Training children to be confident, independent learners, with enquiring minds, a life-long love of learning and an approach to life that reflects core biblical values and principles.
Love Joy Kindness Patience Self–control
Proverbs 22:6 - Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
Newsletter No. 12- 6th December 2019
Our Christmas preparations continue! Yesterday afternoon we had our advent service at St. Margaret’s Church led by our Chair of Governors, Canon Ade Ademola and Assistant Head, Mr Wakeford. We were reminded of the importance of advent and
the need to stay focussed on Jesus during this precious time.
In addition, my office door has been open each afternoon allowing me to hear the wonderful singing as our youngest children continue to rehearse for their nativity next week. Parents in Reception and Nursery, I do hope you will be joining us as we celebrate the birth of Jesus and enjoy the talents of our marvellous children. Parents, you would have received a text message in the last couple of days informing you that our Science Symposi-um has sadly had to be moved to the 9th December. I do apologise for any inconvenience caused. Finally, a VERY important safeguarding message. We have become aware that a number of our pupils are using Snapchat on their mobile phones. Some pupils have been quite open that they are hiding this from their par-ents. Snapchat’s own guidance states that children must be over the age of 13 to use this service and a number of concerns have been raised nationally with Snapchat ranging from grooming to online bullying. There have been a number of messages sent between pupils at St. Margaret’s and at other local schools, sometimes with parents getting involved. Firstly, parents do make it a routine to check what is on your child’s mobile phone. If they are hiding their phone from you then you should really question the reason behind this. Secondly, if your child does have any malicious or concerning messages please do not delete these but rather show them to the school, or if there is an immediate threat outside of the school day, to the police. Finally, I do also need to remind parents again that it is NEVER appropriate to challenge another parent’s child - in person or online. Parents who continue to do this may well find the matter referred to the police. I would like to thank you all for your support in helping us safeguard all pupils at St. Margaret’s. Have a wonderful weekend
There will be a new prospective admission information morning/evening for parents of children going in to Reception in 2020 (those now in Nursery) on the following dates:
Thursday 14th November 2019 @ 10am Thursday 5th December 2019 @6pm
Wednesday 15th January 2020 @10am If your child was born between 01/09/2015 - 31/08/2016, then please come along to any one. This evening is for information only and will help you understand the admission procedure. It will also be an opportunity to visit the school and discuss any issues you may have about the admission process.
We have been lucky enough to be put forward for the ASDA green token award. First prize being £1000 going towards buying extra equipment for the school. Remember... To collect your green tokens from ASDA and put them in the box. Thank you.
Attendance and punctuality class of
the week ending: 06/12/2019
FS - Nursery 30 HRS - 96.61%
KS1 - Year 1B - 98.08%
KS2 - Year 6H - 98.99%
Overall attendance at the school for
the academic
year: 96.97%
Classes that move around the school
quietly, in an orderly manner,
following behaviour expectations and
are excellent role models are
selected to be the ‘Line of the week’.
The classes selected this week are:
KS1 - Year 2E
Lower KS2 - Year 4F
Upper KS2 - Year 5W
Well done to the following children who have been nominated as the stars of the week ending 06/12/2019
Yr 1GC - Bertha and Zak
Yr 1B - Skylar and Jordan B
Yr 2CT - Joanna and Estifen
Yr 2E - Darasimi and Jazmine
Yr 3Q - Mami and Goodluck
Yr 3H - Fatoumatta and Michal
Yr 4A - Esther K and Subomi
Yr 4F - Leah and Tumi
Yr 5F - Janelle and Samuel
Yr 5W - Ayanna and Bernice
Yr 6H - Dami and Zinzi
Yr 6W - Michelle and Arafat
Christmas Jumper day will be on:
Friday 13th December 2019
This will be with a donation of
£1 to those wearing a Christmas
jumper.
We will be collecting donations
to go towards Shelter to help the
homeless families this Christmas.
If you would like to come along and speak to the school nurse regarding any health matters, please come to the drop in session on:
Wednesday 11th December
Next Parent Workshop
Growth Mind Set
Thursday 12th December
2019
All Parents Welcome!
Parents please note that the last day of
term (Christmas Holidays) is
Friday 20th December 2019
The school will close at 1.30pm
SMARTIES (Extended Schools
Service) will run as normal in the
morning but there will be NO
SMARTIES after school. Please
arrange to pick up your children at
1:30pm prompt.
Jack and the Beanstalk - Pantomime
FS2 & KS1 - 11.12.19
KS2 - 13.12.19
This needs to be paid TODAY otherwise your
child will be unable to go.
Christmas Dinner Lunch
On Wednesday 18th December 2019
FS1 & FS2 Nativity
At St Margaret’s School on Tuesday 10th December @ 10AM
Parents Welcome
Y5 & 6 Carol Service
At St Margaret’s Church on Thursday 12th December @ 2PM
Parents Welcome
KS1 Nativity
At St Margaret’s School on Monday 16th December @ 2PM
Parents Welcome
KS1 & KS2 Christmas Service
At St Margaret’s Church on Tuesday 17th December @ 9AM
Parents Welcome
Our Christmas tree has been pro-
vided by the Christmas forest in
Lee Valley. Please see flyer at-
tached for more
Information.
2019
@ 2:30PM
St Margaret’s C of E Primary School
School Calendars 2020/2021
The 5 non-contact days + 2 days holiday* are to be determined by individual schools.
*The 2 days are to be used at schools’ discretion.
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Bank Holidays
Staff Training (Inset Day) - Pupils not in school
School Holidays
TERM DATES FOR 2020-2021
Autumn Term 2020
First Half
INSET- Thursday 3rd September 2020, Friday 4th September 2020, Monday 7th September
2020
Start- Tuesday 8th September 2020
End- Friday 23rd October 2020
Half Term: Monday 26th October 2020 - Friday 30th October 2020
Second Half
Start- Monday 2nd November 2020
End- Friday 18th December 2020
Holidays: Monday 21st December - Friday 1st January 2021
Spring Term 2021
First Half
INSET- Monday 4th January 2021
Start- Tuesday 5th January 2021
End- Friday 12th February 2021
Half Term: Monday 15th February 2021 - Friday 19th February 2021
Second Half
Start- Monday 22nd February 2021
End- Thursday 1st April 2021
Holiday: Friday 2nd April 2021 - Friday 16th April 2021
Summer Term 2021
First Half
Start- Monday 19th April 2021
End- Friday 28th May 2021
Bank Holidays: Monday 3rd May 2021 and Monday 31st May 2021
Half Term: Monday 31st May 2021 - Friday 4th June 2021
Second Half
Start- Monday 7th June 2021
End- Thursday 22nd July 2021
Summer Holidays: Friday 23rd July 2021 - 31st August 2021
Our school Christmas tree has been provided by The Christmas Forest, who is opening
their pop-up shop in
Lee Valley on 22nd November. They will be selling a fabulous selection of sustainably
grown, freshly cut
Christmas trees all handpicked for their quality. There will be different varieties and a huge
range of sizes all
displayed in a forest- like setting. Holly, wreaths, mistletoe and treats for the kids too. For
every tree sold, they
donate to plant a tree in the African drylands through Tree Aid (treeaid.org.uk), changing
lives for thousands of
some of the poorest families in the world. Come and wander through and pick your per-
fect Christmas tree and
enjoy an extra festive glow knowing your trees means something more, not just for Christ-
mas.