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.

• Author Visit for Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and 2. Wednesday 4th March

  Fri 28 Feb 2020

  Andrew Weale will be joining classes in Nursery, Reception and KS1 on Wednesday 4th March.

  Children will be coming home with a money wallet. If you would like your child to purchase a book please send them in with the money wallet and £7 on Wednesday.

  Those pupils who have a pupil premium passport do not need to bring in £7.

  • Andrew Weale

• EMS Concert dates

  Fri 28 Feb 2020 Maria Neil-Smith
  Please have a look at the upcoming performance schedule and add to your diaries. It would be lovely to see as many of you there as possible to support these concerts. Click here to view.

• NSPCC visit 2nd March

  Fri 28 Feb 2020

  On Monday 2nd March, the NSPCC's Speak Out. Stay Safe. programme is visiting our school to make sure our pupils have the knowledge and understanding they need to stay safe.This is a nationwide programme for every primary-school-aged child in the UK and, with the help of their friendly mascot Buddy, they’ll be presenting an assembly to the children in our school as well as workshops for pupils in Upper Phase.

  Thank you in advance for your support.

  NSPCC letter

• Coronavirus, COVID-19

  Fri 28 Feb 2020 Peter Dunmall

  There is some anxiety and worry about coronavirus, schools closing and wanting to know our view.

  We continue to monitor and act on advice to schools from the Department for Education and Public Health England. I want to avoid a disproportionate reaction to the worry about the spread of the virus.

  Key messages:

  • Prevent the spread of infection by pupils and staff by washing hands more often during the school day. Staff can use lesson time to do this with pupils if needed. Wash hands:
    • before leaving home
    • on arrival at school
    • after using the toilet
    • after breaks and sporting activities
    • before food preparation
    • before eating any food, including snacks
    • before leaving school
  • Prevent the spread of infection by pupils and staff by self-isolating if you have travelled to high risk countries / areas:
    • Public Health England, COVID-19, category 1 and 2 countries
  • Tell us about any suspected or confirmed cases of COVID-19
  • Trust us to follow the latest advice if there are confirmed or suspected cases.

  Full details of advice to schools, if interested:

  • DfE PHE, COVID-19 guidance for educational settings

• Sports Days 2020

  Thu 27 Feb 2020 D. Thomas

  This year's Sports Week is planned for Monday 29th June. Due to planned building works on the school field some of this week will be held at Elthorne Park High School on their playing fields.

  This year  timings of the day and the events will be adapted to suit the change of venue. In years 3 -6 , we will move away from our athletics style sports day and move to a more traditional format consisting of sports day favourites such as the egg and spoon race and the 3 legged race. Pupils will continue to take part in athletics and  compete with other constellations within in PE lesson time.

  Pupils should come to school as normal on their sports day and will then walk to Elthorne as a class with teachers and any parent volunteers that wish to support the children.  Confirmed details will follow in the Summer term.

   

  Dates:

  • Tuesday 30th June - Nursery and Reception - 10.00am - 11.30am (will be at Fielding)
  • Wednesday 1st July - Year 1 and 2 - 9.45am - 12.30pm (location to be confirmed)
  • Thursday 2nd July - Year 3 and 4 - 9.45am - 12.30pm
  • Friday 3rd July - Year 5 and 6 - 9.45am - 12.30pm

   

  If you have any questions about sports day please ask me or your class teacher.

• MindUP and Values: Optimism

  Thu 27 Feb 2020 F Allen

  With February coming to a close, classes continue to develop their understanding of the Core Value of Resilience and linked value of Optimism for Key Stage 2 pupils.

  But what is the neuroscience behind optimistic thinking and can we really choose our attitude?

  Optimism is a way of seeing life hopefully and having the expectation of success and wellbeing. We are not born optimistic or pessimistic. In fact, thinking optimistically is a skill we can all develop and the more we practise it, the better we become at it. This is because of neuroplasticity: the ability of our brain to change and develop.

  When we think optimistically, the thinking and learning part of the brain (the pre-frontal cortex) focuses on being positive and hopeful, and our brain releases dopamine which is our feel-good neurotransmitter. This makes us feel relaxed, happy and also helps us to learn. Reminding children about the benefits of thinking optimistically, helps them to develop a positive and resilient attitude towards learning and life.

