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Latest News 29 04 2022
Fri 29 Apr 2022Dear Parents and Carers,
We hope that you had a relaxing Easter break and managed to enjoy the weather, time with family and friends as well as a few chocolate treats! Please see below this week’s latest news, updates and reminders.
Latest news:
- Welcome Back – Please see here for a welcome back message from the Senior Leadership Team.
- Height and Weight Check – The school nurse team will be in school on 15th June to complete the height and weight checks for pupils in Reception and Year 6. Parents in these year groups have also been emailed a letter from the nurse team to explain this check.
- Wonder Day – When the children came back after Easter, they were introduced to their new topic through Wonder Day. Please click here to see some of the activities they got up to. Wonder Day is an opportunity to discover, question and explore.
- Poetry Week – This week in school, pupils have been learning about poetry. They have been looking at different poetic styles, creating their own and having the chance to perform their poems to others.
- Parent Welfare Survey – We would love to hear your thoughts and views on how well the school keeps your child safe and happy at ARH. Please complete the survey here by Friday 13th May.
- How are you Leicester – Leicester City Council are running a consultation asking the question how you are, please see the consultation here. If you need support please email the council on the following wellbeingchampions@leicester.gov.uk.
- Year 3 Reading volunteers – We are looking for volunteers to help with our Year 3 pupils. Please see the letter here for more information.
Upcoming dates:
- Bank Holiday – Monday 2nd May is a Bank Holiday so the school will be closed.
- Class Photos – Tuesday 3rd May we will have a school photographer coming into school to take class photos.
- SATs – KS2 SATs for Year 6 pupils will take place W.C 09.05.22. KS1 SATs for Year 2 will take place W.C. 16.05.22 and W.C. 23.05.22.
- Teacher appreciation week – Teacher appreciation week is the week of 2nd May.
- Wellbeing week – Wellbeing week is the week of 9th May.
Reminders:
- Appointments – Could parents and carers please let the school office know about any appointments that pupils will be taking during school hours; this will help to get your child in the office in time for your collection.
- Dinner Accounts – Just a reminder that your child's dinner account should be in credit in order for a dinner to be ordered.
- Year 2 Parents – KS1 SATs – As mentioned earlier on in the year, our Year 2 pupils will be sitting their SATs papers in May. This will be W.C. 16.05.22 and W.C. 23.05.22. It is imperative that your child is present to undertake these assessments so please ensure their attendance for these weeks. On Seesaw Year 2 teachers have sent more information and resources about supporting your child through SATs. Further information can also be found here: ks1_sats_2022_guide_for_parents.pdf (theschoolrun.com)
Club timetable:
- Y5/6 Girls’ Football – Friday after school.
- Y6 Boys’ Football – Monday after school.
- String Orchestra – Tuesday after school in the upstairs hall.
- Athletics Club – Thursday after school.
For all this week’s letters, please check the Letters area of the school’s website or click here.
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Latest News 08 04 2022
Fri 08 Apr 2022Dear Parents and Carers,
Well what a busy half term this has been! We can’t believe it is Easter already. We hope that you and your families have a wonderful break and come back refreshed for the Summer term. Please see below for this week’s latest news, updates and reminders.
Latest news:
- Headteacher’s message – Please find attached a message from the Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher here.
- Year 2 and Year 3 P.E. Days – Year 2 and Year 3 are swapping P.E. days. Year 2 will now be on a Monday and Year 3 will be on a Tuesday. This is due to Year 2 now working with Leicester City in the Community to support P.E. lessons.
- Nursery Places – If your child is eligible for a nursery place and you would like to apply for a place in our nursery setting in September the cut-off date for applications is 1st May 2022. Please contact Keri Ryan in the school office with any queries.
- Latest Topic Letters – To find out what exciting topics your child will be learning about, please click here to read the Summer 1 Parent and Carer Letters.
- SEND Newsletter – Please click here to see the Easter Newsletter from Mrs Watson, our SEND Co-ordinator.
- Easter Egg Hunt and Competition – Thank you for your support with the Easter Egg Hunt around the school and the Easter Egg competition. So far we have raised over £280 – thank you! We were very impressed with the Easter Egg designs and a winner from each class has been awarded an Easter Prize.
- Living with COVID – We are continuing to follow the latest National and DfE guidance. The most recent update is that children are not recommended to be tested unless directed to do so by a health professional. If your child does test positive, they should try to stay at home and isolate for three days. The biggest thing to remember is that if your child does not feel well, or has any respiratory symptoms, they should not come into school until they are well again. For more information please click here.
