Mr Pilkington

Newsletter 28th June 2024

Class organisation 2023-2024

Please find below a table detailing the organisation of class year groups for 2024-2025

The table informs you which year group individual teachers will be teaching in next year.

In your child’s report pack which you will receive at the start of week commencing 15^th July, you will be notified which specific class your child will be in.

On Tuesday 16^th July between 3.30pm and 4.30pm, you will have the opportunity to “meet the teacher” and visit your child’s classroom in readiness for September.  This is an informal meeting so please come along at your convenience.  All children will have the opportunity to meet their new teacher earlier that day. 

As you may have noticed Mrs Beaumont-George does not have a teaching commitment and will be replaced by Mrs Sparrow (who also job shares with Mrs Cocks in year 3) and Mrs Loveys in Reception. Instead, she is taking the post of Acting Deputy Headteacher because….

Mr Dadds is leaving.

Following his secondment in the spring term, he has now successfully secured his first Headship at Clifford Road Primary School from September 2024. We wish him every success in his new role.

As you may also have noticed, Miss Mills is leaving us in July to take up a teaching position at Chelmondiston Church of England Primary School. We wish her every success. Joining us in year 4 will be Miss Ward who has recently completed her teacher training with us.

Also leaving us at the end of this academic year are Mrs Bray and Mrs Grimsey.

We thank Mr Dadds, Miss Mills, Mrs Bray and Mrs Grimsey for their wonderful contributions to our school community.

Term Dates

Summer Term Ends: Friday 19th July 2024

Academic year 2024-25
PD Days: Monday 2nd & Tuesday 3rd September 2024

Autumn Term Begins: Wednesday 4th September 2024
PD Day: Friday 25th October 2024
Half Term: Monday 28th – Friday 1st November 2024

Autumn Term Ends: Friday 20th December 2024
PD Day: Monday 6th January 2025

Spring Term Begins: Tuesday 7th January 2025
Half Term: Monday 17th – Friday 21st February 2025

Spring Term Ends: Friday 4th April 2025
PD Day: Tuesday 22nd April 2025

Summer Term Begins: Wednesday 23rd April 2025
Bank Holiday: Monday 5th May 2025
Half Term: Monday 26th May – Friday 30th May 2025

Summer Term Ends: Tuesday 22nd July 2025

Dates for your diary

Lost Property

Please can you start checking the lost property rails by the small hall.  Towards the end of term, we will be taking the unclaimed uniform to the charity shops or reselling in our second-hand uniform sale.  We also have a number of pairs of children’s glasses in the school office, please do pop along to check if they could be your child’s.

New National Framework for School Fixed Penalty Notices

The Department for Education are introducing a new national framework from 19 August 2024 for school fixed penalty notices, which will mean all councils have the same rules in place for when they need to consider a fine.

The flow chart below summarises the changes.

by Mr Pilkington

Newsletter 29th September 2023

As autumn approaches I would like to take this opportunity to welcome all new families and their children to HCPS.

Reach for the Stars: Be the best you can be

We are determined at Hadleigh Community Primary School that all pupils achieve well and “Be the best they can be”. We encourage pupils to try hard and take pride in all aspects of their work.  To really succeed at school, pupils must also be self-motivated to be the best they can be and match our high expectations of all pupils’ attitudes to learning. When they do that, we seek to recognise their efforts. In classrooms and on the sports field all staff will be praising pupils for their attitude to learning and their efforts to be the best they can be when they flex their learning muscles!

Learning Posters

A year group specific learning poster can be found on our school website to give you a feel about curriculum content this term. I hope you find the information useful in supporting your child.

Parking at school and around school

I would also like to take this opportunity to ask that if you drive to school, we would be grateful if you parked in a safe and legal place and showed courtesy to our many neighbours, particularly Tayler Close where there are many elderly and vulnerable people and Clopton Gardens.  It is vital the roads are kept clear should any of the emergency services need to attend. Thank you.

Quick reminders!

Don’t forget…

• One small “child’s hand sized toy” of zero value – if you choose to. This should fit in the child’s pocket. We have advised a number of pupils to take home larger toys recently.
• Classrooms will continue to be well ventilated so please ensure your child has sufficient clothing to remain warm during lessons.
• For children in Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 a small healthy snack of fruit or vegetables – we are a nut free school. (children in Reception, Year 1 and 2 receive a piece of fruit as a snack)
• If your child brings a packed lunch to school and they find swallowing difficult please cut up items such as grapes and cherry tomatoes to minimise choking hazards.
• Please search for any school reading books that may be languishing at home. Thank you.
• Please name your child’s clothing
• Please check the lost property hanging up on the small hall. Any uncollected items will be removed and disposed of during every school holiday.
• If you have elder siblings collecting your child please remind them to come alone and not with a group of friends.
• Please action your SeeSaw account for parents of children in year 1 to year 6.

Homework

A reminder of expectations for homework in the key areas of reading, spellings and mathematics.

Reading

Spelling

In foundation stage, sound cards, sound books and homework books are sent home weekly to support the pupils’ phonics learning. From Year 1 through to Year 6, all children will have spellings to learn which will be tested at school through dictation exercises.

Mathematics

Memorisation of times tables (for example, using Times Tables Rock stars/numbots) and any additional tasks (such as detailed on the learning poster) as set by the class teacher.  All activities should be completed within a reasonable time limit, if you have any problems please see the teacher.

SEVERE weather

We will always strive to do what we can to remain open during wintery weather and be able to provide the education your children require. However, on occasions we may have to make the difficult decision of closing. If we do take this decision we will contact you in the following ways:

• Via School Gateway
• A message on our own School website
• We will appear as closed on the Suffolk County Council school closures website- https://schoolclosures.suffolk.gov.uk/
• We will be read out as closed on local radio.

