Dear Parents and Carers,
We have had another busy week in school. Don’t forget to check the blogs at the end of the newsletter to see what your child has been learning in class!
Thank you for your understanding this week as we have navigated the very hot weather! The children have coped very well but we are all looking forward to the return of slightly cooler temperatures next week.
Sports Day was cancelled due to the heatwave and has been rescheduled for Monday 13th July, weather permitting.
The children have had great fun this week during World Cup theme week. Each class was allocated a country to support and learn about. They have learned lots of interesting facts about countries from around the world! The children also learned about the tournament and had a special World Cup themed quiz with our PE coach, Mr Hemmings.
We finished the week off with a non-uniform day where the children got to dress up in the colours of the flag of the country their class is supporting. Everyone looked fantastic!
This week, we welcomed the WISE team back to school, who delivered a transition session for Woodpecker class and their parents. We were also delighted to welcome Mr Arrowsmith from the Junior School, who joined the session to help answer questions about the move to Year 3.
The children enjoyed sharing what they have loved most about their time in Year 2 and discussing what they think might be the same or different in Year 3. They discovered that many things will stay the same, including lunchtime routines and the subjects they will learn. They also talked about some exciting changes, such as having a larger playground and sitting at desks in their classrooms.
The session was a wonderful opportunity to help children feel positive, prepared and excited about the next step in their learning journey. We will miss the children when they leave us but are sure they will thrive in the Junior School!
Kingfisher class are looking forward to their session on Thursday 2nd July at 9am.
We have a very exciting afternoon coming up next Friday as the children will find out who their new teachers are for next year!
Year 2 will be visiting Dorothy Barley Junior Academy and getting to know their Year 3 teachers, whilst everyone else will be moving up for the afternoon. The children will spend an hour with their new teacher and new class, getting ready for the new academic year in September. The teachers are all looking forward to meeting their new classes and getting the year off to a great start.
On Tuesday, we will be welcoming our new Reception children and families to school to meet their teachers and start the transition process. Parents of children currently in our Nursery are also invited for an information meeting as part of this session.
The session starts at 2pm. We hope to see as many of you there as possible!
Congratulations to Freya, Sara A, Ella and Musa who have completed their Junior Duke award this week!
There are many children in the school who have already fully completed their Junior Duke award, which is fantastic. Please remind your children to bring their books into school for signing each time they have completed a challenge. We have a few more weeks to go before the end of term, and we hope many more children will be able to complete their award this year! The deadline is 9th July.
Finally, congratulations to Miss Alexander and her new beautiful baby boy! We are sure you will join us in wishing her and her family every happiness during this special time.
Have a lovely weekend!
Mrs S O’Hara
Head of School
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This week we have had fun in the sun! We have tried to keep cool, playing in the water and being sprayed with the hose! We enjoyed our World Cup day. We have been learning all about Brazil. We made carnival masks and streamers and......
We had a great time in school this week celebrating this year’s World Cup! Throughout the week, the children have been learning about the country that was allocated to their class. On Thursday everyone came dressed up in either the colours of their country’s flag......
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% |
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Mrs Ratford
Assistant Headteacher & Designated Safeguarding Lead
If you have a concern about a child, please see a member of our Safeguarding Team.
In an emergency call 999.