Latest update from CVPS
Posted 1st March 2024
Message from Miss McNamara
This week we had the English Hub in school for a day to observe our phonics lessons and reading groups across Oak, Beech and Ash class. The advisor was really impressed with the learning since their last visit, the children's reading and the organisation of our resources. In the report, she wrote that our approach to phonics and reading teaching is 'seamless' and commented on how lucky we are to have such committed and conscientious staff.
We are looking forward to next week and World Book Day! As you know, we are dressing up as a word. You may want to be 'colourful', 'fancy', 'cool' or 'neon'. See our social media posts for more ideas.
Mr O'Leary & Staffing
A letter has gone out to Year 6 parents today explaining that Mr O'Leary will be leaving us at Easter; he has accepted a job opportunity with the Civil Service. Whilst we are sad to lose such an excellent teacher, we wish him the best of luck for the future.
From September, Miss Ramsay will become the Year 6 class teacher - she is really looking forward to teaching in Key Stage 2. We will therefore be advertising for a Year 2 teacher and we will update you once an appointment has been made.
Attendance
Expected school attendance is 95% or more (set by the DfE) however, we have a school attendance target of 97%.
Your child's attendance report card is available on the Arbor Portal.
This week's attendance is: 97.9% - well done everyone!!
School year so far: 95.4%
Our registers close at 9am and so your child will miss their attendance mark, if they arrive after this time.
This week, 11 children have been late to school.
Coffee Morning - Monday 4th March
On Monday, our newly established Parent Council are inviting you to a coffee morning on Monday, to come, have a chat and meet other parents. If you are interested in joining, come along! Mrs Wright recently emailed out our new Parent Council Newsletter.
Key Dates
- World Book Day - Thursday 7th March - see our social media posts for more ideas for our 'dress as a word' day.
- Parent's Meetings - Week commencing 11th March, please book online.
- Wacky Dress - Friday 22nd March (organised by our School Council)
- This year's PTFA Summer fundraiser will be held on Saturday 13th July.
A Message from the PTFA inc. Sponsored Bounce
Thank you to everyone who came to this weeks meeting. The next one will take place on Wednesday 17th April where we will be make plans for our Summer fundraiser. All are welcome.
The sponsored bounce forms will be coming home on Monday, it takes place on Wednesday 20th March.
The PTFA are looking for 3 more volunteers to help us for 3 hours on the day 9am 12pm to count bounces, if you are available please let your class teacher know.
The PTFA will be running an Easter bun sale on Friday 22nd March 3.30 - 4.00, if you can bake or buy to support we would be very grateful.
PTFA Easy Fundraising Link
Please consider registering for easy fundraising via this link, it means any time you buy anything online that is from big brands linked to the campaign, like M & S, Boots, Sainsburys etc we get a small donation, but it quickly adds up. If you sign up via this link we also get £5 for everyone that signs up:
Easy Fundraising Link
Kind regards,
Hannah McNamara
Headteacher