Term Dates

PD Day: Friday 20th October 2023 – school closed to pupils

Half Term: Monday 23th – Friday 27th October 2023

Autumn Term Ends: Wednesday 20th December 2023

PD Day: Wednesday 3rd January 2024 – school closed to pupils

Spring Term Begins: Thursday 4th January 2024

Half Term: Monday 19th – Friday 23rd February 2024

Spring Term Ends: Thursday 28th March 2024

PD Day: Friday 12th April 2024 – school closed to pupils

Summer Term Begins: Monday 15th April 2024

Bank Holiday: Monday 6th May 2024

Half Term: Monday 27th May – Friday 31st May 2024

Summer Term Ends: Friday 19th July 2024

Dates for your diary: Autumn Term 2023  

by Mr Pilkington

Newsletter 23rd January 2023

Year 1 production: CHANGE OF DATE DUE TO INDUSTRIAL ACTION

Year 1’s performance of “They don’t make ‘em like that anymore” on Wednesday 1^st February has been postponed. It will now take place on Friday 3^rd February. Tickets for Wednesday’s postponed show are now valid for Friday’s performance. If you cannot make Friday please contact the office. (Thursday’s performance is unaffected)

Family viewing of work

Due to the impending industrial action there will be no viewing of work in the main hall this term. Instead we will be sending your children home with their exercise books for you to share at home. Books will be sent home on Tuesday 31^st January. All that we ask is that you look after the books, share them with your child and return them to school the next day.

Industrial Action: Wednesday 1^st February

As you may well be aware, one of the teaching unions, the NEU, is planning industrial action on Wednesday 1^st February. The action will result in part or whole school closures in many schools and we will be affected. 

Whilst members of unions do not have to inform the Headteacher of their intention to strike right up to the day of action, I am grateful that all teachers involved at HCPS will be letting me know in advance so I can then pass that information on to you. It is my intention to let you know more details this week.  Thank you for your patience and understanding. 

Learning Posters

A year group specific learning poster can be found on our school website to give you a feel about curriculum content this term. I hope you find the information useful in supporting your child.

SEVERE weather

So far, so good…but there is still the possibility that we may have a period of severe weather.

We will always strive to do what we can to remain open during wintery weather and be able to provide the education your children require. However, on occasions we may have to make the difficult decision of closing. If we do take this decision we will contact you in the following ways:

• Via School Gateway
• A message on our own School website
• We will appear as closed on the Suffolk County Council school closures website- https://schoolclosures.suffolk.gov.uk/
• We will be read out as closed on local radio.

Parking at school and around school

I would also like to take this opportunity to ask that if you drive to school, we would be grateful if you parked in a safe and legal place and showed courtesy to our many neighbours, particularly Tayler Close where there are many elderly and vulnerable people and Clopton Gardens.  It is vital the roads are kept clear should any of the emergency services need to attend. Thank you.

Quick reminders!

Don’t forget…

• One small “child’s hand sized toy” of zero value – if you choose to. This should fit in the child’s pocket. We have advised a number of pupils to take home larger toys recently.
• Classrooms will continue to be well ventilated so please ensure your child has sufficient clothing to remain warm during lessons.
• For children in Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 a small healthy snack of fruit or vegetables – we are a nut free school. (children in Reception, Year 1 and 2 receive a piece of fruit as a snack)
• We are seeing an increasing number of children having chocolate sweets in their lunchboxes.  Please remember we are a ‘healthy eating school’. 
• Please search for any school reading books that may be languishing at home. Thank you.
• Please name your child’s clothing
• Please check the lost property hanging up on the small hall. Any uncollected items will be removed and disposed of during the holidays.
• Where possible, one adult should drop off/pick up your child. If you have elder siblings collecting your child please remind them to come alone and not with a group of friends.

School Camp

It’s back! We are looking forward to taking Year 5 and 6 pupils camping in the summer term. Keep a look out for future correspondence!

School Listening Project

As you may know, our whole school listening focus for this half term are the film compositions of John Williams. Please feel free to listen along with us at home; we have put together a YouTube playlist to support this: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLGH8sD4Ap1D0cVMdiMxYBBgrtPhBfZ-r5

An activity you might like to try with these pieces is outlined below:

1. You and your child both close your eyes and listen to part of the music.
2. Ask your child what they imagine is happening on the screen.
3. Did you imagine the same thing? If not, why not?

You could also try drawing pictures to match the music. The important thing is that there are no wrong answers - all thoughts and opinions about the music are valid.  Enjoy!

Homework

A reminder of expectations for homework in the key areas of reading, spellings and mathematics.

Reading

Spelling

In foundation stage, sound cards, sound books and homework books are sent home weekly to support the pupils’ phonics learning. From Year 1 through to Year 6, all children will have spellings to learn which will be tested at school through dictation exercises.

Mathematics

Memorisation of times tables (for example, using Times Tables Rock stars/numbots) and any additional tasks (such as detailed on the learning poster) as set by the class teacher.

All activities should be completed within a reasonable time limit, if you have any problems please see the teacher.

Term Dates

Spring Term
Half Term: Monday 13th February – Friday 17th February
Spring Term Ends: Friday 31st March 2023

Summer Term

PD Day: 5th June (school closed to pupils)

Summer Term Begins: Monday 17th April 2023
Half Term: Monday 29th May – Friday 2nd June
Summer Term Ends: Friday 21st July 2023

Dates for your diary: Spring Term 2023  

by Mr Pilkington

Newsletter: 12th December 2022

Ho Ho Ho!

