26th June 2014

Contents

Next Week Events

Learning Powers

Attendance Cup

Tidy Classroom Award

LSA news

Achievements

Thank you

School Uniform - ACTION

Separated Parents’ Policy - ACTION

Loom Bands - ACTION

Sports Day - ACTION

Next week’s menu

Diary Dates

Tidy Classroom Award

Congratulations to Beech Class who

won the Tidy Classroom Award last

week.

Attendance Cup

Congratulations to Acorn Class who won

the Attendance

Cup last week.

Learning Powers In last Friday’s Celebration Assembly,

these children were awarded an Amethyst Learning Power certificate for

using clear speaking and careful listening skills to co-operate with a partner:

Rhea Bull, Brooke Lambert, Oak Class, Jay Luffur, Ben Huish, Keito Inoue, Aoi Saito, Cleaysheion Bolt, Amir Rhodes, Evie Miles, Danny Seal (YR), Charlotte Smith, Bridget Delaney, Kajanan Sivakumaran and Guilherme Leite.

Congratulations!

Next Week’s Events

Tomorrow - KS2 tag rugby competition

Monday - Professional Development Day - school closed

Tuesday - Professional Development Day - school closed

Friday - Oak Class assembly at 2.30; LSA fete at 3.15

Acorn 100%

Oak 86.67%

Lime 92%

Chestnut 91.03%

Maple 96.06%

Ash 87.50%

Beech 93.18%

Rowan 87.73%

Silver Birch 98.06%

School Uniform and Appearance Policy

The School Uniform and Appearance Policy has been updated with effect

from 1st September. The main changes are:

Grey not black for trousers, skirts, pinafores etc.

Black shoes

White t-shirt for PE

Please take this into account when you are buying new uniform for

September., but are happy for a child to wear black until they have grown out

of the item. We also ask that skirts, dresses and shorts are knee length or just

above. This is for the children’s dignity and comfort.

The policy is available on the school website or from the school office.

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NEW!! PE kit in a bag. Take a look in reception at the PE kit in a bag, available from

September. For just £7.75, you will get black shorts, white T-shirt and a PE bag to keep

them in. See Mrs Hopkins in the office to place your order.

Achievements

Congratulations to all our Y6 children who have successfully - and happily -

spent time at their new secondary schools..

To Ben Dodson who took part in the Wootton Bassett Tennis Club Junior

Tournament.

Separated Parents’ Policy

In-line with other schools, and taking account of Royal

Wootton Bassett Academy’s position, we now have a

Separated Parents Policy, which is included within the

newsletter, and available on the school website. If this

policy will affect you, please take the time to read it and

understand the changes which will be implemented

from September 1st 2014.

Thank you.

Loom bands—must NOT be brought

into school. We have had to make

this decision as, unfortunately, some

children have been unkind to others

and this is causing lots of playtime

upsets. Thank you for your support in

this matter.

Sports Day—10th July

You are invited to come along to Sports Day and bring a picnic, chairs,

rugs etc. You may set up on the school field to the right of the

running track from 9am. At approximately 9.15am the children will

lead out from the hall in their classes and parade around the circle of

activities, giving them the opportunity to wave at you. Then each

class will position themselves at a starting activity. When the children are instructed they

will undertake their first activity. Once completed a signal will be given and all the children

will move on to the next activity. This process will continue until all the children have

completed all the activities. During this time you are welcome to move around the outside

circle in line with your child.

As the children rotate around the activities, points will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd and

these points will be added up at the end of all the events to establish a 1st, 2nd and 3rd child

for each class. After the children have completed their activities we will then all move

around the track so that we can have an adult ladies and men’s themed race. So, if you’re

feeling fit, this is your chance!

We will then take the children back to the KS2 playground and line them up. They will then

be sent to you for a picnic. If your child has ordered school dinners on this day then they

will still receive it. Also, if you are unable to attend, please do not worry as our staff will

have lunch with your child. After the picnic we will then ask all the children to go back to

the playground and meet their teacher. We will then gather around the centre of the circle

in classes and present medals to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd winners for each class. At this point we

will also be presenting 4 awards for great effort. All the children will also be presented with

participation stickers when they return to their class afterwards.

School Fete—Friday 4th July

We need donations for the Bottle Tombola—if you have any bottles (drinks,

smellies etc) please bring them into the school office next week.

Also donation of good quality school uniform for the second hand stall (if it can be sent in on

an old coat hanger that would be ideal) Looking for logo jumpers, cardis, trousers, skirts,

dresses, pe kit, book bags etc but it must be in good condition.

We’ll also be asking for cakes to be brought in on Friday for our Cake Stall.

A lot of requests we know but hopefully it will make for a great fete for everyone.

Guidance for Separated Parents Policy

Policy Statement

It is the case at Longleaze School that some of our children’s parents are separated. We recognise that this can be a difficult situation and our main aim is not to put any additional stress on the children concerned. The child is our main priority and we hope parents will make every effort to recognise this and support us and their child. This guidance will apply unless the school is made aware of any Court Orders in place and has a copy of the documentation as confirmation. Parents and partners may need to check on who has official parental responsibility and provide evidence of this. We will ask for sight of a child’s birth certificate on joining the school to confirm parental responsibility. Parental responsibility This requires you to ensure that your child receives the best care possible within the family unit. Parental responsibility means :

Providing your child with a name

Offering a secure and safe home

Providing your child with good discipline

Playing an active role in their education

Deciding how your child receives medical attention

Nominating a guardian for your child, if necessary School responsibility It should be noted that Longleaze School will:

Give access to formal documentation, such as reports, to both parents

Send routine school information, such as school trips, to the parent with whom the child lives. In the case of shared access, this will be sent to the parent with whom the child lives for the majority of the time.

Need to be informed through the contacts sheet as to the people we may call on in the event of an accident or emergency; these will be called in the sequence recorded on the sheet.

Need to be informed as to who is able to give messages to the school regarding the child’s welfare such as a change in travel arrangements or collection for medical appointments; this may include new partners.

Only accept one request for an appointment at Parents/Carers’ Evenings and other Parent Information Evenings unless there are exceptional circumstances. It is only realistic for teachers to discuss the child once per Parents/Carers’ Evening. We hope parents can make amicable arrangements to accommodate this. This policy is linked with our Safeguarding Policy where we have a duty of care to all our children.

The Governing Body of Longleaze School adopted this policy on 23rd June 2014

Parental Responsibility Guidance providing information on acquiring parental responsibility, in-cluding for unmarried fathers, civil partners and step-parents is available on the school website and from the school office.

Next week’s school lunch menu (week 1)

The small print… All meals ordered must be accompanied by the correct payment. The school kitchen does not offer

credit terms and will not provide a meal without payment.

Wednesday 2nd July

Thursday 3rd July

Friday 4th July

Staff Professional Development Days - school closed

Roast chicken fillet Pork meatballs in

gravy Fish fingers

Vegetable burger Quorn balls Cheese turnover

Jacket potato with tuna mayo

Jacket potato with cheese

Jacket potato with baked beans

Fresh vegetables and roast potatoes

Boiled rice and sea-sonal vegetables

Oven baked chips Baked beans or peas

Fruity flapjack Jammy biscuits Ice cream

Also available every day .... salad bar, homemade bread, fresh fruit pieces, yoghurt, fresh water. Please feel free to talk to Tracy, our Catering Manager for any special dietary needs on 01793 849251

£2.30 for a

child per day

Don’t Forget!

Once a week - take a

peek!

Together we can beat

head lice.

For advice and support,

ring our School Nurse on

01793 605418

June

Mon 30th PD Day - school closed

July

Tues 1st PD Day - school closed

Fri 4th Oak Class assembly at 2.20; LSA Fete at 3,15

Thurs 10th Sports Day

Fri 11th Reports sent home; Family Friday at 1.15pm

Tues 15th Year 6 performance 6pm

Thurs 17th Open Day; Y6 leavers barbecue at Lydiard Park

Mon 21st Reserve Sports Day

Tues 22nd Y6 Leavers Assembly for parents/carers

Wed 23rd End of Term - finish at 1.30pm

Thurs 24th PD Day - school closed

September

Mon 1st Back to school for Years 1—6 only

Mon 8th Y6 residential trip to Braeside

Tues 23rd Visit to Imperial War Museum—Y4/5/6 (tbc)

Wed 24th Visit to Imperial War Museum—Y4/5/6 (tbc)

Thank you

For bringing your children to school on time. The number of children arriving after school starts at 8.50am is reducing - fantastic!

Early Drop Off—bookings for September are now being taken. Forms MUST be

returned to Mrs Radford by 18th July to guarantee a place on 1st September.