WEEK COMMENCING 26TH NOVEMBER 2018 PICKHURST POST Pickhurst Lane, West Wickham, Kent, BR4 0HL Tel: 020 8462 5867 Fax: 020 8462 9394 Email: [email protected]Web: www.pickhurst.com Pickhurst Academy is commied to safeguarding and promong the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Message from the Acng Principal Dear Parents/Carers I am extremely proud to have been appointed the new Acng Principal role of Pickhurst Academy. Aſter six years working at the Academy I am very excited to take on this new role. It has been a busy couple of weeks with parents’ evening and I hope that you have benefited from the discussions with your child’s form and set teachers. We are very pleased to be accessing the Life Bus at Pickhurst Academy soon. Please ensure that you return your permission slip. Due to the nature of the PSHCE content delivered in the Life Bus, your child may only take part if we have your wrien permission. Please note that as from January 2019, the cost of school meals will increase to £2.20 a day—this is due to the increased costs passed on from our catering company. Free school meals/Pupil Premium Payments are available to all eligible pupils aending Bromley maintained schools. Who should apply? Parents of children aged four or over aending a maintained school in Bromley who receive child benefit for the child/children and one or more of the following: Equal Based JSA / ESA Income Support (IS) Income Based Jobseekers Allowance (IBJSA) Income-related employment and support allowance (IRESA) Child Tax Credit, provided they are not entled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual income, as assessed by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs, that does not exceed £16,190 Guaranteed Element of State Pension Credit Where a parent is entled to Working Tax Credit run-on (the payment someone receives for a further four weeks aſter they stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit) Support under part VI of the Immigraon and Asylum Act 1999 Universal Credit with an annual net earned income of no more than £7400 as assessed by earnings How to apply Applicaon forms are available from Bromley schools, or you can apply online Inside this Issue: Message from the Acting Principal Hayes Free Church PTA Events & Messages Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP) Sports News Attendance & Punctuality Diner of the Week Clubs Dates for your Diary
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Pickhurst Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Message from the Acting Principal
Dear Parents/Carers I am extremely proud to have been appointed the new Acting Principal role of Pickhurst Academy. After six years working at the Academy I am very excited to take on this new role. It has been a busy couple of weeks with parents’ evening and I hope that you have benefited from the discussions with your child’s form and set teachers. We are very pleased to be accessing the Life Bus at Pickhurst Academy soon. Please ensure that you return your permission slip. Due to the nature of the PSHCE content delivered in the Life Bus, your child may only take part if we have your written permission. Please note that as from January 2019, the cost of school meals will increase to £2.20 a day—this is due to the increased costs passed on from our catering company.
Free school meals/Pupil Premium Payments are available to all eligible pupils attending Bromley maintained schools.
Who should apply?
Parents of children aged four or over attending a maintained school in Bromley who receive child benefit for
the child/children and one or more of the following:
Equal Based JSA / ESA
Income Support (IS)
Income Based Jobseekers Allowance (IBJSA)
Income-related employment and support allowance (IRESA)
Child Tax Credit, provided they are not entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual income, as assessed by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs, that does not exceed £16,190
Guaranteed Element of State Pension Credit
Where a parent is entitled to Working Tax Credit run-on (the payment someone receives for a further four weeks after they stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit)
Support under part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
Universal Credit with an annual net earned income of no more than £7400 as assessed by earnings
How to apply
Application forms are available from Bromley schools, or you can apply online
On Sunday 18th November, Harry C class 3R ran and completed the Bromley Santa Dash race alongside some
of his school friends and family. This has been the 4th consecutive year of running, so he is almost a Santa Dash
Veteran at 7 1/2 years old, well done Harry.
Conner L class 3S passed his piano prep test exam. Congratulations Conner.
Yours sincerely Mr Siggs Acting Principal
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DECORATING THE PICKHURST ACADEMY CHRISTMAS TREE AT HAYES FREE CHURCH
Our seventeen strong team of school councillors decorated the Pickhurst Academy Christmas tree at Hayes Free Church on Wednesday 28th November
for their Festive of Light. The poem was written and all the decorations lovingly made by the Year 6 children.
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CHRISTMAS MARKET SUNDAY 2ND DECEMBER 12PM—3PM
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Additionally Resourced Provision (ARP)
Our first half term has been a busy one. All fourteen pupils are now settled well into either Saturn or Jupiter Class and have very quickly become part of the school. Relationships between pupils and their peers, as well as relationships with staff are forming well and many friendships have been made.
Both our classes have been very busy producing some wonderful work. The children are currently rehearsing for the Christmas Performances and are actively involved
in the dancing and singing.
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Well Done !!
