Dear Parent/Carer,
you may have seen in the news that some teacher’s may strike on
Wednesday 1st February, Wednesday 1st March, Wednesday 15th March and Thursday 16th March.
The school is unlikely to fully close. However, I will let you all know by letter and via the website once I have firm details. I am also waiting for advice from the Local Authority.
It is the end of the second full week back at school. I wanted to say a very Happy New Year to you all. With a new year comes a new start and perhaps the need for a few reminders. You will find all of our policies on the web which indicate our expectations regarding many aspects of school life. Your children are very, very good at knowing the school rules indeed they pass them daily on their way to the dining room and the main hall. They also have them on display in their classrooms.
However, I would like to make a gentle reminder regarding break time and drinks: school policy and advice has always been that a healthy snack such as fruit for break and water to drink is our expectation. The children continue to have a bagel on arrival at school and access to drinking water throughout the day but I know many children like to bring their own drinking bottles with water: thank you.
I would also like to re-iterate our policy on uniform and hairstyles. I am really proud of our uniform: our logo was designed by a pupil and many of the children are very proud of it and their uniform. I collected at least 40 sweatshirts at the end of term – all without names! Could you make sure your child’s name is on the label. We also ask that pupils have suitable hairstyles for school. Shoulder length and long hair can be tied up, hair bands to keep long fringes out of their eyes are very sensible. The coaches have asked me to remind you that no jewellery should be worn in PE, it is much easier to leave ear rings at home on PE days but acceptable to wear studs on any other day. It has been wonderful to see so many children have watches for Christmas, again advisable to leave them at home on PE days but for all other days please make sure your child has their name written somewhere so that it can be returned should it be mislaid.
I’m sure you will agree, it seems to be the same reminder but I am always very proud when Crowmoor children visit or are seen outside school and I am told they look very smart in their uniforms.
January is flying by: Sunday 22nd January sees the start of The Chinese New Year; it will be the year of the rabbit. “Xīnnián kuàilè” (新年快乐) or New Year Happiness.
Have a super weekend and I will see you all on Monday.
Mrs P.