The decorations are up, the carols are being practised as I type this and the frozen world that greeted us all this morning can only mean one thing - it’s CHRISTMAS!

Christmas Cards

This week is the start of children brining in Christmas cards for their peers and staff. One aspect of this we would like to encourage is the recycling of envelopes, so we will be asking your children to place their envelopes in the recycling bins provided or in the large recycling box in the north lobby, rather than using the external bins.

Strep A

As I am sure you are all aware the situation regarding Strep A has been in the news a lot over the last few days. The County council have supplied a number of documents to assist parents in understanding the symptoms. I have attached these to this newsletter and encourage you all to read them in case your children show similar symptoms over the festive period.

Carol Concert

Thursday sees Key Stage 2 head to St Marys Church for our carol concert. This will begin at 2pm and we are very excited to be able to invite you all to attend and we look forward to seeing you there. The children will be walked down to the church and will be walked back to school by staff.

All children will be brought back to school after the concert, to collect their bags and lunch boxes etc. Please also be aware that the children may be late back to school after the concert (approx. 3:30pm).

If you are at the concert and have younger children to collect, please don't worry, they will be held at school until you return.

Last Day of Term - Santa Run/Christmas Dinner/Christmas Jumpers

Friday is the last day of this term and we have a wonderful day of activities planned for your children. We start with our annual Santa run (weather permitting) where all pupils will be given the chance to complete laps of the school as we try and complete the 145 miles required to run across Lapland! Children will be able to arrive in school with their trainers on.

We will also be having our annual Christmas Jumper day. Therefore, children can wear a festive jumper instead of their usual school jumper. All remaining school uniform to be the same, this is not a non-school uniform day.

Finally, we will have worked up an appetite with all the running so we are having our Christmas dinner on that day. I’m sure you have got your orders in and the kitchen staff are already getting ready to feed over 600 of us! Reception to Year 4 will be eating their hot school dinner and those who are having packed lunches, in their classrooms with staff, whilst Year 5 and 6 will be having theirs in the hall.

It should be a fantastic day and the perfect end to the term.

A farewell

The end of this term sees us saying goodbye to a member of our staff. Mrs Harcourt has held a number of roles around the school during her 9 years with us, but most recently she has been a cornerstone of our SEN provision as she supports Mrs Cherrington and many of our pupils with speech and language. Her dedication to this area and the pupils she has worked with has been vital in ensuring they make progress and are able to access learning as well as their peers.  She will be sorely missed but we wish her all the best in her future pursuits.

A Big Well Done!

Last week the school and Reception parents were entertained by our Nativity show. The Reception children were incredible in delivering the Christmas story in their very own ‘Wriggly’ way! It was a brilliant effort by them all and I know we all enjoyed the performances. Well Done Reception and all the staff connected with the show.

Inclement weather

As we have seen over the last few days, winter is certainly here and this can bring the issue of school closures. On that note, thank you to you all for making sure your children walked calmly into school this morning, We will continue to try and ensure that paths are clear but if you do end up on an untreated surface please take care.

We will always strive to do what we can to remain open during wintery weather and be able to provide the education your children require. However, on occasions we may have to make the difficult decision of closing. If we do take this decision we will contact you in the following ways:

• Via School Gateway
• A message on our own School website
• We will appear as closed on the Suffolk County Council school closures website- https://schoolclosures.suffolk.gov.uk/
• We will be read out as closed on local radio-Suffolk FM

Parking at school and around school

I would also like to take this opportunity to ask you that if you drive to school, we would be grateful if you parked in a safe and legal place and showed courtesy to our many neighbours, particularly Tayler Close where there are many elderly and vulnerable people.  It is vital the road is kept clear should any of the emergency services need to attend. Thank you.

Quick reminders!

Don’t forget…

• One small “child’s hand sized toy” of zero value – if you choose to. This should fit in the child’s pocket. We have advised a number of pupils to take home larger toys recently.
• Classrooms will continue to be well ventilated so please ensure your child has sufficient clothing to remain warm during lessons.
• For children in Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 a small healthy snack of fruit or vegetables – we are a nut free school. (children in Reception, Year 1 and 2 receive a piece of fruit as a snack)
• Please search for any school reading books that may be languishing at home. Thank you.
• Please name your child’s clothing
• Please check the lost property hanging up on the small hall. Any uncollected items will be removed and disposed of during the holidays.
• Where possible, one adult should drop off/pick up your child. If you have elder siblings collecting your child please remind them to come alone and not with a group of friends.

And lastly,

Let me take this opportunity to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at Hadleigh CPS. We really do hope you all have a wonderful time during the festive break and enjoy spending time with your family and friends. We are very much looking forward to seeing all pupils return on Wednesday 4^th January 2023!

Term Dates

Spring Term

PD Day: 3rd January (school closed to pupils)

Spring Term Begins: Wednesday 4th January 2023
Half Term: Monday 13th February – Friday 17th February
Spring Term Ends: Friday 31st March 2023

Summer Term

PD Day: 5th June (school closed to pupils)

Summer Term Begins: Monday 17th April 2023
Half Term: Monday 29th May – Friday 2nd June
Summer Term Ends: Friday 21st July 2023

by Mr Pilkington

Newsletter: 13th September 2022

Welcome Back!

We would like to extend a warm welcome to families who are new to our school. We have many new pupils who have joined us from other schools, alongside our new pupils in Reception and Nursery - so a big warm welcome to you all. Also, a warm welcome is extended to our new members of staff.

