Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
It has been an amazing year with many wonderful life-long memories created and this week we have done so much to round off the year in a positive way. Yesterday we celebrated our sport at Colney Heath with children being recognised and awarded for their dedication, self-belief, determination and teamwork. In the afternoon we had a soapbox go-cart drive past with each house team showing off their vehicle, I'm sure your children will fill you in on all the wonderful things that they have enjoyed.
Wishing you all a wonderful restful and happy summer.
Home Learning
It would be great to see the children taking part in the Summer Reading Challenge (www.summerreadingchallenge.org) which is way to ensure they continue to read over the holiday.
Over the holidays can you please:-
Ensure your children have the correct school uniform, including indoor shoes and everything is labelled.
Dinner money accounts are in credit.
Hair is checked for nits.
Any changes in address, phone numbers or emails have been given to us.
Term Starts Tuesday 5th September. Remember to arrive on time ready to start in your new classes.
What a wonderful week. We have had with our Yr5/6 children performing Treasure Island which was just amazing. All the children have spent time with their new teachers and Yr6 spent a day in their new schools. We are now gearing up for the last week before the Summer Holidays. I would like to thank all of you for your support over the past year, especially for those of you have given of your time on a weekly basis. The extra help and opportunities you have provided is very much appreciated.
Next Week
Monday
Reception trip to Nandos. Year 6 will join them in the afternoon for a picnic in the park
Big Toy Day
Tuesday
Yr1/2 tea party after school for those children and parents who will be moving up next year.
Wednesday
Nursery's last day
Big Toy Day
Thursday
Children to bring in a plastic bag for taking things home
No athletics club
Friday
Yr6 Leavers Assembly
Term Ends 1.30 pm
Race For Life
Amazing just over £1,000 was raised for Cancer Research thank you everyone who donated.
Our Arts Festival was a wonderful celebration of the music and art your children have experienced this year. The quality and confidence of the children was lovely to see. We hope to share the video that was made of the Festival very soon, so that all of you can experience the event.
Next Week
Monday Reception Tea Party after school (New intake children)
Wednesday Afternoon Performance and Evening Performance of Treasure Island
Thursday Transition Day. Year 6 will be at their new schools and all classes will spend the afternoon with their new teachers. Collect your children from their new classroom door at 3.15pm
Evening Performance of Treasure Island
Friday SCHOOL CLOSED for staff training
Treasure Island
Due to poplar demand the children will be performing the play on Wednesday afternoon. The invited guests comprise of local residents and parishioners from St Marks. Although restricted seating is available we are happy for any parents or grandparents who cannot attend the evening performances to come to this one. Please contact the school office to book a seat in advance (seats will be allocated on a first come basis)
Secondary Schools
This year our children are going to: Beaumont, Chancellors, Stanborough, Nicolas Breakspear, Owens, Onslow, Roundwood, St Albans Girls, St Georges, Samuel Ryder, Townsend, Verulam,
Next Year School Development
We will be focussing on three main areas in the coming year:
1. Assessment with a drive on strengths and gap analysis
2. Emotional Health where we will be introducing a whole school approach to support all children
3. Home Learning providing a clear approach to our expectations and how you can support your children
at home.
School Office
Uniform - Last date that uniforms will be administered is strictly Thursday 13th July
Milk - If you haven't retuned your requests (Rec - Yr2) by Monday 10th July we will assume your child does not require milk and it will not be ordered for them.
Dinner Money - we still have a persistent number of parents who slip into debt regularly. As the end of term approaches we kindly ask you to make sure you remain in credit, there are 9 days left at £2.30 per dinner which is £20.70. Remember any monies left over will carry forward with your child into next year or refunds can be arranged.