  Pupils will continue to deepen their understanding of optimism through MindUP lessons. Please encourage your child to talk about the neuroplasticity of the brain and the benefits of thinking positively.

  Optimism tips to try at home:

  1. Start your day by saying three things that you are grateful for, even if it is something small
  2. When you come across a challenge or obstacle, focus on the benefits. For example, if you’re stuck in traffic, at least you can to listen to your favourite music for longer
  3. If you make a mistake, focus on what you are going to do next time rather than  why you have failed

  Please see our MindUP page and the Reading List for Key Stage 1 and Reading List for Key Stage 2 then go to lesson 11: Choosing Optimism.

   

• Frogs, herons and kites

  Thu 27 Feb 2020 Ellie Lock

  Spring is here - and the wildlife is arriving at the school pond. During our Big School Birdwatch we spotted a red kite circling overhead and a heron perched on the fence. On Monday 6H discovered frogs and fat clouds of frogspawn in the pond. Our wildlife sanctuary is working!

  Thank you to everyone who raised money for the PTFA and made it possible to have a wildlife garden, and thank you to our volunteers for taking such good care of the chickens over the holidays. You rock.

  More garden news here.

  

• PTFA Meeting, 2nd March 2020 and last meeting minutes

  Tue 25 Feb 2020

  Come along to our PTFA meeting next Monday, 2 March for an update on the progress so far and what events are upcoming.  Everyone welcome and we ask that at least one class rep from each class attend one of these meetings to support us in our activities. 
   So far for the meeting, we are discussing:

  • Should we raise more money for the Recommended reading list
  • Road signage on crossings to be replaced or is it no longer needed?
  • Photo competition: Volunteers to help with the competition
  • Events update
  • Fundraising update

  We'd also love any feedback from parents too, so please come along. There are two meetings, once in the morning after drop off at 9 am and again in the evening at 8.30 in the School House by Wyndham Gate to allow as many parents/carers to participate. The morning meeting is accompanied by tea and coffee. The evening meeting is accompanied by a glass of wine and it would be great for parents to stay for a drink or two after the meeting.
  It is a great opportunity to meet other parents. We look forward to seeing you there!  The last meeting notes from , 13 January are available to download here. Please send any other agenda items, questions or apologies in advance of the meetings to the PTFA Committee by posting below or emailing fieldingptfa@gmail.com.

• Child Bereavement UK Parent/Carer Drop In

  Tue 25 Feb 2020 N Reehal
  Just a reminder that Child Bereavement UK will be holding their monthly Parent/Carer drop in on Tuesday 3rd March, 8.45am-9.15am, in The Debate Room (upstairs in The School House). If parents have any questions, need support or advice around bereavement, please drop in to have a chat. 

• Secret Gift Shop is Back!

  Tue 25 Feb 2020

  Give your child the chance to pick a gift for someone they love to show how much they appreciate that special person in their life.

  Featuring an assortment of hand-picked gifts including chocolates, candles, bath salts and much more, your child will be able to enter the Secret Gift Shop independently and choose something themselves to keep that special gift a surprise!

  The shop will be situated outside the main hall at the Wyndham Road entrance between Monday 16th March to Thursday 19th March from 3.30 - 4pm for all years from Reception to Year 6.

  If your child attends after school childcare, they will be able to visit the Secret Gift Shop between 4 - 4.15pm from Monday 16th - Thursday 19th March. This arrangement is kindly facilitated by the after school club staff.

  For Nursery children, there will also be a special arrangement within nursery for those with pre-booked tickets only to take part between Tuesday 17th March - Thursday 19th March, which is kindly facilitated by Miss May.

  All gifts are £5 each and come beautifully presented and individually wrapped.To avoid being disappointed on the day, please book your tickets online in advance at https://buytickets.at/fieldingptfa/344737/r/facebook as the shop was very popular last year and we only have limited stock.

  Advance tickets are on sale until Sunday 15th March after which it will be cash only on the day. Please note, booking fees have been waived for this event.

  Once again, priority will be given to advance ticket holders on the day so that can orders can be fulfilled so please visit https://buytickets.at/fieldingptfa/344737/r/facebook to book your tickets today!