Newsletter September 2019
SEPTEMBER 2019
ITEMS IN SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER
• Welcome Back
• The Start of School
• Communication
• Diary Dates
• Assemblies
• Parking Around School
• Flu Vaccinations
• School Crossing Patrol
• New Home School Planners 2019/20
• Home/School Agreement
• What should I do if I have a question about Round Hill Primary School?
• www.roundhill.notts.sch.uk
• School Meals and Squid
• Snacks at Break Time
• Returning School Equipment
• School Dress Code
• School Clubs
• Adult Help in School
• Reminder Trim Trail Use
• First Day Absence
• And finally…
COMMUNITY NEWS
WELCOME BACK
A very warm welcome back to school and the start of another exciting year at Round Hill Primary School. We would like to particularly welcome our new families and if I haven’t met you already, I look forward to doing so in the next few weeks.
THE START OF SCHOOL
Please make sure your child is here on time. EYFS children start at 9.00 a.m. and should enter through the gates on the small playground. For KS1 and KS2 children, the whistle goes at 8.50 a.m. on the large playground and this means that all children should line up. Parents must leave their children to line up on their own. (If you want to stay and watch your child into school then please do so at a distance.) This not only helps build independence but also helps make sure all the children get into school under the supervision of the teacher.
We close the school gates promptly at 9.00 a.m. as part of our safeguarding procedures. Children arriving after this time should enter through the main doors and let a member of the Office Team know that they have arrived. Late comers will be recorded and monitored.
COMMUNICATION
Communication between home and school is important to us. Please remember to let us have your up-to-date mobile phone number/e-mail address and let us know of any changes so that we can contact you in case of emergency along with any other regular communications.
If you need to contact a member of staff all emails should be directed to office@roundhill.notts.sch.uk and they will then be disseminated to the appropriate person.
DIARY DATES
Before the summer I posted a list of key dates for the autumn term on the school website. The dates for the rest of the academic year will be published shortly.
ASSEMBLIES
Assemblies occur daily and allow us to talk collectively, share stories and news events etc… Parents have the right to withdraw their child, but we strongly encourage you to speak to us first. If you would like to know more then please get in touch.
PARKING AROUND SCHOOL
Please can I take this opportunity to politely remind you about parking safely when dropping off and collecting your children from school. Please be considerate to our neighbours at all times.
Please ensure that you do not park at The Pearson Centre on Nuart Road when dropping off or collecting your child unless you are dropping them off for an after school activity at The Pearson Centre.
FLU VACCINATIONS
The Nottinghamshire Healthcare team will be coming into school during this term and will be offering the Flu Vaccination to Foundation to Year 6 children inclusive. You will shortly be receiving a consent form to sign if you wish your child to receive the vaccination.
To find out further details about the flu vaccination you can visit the Nottinghamshire Healthcare website or the NHS website.
NEW HOME SCHOOL PLANNERS 2019/20
The school planners are packed with useful information about school. Please take the time to read the planner and familiarise yourself with the contents.
The planner reinforces our school dress and behaviour codes and also has details of how you can support your children with their learning at home. Of course, rules are always referred to in the classroom on a day to day basis, but it really helps if the children realise we are all working together and saying the same things.
Different classes may have slightly different ways of using the planners according to the age of the children, however all teachers monitor the planners weekly. If the information you have written in the planner is important please ensure your child hands it in to the teacher that morning so that any comments can be acted on promptly. Confidential matters should be written on a separate sheet of paper and put in an envelope.
Parents are required to sign the planner weekly. The aim is to help your child be independent in their learning through encouragement from both home and school.
HOME/SCHOOL AGREEMENT
Please take the time to read and sign the Home/School Agreement in the planner as this is being talked about in class. The agreement was devised by a working party made up of pupils, parents, teachers and governors. We are asking you to discuss the contents with your child and then sign it yourself. The children should then sign it as best they can to show they have understood. A ‘Round Hill Rose’ will be given out when this is complete. Thank you in advance for your support.
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT ROUND HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL?
If you have a query about school in general there are several ways we can help. You could try looking at the school website or speaking to your child’s teacher first thing in the morning or at the end of each day. You could also send an email to the school office, they will ensure the message is sent and dealt with by the correct member of staff. There are forms in the entrance hall which can be completed with your suggestions about how to make our school better or if you have any concerns.
WWW.ROUNDHILL.NOTTS.SCH.UK
You can find extensive information about our school, including forthcoming dates and events. What else would you like to see on our school website?
