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
| Year Group | Reading |
|---|---|
| Reception | Should read as frequently as possible and enjoy sharing books with others. |
| 1 | 10 minutes 5 days a week |
| 2 | 10-15 minutes 5 days a week |
| 3 | 15 minutes 5 days a week |
| 4 | 20 minutes 5 days a week |
| 5 | 20 minutes 5 days a week, using a dictionary to check any unfamiliar vocabulary. |
| 6 | As Year 5 + reading comprehension from spring term |
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
| Mon 31st Jan | Bryn Rickards assembly |
| Weds 2nd Feb | Year 5 parents’ Kingswood trip information (online presentation) available |
| Fri 4th Feb | Swimming 6P |
| Monday 7th Feb | Chris Todd assembly 6:00 – 8:00pm: Parental viewing of work |
| Tuesday 8th Feb | 3:30 – 5:30pm: Parental viewing of work |
| Wednesday 9th Feb | Year 6 SATs information online presentation available |
| Thursday 10th Feb | School Council meeting |
| Friday 11th Feb | Swimming 6P Year 1/2 Multi-skills festival @ HHS 9:15 – 11am |
| Tues 15th Feb | Parent consultations Governors: Resources Committee 4:30pm |
| Weds 16th Feb | 3C Parent consultations only 3.45 – 5.45pm |
| Thurs 17th Feb | Parent consultations School closes for half term break |
| Mon 28th Feb | School reopens Book Week |
| Tues 1st March | National High School offer day |
| Thurs 3rd March | World Book Day |
| Fri 4th March | Year 6 swimming by invitation |
| Mon 7th March | Jo Delfgou assembly |
| Thurs 10th March | Sarah Clarke in Year 4 re recycling (FCC Environment) School Council meeting |
| Fri 11th March | Year 6 swimming by invitation |
| Weds 16th March | Year 5 to science museum and London Southbank |
| Fri 18th March | Red Nose Day Year 6 swimming by invitation Year 3/4 Multi-skills festival @ HHS 9:15 – 11am |
| Mon 21st March | Chris Todd assembly Shakespeare week |
| Thurs 24th March | School Council meeting |
| Friday 25th March | Year 6 swimming by invitation |
| Monday 28th March | Last week for clubs Full Governing Body meeting: 6:30pm |
| Thurs 31st March | Year 4 to Sutton Hoo Year 5 performance poetry afternoon |
| Monday 4th April | Bryn Rickards assembly |
| Wednesday 6th April | Nursery to Polstead Woods |
| Thursday 7th April | Year 3 to Bury St Edmunds Cathedral |
| Friday 8th April | Great Egg Race School closes for Easter break School reopens on Monday 25th April |