Headteacher Message

Hello all,

This week we have been holding our school council elections. We announced the results in assembly, and we now know who the representatives are from Years 2-6.  We await the count in the SRP and Year 1 elections.  Anybody could apply to be a school councillor.  In Year 1, 19 children chose to do so!!  The ballot sheet has been expanded for this class.  Each child who put themselves forward had to speak in front of their peers during key stage assemblies on Wednesday.  We are immensely proud of each one of them.   

We really wanted the experience to be authentic. We created ballot papers and, as you can see, a voting booth.  Your children responded magnificently, waiting in line patiently to fulfil their democratic duties. In the picture I am crossing off their names to ensure there is no double voting and an unannounced visit from the electoral commission.

Have a lovely weekend in the sun and see you next week.

Joe porter

Secondary School Transfer

Children born between 1st September 2012 and 31st August 2013 are due to start year seven at secondary school in September 2024.

Use the eAdmissions website from 1st September to apply online for your child’s secondary school place.

You can name up to six schools in your application, including academies or free schools and schools in other council areas.

If you do not live in the borough, you need to apply through your own council, and you can include Richmond schools in your application.

The closing date for applying for a 7 year place is 31st  October 2023.

For more information, follow the link:https://www.richmond.gov.uk/secondary_school_admissions

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The Reading Corner

Welcome to our weekly section of the newsletter all about reading. Every week, we will share a question (or two) with you about the book your child is reading in school. Please use these questions to help you find out a little more about what your child has been reading in school and continue to develop their love of reading.

Wonder - Which animals did Lily have in her bed at the end of the book? (Blue Kangaroo) Which animals did the baby have? (wild brown bear, yellow cotton rabbit, furry puppies, wiggly green crocodile, long-eared owl, little tiny teddy? Why did Lily only have one? 

Peake - Can you remember any of the animals that were hiding in the poem 'Spots and Stripes' by Jane Newberry ? (tigers, zebras, fish, dogs, beetles, zebras) Did you enjoy the poem? Explain why.

Weir - Can you tell your grown up the story of 'How to Hide a Lion'? Have you remembered all the key events?

Thunberg - What do you predict the girl will do now that the trees have started to grow in the city? 

Darwin - What is your favourite poem?  Do you know any by heart?

Attenborough - What do you think happened to the forest in the Forgotten Territories?

Parks - ‘Street Child’ – What was Jim’s experience of the workhouse like?

Stars of the Week!

Early Years Star of the Week

Wonder Class

Ralf - for finding lots to do in busy learning, for making friends and for excellent concentration during phonics and maths.

Peake Class

Katie - for always aspiring to do her best work and not giving up even when it’s challenging. Well done, Katie!

Weir Class

Dario - for living our value of being responsible! You are focused on your work and always offer to do jobs to help me and the rest of the class.

Walker Class

Zion - for good listening and following instructions in football club. Well done, Zion!  

KS2 Star of the Week

Newton Class

Darcey - for trying really hard at being independent this week and being a kind friend in Newton class. Well done, Darcy!

Thunberg Class

Mariam - for the kindness she has shown to her friends this week, and for persevering with her learning, even when it has been challenging! Well done, Mariam!

Darwin Class

Niki - for the effort she has put into projecting her voice across the classroom.

Attenborough Class

Grace - for being an aspirational learner, challenging herself in every lesson to produce work of the highest standard.

Parks Class

Aroush - for her bravery, resilience and aspiration to take part in the school council election. Well done, Aroush!

Rashford

Joshua - for his resilience when playing turn-taking games and for being a kind and inclusive friend in class. Well done, Joshua!