Drop off/pick up arrangements

• Where possible, one adult should drop off/pick up your child. If you have elder siblings collecting your child please remind them to come alone and not with a group of friends.
• Station Road gate opens at 8:30 am only for Nursery children and at 8:40 am for all other children as well as the Clopton Gardens gate. Both Station Road and Clopton Gardens Gates open at 3:00 pm for “pick up”.
• Both gates close in the morning at 8:55 am
• At the end of the school day your child’s class teacher will hand over your child at the following location:
  • Reception – Reception garden area and patio playground.
  • Year 2, Year 4, Year 5 and Year 6 – Top playground (please stand back to allow families from other pick up points to leave school along the traffic cone pathway.)
  • Year 1 and Year 3 – Oval playground
• This is the opportunity to talk to your child’s teacher if you need to discuss something – alternatively use Seesaw/Tapestry, remembering your child’s teacher will only read/reply between 8.30am – 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. If you have an urgent message, please contact the school office.
• Please leave the school site promptly following the “traffic cone” pathways familiar to you from last year.
• Please do not allow your children to play on any climbing equipment in the school grounds and to climb on any of the blue metal fencing.
• Bicycles and scooters can be left on site.
• If for any reason you are delayed, please contact the school office ASAP. Your child will be waiting by the school office.

Reach for the Stars: Be the best you can be

We are determined at Hadleigh Community Primary School that all pupils achieve well and “Be the best they can be”. We encourage pupils to try hard and take pride in all aspects of their work.  To really succeed at school, pupils must also be self-motivated to be the best they can be and match our high expectations of all pupils’ attitudes to learning. When they do that, we seek to recognise their efforts.  In classrooms and on the sports field, all staff will be praising pupils for their attitude to learning and their efforts to be the best they can be when they flex their learning muscles!

Learning Posters

A year group specific learning poster can be found on our school website to give you a feel about curriculum content this term. I hope you find the information useful in supporting your child.

PE Kit days

On the days listed below, children can attend school in FULL PE KIT. (Tracksuits may be worn over PE kits – shorts must be worn underneath)

Parking at school and around school

I would also like to take this opportunity to ask you that if you drive to school we would be grateful if you parked in a safe and legal place and showed courtesy to our many neighbours, particularly Tayler Close where there are many elderly and vulnerable people.  It is vital the road is kept clear should any of the emergency services need to attend. Thank you.

Quick reminders!

Don’t forget…

• Water bottle (named)
• Packed lunch (if you are not having a school lunch)
• Change of footwear for short PE sessions and field use –trainers – It would be great if this pair of trainers always remained in school.
• Shorts/skorts must be worn for PE lessons – if children wear tracksuit trousers they must have shorts on underneath.
• One small “child’s hand sized toy” of zero value – if you choose to
• Sun hats/sun cream (applied before school)/coats if cold or raining – please try to avoid sunscreen made with almond oil.
• Classrooms will continue to be well ventilated so please ensure your child has sufficient clothing to remain warm during lessons.
• For children in Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 a small healthy snack of fruit or vegetables – we are a nut free school. (children in Reception, Year 1 and 2 receive a piece of fruit as a snack)
• Please search for any school reading books that may be languishing at home. Thank you.
• Please name your child’s clothing
• Lost property is kept in each year group. We do not hold a central lost property box. Therefore, labelling of clothing is essential.
• If your “pick up” plans alter at short notice, please phone the office. Do not use seesaw/tapestry as your child’s teacher will be teaching and may not see the message.
• The gate to the side of the Reception garden and out into the staff car park is an EXIT ONLY. Please refrain from entering the school through this way.

As a school we follow guidance from the UK Health Security Agency to indicate the time period an individual should not attend school, so to reduce the risk of transmission. This can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/health-protection-in-schools-and-other-childcare-facilities/exclusion-table In particular I would like to remind you that following a period of diarrhoea or vomiting pupils can only return to school 48 hours after the diarrhoea or vomiting have stopped. Alternatively, there is another guide published by NHS. It can be found here. https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school/

School Uniform

We keep everything as near navy blue as possible while allowing flexibility in style for practical purposes. We would appreciate your help in maintaining this standard and request that children take pride in their appearance and in being a member of our school.

THE CLEAR NAMING OF ALL CLOTHING IS AN ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENT.

Jewellery & Makeup

• No jewellery, make up or nail varnish is allowed to be worn in school.
• Children may wear a small pair of studs but must either leave them at home or be able to take them out themselves on the days they have P.E. or swimming (tape is not permitted).

Sports Clothing

• Plain Navy/Black Shorts
• Plain White/Blue T-Shirt or Polo Shirt or School coloured T-Shirt
• Plimsolls
• Trainers for outdoor P.E.
• Plain Tracksuit or warm Jogging Bottoms
• Plain Sweatshirt or Hoodie

Things to note:

• Shirts with decorations are not permitted.
• For young children practical, comfortable clothes are advisable (velcro fastenings are very useful).
• If your child has lace-up shoes, please take time to teach them how to fasten them.
• A strong hanging loop in the neck of your child's top coat will help to keep it on the peg.
• Shoulder length hair must be tied back.

Homework

Spelling

In foundation stage, sound cards, sound books and homework books are sent home weekly to support the pupils’ phonics learning. From Year 1 through to Year 6, all children will have spellings to learn which will be tested at school through dictation exercises.

Mathematics

Memorisation of times tables (for example, using Times Tables Rock stars/numbots) and any additional tasks (such as detailed on the learning poster) as set by the class teacher.

Reading

All activities should be completed within a reasonable time limit, if you have any problems please see the teacher.

