Isham CE Primary School Weekly Newsletter - Friday 24th March 2023

Encourage each other and build each other up

1 Thessalonians 5:11

Nurturing the infinite worth of every person through love, respect, perseverance, honesty and forgiveness

Message from the Head...

This week has certainly been action packed! We had a successful sponsored bounce, now know fondly by the younger children as 'Happy Bounce Day'. It certainly was a fab start to a day, on behalf of Team Isham we would like to say a special thank you to all who helped in the FOIS team. Mr Hole has led another amazing musical concert, celebrating the love of music and the children really encouraged each other to shine! Following the musical concert Mr Hole and Mrs Humphrey jumped on the coach with our gorgeous choir and visited the residents of Westhill Park Care Home once again, which brought so much happiness and joy to their day. the manager of the care home commented on how the children were amazing, very well-mannered, loved by all and all the residents went away with the biggest smiles on their faces and are looking forward to the next visit!

Encourage each other and build each other up. 1 Thessalonians 5:11

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Pupil Achievement - Teacher Awards

EYFS/Reception - Mia-Rose - for excellent recall of the Easter story

Year 1 - Harry - for his hard work problem solving in Maths

Year 2 - Nicholas - for always showing all of the school values

Year 3 - Sophie B - for great enthusiasm and participation in all lessons this week

Year 4 - Eden-Mae - for consistently showing our school values in everything she does and for being so helpful

Year 5 - Alyssia - for her amazing setting description based on 'Floodland' in English this week

Year 6 - Kate - for her fantastic baking skills this week and for being super kind and helpful to the other children

Reporting your child's absence

Please do not email your child's teacher to report an absence. All absences need to be phoned to the school office which is open from 8.30am. We are looking into updating our system with a voicemail system if you ring in earlier! We'll keep you posted when we get this system in place.

Doctor's/Dentist Appointments - We are now required to see evidence of all medical appointments, this can be a text message, email or letter.

Lateness - If you are late dropping your child off to school, please make sure they are safely handed over onto the school premises - please do not leave them to walk down the road and through the gate unattended.

Parking at School & One-Way System

We have a voluntary one-way system during drop-off and pick-up times. We politely ask that parents enter down Church Street and then follow the road up and out through Middle Street.

Please do not drop-off children outside the school gate in the middle of the road as this is unsafe/dangerous and also blocks the road for other road users.

Please be careful and considerate to pedestrians when driving down Church Street at drop-off/pick-up. Please do not mount the pavements and be mindful of your speed.

Parents can park in a number of places around school:

• The Sorrels
• Fairfield Road
• At the bottom of Church Street, near The Lilacs

On the opposite side of the road to school, against the wall, on Church Street, not opposite zigzags

Please park considerately, please do not block driveways, park on pavement/corners/zigzags/staff car park entrance.

Thank you for your support in keeping everyone safe.

Attendance

Poor punctuality can lead to your child…

• Feeling embarrassed in front of their friends
• Missing the beginning of vital lessons making them fall behind
• Missing important instructions for the rest of the school day
• Learning bad habits which could affect their employability in the future.

Please work with us to provide your child with the best chances of learning by ensuring that they are in school every day and on time

Attendance at Isham CE Primary School

20th - 24th March 2023

Parents/Carers with any Concerns - Please phone to make an appointment

We urge parents/carers with any concerns regarding the provision made for their child to speak to the school as soon as possible and, in the first instance, to the class teacher by making an appointment through the school office, (parents cannot 'drop in' to speak to a teacher or Headteacher). If parents / carers feel their child's needs are still not being met they should make an appointment to see the Headteacher. If concerns are still unresolved parents / carers may wish to engage with PDET’s Complaints policy procedures.

School Uniform

School PE Kit - Please go to our school website for the school PE kit expectations: https://www.ishamprimary.org.uk/policies-documents/ The PE kit for both girls and boys is a black sports t-shirt, black shorts or skorts, bottle green hoody, trainers and black tracksuit bottoms.

Trainers - Trainers are to be worn for PE and brought in for non-PE days so they can safely complete the daily mile. Children should not be coming to school in trainers and wearing them for the school day.

Nail Varnish - As part of our school uniform policy, children should not be coming to school wearing nail varnish.

Coats - Please remember to send your child in with a coat every day, thank you.

Name Labels - Please label all clothes, lunch boxes, drinks bottles, etc so if (when) it gets lost it can be easily returned to your child.

The Stikins labels can be purchased from https://www.stikins.co.uk/name-labels/ you just need to enter our code 10571 at the check out where it says school code

The Stamptastic labelling stamp can be accessed from https://bit.ly/STAMPNN141HD and our PTA code is NN141HD

Our Safeguarding Vision

Isham CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Our school has a child centred and co-ordinated approach to safeguarding. Consequently, safeguarding and child protection is at the forefront of everything we do. We ensure systems are in place that are well promoted, easily understood and easily accessible for children to confidently report any form of abuse or neglect, knowing their concerns will be treated seriously, and knowing they can safely express their views and give feedback.

Our Designated Safeguarding Leads

If you believe that a child in our school may be at risk, please talk to the Designated Safeguarding Lead or one of the Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads. These are:

Miss Alexandra Price (Headteacher and Lead DSL) - a.price@isham.pdet.org.uk

Mrs Helen Hughes (Deputy Safeguarding Lead) - h.hughes@isham.pdet.org.uk

If you are worried about a child outside of school time, you can call the local Multi Agency Support Hub (MASH) for advice (anonymously if needs be) on 0300 126 7000 (option 1).

