Dear Parents and Carers,
We have had another busy week at school. Don’t forget to check the blogs at the bottom of the newsletter to find out what your child has been learning in class.
On Friday 23rd May, we will be completing our fifth House Challenge of this academic year, celebrating and learning more about the many cultures and heritages we have in our school. As part of the House Challenge, we are inviting all children to come into school in cultural dress, or wearing the colours of their flag. There will be time throughout the day for the children to share what they are wearing and talk about their culture and traditions in their classes.
Our House Challenge in the afternoon will focus on the many different languages spoken by children in our school. We have over thirty different languages spoken and recognise the important role that home languages play in a child’s development.
We are also inviting parents and carers to come into school and read a story to your child’s class in your home language. This is a wonderful opportunity for children to experience different languages, whether that is hearing a story in a new language or enjoying one in their own.
If you would like to take part and share a story with the children, please speak to your child’s class teacher. We have a range of dual-language books available in school, but you are welcome to bring a book from home if you prefer. Guest readers should arrive at the main office at 2.45pm, and you will be taken to your child’s class from there.
Nursery parents/carers should arrive at the Nursery gate at 11.00am.
Thank you for helping us celebrate the many different languages and cultures that make up our school community!
Reception are very much looking forward to their upcoming trip to Eastbury Manor House on Tuesday 20th and Wednesday 21st May. The children will be participating in their Turrets and Tiaras workshop, learning more about knights and castles. This links to their Understanding the World learning in class this term.
Classes will be visiting on the following dates:
Tuesday 20th May – Butterfly and Ladybird
Wednesday 21st May – Bumblebee
Even though the weather is getting hotter, all children should still be in full school uniform. In the summer, this means black tailored shorts with the white school polo shirt. Girls may also wear a blue gingham checked dress with white socks. All children should be wearing plain black shoes. Please see the uniform list below for further information.
Please take care when driving in the streets around the school in the mornings and after school. The surrounding roads are very busy and the safety of the children is paramount. Please park considerately.
The Safer Neighbourhood Team are holding their next ward panel meeting on Thursday 18th June at 6pm. The venue is Barking Sporthouse and Gym, Mayesbrook Park, Lodge Avenue. All residents are welcome to attend.
Have a lovely weekend!
Mrs S O’Hara
Head of School
At Nursery this week, the children have been caring for the eggs that the Farmer gave us. On Friday, we came into Nursery to find one of them had hatched! We very carefully moved the chick into his new house and game him food and......
The children in Oak Class have been learning about repeating patterns. We have been making patterns with different resources and making patterns in circles and spirals....
Thank you to all our wonderful families that joined us for our special VE Day picnic last week. It was lovely to see so many people, we hope you enjoyed spending lunchtime with your children!...
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 | 97.78% | ||
| Bumblebee | 95.17% | ||
| Butterfly | 85.71% | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| Rabbit | 99.11% | ||
| Squirrel | 97.44% | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| Kingfisher | 97.44% | ||
| Woodpecker | 96.83% | ||
| Tawny Owl | 88.99% | ||
The whole school attendance this week is: 95.32%