDING ORCHESTRA - auditions for new members

  Fri 29 Sep 2017 Michael Mappin

  Fielding has a fantastic Orchestra, and it's time for new would-be members to audition.  Full information is on the Orchestra page (CLICK HERE) but the basics are:

   

  • Ability to play an orchestral instrument (string, wind or brass)
  • Grade 1 standard or above (although you may not have taken the exam)
  • A love of music
  • Willingness to attend rehearsals on Wednesday mornings before school

   

  Auditions take place on Friday 13th October, and the deadline for applying is Friday 6th October.  Have a look at the information on the Orchestra page, then get your application in.

   

• CHOIR - Young Voices resources

  Fri 29 Sep 2017 Michael Mappin

  Resources are now available for Choir children to practise at home to learn the words and moves for the Young Voices concert.  There's also a download of the permission form (I'm sure you returned yours already) and order form for tickets and t-shirts.  Final orders MUST be in by the end of this half term, but the sooner the better.

   

  VISIT THE MUSIC PAGE...CLICK HERE

• The Future of Fielding PTFA - AGM 2nd October

  Fri 29 Sep 2017

  For 23 years, the PTFA has had a proud history of supporting Fielding primary school. Our active and hardworking group of parents have worked tirelessly, and with your support we have raised a record £35,797, this year, which has helped pay for the fantastic improvements to the playground area. Many of our dedicated members need to step back and cannot give as much time and energy as they have done over the last year. Unfortunately, there are serious concerns, that there may not be enough new parents to continue their hard work. We really appreciate all the parents who help out on the day of an event, but we have very few who offer to help behind the scenes to ensure the events happen. The PTFA committee also have jobs, children, busy lives and we need help. Fielding Primary School has over 900 pupils and we know that our parents care deeply about the school. Repeatedly we hear parents say how much they value the 'community feel' of the school and we feel a significant part of that community spirit comes from the events organised by the PTFA.

  However, sadly very few parents attend our PTFA meetings or historically our AGM. If children are to continue to benefit from the substantial funds raised by the PTFA we must have more support.

  The school has some fantastic ideas as to how they can use any money we raise over the next year. The most exciting, being to develop some of our outside space into an allotment. We know there are parents that work full or part-time and have considerable constraints on their time, but even a small amount of time or help would be beneficial. 

  Our AGM is this Monday, the 2nd October, in the school hall at 7.30 pm. There will be wine and nibbles and it is a great opportunity for us to welcome new parents to the school. We will discuss the future of our PTFA and will need to ensure that we have a well supported committee going forward. It is vital that the PTFA becomes sustainable, so it can continue to be successful in its aims and we would like as many parents as possible to be involved in these discussions.

  We look forward to seeing you Monday

  The PTFA Committee (fieldingptfa@gmail.com)

• Fielding's French Café: Monday 2nd October

  Thu 28 Sep 2017 S.Mahvelati

  It was lovely to see so many of you at Fielding's French Café on Monday. Congratulations to all the children (and adults) who were able to put their French skills to good use and order at the café in French!  And a huge thank you to our Year 5&6 French Club volunteers who did such an amazing job of running the café.

   

  The café will be open again for business on 2nd October 3.30 - 4.30pm in the KS2 library area. Pupils across the school have been learning to order at the café in French to entitle them to a special price of 50p for a French cake and drink (£1 if ordering in English). So please pop along, especially if you are here with your children for Parent Consultation meetings at those times. We look forward to seeing you there. A lundi!

  

• Parent Governors Needed - closing date 29th September

  Thu 28 Sep 2017

  The Governing Body is seeking nominations from parents to fill two vacancies of parent governor positions.

  •  Find out more

• Fielding boys and girls off to great start in Peal Shield and RSK Cup

  Wed 27 Sep 2017

  The boys and girls both got off to a brilliant start to their seasons with good wins over Mount Carmel. The girls won first with a comfortable 2-1 scoreline and the boys stepped up next with an excellent 5-1 win. Well done both teams for showing so many of the Fielding values in our very first games. Check out the PE page for the full report and some great action shots taken by the children!

  http://www.fieldingprimary.com/game-1-fielding-vs-mount-carmel/

• Fielding children take part in Brownlee Foundation Triathlon

  Wed 27 Sep 2017

  Yesterday 14 of our Fielding children took part in the Brownlee Foundation Triathlon at Willesden Sport Centre. The children had a great time taking part in a triathlon for the first time and even ended off the day meeting Great Britain Olympic medalist Jonny Brownlee. Check out the PE page for more pictures of the day.

  http://www.fieldingprimary.com/triathlon/

  

• PTFA Newsletter

  Wed 27 Sep 2017

  Please take a look at the latest PTFA newsletter.

  PTFA September Newsletter

• Governor Nominations - closing date 29th September

  Wed 27 Sep 2017

  Nominations sought

  The Governing Body is seeking nominations from parents to fill two vacancies of parent governor positions. Parent governors are appointment for a period of 4 years.  The term of office for two parents, Jules Fitzgerald and Lindsey Doyle, ends in December. The Governing Body holds school leaders to account, providing support and challenge whilst setting the strategic direction of the school.  Parent governors attend full governing body meetings which are usually held 4 times a year in the evening and will become a member of at least one committee which meets twice every term, typically alternating breakfast and evening meetings.  Governors also visit the school during the day, ideally once or twice a term, to gain first-hand knowledge of the school.  Find out more about the role of a school governors and the skills required:

  • 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 by Friday 29th September 2017 and return to the school office box in the main reception. Electronic nominations or emails will NOT be accepted. If more nominations are received than vacancies available, then a ballot will be organised to select the two new governors. Please check you are eligible to nominate or be nominated as a Parent Governor, Election of Parent Governors.

  All governors are subject to an enhanced check by the Criminal Records Bureau and other suitability checks, including providing 

  an enhanced DBS certificate.