Wellbeing

Wellbeing Activities and Ideas for Parents

• Mindful breathing can be a good place to start regulating and recognising breathing patterns. Mindful breathing and colour activities can help slow down the pace of the day and enjoy some reflection time.
• Going out for a walk is a great way to reset and enjoy nature. Why not try a sound walk together and let the sounds of nature give your walk a purpose?
• Use Daily Reflection Journal Pages to help learn how to reflect on a days activities.
• Interaction: Children need to connect, so build connections with people around you. Stay in touch with family and friends in person or via video chat.
• Energy: Children need to be active, so help boost your energy and mood by doing something active.
• Mindfulness: Children need to take notice so encourage curiosity about the world and savour the moment.
• Discovery: It's important to keep learning, so learn something new to boost confidence. Consider taking virtual tours - for example, check out the animal cameras at places like the Edinburgh Zoo. Kids can use this to then create their own animal portraits.
• Be Creative: Find time to paint, make, sing or dance on your own or with another person.

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Anger, Rage and Explosive Outbursts: How to Respond to Your Child or Teen’s Anger

Please find a link below to an article which talks through supporting with children’s/teenagers anger, rage & explosive outbursts, & how to respond to the child/teen’s anger

How to manage a violent child link:

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National Online Safety release a weekly guide, #Wake up Wednesday and aim to cover all major social media platforms, apps and issues that children encounter online. This aims to help empower parents with the knowledge to protect their children from the dangers of the internet.

Technology changes at such a rapid pace that it can be hard to keep up with the latest trends. The resources below are an invaluable way of making sure you know as much as your children. You are the first line of defence in keeping your children safe online – our aim is to encourage and support you to become involved in this process so that they are receiving the best protection they can – you can’t eliminate the dangers but you can reduce them!

Please click on the button below:

A Message from FOIS

Sponsored Bounce

Well done to all the children who bounced their socks off and thank you to the brilliant FOIS volunteers who made the event such a success. Sponsorship money needs to be in as soon as possible so we can count and let you know the total. Cut off for money is end of term. Cash can be left for the attention of FOIS with the office, BACS PAYMENT Acc 21854077 sort 09-01-29 (ref Bounce child’s name) or card payment if prearranged with FOIS member.

Useful Links for FOIS fundraising extras:

Easy fundraising – sign up via their website www.easyfundraising.org.uk and search/register to support Isham CEVA School – Kettering or follow the link: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/ishamprimary/?utm_campaign=raise-more&utm_medium=clipboard&utm_content=rm-cpl

Stikins Labels - Name Labels For School Clothes. Stick On Name Labels: Stikins. When ordering name labels please use the School Fundraising number 10571 (Isham C of E Primary School) https://www.stikins.co.uk/

Stamptastic – Name stamps for labelling. All purchase give donation to FOIS if you need to enter the PTA code (usually for deluxe packages) it us NN141HD https://bit.ly/STAMPNN141HD

Follow us on Facebook or email us on Fois@ishamprimary.org.uk

Please 'like' our Facebook page as this will keep you up to date on all events: https://www.facebook.com/FOIS-Friends-of-Isham-School-176690376296486/

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KTFC - Summer Term - Football & Multi-Sports after school clubs

Bookings can now be made for the upcoming Summer term.

Please note the dates for the summer term, Football club starts on Monday 24th April, (not the first week back).

Multi-sports starts on Wednesday 19th April.

KTFC have now introduced a full term booking discount (just over 10% off) for parents who want to book the whole term at once. They do still have individual days which are bookable through their website at the usual price of £4.25 a session.

The clubs are run for all year groups, Reception to Year 6.

Please book in advance wherever possible, thank you.

ABM - Easter Menu for Wednesday 29th March

Reflection Time...

Honesty is one of the values which underpins our school ethos of 'Encourage each other and build each other up'. This week the children have listened to the story of 'Ruth Finds a New Home', this story looks at how following your heart with integrity can increase your influence on others. We have also spent time as a family reflecting on what it means to 'Encourage each other and build each other up' in our actions towards each other in our school community.

May the God of Hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

Collective Worship Songs

During this week, we have been practising: Give me Oil in my Lamp, Risen and Lord of the Dance

Dates for your diary

Please look at the calendar on our website to see further ahead: https://www.ishamprimary.org.uk/diary/grid/2021/11/

• Monday 27th March - EYFS, Year 1 & Year 2 Trip to a Hindu Temple in Wellingborough
• Thursday 30th March - Church Easter Service - 2:30pm start - all parents invited
• Thursday 30th March - Last Day of Term
• Friday 31st March - Teacher Training Day - School Closed to Pupils
• Monday 17th April - School Re-opens to Pupils
• Monday 24th April - EYFS Trip to Stoke Bruerne
• Monday 1st May - Bank Holiday (School Closed to Pupils)
• Monday 8th May - Bank Holiday (School Closed to Pupils)
• Wednesday 17th May - Celebration of King Charles Coronation 2pm - picnic in the playground
• Saturday 20th May - May Day Gala
• Friday 26th May - Last Day of Term
• Monday 5th June - School Re-opens to Pupils
• Thursday 8th June - Class Photos (no sibling photos)
• Monday 3rd July - Shuffle up morning - classes spend the morning with their new teacher
• Monday 3rd July -Meet the class teacher - 3.30pm - 4.00pm - parents meet the new teacher!
• Friday 7th July - Whole School Beach Trip! (more info to follow)
• Wednesday 12th July - A.M. Whole School Sports Day (TBC)
• Friday 21st July - Last Day of Term