Published on: 22nd September, 2023

Newsletter – 22nd September 2023

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Headteacher’s message 22.09.2023

It has been another great week in school.  I’ve been visiting classrooms this week looking at learning and have seen some fantastic efforts.  Our reception children have started their first formal phonic lessons this week and have been brilliant.  Congratulations to our new House Captains and School Council members, I know they are going to have a great contribution in school this year. I have also had some visitors in school, over the last two weeks, all of whom have commented on the very calm learning environment and the lovely manners our children have. Our children are responding well to the three rules: Be ready, be respectful and be safe.

Well done to everyone who has received a Headteacher Award this week.  I am very proud of them all.

Alicia L, Harry C, Carter W, Esmai D, Kian P, Hollie M, Lucas T, Malachi H-J, Poppy T, Megan R, Oscar N, Anderson W, Layla H, Akintola A, Alice W, Tali-Sian D, Ethen H, Coby-Jack T, Alisha P, Charlie T, Sophia C, Isabelle K, Ethan S, Cyrus D, Scarlett C, Qais S, Emilie T, Shiloh E, Esmae T, Luke W, Lilly T

Mrs Skeates-Lodge will be leaving us next Friday.  We are very sad to say goodbye as she has been a huge part of our Apley community but we all wish her the very best of luck in her new career change and future relocation.

Autumn Term Parent Consultations

This year, following feedback from parents and staff, we are trialling an online booking system for parent consultations in October.  From next week, you will be able to book your Autumn term face to face parent consultation online via scopay, using your current log in details.  We hope that this will make the process easier for everyone involved.  You will receive a letter next week with more details about how to book and when the booking system will open.  We have opted to return to face to face appointments this year to ensure parents have chance to see and celebrate their children’s work in books.

Wishing everyone a lovely weekend.

Mr E Smith

Lunchtime Supervisors Award 22.09.2023

Congratulations to the following children who have received a Lunchtime Supervisor Award this week. This week’s children have been nominated by our wonderful Lunchtime Team:

Evie D-C, Logan B, Fynn H, Tali-Sian D, Freya S, Habibah K, Arthur A, Peyton E, Peter C, Seerat M, Sophie O, Aria C, Rhema-Joelle S, Lois A, Bobby H, Alvira S

Well done to everyone who received an award this week!

Times Tables Rock Stars 22.09.2023

top users for each year group are:

Year 1: Jaiden B, Amelia H, Aidah S

Year 2: Pippa S, Hukam M, Wyatt R

Year 3: Imogen C, Bobby H, Kulveer B

Year 4: Arnold A, Manelle A, Gabby U

Year 5: Mehreen W, Sunainah T, Jeevan T

Year 6: Megan YTL, Ethen H 

Year 3 Geography- 20.9.2023

In Geography this term, Year 3 are studying the UK and Europe. We used our atlases to look at the different countries in Europe and find the name of their capital cities.

Base 13 Thermal Conductors and Insulators Experiment – 20.09.23

This afternoon, in Base 13, we have been testing different materials to see which is the best thermal insulator. We were challenged to find out which cup (china, cardboard, polystyrene or plastic) would keep the water the hottest, for the longest. Great teamwork Base 13!

Election Results 20.09.23

The votes are in and Year 6 House captains and KS2 school councillors have been chosen.

Congratulations to everyone.

Reception Admissions 2024

School Office 21.09.2023

Can we please ask parents to send any reply slips/additional equipment (wellies)/lunchboxes etc in with their child via the classroom. We are getting a lot of traffic at the main office at the beginning and end of the day.

If you need to speak with a member of staff please email A2190@taw.org.uk and an appointment will be made ASAP. Similarly if you need sandwich orders/forms etc these can be requested through A2190@taw.org.uk.

Thank you for your continued support.

Diary Dates

Oct
1
Tue
Year 6 Bikeability – Group 1
Oct 1 – Oct 2 all-day
Oct
2
Wed
Year 3 – Parent DEAR Session
Oct 2 @ 2:45 pm – 3:00 pm
Oct
3
Thu
Year 6 Bikeability – Group 2
Oct 3 – Oct 4 all-day
Oct
7
Mon
Year 6 Bikeability – Group 3
Oct 7 – Oct 8 all-day
Oct
9
Wed
Pro Strike Fundraising Event
Oct 9 all-day
Year 6 Bikeability – Group 4
Oct 9 – Oct 10 all-day
Year 4 – Parent DEAR Session
Oct 9 @ 2:45 pm – 3:00 pm
Oct
10
Thu
Individual School Photographs
Oct 10 all-day
Nov
5
Tue
Year 2 Visit to Hoo Zoo
Nov 5 all-day
Nov
6
Wed
Year 1 Exotic Zoo Visitors (In school)
Nov 6 all-day