Dear Parents and Carers,
We have come to the end of another busy week in school. Don’t forget to check the blog posts below to see what your child has been learning in class.
On Tuesday, we were delighted to host our first Little Wandle Live Event as a Champion School. We welcomed colleagues from other schools, who spent time learning about how we teach early reading and phonics and visiting fantastic lessons and reading sessions across the school. We are all very proud to champion early reading and of the progress our children make in this area.
Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 had a very exciting day on Wednesday as we were visited by Rocksteady Music School! After an interesting assembly where the children learned all about the different instruments that make up a rock band and sung along with a range of songs, the children participated in workshops and had the chance to try out the instruments for themselves.
Rocksteady will be in school every Wednesday offering music tuition. Children who sign up with be part of a band with their friends, learn to play an instruments and prepare for performances throughout the school year. Lots of children have signed up already but there are still a few places left.
Year 2 will be completing one of their Junior Duke challenges on Monday 3rd February at 2.30pm, learning to play a competitive game. We would like to invite all parents and carers of children in Year 2 into school for a board game battle! Please enter the school via the main playground.
From Monday 10th February to Friday 14th February, we will be celebrating Careers Week in school. At Dorothy Barley, we want all of our children to have aspirations for the future and reach for the stars! Therefore, we will be inviting a range of visitors into school to speak to the children about their jobs.
We have already had some parents and carers volunteer to come in and talk to the children about their job, which is very much appreciated. If you would also be able to visit, please do let your child’s teacher or the office know.
The photographer will be coming into school on 5th February to take individual photos of all the children. Children should come to school looking smart in their full school uniform. Sibling photos (including junior children) will be taken before school between 8.00am and 8.45am. Parents and carers should arrive at the main playground during this time where a member of staff will direct you to the main hall.
When bringing your child to school, please drive and park considerately in the roads around the school. We have
Have a lovely weekend!
Mrs S O’Hara
Head of School
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Please note: If your child is absent you must inform the school on the morning of the absence. Please do this by phoning the school office on 0208 270 4655 or emailing us at office@dorothybarleyinfant.org.uk.
We aim for the best education for your children at Dorothy Barley Infant School. Full Attendance and Punctuality are essential for your child to make the maximum progress.
To reach the school target pupils must not have any more than 6 days off per academic year. If you need to make appointments for your child, please aim to make them out of school hours or during school holidays. Thank you.
Children with 100% attendance each half term will receive a certificate. Pupils with 100% attendance for the whole year will receive a special reward.
| Attendance during one school year | Equals this number of days absent | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 90% | 19 days | ||
| 80% | 38 days | ||
| 70% | 57 days | ||
| Outstanding 100% |
Good 96% – 99% |
Requires Improvement 91%-95% |
Inadequate (PA)Below 90% |
Do you know our Child Protection and Safeguarding Team?
Mrs Ratford
Assistant Headteacher & Designated Safeguarding Lead
Mrs Osborne
SENCO & Designated Deputy Safeguarding Lead
If you have a concern about a child, please see a member of our Safeguarding Team.
In an emergency call 999.
| Class | Attendance | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Reception | |||
| Ladybird | 95.00% | ||
| Bumblebee | 96.55% | ||
| Butterfly | 94.55% | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| Rabbit | 82.10% | ||
| Squirrel | 90.27% | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| Kingfisher | 98.77% | ||
| Woodpecker | 95.47% | ||
| Tawny Owl | 92.18% | ||
The whole school attendance this week is: 93.24%