After a story with Year 1 and Year 2 children on Wednesday, I suggested they go outside and look at the clouds and connect with nature. I got some fantastic pictures back, look at what you can see just by looking at clouds!
It was also great to see those of you at home as well as those in school join in our Celebration Assembly this week. Well done to you all!
School council updates
This week saw Olivia and Ben lead the KS2 school council. The children have been coming up with some fantastic suggestions for how we can improve play at Galley Hill, as well as what they would like to see in the revamped library. Here is their write up of the meeting:
This week, school council have met up with the Head Boy and Head Girl to create some ideas about how to improve the school library and the playground. All the ideas were fantastic and we hope to put some into effect. Some of the ideas for the library were: More books, increasing the amount of comfortable areas to sit, and decorating it to become more welcoming and colourful. Some ideas for the playground are: Opening more boundries, attaching swings to trees and a climbing frame for the children on the playground. We can’t wait for next week’s meeting to share all the wonderful ideas and hopefully get to put them to use.
Thank you, Olivia and Ben
OPAL
This week has seen some tree climbing, some exploration, resilience, laughter, dancing and problem solving. All these characteristics are helping the children in school be ready to learn when they are back in the classroom. It is also a real joy to see how they are growing in confidence, trying new things and developing new areas in the school grounds.
There is plenty more to come as well!
let's localise
We have 200 cotton masks for sale thanks to LetsLocalise.
Your donation towards the face covering will help us raise funds to decorate the school library.
Thanks to your kind donations so far, we are starting to purchase new books and want the children to be able to read and choose their new books in a warm, inviting environment.
Thank you for your continued support!
BINGO
Eyes down, look in.....it's virtual Bingo time! LAST CHANCE TO BUY TICKETS!
With a chance to win some yummy chocolate prizes and have some fun, why not all sit down together and join in with our first ever virtual Bingo from the comfort of your own home.
We will be hosting two games, you can join for as many as you like with each game costing £2.50.
Games will start at 6.00 pm and 6.15pm and it's recommended that you get online 5/10 minutes before the game starts...you don't want to miss any numbers! If we have enough people, will will add another game or two.
Thank you for your support and buy your numbers here!
Parent forum
I will be holding a Zoom Parent forum on May 20th at 5pm. It will be a chance to give you an update of all the hard work that has been going on and for you to ask any questions. Please do come along if you can, it will be great to see as many of you as possible.
When: May 20, 2021 05:00 PM London
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYpcuitrDMrGt0rwC37mgqGjfSfMaHnEXXd
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Covid
If you are self isolating or have tested positive please contact us via the e-mail address: covid@galleyhillprimary.co.uk
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wraparound
If you require wraparound provision please email wraparound@galleyhillprimary.co.uk to book your place for breakfast and afterschool provision. Please can we ask that you do have a booking, as there have been several occasions where we have had children on a morning without a booking. We try to be as flexible as possible, but booking is essential to ensure we have the correct staffing ratio and food. Thank you.
Finally
This week saw the KS1 bubble have to isolate. They have been a real credit and have accessed the remote learning with a real desire. It has been wonderful to see so many of them engaging.
I would also like to thank all the parents of the children in Key Stage 1. It is not easy having to juggle work, childcare and home life, as well as dropping siblings off at school as well for some. Again, thank you for your continued support for ensuring siblings are in school, as well as those at home accessing and engaging with remote learning.
Have a fantastic weekend. Take care and stay safe,
Mr Anthony McGeeney