Dear Parent / Carers,
This week we have returned to normal after our OfSTED inspection last week. Children enjoyed their online safety workshops on Monday and Tuesday and our Anti Bullying Ambassadors received Anti-Racist Bullying Training which they will be sharing with the rest of the school in the coming weeks.
Anti-Bullying Ambassadors Receive Anti Racist Bullying Training
NEU Strike on Wednesday 1st February – SCHOOL CLOSED
I would like update you on the current situation regarding the industrial action which is taking place on Wednesday 1st February.
As I said last week staff are not legally obliged to tell their employer whether they are striking or not. As of today, no member of teaching staff has informed me that they will be in work next Wednesday. I therefore have to assume that all teaching staff will be striking next Wednesday and will have to close the school.
Half Term Holiday Camp
We are now able to take bookings for the half term holiday camp. You can view the timetable of activities here. Please can you make your bookings by Friday 3rd February at the latest so we can organise staffing and ensure we have the correct child to adult ratios. Whilst we will accept bookings after this date places will be limited depending on how many vacancies we have considering the child to adult ratios.
You can make bookings using your ScoPay Account https://www.scopay.com/login
Weekly Attendance
Congratulations to Gainsborough in the Infants and Kapoor in the Juniors for registering the highest attendance for the week ending 20th January!
| Infant Class | Attendance | Lates | Junior Class | Attendance | Lates |
| Gainsborough | 96.92% | 2 | Cameron | 95.24% | 5 |
| Gwen John | 94.30% | 10 | Hockney | 92.96% | 4 |
| Ofili | 94.14% | 6 | Kapoor | 98.70% | 5 |
| Riley | 96.55% | 3 | Whiteread | 97.73% | 5 |
| Hepworth | 94.26% | 2 | Thompson | 92.33% | 3 |
| Moore | 94.48% | 9 | Turner | 95.71% | 4 |
| Himid | 91.43% | 4 | |||
| Shonibare | 95.38% | 1 |
Internet Matters Online Safety Leaflet
Here is a quick guide from Internet Matters to help your child stay safe and make smarter choices online. Internet Matters was launched in May 2014 by BT, Sky, TalkTalk and Virgin Media, Internet Matters support parents and carers to navigate the ever-changing digital landscape. They offer advice and information to help you engage in your child’s online life and manage the risks they may face online. Working with a wide coalition of industry partners including the BBC, Google, Samsung and Facebook, they also collaborate with sector experts, government and schools to reach UK families with tools, tips and resources.
Internet Matters Guide Online Safety
I hope you have a lovely weekend.
Jonathan Smith
Head Teacher
This week the Anti-bullying Ambassadors took part in the Anti Racist Bullying training provided by The Diana Award. They received support to tackle racist bullying behaviour in school. They learnt how to support students in school who are experiencing racist bullying behaviour and become confident......