We started this week by gathering together on Teams and sharing a story about Kindness. We talked about how kindness does not have to be a huge gesture all of the time, it is often the little things that we can do that make a big difference. All of those little things that everyone can do, soon cumulate to have a large impact on the school, our local community and beyond.
School life
It has been another busy week in school with some Teachers continuing their training with Sounds-Write and some more amazing work from the children in school. The children have once again excelled in all that they have done this week. As we are now halfway through this half term, the work they are discussing as well as producing are a credit to all the work that they did last year, the support during the period we were not all together, as well as the work that everyone has done since they have been back. I have had the pleasure of seeing and hearing the joy and laughter and quietness and stillness that the day brings, as they create and reflect on everything in their classrooms.
Reception have been making porridge linked to Goldilocks and they have been working really hard in maths and phonics. The children have also been talking about their families. Some fairies have also moved into our outdoor area.
Nursery have been working extremely hard this week. Look how amazing they all are!
Year 2 have been doing some amazing place value work this week
Some great maths work and writing from Year 5 and Year 6. The vocabulary and discussion around the texts that the children are using is expanding each day. It is great to hear them reading their writing out to each other in the classroom with a real pride and passion for their work.
Year 4 have been making up their own news report. They have been reporting about a volcanic eruption/deadly earthquake on the 'Ring of Fire'. Watch out CBBC Newsround, I think we have got some famous news reporters.
PARENTS' Forum
Thank you for completing the form sent earlier in the week. I will host an online Parents' Forum on 5th October 10-11am and another on 6th October 5-6pm. I look forward to seeing you there. If you have any questions and would like to send them in before the sessions you can do so here. A link will be sent out next week for both sessions.
PHE TEST AND TRACE
Curriculum
The school website continues to be updated with curriculum information. Please keep looking on it to see what your child(ren) are currently learning.
We are currently creating some videos to support home learning. These will also be placed on the school website.
You can find all things curriculum on the school website here.
wraparound - breakfast and afterschool club
It is great to see the Breakfast and Afterschool club now set up. If you would like to book a place, visit the school website for more information on how to book. https://galleyhill.eschools.co.uk/web/wrap_around/494827
PARENT PULSE
As we can't meet as often as we could, and meeting for Parents' Forums might not be possible for everyone, I am keen to keep building the home school link, continuing to take feedback from everything we are implementing, or things we need to make clearer. Communication is key, and whilst we keep trying to find new ways to communicate and whilst we try to take on all feedback, I would like all of you to feel that you have your voice heard. To try and help build on this, I plan on sending a weekly survey in this section of the newsletter and can share the feedback and our next steps, or clarify points in the next newsletter.
This weeks Parent Pulse questions can be found here
contacting teachers
Whilst you may not see the teachers on a morning during these current times, please do phone school, contact them via Teams or e-mail office@galleyhillprimary.co.uk
'Settling in' parents' evening
Bookings have now been taken and class teachers will be phoning on Monday and Tuesday. It is a great chance and opportunity to hear how your child has settled since coming back in September. There will be a simple report going out at the end of this half term which will address attainment, the main purpose of Monday and Tuesday is to discuss the well being and settling in of the children, as well as what they have seen them do really well since returning.
If you have not booked yet, it will be open until 3pm on Sunday.
When you receive a phone call it may be from a with-held number.
School dinners
Menu for the remainder of half term:
Local news and support
A big that you to Morrisons in Guisborough and Mrs Shutt for organising a donation to school for the Breakfast and Afterschool club of cereal, jams, juice and bowls. These are greatly received and a big thank you to Mrs Shutt and Morrisons for the kind gesture. #community
Transition - laurence jackson
Some information from Laurence Jackson:
As you will be aware we are unfortunately unable to provide our usual ‘live’ experience of a traditional open evening this year. As a result, we have created a ‘Virtual’ Open Event video which we would be extremely grateful if you could share this with the parents/carers of Year 6 pupils at your school via your normal parental communication links. The video is also available via our school website www.laurencejackson.org and via our school Facebook and Twitter pages.
Please find the link below to the video.
Best Regards,
Mr Marc Tyzack
Associate Assistant Headteacher
Laurence Jackson School
Galley Hill Primary School COVID-19 Help and Report an Absence
This form will help you with what action to take if your child is ill or if someone in your household is ill. It does not offer medical advice. If you need to please consult your GP or Call NHS 111 for medical advice.
The form can be found here: https://forms.gle/x3VtLfAix19hYjsq5
Finally
We are half way through this half term and the work that the children are producing is magnificent. Take care and wrap up warm as the weather is definitely becoming cooler. There are lots of exciting things happening next week and don't forget to bring anything to celebrate on Friday for our next Celebration Assembly.
Have a wonderful weekend and see you next week.
Mr McGeeney