Dear Parents and Carers

 

We may have only had a dusting of snow this week but my goodness the children have made best use of what they had! It has been wonderful to watch their determination and imagination to make something and use the snow creatively. Almost everyone has been well dressed for the weather - even if the temperatures rise slightly next week please ensure everyone is still wrapped up warm so that we can stay outside safely at playtimes.

 

Year 6 Standon Bowers
A class certainly making use of the great outdoors this week has been Year 6 who have spent the week at Standon Bowers. They have had a fabulous time learning new skills and developing their teamwork. When I visited on Wednesday I was very impressed with their have a go attitude, resilience and kindness. They have represented Friarswood to the highest standard possible - thank you and well done Year 6.

Of course the week has only been possible because of the staff who have volunteered their time in the evenings and overnight. A huge thank you to Mrs Sharman and Mrs Hughes for taking the children and to Miss Coleman for being part of the midweek relief squad who stopped over on Wednesday evening to allow the other staff to have a night off!

 

KS2 Children
In the absence of Year 6 the other children in KS2 have done a marvellous job stepping into the caring and leadership roles they usually take on the playground. It was lovely to see them proactively helping the KS1 and Early Years children - a real Friarswood Family moment.

 

Attendance
Despite the cold snap and the associated illnesses that will come with it our attendance is still 94.6% this week. Thank you to everyone for still making the best effort to get the children into school as much as possible. Every moment really does count.

 

Academy Community Pioneer
This week we have welcomed Matt Linley-Simon to Friarswood as our Community Pioneer. This is a part time Central Trust role to strengthen links between academies and the communities we serve. Watch out for projects and initiatives that Matt will be developing with us soon.

 

Small and Tall Dojo
A dojo group has been set up for Small and Tall parents. This is to allow parents to communicate any last minute messages directly to the Small and Tall staff rather than via teachers. Teachers are frequently unable to check Dojo during the school day due to teaching commitments so occasionally messages are missed. Using this group will ensure that messages go directly to the people who need to know! If you use Small and Tall, please check that you have been added to the group and if not let Mrs Dean know.

 

Upcoming Dates

Young Voices - Choir	23.1.24
Valentine's Disco	7.2.24
Inset Day	9.2.24	School closed Small & Tall Closed
February Half Term	12.2.24 -16.2.24
Mother's Day Lunch	6.3.24
World Book Day	8.3.24
Non-uniform for chocolate bingo	15.3.24
Celebration of Learning	18.3.24	2.15pm
Chocolate Bingo	20.3.24
Easter Holidays	25.3.24 - 5.4.24

 

Ms Hartley