Newsletter
Newsletter
Newsletter
Campsbourne School’s Weekly Newsletter
www.campsbourne.haringey.sch.uk head@campsbourne.haringey.sch.uk
Dear Parent / Carers,
In last week’s newsletter I informed you of the consultation on a new food / healthy eating policy. I’m surprised to say that I have not received any comments! If you do have a view please email food@campsbourne.haringey.sch.uk before its too late. The consultation will close next Friday.
For ease of reference I have kept the message I sent in last week’s newsletter below.
Food Policy Consultation
There has been a lot of work and effort put into improving school lunches through our partnership with Chefs in Schools and also improving the curriculum through the introduction of Taste Ed. Although the implementation of Taste Ed has been delayed due to COVID 19 we are planning to introduce this during the summer term with staff receiving training on Monday 24th May.
The following link takes you to the Taste Ed website if you would like to know more about this program.
https://www.tasteeducation.com/what-do-we-do/
We have also been developing a new Healthy Eating Policy which is attached. This covers all aspects from our curriculum to school dinners, packed lunches and other aspects of school life e.g. birthday celebrations etc.
One of the biggest issues we currently have is packed lunches which range from healthy options including fruit and vegetables to lunches which include family sized packs of crisps, donuts, and sweets, whole packets of biscuits, chocolate bars, sugary yoghurts and high fat foods such as sausage rolls.
Whilst it is not our intention to tell parents what they should feed their children we do need to ensure there is consistency in expectations for all children regardless of whether they eat a packed lunch or a school dinner. We also need to ensure that as a school we are giving children consistent messages throughout all aspects of school life. Teaching children about healthy living before play and then allowing them to eat a packet of crisps at playtime is not providing a consistent message. Having said that we think that teaching children about a balanced diet is important. That doesn’t mean that cakes and crisps should never be eaten but that they should be eaten in moderation.
The attached policy is a draft version. There are some new ideas in the policy which are not currently in place but which we think would be good to introduce. For example, clear expectations and rules around packed lunches, playtime snacks and birthdays; introducing a calendar of food festivals to celebrate different foods; an after school cooking club and training for staff.
Healthy Eating Policy (Parent Draft)
We would like you to have the opportunity to share your views on the new policy so that we can ensure that the final version of the policy has the broad support of our families. You can provide feedback using the following email address food@campsbourne.haringey.sch.uk
Walk to School Week – Congratulations to Hockney Class
Our children have certainly been pounding the pavements this week. Every class in the school has been amazing at walking or cycling to school, especially as the weather has hardly been pleasant. Everyone deserves a huge congratulations. Unfortunately we were only given enough prizes for one class with Hockney class walking/cycling to school the most throughout the week. Only one car journey was made all week!
Year 3 Cricket Squad
Well done to our year 3 cricket squad, who came 3rd place in the inter schools tournament and got bronze medals, not to mention outstanding sporting attitude a great day had by us all.
Campsbourne Bake Auction – DON’T MISS OUT!!
The fabulous Campsbourne Bake auction will be closing this Sunday 23rd May at 19:00! Don’t miss out – log on now at https://www.jumblebee.co.uk/campsbournebrilliantbakeauction to bid on a delicious array of cakes and treats
School Street
As you know, the local authority are in the consultation phase of the School Street. They want to gather feedback from the school community as well as local residents. Below is a link to an online survey where you can provide feedback. The link is: https://wh1.snapsurveys.com/s.asp?k=161494440846 It’s short and simple to complete. The main webpage is: https://www.haringey.gov.uk/parking-roads-and-travel/travel/smarter-travel/school-streets/have-your-say
The Challenge Group
Do you have a child with additional needs? Would you like to talk to other parents, share ideas and supporting strategies? There is a new local weekly group opening at Union Church, N8 for families with children with additional needs. If you are interested, please contact Andriana on 07947 369639 or book your place at challenge@unionccc.org.uk.
HSA AGM
The Campsbourne Home School Association (HSA) annual general meeting will take place on Friday 28th May 9am. Details of the zoom meeting are below:
The HSA AGM is on Friday the 28th May via zoom. Here is the link:
Elena Carofyllakis is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: HSA Annual General Meeting
Time: May 28, 2021 09:30 AM London
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3531865926?pwd=WTdaTlBPWHdHb2d2TWg0aUdwbHA4UT09
Meeting ID: 353 186 5926
Passcode: 1234
I hope you have a lovely weekend
Jonathan Smith
Head Teacher