Term Dates - https://hadleighcp.school/news-events/term-dates/

Autumn Term

PD Day: 21^st October (school closed to pupils)
Half Term: Monday 24th October – Friday 28th October
Autumn Term Ends: Friday 16th December 2022

Spring Term

PD Day: 3rd January (school closed to pupils)

Spring Term Begins: Wednesday 4th January 2023
Half Term: Monday 13th February – Friday 17th February
Spring Term Ends: Friday 31st March 2023

Summer Term

PD Day: 5th June (school closed to pupils) Summer Term Begins: Monday 17th April 2023
Half Term: Monday 29th May – Friday 2nd June
Summer Term Ends: Friday 21st July 2023

Dates for your diary

(All dates are subject to change)

by Mr Pilkington

Newsletter: 18th May 2022

Queen’s Jubilee Celebrations

• On Friday 27^th May, all children are invited to come to school in Red, White and Blue (no football kits please) to celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee. Children can also colour their hair and/or wear face paints for the day.
• Children are also invited to create a Jubilee Hat – perhaps to match the Red, White and Blue outfit, a crown, “the Queen’s Hat” or any other ideas you may have. Have fun and get creative. Hats will be worn to our whole school assembly on Friday morning.
• Amongst other activities we will be decorating classrooms, singing and recording some special songs and hanging out the bunting!

Learning Posters

A year group specific learning poster can be found on our school website to give you a feel about curriculum content this term. I hope you find the information useful in supporting your child.

https://hadleighcp.school/learning/year-groups/

Parking at school and around school

I would also like to take this opportunity to ask you that if you drive to school we would be grateful if you parked in a safe and legal place and showed courtesy to our many neighbours, particularly Tayler Close where there are many elderly and vulnerable people.  There is often not room should any of the emergency services need to attend. Thank you.

Quick reminders!

Don’t forget…

• Water bottle (named)
• Packed lunch (if you are not having a school lunch)
• Change of footwear for short PE sessions and field use – trainers – CHILDREN SHOULD BRING TRAINERS TO SCHOOL FOR SHORT PE SESSIONS AND NOT COME TO SCHOOL IN THEM FOR THE DAY.
• Shorts/skorts must be worn for PE lessons – if children wear tracksuit trousers they must have shorts on underneath.
• One small “child’s hand sized toy” of zero value – if you choose to
• Sun hats/sun cream (applied before school)/coats if cold or raining – please try to avoid sunscreen made with almond oil.
• Classrooms will continue to be well ventilated so please ensure your child has sufficient clothing to remain warm during lessons if the summer lets us down!
• Please search for any school reading books that may be languishing at home. Thank you.
• Please name your child’s clothing
• Lost property is kept in each year group. We do not hold a central lost property box.
• If your pick up plans alter at short notice, please phone the office. Do not use seesaw/tapestry as your child’s teacher will be teaching and may not see the message.
• The gate to the side of the Reception garden and out into the staff car park is an EXIT ONLY. Please refrain from entering the school through this way.

School Uniform

We keep everything as near navy blue as possible while allowing flexibility in style for practical purposes. We would appreciate your help in maintaining this standard and request that children take pride in their appearance and in being a member of our school.

THE CLEAR NAMING OF ALL CLOTHING IS AN ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENT.

Jewellery & Makeup

• No jewellery, make up or nail varnish is allowed to be worn in school.
• Children may wear a small pair of studs but must either leave them at home or be able to take them out themselves on the days they have P.E. or swimming (tape is not permitted).

Sports Clothing

• Plain Navy/Black Shorts
• Plain White/Blue T-Shirt or Polo Shirt or School coloured T-Shirt
• Plimsolls
• Trainers for outdoor P.E.
• Plain Tracksuit or warm Jogging Bottoms
• Plain Sweatshirt or Hoodie

Things to note:

• Shirts with decorations are not permitted.
• For young children practical, comfortable clothes are advisable (velcro fastenings are very useful).
• If your child has lace-up shoes, please take time to teach them how to fasten them.
• A strong hanging loop in the neck of your child's top coat will help to keep it on the peg.

Homework

Reading

Spelling

In foundation stage, sound cards, sound books and homework books are sent home weekly to support the pupils’ phonics learning. From Year 1 through to Year 6, all children will have spellings to learn which will be tested at school through dictation exercises.

Mathematics

Memorisation of times tables (for example, using Times Tables Rock stars/numbots) and any additional tasks (such as detailed on the learning poster) as set by the class teacher.

All activities should be completed within a reasonable time limit, if you have any problems please see the teacher.

Dates for your diary

(All dates are subject to change)

https://hadleighcp.school/news-events/term-dates/

by Mr Pilkington

Newsletter: 18th March 2022

COVID-19 Update

As covid rules have relaxed and we strive to “get back to normal”, Covid-19 is still affecting day to day provision at HCPS. At the time of writing 8 members of staff are currently absent from school, with cases among pupils continuing to rise. Please remember…

If your child is unwell with COVID symptoms, please do not send them to school.

Latest government guidance states…

“Children and young people with COVID-19 should not attend their education setting while they are infectious. They should take an LFD test from 5 days after their symptoms started (or the day their test was taken if they did not have symptoms) followed by another one the next day. If both these tests results are negative, they should return to their educational setting if they normally attend one, as long as they feel well enough to do so and do not have a temperature.”

Although there is no longer a legal requirement for people with coronavirus (COVID-19) infection to self-isolate, if your children have any of the main symptoms of COVID-19 or a positive test result, the public health advice is to stay at home and avoid contact with other people.

We will continue to follow this guidance. So, if your child has symptoms and tests positive, isolation continues for up to 10 days, unless they have 2 consecutive negative tests.

For further public health advice please click the links below…

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-people-with-covid-19-and-their-contacts/covid-19-people-with-covid-19-and-their-contacts

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/what-parents-and-carers-need-to-know-about-early-years-providers-schools-and-colleges-during-the-coronavirus-covid-19-outbreak/step-4-update-what-parents-and-carers-need-to-know-about-early-years-providers-schools-and-colleges

Hedgehogs Nursery Applications

If you have a child whose date of birth is between 1^st September 2018 – 31^st August 2019 and you would like them to join our Nursery, we are currently accepting and processing applications ready for September 2022.  Application forms are available on our school website or you can request one by email to askus@hadcps.uk

SEVERE weather

So far, so good…but there is still the possibility that we may have a period of severe weather. If we have to close due to severe weather, please listen to local radio stations and consult this website, http://schoolclosures.suffolk.gov.uk, for updated information.

And finally…

Mrs Whitmore has expressed her intention to retire from her full time teaching post at the end of this academic year. I’m sure you will join us in wishing her a happy retirement as we come closer to the end of the summer term.

As you are aware, Mrs Broadbent will also be retiring. Mr Betts, currently Head of Performing Arts at Hadleigh High School has accepted the position of Music Teacher at HCPS and will be joining us in September as Mrs Broadbent’s successor. We look forward to welcoming him to our school.

Dates for your diary

(All dates are subject to change)

Term Dates – https://hadleighcp.school/news-events/term-dates/

by Mr Pilkington

Newsletter: 28th January 2022

COVID-19 Precautions update

Following Mr Dadds’ letter yesterday I would like to thank you for your continued patience and understanding as we contend with the demands of Covid-19 whilst ensuring our pupils’ experiences of school are as normal as possible. We are continuing to see cases rise, which has led to some classes being “bubbled”. In reality this means those classes cannot attend extra-curricular clubs, they must eat their lunch separately and have different break times. I must also make you aware that cases in staff could rise and this could lead to classes being taught by different members of staff.

As “stay at home – isolation” guidance continues to change, please click the link below to take you to the latest information - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance/stay-at-home-guidance-for-households-with-possiblecoronavirus-covid-19-infection

Learning Posters

A year group specific learning poster, which can be found here, will give you a feel about curriculum content this term. I hope you find the information useful in supporting your child.

Parking at school and around school

I would also like to take this opportunity to ask you that if you drive to school we would be grateful if you parked in a safe and legal place and showed courtesy to our many neighbours. Thank you.

Quick reminders!

Don’t forget…

• Water bottle (named)
• Packed lunch (if you are not having a school lunch)
• Change of footwear for short PE sessions and field use -trainers
• One small “child’s hand sized toy” of zero value – if you choose to
• Sun hats/sun cream (applied before school)/coats if cold or raining
• Classrooms will continue to be well ventilated so please ensure your child has sufficient clothing to remain warm during lessons.
• Please search for any school reading books that may be languishing at home. Thank you.
• Please name your child’s clothing
• Lost property is kept in each year group. We do not hold a central lost property box.
• If your pick up plans alter at short notice, please phone the office. Do not use seesaw/tapestry as your child’s teacher will be teaching and may not see the message.
• Last day of this half term is Thursday 17th February. School is closed on Friday 18th Feb in lieu of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee additional Bank Holiday on Friday 4th June.

Homework

A reminder of expectations for homework in the key areas of reading, spellings and mathematics.

Reading

Spelling

In foundation stage, sound cards, sound books and homework books are sent home weekly to support the pupils’ phonics learning.

From Year 1 through to Year 6, all children will have spellings to learn which will be tested at school through dictation exercises.

Mathematics

Memorisation of times tables (for example, using Times Tables Rock stars/numbots) and any additional tasks (such as detailed on the learning poster) as set by the class teacher.

All activities should be completed within a reasonable time limit, if you have any problems please see the teacher.

SEVERE Weather

So far, so good…but there is still the possibility that we may have a period of severe weather. If we have to close due to severe weather, please listen to local radio stations and consult this website, http://schoolclosures.suffolk.gov.uk, for updated information.

World Book Day

WBD is Thursday 3rd March 2022… and it’s time to dress up!

Please come to school “dressed up” as a fictional book character and remember to bring a copy of the book that your character is from with you!

And finally…

Mrs Broadbent has expressed her intention to retire from her full time music teaching post at the end of this academic year. I’m sure you will join us in wishing her a happy retirement as we come closer to the end of the summer term. Rest assured, music will still hold a prominent role in the life of HCPS, and very soon we will start the search for Mrs Broadbent’s successor.

Dates for your diary

All dates are subject to change

Term Dates - https://hadleighcp.school/news-events/term-dates/

by Mr Pilkington

Newsletter: 10th September 2021

Ofsted report

Please find attached a copy of our latest Ofsted report following our inspection on 7^th and 8^th July 2021. The inspector concluded that Hadleigh Community Primary School continues to be a Good School. He highlighted many positives and some aspects for further development. I would like to express my thanks to those of you who took the time to respond to the inspection questionnaire; to all staff who, despite the incredibly challenging academic year, impressed the inspectors with their professionalism and the quality of education provided, and finally, to all pupils who impressed the inspector with their “exemplary behaviour.”

