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Sports Day will be held on Shrewsbury School's sports grounds (please walk and follow the signs for Chessington World of Adventures but turn right into Shrewsbury grounds rather than left into Chessington car park). and will start promptly at 9.30. Children should be dropped at school in their PE kit and house colour T-shirt. Details of the day are here.

Please ensure your child/children arrive at school at the normal time, 8.40am. the PE kit are our blue PE shorts, trainers/PE shoes and a T-shirt in their house colour. The children will compete for their houses - Topaz, Sapphire, Emerald or Ruby.

It is essential they also bring a named water bottle, a sun hat and apply sun cream before coming to school.

Parents, please join children and the staff for a picnic lunch at Shrewsbury sports ground. If parents are not able to come, an extended family member would be very welcome or your child can enjoy their picnic with the class teacher. Please do not bring any nut products (including Nutella sandwiches) to the picnic.

The children will take part in a number of sporting events and families can move around to watch their child compete in the activities.

Drinks will be available for sale in the clubhouse.

June's Artist of the Month

Congratulations to Josh, our Key Stage 1 winner, and Molly, our Key Stage 2 winner. Their fantastic pictures inspired by David Hockney will be on our Artist Wall of Fame (the entrance corridor).

Last day of the summer term - Friday, 18th July

Friday, 18th July is the last day of the summer term
School closes at 2 pm.
Year 6 children will come out after all the other year groups have been released as part of their leaving celebration.
If your child has an inhaler and/or other medication held in the school, please collect your child's medication from the School Office between 1.45 pm and 2.00 pm on Friday 18th July. If your child still requires medication to be kept in school, we ask that you return the medication in September together with a new signed agreement form.
The Ellingham Explorers Afterschool Club will NOT be available on Friday 18th July.

We wish you all a very happy and restful summer holiday, when we get there!

Children return to school on Wednesday 3rd September

So Much Festival Fun at the Summer Fair

What an amazing time we had at the fair! It was lovely to see so many of you enjoying yourself in the not too blazing sun. Thank you so much to all our volunteers and especially our lovely Friends of Ellingham team. It couldn't happen without you.

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Kingston Music Service Assembly

This week the whole school were entertained by Year 3 who have been learning to play the Ukulele and delighted the audience with a version of "The best day of my life" by American Authors and "Shotgun" by George Ezra.

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Choir Entertain at The Star & Garter

Our choir have been amazing and rounded off the year with a visit to The Star & Garter home for the elderly. The residents were delighted and moved by the children's beautiful performance, and sang along with songs from their era.

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Country Dancing Festival

18 children from Ellingham joined 26 other schools from the borough at the Country Dance Festival this week. They showcased some traditional dances they have been learning with Miss Peart, who was very proud of them. It was a fun morning filled with partner swings, do-si-dos and even the parents joined in with The Circassian Circle!

LEARNING TOGETHER

Nursery Sports Day

This week the children in Nursery had their own mini sports day. There were 5 activities for them to take part in - basketball, hit the target, long jump, jumping off the frames and races. All the children took part and were joined by their parents. Everyone was awarded a medal for great effort and participation.

Year 1 & 2 Trip to the Seaside

Year 1 & Year 2 have had a wonderful day at the seaside. They had ice creams on the beach and visited the RNLI, where they learnt how the volunteers save lives. They also sketched the harbour and walked along the promenade. It was a fantastic day!

The Magnetism of Year 3 Scientists

Recently, the children in Year 3 used their scientific knowledge to design their own magnetic games. Each game had to use magnetic force to attract the objects involved. There were a variety of creative ideas (including racing, fishing and football games) and a lot of fun was had by all!

Year 4 Community Mapping with Kingston Museum

Today, Year 4 were lucky enough to be visited by Kingston Museum. We took part in a community mapping session connected to the 1100th celebrations of King Athelstans’ coronation.

Year 6 Enjoy Friendly Rounders Match

Last Friday, 4th July, the whole of Year 6 visited St Marys School for a friendly game of rounders in the sunshine. It was a lovely opportunity for the children to relax and have fun together as they approach the end of a fantastic year. We were incredibly proud of their excellent sportsmanship and the wonderful way they supported their peers throughout the afternoon. Well done, Year 6!

SAFEGUARDING, HEALTH & WELLBEING

Keep your Child Safe On-line

Ellingham children are digital natives and are confident and passionate about their on-line social life.

Please see this link from the police, which addressing crime-related aspects of on-line safety https://www.ceop.police.uk/Safety-Centre/

Parenting Course -Autism

There is a parenting course specifically for children with autism, being offered by the borough. You can register their interest in the new programme by contacting Karen Williams at: karen.williams@achievingforchildren.org.uk

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The Safeguarding Team

This is the full safeguarding team in school. They are all trained to Level 3 and everyone in the school received the annual update of Safeguarding Level 2 training at INSET. If you are worried about a child, please let one of the team know.

Contact details: 020 8397 3864 or email: office@elp.rbksch.org to request a safeguarding call back. For pupil support, contact 020 8397 3864 or email: pupilsupport@elp.rbksch.org

Lisa Keogh

Headteacher & Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

Jacqui Malherbe

Pupil Support & Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead (DDSL)

Sally Sephton

SENDCO & Designated Teacher (LAC/PLAC) Safeguarding Team Member

Esme Winn

Deputy Headteacher & Designated Safeguarding Team Member

Lorraine Davis

Pupil Support & Designated Safeguarding Team Member

Natalie Harris

Dan Martin

Designated Governors for Safeguarding and Child Protection

LOCAL EVENTS & COMMUNITY NEWS

Fuel Holiday Activities and Food Programme

There are a number of clubs running in Kingston borough over the summer holidays. To book a place

you will need your child's unique 17 digit FUEL booking code. If you have not received your child's code, please contact the school office or email us at fuel@achievingforchildren.org.uk. Places are strictly limited so should only be booked if you are sure your child will attend. You must only book one activity per day, you can book a maximum of 16 days over the Summer holiday.

For more information on the activities available please click here

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