Please e-mail the school office with your ideas: office@roundhill.notts.sch.uk
SCHOOL MEALS AND SQUID
You will no doubt be aware that all children in EYFS and KS1 are entitled to a school meal for free. The cost of a school dinner for children in KS2 is £2.30 per day. Our school cook makes excellent meals which are full of healthy local ingredients.
There is a new school menu for this school year which is available on the Nottinghamshire County Council website. To read more about school lunches and find the link to the menu, please click here.
A reminder to parents/carers with a child in KS2 that you will need to ensure you have sufficient funds in their sQuid Catering Account. You will already have details of your sQuid Account but just as a reminder please ensure you are accessing this through the web address of https://portal.squidcard.com
If you have any problems with this, please contact a member of the office team.
Please note that we would never let a child go without food, however, where there are insufficient funds in the sQuid Account, you will be called and asked to bring in a packed lunch for your child. (In exceptional circumstances a child may be able to have up to 5 hot meals whilst you make arrangements for funds to be credited to the account.) Any problems please contact the school office.
SNACKS AT BREAK TIME
Children are only allowed fruit and healthy snacks at break times as it enables better concentration and certainly improves behaviour. Our successful School Council run a ‘Healthy Snacks Tuck Shop’ and will continue to sell fruit each day. This is a non-profit making venture organised by the children and Mrs Eddison.
AMNESTY ON THE RETURNING OF SCHOOL EQUIPMENT
If during the summer holidays you have discovered any reading books or sports kit which belongs to school then we will gladly have them back no questions asked! The equipment can then benefit other children. Equally if you have any books you are willing to donate to school that you think are suitable, then please send them in and staff will sort them into their appropriate age range. Thank you in advance for your help.
SCHOOL DRESS CODE
We are a ‘Uniform School’. We believe that a uniform looks smart, wears well and contributes to a feeling of belonging to the school. We ask that all children are dressed in a neat practical fashion to suit the activities they undertake during the day. For details of our school dress code please see the school website or the school planners.
As you can imagine a great deal of learning time can be lost chasing up missing clothing and therefore please make sure all items of clothing are labelled. We do our best to ensure all clothing is returned to its owner and our Round Hill Association (RHA) parents group have a uniform return scheme which helps to reunite lost possessions.
If you have any spare plimsolls or trainers that your child no longer requires please send them into school so we can use them.
SCHOOL CLUBS
A range of lunchtime and after school clubs will be starting again soon and more details will follow shortly.
ADULT HELP IN SCHOOL
If you have any time to spare, this is your chance to make a difference in school as we are always looking for parents to hear readers etc. All parents/carers will need to have the relevant checks to ensure they are safe to work with children and will be given support and guidelines about what to do. So, if you think you might be able to help at all during the year, please let your child’s teacher know.
REMINDER – TRIM TRAIL USE
Children are able to use the trim trails and play equipment in the morning and after school including the new play equipment in the small playground. Please be aware that a member of staff is not on duty until 8.40 a.m. Before that time use of the equipment will be at your own risk. The children will be taught how to use the play equipment safely and we will monitor the use of the equipment closely to ensure that children remain safe at all times.
The older children are allowed to play football in the morning as long as they do so sensibly.
FIRST DAY ABSENCE
If your child is absent from school because they are too ill to attend, please let the school office know before 10.00 a.m. We take the welfare of all of our children very seriously so please don’t be offended if we call you to ascertain their whereabouts if we have not heard from you.
AND FINALLY …
As with all school years this is an important one in the life of your child. If you would like to get involved in school life the date of the next ‘Parents Forum’ is Thursday 14th October at 2.30 p.m. and again at 6.00 p.m.
Round Hill is an exciting place to work. We have a staff team that are passionate about finding ways of doing things better, with a relentless focus on progress in children’s learning. I will make sure the school has high quality leadership which ensures no effort is spared to give pupils a strong foundation. I want to ensure that children are treated as individuals and have the support and encouragement to achieve their full potential.
I am really looking forward to starting the new term and can’t wait to meet the children to talk about their holidays. I look forward to meeting you in due course.
And don’t worry, newsletters aren’t always this long… honest!
Yours sincerely
Adrian Nash
Headteacher
COMMUNITY NEWS
Fun Run Outcome: We were very fortune to have nice weather! We had 185 children taking part in the fun run and we have managed to raise over £3,400. We are hoping the number will increase when we have claimed the gift aid.
Thank you to all the parents who volunteered on the day and to the teachers who attended to give their support.