On Friday 16th November the girls’ football team played Trinity School in a game at Bromley Fc. As the 2 teams had drawn each other in the next round of the cup the game was played as a league and cup double header. The game started with Trinity having an early chance that should have seen them take the lead but with two of the opposition girls getting in each other’s way the chance was spurned. This seemed to spur Pickhurst into life and from that moment on Pickhurst dominated the remainder of the half. The second half saw the girls start very lively and they scored 2 early goals. The remainder of the half Pickhurst dominated the ball and added a further 2 goals to win the game by 4 goals to nil. This keeps the girls top of the league and through to the next round of the cup. Well Done On Thursday 22nd November we took a group of year 4 children to take part in the Bromley Schools mixed football competition. The team played 5 games, winning 2 loosing 2, and drawing 1. The team played some very good football, worked well as a team and the pupils were a credit to the School. Well done On Friday 23rd November the girls’ team played Hayes in a league game. The girls new a win would secure top spot and a chance to play in the champions’ league after Christmas. The game started very evenly with both Schools creating chances, however it was Pickhurst who went in a half time a goal up. The 2nd half was again very even but it was Pickhurst who doubled their advantage with a well worked goal. The remainder of the half saw Pickhurst defend extremely well to see the game out and become league champions without dropping a single point. Well done On Tuesday 27th November the boys’ football team played Tubbenden in the Bromley Schools cup. The boys started the game very well and took a 2-0 half time lead. In the 2nd half the boys knocked the ball around very confidently creating numerous chances. They added to their tally a further 4 times to win the game 6-0 and progress to the next round. Well done. On Thursday 29th November the boys and girls 6 a side team travelled to Bromley Fc to take part in the national league competition. The competitions were in a league format with the winners of each group going into a tri final. The boys played their 1st game against Scott Park and won the game 2-0. The girls 1st game was against Hayes and they also started really well winning the game by 2 goals to 0. The 2nd round of games saw the boy’s face St Mary's and although the boys dominated the game they couldn't get that elusive goal even hitting the post in the final seconds. The game ended 0-0. The girls 2nd game was against Chislehurst and they played some very good passing football winning the game 2-0. The 3rd round matches saw the boy’s face Warren Road and it was the opposition that took an early lead. The boys didn't let their heads drop and got a well-deserved equaliser to finish the game 1-1. The girls’ final group game was against St Marys. The girls took an early lead and saw the match out to win 1-0 and win the group. The boys’ final match was against Harris Crystal Palace the game was an early cup final as the team that was to emerge victorious would progress to the finals. The boys played with so much desire and determination, and it was midway through the half that a great passing move saw Pickhurst score the opening goal. Pickhurst controlled the 2nd half to win the game 1-0, and follow the girls into the finals. In the final the boys were up against a good Highfield team, the game was end to end with both goalkeepers making excellent saves. It was Pickhurst who took the lead with a well taken goal. The team saw the game out to win 1-0. The 2nd game saw Highfield beat Southborough 2-1. In our final game against Southborough Pickhurst would need a win or draw to become champions. The boys played extremely well against Southborough controlling large parts of the game and eventually going onto win the game 2-0. The boys were now champions of Bromley and will now go on to the southern finals next year with the winners playing at Wembley stadium. The girls were now in a tri final alongside Oak Lodge and Southborough. Oak Lodge played Southborough 1st beating those 3-0. Our game against Oak lodge was now a must win and the girls didn't disappoint winning the game 2-0. The girls were now in a similar situation to the boys knowing a win or a draw would in their final game would see them also champions. In the game against Southborough the girls played excellently winning 1-0. It was a fantastic day for both teams who now both go to the southern area finals with a chance of getting to Wembley. Well done to all the children that have taken part.
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Attendance & Punctuality 26th to 30th November 2018
The best attendance goes to 5H . Wee done!! There were 48 lates were recorded this week. May we remind you that the school gates open from 8.30am and close at 8.50am so please ensure your child is punctual for the start of the day. Please note that each child’s attendance and punctuality rate is monitored on a regular basis. If it is seen that a child’s attendance or punctuality is below our expected requirement, then parents will be contacted either by letter or a mutually convenient appointment will be arranged to discuss the situation in order for us to offer support. If your child is not going to be in school, please leave a message on the academy answer phone on each morning of their absence or email [email protected] stating their name, class and the reason for their absence—thank you.
Form % Attendance No. Of Lates
3B 94.06 0
3C 97.58 4
3R 95.67 3
3S 94.84 1
4D 95.63 0
4H 99.09 1
4M 97.42 0
4O 93.33 2
5C 95.15 5
5D 90.91 2
5DP 97.50 1
5H 99.09 0
6F 91.56 11
6L 97.81 5
6ST 92.50 1
6W 91.94 8
JUPITER 96.83 0
SATURN 93.65 2
Every minute really does count so don’t be late!
Diner of the Week The Diner of the Week is nominated by the Dining Hall Team and pupils are judged on their politeness and impeccable table manners. This week’s Diner of the Week is ...
D’Shawn C (ARP)
Well done!
Play Leader Vacancy
We currently have a vacancy for a Play Leader at Pickhurst Academy.
If you are interested, please speak to Mrs Haley in the office who will give you further information.
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Clubs
CLUB: CONTACT DETAILS: DAY/TIME OF CLUB: VENUE: PICK UP WITH PASS-WORD FROM:
