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Newsletter Friday 30th September 2022
Newsletter Friday 30th September 2022
Thank You and School Priorities
Thank You and School Priorities
It was lovely to see so many parents and carers for our newly-styled Curriculum Event. The children and teachers really enjoyed having you in their classroom, sharing the way they learn about phonics and reading and we received many positive comments about how helpful it was. Thank you.
Our priority this year is to focus on writing. Nationally, writing was the subject most affected by COVID and the lockdowns and the children lost their opportunity to be supported to write regularly. As a school, we are determined to support our children to write at the level we know they are capable of. Your support in achieving this is much appreciated.
We are planning to invite parents and families into school on a more regular basis to be a positive Ellingham community, which supports your children in their learning and well-being.
Dates for Diary
Dates for Diary
School Events
6.30pm Tues 4th October:
Reception 2023 Open Evening
9.15am Fri 7th October:
Reception 2023 Open Morning
Friday 14th October:
Year 6 Tower of London Trip
Monday 31st October:
Deadline for secondary school applications
Friends of Ellingham Events
Thurs/Fri 6th/7th October:
Pre-worn School Uniform Sale
Friday 7th October:
Mufti/Non-Uniform day - sweets for the Spooky Disco
Friday 14th October:
Spooky Disco
HALF-TERM: Mon 24th October to Fri 28th October
Monday 31st October:
INSET - school closed for children
Tuesday 1st November:
Children back to school
Year 5 - Meet Cressida Cowell
Year 5 - Meet Cressida Cowell
This half term, Year 5 are reading How to Train your Dragon in their English lessons. On Tuesday, they joined over 1000 primary children across the country to interview Cressida Cowell, who is the author of this amazing series of books. It was wonderful to hear about the inspiration for her books and how she holidayed on the real Isle of Berk. She is an ambassador of the Read for Good charity, which as you know we are supporting this term.
As the children are so inspired by Cressida Cowell's talk, Mrs Gait has been sharing the first chapters of some of her other titles, including The Wizards of Once' and Which Way to Anywhere.
Year 3 - A Digital Starry Night
Year 3 - A Digital Starry Night
Year 3 have been learning about digital devices in Computing and used the Tate Paint website today to recreate Van Gogh's 'The Starry Night'. They compared this to using pencils to draw and discussed which method was better.
Link to Cost of Living Support Information
Link to Cost of Living Support Information
Concern around the cost of living is affecting us all. The council has produced pages on the website to support any families that may need support during the difficult winter ahead. Advice on support with rising cost of living, finances, emergency food supplies, reducing energy and water costs, benefits, employment, mental health and wellbeing and specific pages for support for children and families. https://www.kingston.gov.uk/costoflivingsupport
Donations for Smiles2Smiles
Donations for Smiles2Smiles
Smiles2smiles are collecting donations for their Christmas hampers, which they distribute to needy families in the local area.
If you could possibly donate, they would very much appreciate biscuits, hats, scarves and gloves for all age groups and genders. It would be good to have these by 11th November so that they can check whether they need to make any additional donation requests
Sign up for Street Tag!
Sign up for Street Tag!
We continue to be top of the Street Tag charts, however lots of new local schools have joined so we can't take our eye of the ball now! For our new families, please click the link below to find out how to sign up and be part of the fun!
Richmond Dyslexia Coffee Morning
Richmond Dyslexia Coffee Morning
The Richmond Dyslexia coffee morning is being held at Tide Tables Cafe, under the arches of Richmond Bridge, TW9 1TH at 9:30-10:30 on Friday 30 September.
It will be hosted by Kim Pryde, a parent, and a former SENCo. It’s an opportunity to meet parents in similar situations and discuss experiences.
For more information please contact Kim via email: kimpryde@hotmail.com
Ask About Asthma Campaign
Ask About Asthma Campaign
This campaign will: raise awareness about children and young people’s asthma; help you prepare for and respond to asthma attacks, and understand that air pollution can trigger attacks.
See the online schedule for daily webinars, podcasts, videos and blogs.
Volunteering Opportunity - Independent School Admission Appeals Panels
Volunteering Opportunity - Independent School Admission Appeals Panels
Richmond Council’s Appeals Service is looking to recruit to its pool of volunteers who sit on panels that hear and make decisions on school admissions appeals lodged by applicants who have been unsuccessful in securing a place at their chosen school.
The panels consist of trained volunteers selected from a pool, and who are independent of local schools and, as such, volunteers will not be able to serve on any panels for schools they have a connection to e.g. where their child attends. The panels meet virtually, as and when necessary (but mainly in the summer term).
The Service is looking for panel members who are discreet, good at listening to both sides of an argument, and able to digest and analyse information in order to make a reasoned decision. Further information and an application form are available from: education.appeals@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk or call 020 8891 7183 for a chat. Volunteers from underrepresented groups within the community are particularly encouraged to come forward.
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