1st February 2019

Dear Parents/Carers, Thank you for those parents/carers who took the time to vote on the PE uniform, which they would prefer their child to wear from September 2019. The results of the vote are stated below:

1. New PE tracksuit – 43%

2. Current royal blue PE uniform with royal blue PE sweatshirt – 57%

Therefore, from September 2019 we will be bringing in the second option. Below are photographs of what this will look like. The majority of votes for the Juniors were in favour of the new tracksuit, as they preferred the black bottoms. I have therefore decided that you will have a choice of either royal blue or black bottoms. PE Uniform – September 2019

Royal blue or black jogging bottoms or shorts (any store)

House colour PE T-shirt KS1 & KS2, White T-shirt Reception (Smiths)

PE fleece sweatshirt, which will replace the school jumper on PE days in cold

weather (Smiths- £15- available in 2 weeks) THE BADGE IS PAPER AND WILL NOT BE

THIS BIG

Black plain trainers (Google search, as many stores have these)

Black or white socks (any store)

PE Uniform Royal Blue

PE Uniform Royal Blue Top and Black Bottoms

PE Uniform – January to July 2019 (Till the end of this school year) There has been different information provided by letter and on the website regarding the current PE kit and therefore I will keep all choices so that no parent has to buy anything new until September 2019.

Black, navy or royal blue jogging bottoms or shorts

House colour PE T-shirt KS1 & KS2, White T-shirt Reception (Smiths)

Plain coloured sweatshirt or hoodie

Trainers, preferable a dark colour

Grey, white or black socks

If you wish your child to come into school dressed in their PE clothes now or in September, then the PE days are stated below. If you wish to send your child in their school clothes and get changed, then that is totally acceptable, as it is not compulsory. I must remind you that we are unable to provide additional adults in KS2 for children to get changed separately. Children are also losing PE time by getting undressed and dressed.

Class PE Days

Kingfisher Tuesday

Nightingale Tuesday

Woodpecker Tuesday

1EM Wednesday & Thursday

1C Wednesday & Thursday

1M Wednesday & Thursday

2O Monday & Friday

2F Monday & Thursday

2GW Monday & Friday

3DC Wednesday & Thursday

3SK Wednesday & Friday

3BT Wednesday & Thursday

4TK Tuesday & Friday

4K Monday & Tuesday

4M Monday & Tuesday

5E Tuesday & Friday (From 13.2.19 it will be on a Wednesday)

5L Monday & Friday

5B Tuesday & Friday (From 13.2.19 it will be on a Wednesday)

6DS Monday & Thursday

6Z Wednesday & Thursday (From 12.2.19 it will be on a Tuesday)

6R Wednesday & Thursday (From 12.2.19 it will be on a Tuesday)

Thank you for all your correspondence in regards to the PE uniform. I have now made the final decision and look forward to seeing children, if they wish, in their PE uniform from September 2019. Kind regards, Samantha Williams Headteacher

Our value of the month is Humour Rowan Atkinson, famous for playing Mr. Bean is the subject of this

month’s artwork, thanks to caricature artist Rodney Pike. The artist took

some of history’s most famous portraits (in this case, a portrait entitled;

Sir Thomas More 1527 by Hans, the Younger Holbein) and jazzed them

up by replacing the original subjects’ faces with those of Atkinson

displaying his signature acting expressions.

Art is usually a subject we think of as serious and we often spend time analysing and studying various forms of artwork. However, in the spirit of this month’s value; ‘Humour’ we have chosen this digitally enhanced renaissance portrait of ‘Mr Bean’. Sometimes we take life way too seriously. As we grow up, the number of times we laugh per day lessens. We often hear that laughter is the best medicine. Is it true? The answer is yes! Laughter is a powerful remedy to stress, pain, and conflict. Laughter is good for your health; laughter relaxes the whole body. A good, hearty laugh relieves physical tension and stress, leaving your muscles relaxed for up to 45 minutes after; laughter boosts the immune system; laughter triggers the release of endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good chemicals. Endorphins promote an overall sense of well-being and can even temporarily relieve pain. Laughter also has social benefits; Laughter can strengthen relationships and enhance teamwork. When laughter is shared, it binds people together and increases happiness; laughter can attract people to us. Who doesn’t love a funny person? So now you know the advantages of laughter. Ask yourself, how many times did you laugh today? QUOTE OF THE DAY "The most important thing is to enjoy your life - to be happy - it's all that matters." - Audrey Hepburn You know it was a good day if you laughed! (Mrs Whitehouse)

World Book Day 7th March 2019

Please put this date in your diary – Thursday 7th March 2019 – we will be celebrating World Book Day at Eversley. This year to celebrate we would like to ask you for the donation of a new (or in new condition) book for your child’s class reading area. Please encourage your child to dress up on that day as their favourite book character – for ideas follow this link https://www.worldbookday.com/dressing-up/ Many thanks in advance for your donations (you are welcome to bring in more than one book for your class if you wish!).

(Ms Heiler & Mrs Sawkins)

Young Voices Concert

Year 6 sung at the 02 Arena in London, with the Young Voices Choir, the largest choir in the world! They sung thirteen songs and were accompanied on stage by a band, dance group Urban Strides, Beau Dermott, a golden buzzer winner on Britain's Got Talent, Sharlene Hector, an established singer, and Tony Hadley of Spandau Ballet fame! All the children and staff had a brilliant time and will be talking about it for a long time. We were very proud of you all, you have worked hard to learn all the songs and dance moves. Our parents had fantastic seats and in one of the photos you can see Tony Hadley singing to them! A night to remember for a lifetime! (Mrs Evans)

We would like to wish Grace (1M) a very Happy Birthday and thank you for donating a birthday book to your class.

Well done to the pupils who received a Thank You Certificate for making Eversley a better place by demonstrating one of our Eversley Values

House Point Winners this week are... Marconi

One of the areas the school is working hard to improve is the attendance of children at Eversley Primary School. The United Nation Convention on the rights of the child entitles them to a Right to Education (Article 28). If the attendance drops below 95%, this could potentially affect any future Ofsted judgement, as well as children missing vital learning

which reduces their chances of success.

Please help us to continue the upward trend by ensuring your child comes to school every day and on time.

The overall school attendance for this week has been 93.69%

Thank You Certificates 1C Zara & Emily

1EM Adam & Narissa

1M Arfah & Olivia

2O Kira & Eshaan

2F Leo T & Jasaiya

2GW Hafsa & Lucas

Congratulations to the Superstars of the Week

Superstars 1C Alex 4M Dylan

1EM Amelia 4K Panikos

1M Matthew 4TK Richie

2O Elyssia 5B Katerina

2F Sienna 5E Claudia

2GW Zach 5L Ariana

3SK Shanaya 6DS Bella

3DC Kai 6R Ella K

3BT Leo 6Z Ayaan

Spring Term 2019 Time Event 6th February 2019 9:15-10:30 Coffee Morning for parents of Reception, yr1 and yr2

13th February 2019 9:15-10:30 Coffee Morning for parents of Reception, yr1 and yr2

14th February 2019 8:45-9:30 4M Coffee Morning (Meet the Teacher)

18th-22nd February 2019 - Half Term - School closed to pupils

25th February 2019 - Pupils back to school

6th March 2019 9:15-10:45 yr1 Story Café (1EM)

13th March 2019 9:15-10:45 yr1 Story Café (1M)

20th March 2019 9:15-10:45 yr1 Story Café (1C)

21st March 2019 - yr 2: Paradise Wildlife Park

22nd March 2019 7.30pm EPSA Quiz Night

27th March 2019 2:15pm Musical Concert

27th & 28th March 2019 9:30am yr 4 Production

29th March 2019 - Muffins for Mums

1st April 2019 9.00am yr6: Manor Adventure 2018 Assembly for parents

2nd April 2019 - EPSA Easter Egg Hunt

4th April 2019 9:15am yr3 Recorder Concert

5th April 2019 Last day of term. School ends at usual time

Summer Term 2019 Time Event 23rd April 2019 - Summer Term - Pupils back to school

6th May 2019 - Bank Holiday - School closed to pupils

8th - 10th May 2019 yr4 Tolmers Residential Trip

13th May - 16th May yr6: KS2 Sats

20th - 24th May 2019 yr6 Residential to Manor Adventure

27th May to 31st May 2019 schl closed Half Term - School closed to pupils

Monday 3rd June 2019 - Pupils back to school

11th & 12th June 2019 - Class & Sports Team photos

14th June 2019 - Doughnuts for Dads

23rd June 2019 12-4pm EPSA Eversley Summer Fete

10th July 2019 7pm Yr6 Production Cast 1

11th July 2018 7pm Yr6 Production Cast 2

16th July 2019 Whole School Art Exhibition

Friday 19th July 2019 1.30pm School finishes at 1.30pm for the summer period

22nd-23rd July 2019 School Closed - INSET Days

CK Performing Arts Camp CK Performing Arts Camp is back for February half term! A fun filled week of lessons in singing,dancing,and drama for children aged 5-11 years! The classes run from 10am-3pm during the half term at Eversley primary school. Parents, careers and friends are invited to an informal performance of their work on the Friday afternoon. So if your child loves to sing, dance or act enrol them in this fun filled performing arts workshop! Please note non-eversley children are welcome to join the camp. Limited spaces only. See some of the comments from my last camp in the Summer from parents of students who attended.

'Amazing! Thank you so much, my daughter has really come out of herself!' Parent A 'Both of my children really enjoyed camp. They loved working with you and making new friends. It was a boost for their confidence too!' Parent B Both my girls have had an amazing week. They've loved the variety of activities and thought the teachers were wonderful! Thank you for building my daughter's confidence.' Parent C

Please contact Christina Kyprou to enrol your child on Email- christina.kyprou@outlook.com or on 07792352312

PLACES FOR ART CAMP IN FEBRUARY HALF TERM NOW OPEN! WHO FOR: Ages 6-11 (pupils from all schools are welcome) WHERE: Eversley Primary School, Chaseville Park Road, Enfield N21 1PD WHEN: Monday 18th to Thursday 21st February TIMES/COST: Half Day 10am-1pm = £25 Full Day 10am-3pm = £38 All materials and resources are provided. Packed lunch and snacks are required to bring along. Limited spaces available early booking is advisable to avoid any disappointment. For all booking enquiries contact Rosanna via the website and a booking form will be sent. Kind regards, Rosanna Apicella Art and Design Room Website: www.artanddesignroom.com