SUMMER 1 NEWSLETTER – MAY 2019

Mrs Dokal’s mum and dad walked her to school after

40 years!

Although we have had a short half term it

has been a very busy one! I am so proud of

Year 2 pupils and staff who successfully

completed their SATs week. We had a visit

from ‘Debra the Zebra’ during walk to school

week too. I can’t believe that after almost 40

years MY mum and dad walked me to

school. Our hour long journey was filled with

conversation and memories of my childhood.

An experience I won’t forget for a long time!

I hope you all enjoyed walking to school with

your children too. Have a great half-term

break.

Year 2 SATS Week

We are all, so very proud of

how well our Year 2 children

have coped with their SATs

this week. All the combined

efforts of pupils, parents and

staff have made this a very

successful week.

The children and staff now

look forward to engaging in

more creative activities and

their trip next term. We

hope they all have a well-

deserved half term break.

Walk to School Week

We would like to say a very

big thank you to our parents

who supported ‘Walk to

School Week’ and joined Mrs

Dokal in this challenge. It is

not only beneficial to our

health to walk, but we are

also helping our

environment by having less

cars on the road!

SUMMER 1 NEWSLETTER – MAY 2019

Newton – 98.1% ATTENDANCE WINNERS Bell – 96.9% ARE NEWTON CLASS Watson – 96.7% MANY CONGRATULATIONS! Franklin – 96.8% Pasteur – 95.7% Fleming – 96%

UPCOMING EVENTS

Sports Day

Year 1 & Year 2 – Wed 27th June

Rec – Thurs 28th June at 9.15am Parent Teacher Meetings

Tuesday 2nd July 4pm till 7pm

Thursday 4th July 4pm till 6pm

Summer Fair – Saturday 13th July

2019 12 noon till 3pm

‘Debra the Zebra’ Assembly

As part of the Walk to School campaign

we were fortunate to have a special

visitor who held an assembly about road

safety. ‘Debra the Zebra’ came to talk to

the children about the importance of road

safety. Please lookout for the homework

which was emailed to you last week, as

your child has the opportunity to take

part in a road safety competition. Please

encourage your child to enter.

The lucky 12 winners will receive a £10.00

voucher and calendars for their family.

‘A Soft Start for the day’

We are now trialing the starting of each day with a

‘Soft Start’. This means when your child arrives at

school, they will be able to go straight to class where

they will have the opportunity to organise

themselves for the day, and get ready for their

learning. They will have time to put their bags and

coats away independently and settle themselves to

a quiet activity ready for registration. Research has

shown that this approach has a positive impact on

children’s readiness for learning at the start of the

school day.

Teachers and members of the leadership team will

be available to support your child to move to class

independently. After half term on Monday 3rd June

pupils will no longer line up in the playground but

walk straight into class.

Reminders

Summer 2nd half term begins Monday 3rd June 2019 at 8.45am Breakfast Club will run as normal at 8am and After School Club at 3.45pm. Extra-Curricular Clubs Only Pro-Soccer, Indian Dance and Spanish Club will recommence from Monday 10th June 2019. Please note there will NO FREE Enrichment Clubs this term. Absence You must only keep your child off school if they are really unwell due to high temperature, vomiting and sickness! On the day of any absence please call the School Office by 8.45am. Uniform All clothing should be clearly labelled with your child’s name. NO sandals or open toe shoes are allowed. P.E bags should be bought into School on a Monday and will be sent home on Friday, if it needs a wash. We wish you all a happy and safe half term holiday! From all the Edison Team.

SUMMER 1 NEWSLETTER – MAY 2019

‘Walk to School Week’ at Edison Primary ‘We all walked to school!’ A very big thank you all these members of staff

and our lovely children for taking on the challenge with Mrs Dokal.

Newton Class Bell Class

Watson Class Frankin Class

SUMMER 1 NEWSLETTER – MAY 2019

Pasteur Class Fleming Class

Miss Vnar, Mrs Sanghera and

Mrs Spenceley

also walked to school every day!

Well done to everyone who took part.