- Kedzior Award - We are incredibly proud to announce this half term’s Kedzior Award winners are Fleur M and Freya L. Fleur achieved this award for volunteering to help younger children. She has been doing this since December, starting with her younger sister in playing the violin to supporting dancers at her dance class. Helping others makes her feel genuinely joyful. She has been volunteering her support with a massive smile on her face! Freya has completed 10 miles on her bike and raised over £500 which has been donated to a charity called ‘Waterfall’ in Africa. The charity will use this money to buy 9 solar panels and build a well in a village. These pupils are excellent role models and have been rewarded with a certificate; a Headteacher’s pick of the pot and have chosen a whole class treat.
Please encourage pupils to submit many more Kedzior Award submissions. The next nominations need to be in by Tuesday 28th June 2022.
Upcoming dates:
- Easter Holidays – The school will close for the Easter Holidays on Friday 8th April at the end of the school day and will open on Monday 25th April.
- Poetry Week – The first week back after Easter will be poetry week. Children will be looking at different types of poetry, writing their own and performing these in class.
- Bank Holiday – Monday 2nd May is a Bank Holiday so the school will be closed.
- Class Photos – Tuesday 3rd May we will have a school photographer coming into school to take class photos.
Reminders:
- E-Safety advice – With the Easter break approaching and children at home, it always useful to remember how to stay safe online. Please see here for some specific device and social media guides. For further support please follow the link here.
- Support and Help – Should you require any support over the Easter Holidays, please see here for links that may help.
- Year 2 Parents – KS1 SATs – As mentioned earlier on in the year, our Year 2 pupils will be sitting their SATs papers in May. This will be W.C. 16.05.22 and W.C. 23.05.22. It is imperative that your child is present to undertake these assessments so please ensure their attendance for these weeks. On Seesaw Year 2 teachers have sent more information and resources about supporting your child through SATs. Further information can also be found here: ks1_sats_2022_guide_for_parents.pdf (theschoolrun.com)
Club timetable:
- Y5/6 Girls’ Football – Friday after school.
- Y6 Boys’ Football – Monday after school.
- String Orchestra – Tuesday after school in the upstairs hall.
For all this week’s letters, please check the Letters area of the school’s website or click here.
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Latest News 01 04 2022
Fri 01 Apr 2022Dear Parents and Carers,
Please see below this week’s latest news, updates and reminders.
Latest news:
- Positive and Peaceful Places – The school are very excited to announce that we have achieved the Anti-Bullying Award of 'Positive and Peaceful Places' from Leicester City Council. The school have been working towards this award for some time now and the hard work of our School Council, Anti-Bullying Champions and staff has finally paid off. The inspector said that she always loved visiting our school as it is clear that everybody is working hard to nurture and enhance the safety, happiness and wellbeing of all of the pupils. We are incredibly proud to have achieved this award and the new addition to our letterhead; see the award picture here.
- Mary Poppins Performance – English Martyrs has an upcoming performance of Mary Poppins. They are hoping that lots of families from our local community can join them for the performance. Please see the poster here for further details.
- Football Coaching Course – Please see here for information regarding a football coaching course.
- Kedzior Award – We are continuing to encourage all children to volunteer and give back outside of school. This can include helping around the home, helping others or volunteering in the community. Pupils/parents can keep a log and send this information to Mrs Nanda or put it on Seesaw. Remember, volunteering is one of the five ways to wellbeing. Nominations for this term's Kedzior Award need to be in by Tuesday 5th April. Thank you for the nominations which have already been sent in. Winners will receive a Headteacher's pick of the pot and a class treat of the winner's choice!
Upcoming dates:
- French Day – On Friday 8th April we will be celebrating French Day. For more information please see here.
- Year 3 Skegness – The Year 3 Skegness visit is taking place on Tuesday 5th April. Please see a copy of the letter here.
- Easter Holidays – The school will close for the Easter Holidays on Friday 8th April at the end of the school day and will open on Monday 25th April.
Reminders:
- ARH Easter Egg Hunt – The ARH Easter Egg Hunt starts on Monday 4th April. Children will be sent home with all the details including how to enter and the prizes available on Monday. The final date and time for entry will be Thursday 7th April at 4pm. All entries need to be handed in to the school office. Happy hunting!
- Chocolate spread and nuts – Please remember that all types of chocolate spread and nuts are not allowed in the school. Thank you.
- Lateness – Please can you ensure that your child arrives to school on time. Please see a letter about lateness here.
- Easter Holiday Activities – We have been informed of Easter Holiday activities for pupils who are eligible for Free School Meals. For further information regarding the Waterfront offer please click here, and here to sign up. For information on the Leicester City SSPAN offer please click here for the letter and here for the poster.
- Term Dates – Term dates have now been set for the school for the 2022-23 and the 2023-24 academic years. Please follow the links above to see them.
- Attendance – Please click here to see our latest attendance data.
Club timetable:
- Y6 Boys’ Football – Monday after school.
- String Orchestra – Tuesday after school in the upstairs hall.
- Y2 Singing Club – Thursday after school.
- Y5/6 Girls’ Football – Friday after school.
For all this week’s letters, please check the Letters area of the school’s website or click here.
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