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HeadTeacher's Update Autumn Term Week 8

Dear Parents,

It has been a very busy final week before the half-term break, including Diwali celebrations and our annual House Football event. We will share a round-up and photos of the football in the next update after the holiday and wish them all good luck for this afternoon!

I would like to wish everyone a very Happy Diwali. We had a celebratory lunch for staff and pupils yesterday with a delicious feast and beautiful decorations. Thank you to Linda, Beata and Sam from the Catering Team for putting it all together for us.

Follow Us On Social Media

Did you know we share regular updates from across the school on the St Edward's social media pages? Whether it's a snapshot from our classrooms, a sporting update or celebrations and school trips, we aim to showcase our amazing school community and the variety of activities and achievements our pupils get to experience.

You can find us on Facebook and Instagram.

Order the St Edward's School Photo

On our photography day last month we had a whole school photo taken which is now available for you to buy. To place your order visit www.smilesatschool.com and click the purple 'Buy School Photos' button on the homepage. The image reference code is 12T 9Q1 L4G.

Any orders placed up until Monday 7th November will qualify for free delivery to school. Alternatively, you can choose to have orders delivered direct to your home for a small charge.

Festival of Light Competition Deadline

Don't forget to encourage your child to enter the Festival of Light photography competition. Images should focus on capturing the light and celebration surrounding the festival of Diwali. The deadline for entries is Tuesday 8 November and the results will be announced in Celebration Assembly on Friday 11 November.

FREDs Christmas Card Fundraiser

Yesterday your child should have brought home artwork sheets and ordering information for the FREDs Christmas Card Fundraiser. We encourage you to send completed designs and order forms to your class teacher by Tuesday 8 November.

Reports

Pre-Prep and Prep parents should have received an email with your child's Autumn Grade Card attached today. Reception Grade Cards will go to parents on Monday. Please email Mr Parsons to let him know if you have not had the email.

Year 2 - New to Mangahigh

All Year 2 students now have a subscription to our online Maths platform, Mangahigh. Please read the letter linked below from our Director of Academics, Tamara Hunt, which includes information about how the platform works and how to get the best from it for your child.

Swimming - Year 3 and 4

A reminder from our PE Team that after half-term Year 4 will be having swimming lessons on Tuesday mornings and not Year 3.

I hope you have a wonderful half-term and I look forward to seeing you after the break.

Best wishes,

Jonathan