Dear Parents and Carers

As term 3 races ahead, we have had another busy and productive week of learning with much to celebrate.

Year 3 Stone Age Workshop
This week, our Year 3 students began the week with an exciting hands-on journey back in time with a fascinating Stone Age workshop! The children were able to experience what life was like thousands of years ago learning about the early human way of life. It was a fantastic opportunity for them to understand the past in an interactive and memorable way. We are proud of how engaged and enthusiastic the children were throughout the session.

Year 5 Visit to the Synagogue
Year 5 enjoyed their visit to a local Park Row synagogue as part of their Religious Education studies. During the visit, students had the chance to learn about the Jewish faith, its traditions, and the importance of the synagogue as a place of worship. The children were given a guided tour, including an introduction to the Torah and heard how a Shabbat service is taken. It was a wonderful learning experience that helped deepen their understanding of different cultures and religions.

Parent Support - It is always a wonderful and welcome support to our learning when parents and family members join us at Christ Church to help bring learning to life in a variety of ways. This week some of our Year 1 parents came to talk to the children in 1AN about their African Savannah topic. As professional film makers, the parents shared their wonderful experiences and knowledge of filming the wildlife, whilst showing the children all of the equipment, cameras, hides and much more that are needed to capture the life on the savannah.

We always welcome any support that you may be able to give in supporting our curriculum and learning experiences, and as parents we invite you to share your career expertise, interests, skills and knowledge with our class teachers.

The Importance of Good Attendance
At Christ Church, we are committed to providing all students with the best possible learning experience. One of the key factors in helping your child succeed is regular attendance. When children attend school regularly and on time, they are able to participate fully in lessons that build sequentially, develop important social skills, maintain their friendships and make the most of all of the opportunities we offer.

As a school, we do not approve requests for holidays taken in term time and are clear in following our statutory responsibilities.

If your child is absent for any reason, please remember to inform the school as soon as possible by contacting the school office. Together, we can help all of our pupils reach their full potential!

Value Point Winners
All of the children continue to impress us as they work hard towards their first 50 value point certificates. Many children have achieved this goal and are working towards their next milestone and we celebrate these in our weekly newsletter and award the certificates in our assemblies. Unfortunately, we are not able to invite parents and carers to join us for these awards, but continue to welcome you to the Friday Star of the Week celebration and end of term awards assembly, when your child is the winner.

Notices
One final request, we would politely ask that you check your child’s uniform, coats, bags, hats, scarves and gloves to ensure that they are clearly named. This will help us to return lost and left clothing to you quickly, avoiding costly replacements. Thank you.

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Wishing you all a happy weekend ahead.

Kind regards

Mark Oldfield