“TWEAKS” TO DROP OFF/PICK UP ROUTINES FROM MONDAY 13^TH SEPTEMBER FOR RECEPTION TO YEAR 6 PUPILS

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we adapt back to some sense of normality in school. As you can imagine it has been challenging to get 530 pupils into school in a 15-minute period. Please read the information below carefully which details changes to the morning and afternoon routine that will ease congestion and speed up the process of pupils arriving at and leaving school. The back gate will be open and you will no longer need to follow the traffic cone pathways across the top playground, but please continue to access the patio and oval playgrounds via the slope and return to the top playground “up the steps”. (The traffic cone pathways remain in use during school time.)

Welcome back

We would like to extend a warm welcome to families who are new to our school. We have 12 new pupils who have joined us from other schools, 74 children who have started school in the Reception year and 47 in our Nursery class - so a big warm welcome to you all. Also, a warm welcome is extended to our new members of staff: Mrs Beaman, Ms Creasey, Mrs Gray, Mr Hodgkinson, Mrs Perry and Mrs Proctor.

Reach for the Stars: Be the best you can be

We are determined at Hadleigh Community Primary School that all pupils achieve well and “Be the best they can be”. We encourage pupils to try hard and take pride in all aspects of their work.  To really succeed at school, pupils must also be self-motivated to be the best they can be and match our high expectations of all pupils’ attitudes to learning. When they do that, we seek to recognise their efforts.  In classrooms and on the sports field, all staff will be praising pupils for their attitude to learning and their efforts to be the best they can be when they flex their learning muscles!

Learning Posters

A year group specific learning poster will follow this newsletter to give you a feel about curriculum content this term. I hope you find the information useful in supporting your child.

Parking at school and around school

I would also like to take this opportunity to ask you that if you drive to school we would be grateful if you parked in a safe and legal place and showed courtesy to our many neighbours. Thank you.

Quick reminders!

• Water bottle (named)
• Packed lunch (if you are not having a school lunch)
• Change of footwear for short PE sessions and field use -trainers
• One small “child’s hand sized toy” of zero value – if you choose to
• Sun hats/sun cream (applied before school)/coats if cold or raining
• Classrooms will continue to be well ventilated so please ensure your child has sufficient clothing to remain warm during lessons.
• For children in Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 a small healthy snack of fruit or vegetables – we are a nut free school. (children in Reception, Year 1 and 2 receive a piece of fruit as a snack)
• Medication – if you took it home for the summer holidays

From Monday 6^th September, on the days listed below, children can attend school in FULL PE KIT. (Tracksuits may be worn over PE kits – shorts must be worn underneath)

Continue to follow public health advice on testing, self-isolation and confirmed cases of COVID-19

When an individual develops COVID-19 symptoms or has a positive test they should follow public health advice on when to self-isolate and what to do. Children should not come into school if they have symptoms, have had a positive test result or other reasons requiring them to stay at home due to the risk of them passing on COVID-19 (for example, they are required to quarantine).

If any child in school develops COVID-19 symptoms, however mild, we will send them home and the family should follow public health advice.

Children are not required to self-isolate if they live in the same household as someone with COVID-19, or are a close contact of someone with COVID-19.

Dates for your diary

by Mr Pilkington

Newsletter 1st July 2021

Continuing Covid-19 prevention measures

Thank you for your continued efforts and support following our Covid-19 prevention measures. This has helped us keep school open and limit the number of children “learning from home”. It is important that we continue these measures until the end of term. Over the past few weeks we have seen a small but steady increase in children isolating and “learning from home” following confirmed Covid-19 cases, possible symptoms of Covid-19 or coming into close contact with somebody with a positive case of Covid-19. It is not over yet.

Consequently, and even if restrictions are lifted or adapted nationally on Monday 19th July we will continue with our Covid-19 prevention measures until the end of term on the next day, Tuesday 20th July. This helps protect us all and limits the impact of Covid-19 for the summer break.

Sports Day becomes Sports Days!

Due to the above measures still being in place and the compact nature of our school field we have had to adapt our sports day this year and hold the event behind closed doors and split it into 5 different days!. What matters most, is all our children get to experience the fun and competitive nature of our annual celebration of sport.

Your child’s sports day is as follows…

As you can see, a full day of sporting fun has been planned! Where two year groups are participating, one will compete whilst the other one will cheer on. Year group bubbles will remain intact. During this week there

will be no normal PE sessions so children need to come to school in uniform. Nursery will be enjoying their sports day on Friday 9th July.

Year 6

We were extremely disappointed that our eagerly anticipated visit to Overstrand Hall was cancelled at the last minute by Kingswood. Since then, the Year 6 staff have worked tirelessly to create an activities week for our Year 6 children to enjoy. This starts on Monday 5th July. In addition to this, an evening of fun is planned on Monday 19th July. More details to follow.

Finally, on Tuesday 20th July at 3:40pm, to conclude our Year 6 pupils’ time at HCPS, we would like to invite Y6 parents and carers onto the top playground to join us as we all say farewell. (This means on Tuesday 20th July, Year 6 pupils will not leave school at their normal time of 2:55pm but 3:40-4:00pm.)

Reports (and Meet the Teacher)

During week beginning Monday 12th July, you will receive your child’s end of year report electronically. You will also receive details of their new class and class teacher(s). All children will meet their new teacher(s) on Monday 19th July but because of continuing Covid-19 preventative measures you will not be able to meet them until we return after the summer break on Monday 6th September (TBC)

Term Dates

2020/21

Summer Term Ends: Tuesday 20th July 2021

2021/22

PD Days: 2nd September, 3rd September, 1st November

Autumn Term Begins: Monday 6th September 2021 Half Term: Monday 25th October – Friday 29th October Autumn Term Ends: Friday 17th December 2021

PD Days: 4th January

Spring Term Begins: Wednesday 5th January 2022 Half Term: Monday 21st February – Friday 25th February Spring Term Ends: Friday 8th April 2022

PD Days: 6th June

Summer Term Begins: Monday 25th April 2022 Half Term: Monday 30th May – Friday 3rd June Summer Term Ends: Friday 22nd July 2022

Ofsted – Parent View

If you would like to share your opinions and views on our school with Ofsted, please click on the link - https://parentview.ofsted.gov.uk/

by Mr Pilkington

Newsletter: 4th May 2021

Thank you!

