Dear Parents and Carers 25/11/2021

Local Covid case rates have continued to rise across Richmond over the last week, particularly for primary-aged pupils. We have also experienced this as a school so have been in contact with Richmond Public Health, Public Health England and the DfE to ensure we are doing all that is expected of us to control the spread of the virus. Richmond Public Health are drafting a letter for  primary schools to send to families next week regarding the importance of regular testing as a key infection control measure so thank you to all of you who have been supporting us with this.

Christmas Fair

As we seek to respond to the rise in Covid cases in our locality, we are taking the advice of Public Health and transforming our Christmas Fair to an outdoor Christmas Market. Do come along on Saturday 4th December but remember to wrap up warm.

Children are invited to come in mufti tomorrow in exchange for a contribution for the chocolate tombola.

Christmas Fair Poster Competition

Congratulations and well done to the winners of the poster competition. Each won a gift card to spend at WHSmith:

Upper Key Stage 2: Katie in Kestrels

Lower Key Stage 2: Sumi in Leopards

Key Stage 1: Sinai in Giraffes

Early Years: Lev in Kingfisher

Reverse Advent Calendar

Thank you for your generosity and support for this project in previous years. This year we will be supporting the Salvation Army Christmas Present Appeal. https://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/christmas-present-appeal . Mrs Reynolds will send out more information about this tomorrow including the type of gifts they would be most grateful for. Thank you in advance for all your support with our Reverse Advent Calendar initiative and by giving a gift you will make a real difference in someone’s life this Christmas.

Mayor’s Christmas Card

We are very pleased and proud of Lois in Penguin class who entered the Mayor’s Christmas Card Competition this year. Her entry will be printed on the Mayor’s Christmas card and Lois has been invited to tea with the Mayor. Congratulations and well done Lois!

Parent Governor Election

The voting papers for the parent governor election will be going home today.  Please look out for the pink papers.  The eldest child in each family should have 2 voting papers with them.  If you are a single parent family please return one vote.  The deadline is on Friday 3rd December at 12 noon.  The ballot box is at the school office.

Values Champions

Reception: For showing the value of love – Amelie and Zac

Years 1-6: For showing the values of love, aspiration and community – Bee, Archie, Isla, Rafi, Oliver, Jessica, Dolly, Emma, Emily, Freya, Kian, Aiden, Lucas, Karis, Summer S, Arvin, Josie, Eli, Freya, Charles, Alfie and Caton.

House points: Seacole

Attendance

Overall 94.27%                                    Eagle 99.23%

CAMHS crisis line

There is now a single 24/7 crisis line Tel. 0800 028 8000 for our local families and the South London Partnership. CAMHS crisis line will now be accessed via this one single number. The push is for children and young people / families in crisis to be encouraged to call this number BEFORE attending A&E (unless there is an emergency medical need).