News from EBPS 4th October 2024

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Earls Barton Primary School Team 

Classroom highlights – Year 4 Thistle 

This week, we take a look at Thistle Class and a variety of what they have been learning this year. You will be able to see some skills they have been learning during the DT project, some super reading, writing and children leading discussion in front of the rest of the class. In DT children have been looking at simple levers and begun to understand what a catapult is and where they come from. They have been learning how to safely use a saw as part of the process. Children have also carried out a science investigation to find patterns between the pitch of sound. Children then made a simple instrument with a straw to explore pitch. (See all photos on “Sway”). 

School fundraising with Asda 

Parentkind - the charity that supports school PTAs - have teamed up with Asda, who is making millions of pounds available to donate to primary schools across the UK through their 'Cashpot for Schools' initiative - all you have to do is, opt in through the Asda Rewards app, choose our primary school and shop and scan in store or shop online at Asda.com, between 2nd September and 30th November 2024.  

Asda will donate 0.5% of the value of your shop to our Earls Barton Primary School. Also every time somebody opts in, Asda will give an additional £1 to the school Cashpot. Plus, it doesn't stop there - Asda are also giving £50 to every school to get them started. If you shop at Asda, please sign-up to help our school raise additional funds. 

Please see attached flier for further details. 

Celebrations: 

Each week we recognise children across the school for their achievements. This week we celebrated our stars of the week in each class for a variety of reasons: excellent writing, beautiful presentation, science work, enthusiasm for learning and being excellent role-models of our school values. 

The winning reading classes were Poppy in KS2 and Primrose in KS1- for the third week in a row. The individual reading winners, randomly selected were: Imogen in Y3 and George in Y2 whose names were chosen from everyone who read at home five times this week. They enjoyed choosing their book prizes and are hopefully inspired to keep reading! 

Well done to this week's Hot Chocolate winners who have been chosen for their "Marvellous Manners" - amongst other positive attributes which go above and beyond showcasing our school values and rules. 

Attendance 

Some great attendance across school this week. Year 5 was our highest year group with 97.7% of children in school for their learning all week. The top three classes were Clover with 98.7%, Sunflower with 98.2% and Thistle with 98.0%. Well done and let's see which classes are at the top next week! 

PTA used uniform sale 

This afternoon used uniform will be on sale indoors, besides the school office. There are a variety of items and sizes, and we only ask that you make a small contribution, if you feel able. This clothes rail will remain in this position all of the time now for people to access as they wish.   

Class Dojo 

There is a messaging service available on Class Dojo, however this is not currently being used. This is not monitored. Please continue to communicate via normal means: speak to class teachers on the door; duty staff on the gate or contact the school office.  

YOU SHOULD NOT PAY FOR CLASS DOJO! A couple of parents have commented they have been asked to pay a monthly / annual subscription for Dojo. This is NOT NECESSARY. It is a free tool for schools and families. Please DO NOT enter your bank details into Dojo or Ed Shed. It seems these apps are offering "upgrades" which are totally unnecessary and not required for our use. 

Absence reporting 

Illness: Please telephone (01604 810371 option 1), email the school office ( ) or use Parent Mail: Absence. Please report illness BEFORE 8.30am every day of absence, unless it has been agreed that the absence will be longer than a day, e.g. following NHS guidance to stay off school for 48 hours following sickness or diarrhea.  

Planned absence of a day or longer: Please complete our online Leave of Absence form. 

Medical appointments: For medical appointments during the school day, please telephone or email the school office – 01604 810371 or  

It was great to see so many parents and carers at our in-person parents' evening this week. Thank you for your feedback and positive compliments about the wonderful Year Six tour guides. A reminder that virtual appointments are next week on various days - please check your time and log-in using ParentMail for the video call. 

Wishing you all a lovely weekend. 

Miss Lally and Mr Morris 

Co-headteachers 

Letters home this week 

Please complete permissions – those who haven’t completed yet 

Roadworks near school 

Support for families 

WhatsApp advice – Y5 & Y6 only 

DT moving vehicles exhibition – Y2 and Lavender class only 

Step-by step dance school booking – Families who expressed an interest only 

Welcome to parents’ evening tonight 

Autumn items – EY only 

Updated attendance policy 

Harvest Festival celebrations – Y1 & Y3 only 

Attachments 

Online safety - In-game chat 

Cashpot leaflet