Many thanks for continuing to support all of our “Covid-19 prevention” measures. These are likely to remain in
place for some time.

Just to remind you…

Pupils and other adults must not come into the school if:

• they have one or more coronavirus (COVID-19) symptoms
• they are required to quarantine having recently visited countries outside the Common Travel Area
• they have had a positive test
• Please follow the one way system around the school site – observing social distancing
• Please wear a face covering
• DO NOT ARRIVE OUTSIDE SCHOOL BEFORE YOUR DROP OFF/PICK UP SLOT.
• Do not park too close to school
• Do not loiter before and after school
• DO NOT STAND IN THE YELLOW HATCHED AREA.
• Do not use the staff car park
• Do not enter the school buildings except visiting the office via the staff car park
• If you are dropping off more than one child, you will be able to leave the child who is due to enter school at the later time in a supervised waiting zone on the oval playground. You will not be able to wait with them. If this is difficult for you and your child then please leave the school grounds and reenter the one-way system at the specific drop off time for your child listed below.
• Only one adult should come to school to drop off/pick up. Please do not bring other members of your family (except babies and toddlers) with you even if it is just to wait with you outside the school site.
• You will not be able to collect children from different year groups at the same time at the end of the school day.
• FOR OUR OLDER PUPILS WHO ARRIVE AND LEAVE SCHOOL WITHOUT YOUR SUPERVISION, please help us by making sure your child is aware of the need to go straight home and not to loiter outside the school or on the areas around school such as the bank on Clopton Gardens.
• If an elder sibling is picking up/dropping off, please ensure they are aware they must do it by themselves and not with other school friends. Please help us to ensure high school pupils do not loiter outside the school.
• PLEASE REMEMBER – there are several free car parks in Hadleigh. We are receiving an increasing number of complaints from our neighbours where parents are blocking driveways etc. Please be considerate.

Year group Start time Finish time

What to bring to school

• Water bottle (named)
• Packed lunch (if you are not having a school lunch)
• One small backpack
• Change of footwear for short PE sessions and field use -trainers
• One small “child’s hand sized toy” of zero value – if you choose to
• Sun hats/sun cream (applied before school)/coats if cold or raining – children will not be able to enter school prior to their specific drop off time – we will be waiting in the rain
• In Year 3, 4, 5 and 6, a small healthy snack of fruit or vegetables – we are a nut free school. Snack is provided for all other year groups.
• Medication – if you took it home for the lockdown

PE Kit

On the days listed below, Children can attend school in FULL PE KIT. (Tracksuits may be worn over PE kits –
shorts must be worn underneath)

Children will be expected to attend school in uniform on all other days, with shoulder length hair tied back.
No nail varnish is allowed to be worn in school.

Children may wear a small pair of studs but must either leave them at home or be able to take them out
themselves on the days they have P.E.

Seesaw and Tapestry

Please remember to use Seesaw and Tapestry to contact your child’s teacher if you need to discuss classroom
matters. Contact the office if you need to pass on an urgent message.

Birthday treats

If your child is celebrating a birthday and would like to share a little something with their classmates, please
ensure this is in the form of sealed small treat packs of sweets (for example, Haribos).

Summer term curriculum and Learning Posters

Our curriculum is different this term. Teachers throughout the school are planning lessons to cover key
knowledge and skills from the entire school year. Children will be revisiting concepts taught in the autumn
term and during lockdown which are crucial building blocks for next year. This means lessons planned normally
for the summer term will be streamlined to allow more time for these key areas. More details can be found on
our website under the “Learning/Curriculum” tab. For information regarding the curriculum this term in your
child’s year group please read the appropriate learning poster.

This term’s Learning Posters are available on our school website: https://hadleighcp.school/learning/year-groups/

Term Dates

2020/21
Half Term: Monday 31st May – Friday 4th June
Summer Term Ends: Tuesday 20th July 2021

2021/22
PD Days: 2nd September, 3rd September, 1st November
Autumn Term Begins: Monday 6th September 2021
Half Term: Monday 25th October – Friday 29th October
Autumn Term Ends: Friday 17th December 2021

PD Days: 4th January
Spring Term Begins: Wednesday 5th January 2022
Half Term: Monday 21st February – Friday 25th February
Spring Term Ends: Friday 8th April 2022

PD Days: 6th June
Summer Term Begins: Monday 25th April 2022
Half Term: Monday 30th May – Friday 3rd June
Summer Term Ends: Friday 22nd July 2022

Ofsted – Parent View

If you would like to share your opinions and views on our school with Ofsted, please click on the link - https://parentview.ofsted.gov.uk/

Parental survey – Remote parent consultations

Mr Dadds will be writing to you in due course, sharing results of our recent survey regarding Parent Consultations
prior to the Easter break.

Summer Term 2021: provisional dates for your diary

First Edition: Dates planned assuming school Covid restrictions remain until the end of term.
All dates provisional and as a guide

TBC:
Nursery to Hollow Trees Farm
Governor Steering Committee 4:30pm
Extra SEN induction HHS
Nursery Induction Meeting
Reception Induction Meeting

by Mr Pilkington