Helping parents with their child’s learning

You will find reading support and activities for ages 3-11

Maths support and activities for ages 3-7

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On Wednesday, 15^th February (half term) from 10.00am to 12.30pm, there will be a free Play/Fun Day for families organised by Families & School Teams (FAST) to be held at the school.

PTA VALENTINE DISCO – FRIDAY, 10^TH FEBRUARY 3.15pm – 4.45pm

(Tickets £2.00 available from School Office)

A big thank you to everyone for contributing toys for the Toy Sale on Tuesday.  A wonderful £182 was raised!  A big thank you also to pupils in De Vere Class for manning the stalls.

Constable Class enjoyed a very exciting day on Tuesday, taking part in a complete hands-on experience in television production organised by Toby Roberts (Director and Film maker).  Each child will be bringing home an edited version of their own news programme featuring reports which they wrote, directed, edited and appeared in as well as co-ordinating light and sound.  Photos of the day are in the gallery on the school website.  We were very impressed with how the day was organised and have arranged for Holst Class to have the same opportunity and experience on Tuesday, 7^th February.

Thank you for all the toys sent in for the P.T.A. Toy Sale to be held on Tuesday, 31^st January. On the day children will need a maximum of £5 to spend and, if possible, a bag or two to take home their purchases.

The Reverend Barbara will be running confirmation classes for children in Year 6 or older.  If anyone feels they would like to be confirmed this year and would like to join the classes, please let the school office know and we will pass the message on.

A presentation of jewellery and flowers was made at lunchtime to Mrs. Wendy Dixey, who left the staff of St. Andrew’s today.  Mrs. Dixey has been a member of the midday staff for many years and we all send her our best wishes for the future.

To follow on from the very successful SATs Evening, all classes have sent home invitations to their parents to attend a session where you will be able to learn alongside your child using current ‘calculation’ methods.  These sessions will run during week beginning Monday, 6^th February.  We hope you are able to attend!

Spring Term Parents Evenings will take place on Tuesday, 28^th and Wednesday, 29^th February.  Please sign up for a day and time next week.  Tables will be put in the pavilion on Thursday and Friday next week.

Mrs. Harrison will be taking a Badminton Club for Key Stage 2 pupils on Thursdays (starting next week, 26^th January).  Please let the School Office know if you would like to join.

Places are available for both Key Stages 1 and 2 in Music Club held on Wednesdays.  Again, please let the School Office know if you would like to attend.

The P.T.A. NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT!

p.t.a. meeting to discuss the Easter fayre

Tuesday, 24^th January at 9.00am

please join us if you can

Following on from the SATs Evening, all pupils will be sending home next week an invite to their parents to attend a session during the morning where you will be able to learn alongside your child using current ‘calculation’ methods.  These sessions will run from week beginning Monday, 6^th February.

Information Evening

Thursday, 26^th January at 7.00pm

On Thursday 26^th January at 7.00pm, we plan to hold an information evening around your child’s expected progress and attainment.  This will enable you to see exactly what level your child is expected to attain in the key areas of reading, writing and mathematics at each stage of their school life ranging fromButler to Courtauld.

 Children are formally assessed at every point in their career.  It starts in the early years (Butler) so there are expectations of your child even when they first start school!   It continues into De Vere class in the form of a NEW reading test for year 1 children and at the end of KS1, a test in reading, writing and mathematics for year 2 children. 

 The formal testing continues in Years 3, 4 and 5 which shows us who is “on track” and who may be falling behind.   Lastly, in Year 6 there are statutory SATs tests which are sent away to be externally marked.  The key areas tested are reading, writing and mathematics.  The evening has been designed to be practical and informal.  We will quickly show you examples of the tests, tell you the limited time they have to complete them and then you will spend much of the evening having a go yourself.  We hope to make the evening fun – but we think you will find it surprising too! 

 As you can see, there is something for everyone, no matter where your child is in the school and it will give you the chance to experience the age related expectations for each year group.  If you attend, it will give you a great opportunity to support your child to obtain the best results in their yearly SATs.

 Additionally, all class teachers will be in attendance to answer your questions.  Thank you for your continued support.    

De Vere Class will be enjoying a trip to Ely Museum on Tuesday, 17^th January as part of their topic on clothes.  We hope they enjoy the day.

The pantomime ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’, which was organised by the PTA this Thursday was amazing and magical.  The school would like to thank the PTA for this special treat, which was all very much enjoyed by the children, staff and some of our PTA members.