14th October, 2022

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Please find below news, upcoming events etc. for the week. 

Have a lovely weekend


Governors Fund Donation

If each family could donate £10 per month to the Fund, we would be able to complete the development of the school playgrounds (Early Years and KS1) within 12 months and reach the cost of a new astroturf sports facility for Key Stage 2 within five years. 

It's really easy to make a donation to the Governor's Fund. If you would like to donate online, please click here . Thank you for your support.


Notes/Reminders

Parents Consultations

Please make sure to book your Parents consultations by 11.45 pm on Sunday 16th October. Bookings will be closed after this. 

No Teacher-led Clubs or Homework Club next week

A reminder that due to the Parent Consultations next week, there will be no teacher led clubs or Homework club all of next week. Most of the externally run clubs will still be running. If you are unsure of this affects you please contact the office on finance@cardinalnewmanschool.co.uk. Whizz kids will run as normal. 

Year 2 - Africa

Last week, as part of our learning on Africa, we were joined by another visitor. Mr Gammons came to speak to the children about his experience of Africa. From moving there when he was 11 days old to the work he is currently doing in Tanzania. He told us stories of his experiences of working with the Maassai Tribe and even taught us some words in Swahili. 'Asante' Mr Gammons!

Year 2 - Great Fire of London

After half term, Year 2 are learning about the Great Fire of London. If you have any experience or expertise of Fire Safety or are a Fire Fighter and are happy to come and speak to the children, please let Mrs. Williams or Mrs. Coleman know. Thank you

Arch Road Complaint

On Wednesday, a lady was nearly knocked off her bike by a parent driving down Arch Road.  Can we please remind you that no parents should be driving down Arch Road, please be considerate of our neighbours. Thank you

Open Evening/Mornings for 2023 Reception in take

Friday 4th November 10.30 am - 11.30 am

Friday 18th November 10.30 am - 11.30 am

Wednesday 7th December 9 am – 10 am

Please email the school office (office@cardinalnewmanschool.co.uk)  to book your place giving your name and phone number. 

St Erconwalds - Pilgrimages talk

Please save the date! On Friday, 21st October Della will come to St Erconwald’s Church to speak to us at 7.30 pm about potential upcoming pilgrimages. Please click  the link for more info: https://www.5gr.org/

Autumn Overviews

Autumn Overviews are now available on the website here. 

 

Reeds Weybridge Rugby Camps October Half-term

 

We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting a Harlequins Camp at Reeds on 27 October:

Time: 9.30-15.30

Date: Thursday, 27 October 

Cost: £47 per child

What to bring:

Appropriate clothing for rugby in colder weather

Packed lunch

Water bottle

 

 

Flu Vaccine

The letter from Children and Family Health Surrey regarding the nasal flu immunisation was emailed out on 12th Sept.  If you would like your child to have this, then you need to follow the link in the letter and give consent by 4pm on 26th October. Please contact the office if you need a copy of the letter.

Sundries on Scopay

Can we kindly ask parents if you are able to, please pay the £5 voluntary Sundries contribution on Scopay. This is used for baking supplies etc. These contributions are much appreciated, thank you.

School Dinners

Please remember to book school dinners on Scopay at least 1 week in advance or ring the school office before 9 am if you have left it too late to book online for that day.

AlleyCatz Stocktake

Teach Southeast Teacher Training

For information on Teach South East, please click  here and here

For information on how to become a teacher, please click www.teachsoutheast.co.uk 

Taster Days – please find out more about our Taster Day programme by going to https://www.teachsoutheast.co.uk/information_events.php

Teach SouthEast Prospectus – please find attached a link to our prospectus: https://www.teachsoutheast.co.uk/assets/documents/TSE_Prospectus_2022.pdf


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Year 2 - Geography
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Year 5 - Science
Year 5 investigated the best material to insulate a lunch box.  We measured the temperature to determine which material would keep the container coldest. For more photos click here.
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Communicating with your child's teacher 

Messages for teachers can be put in your child's reading/homework diary/bookbag, eg. pick up arrangements, homework issues, lost property, requesting a meeting with the teacher or anything else you would like the teacher to know.

For KS2 children, please remind your child to tell the teacher that the message is in there.

Absences should still be communicated via the office. (see below)


Pick-up notes 

Please put pick-up notes in your child's reading/ homework diary or bookbag. 

If you do need to let the office know about a last minute pick-up change,  please do so before 2 pm if possible.


Y6 Independant Walkers

If your child is in Y6 and you would like to let us know they will be walking home from school, please just email the office.


How to report your child being absent or sick

Please notify the school office every day your child is absent from school before 9 am so we can adjust dinner figures and complete the registers. Please either ring the school office on 01932 222536 and leave a voicemail or email absence@cardinalnewmanschool.co.uk. If you email us about an absence, you will not receive an acknowledgement reply due to the large volume of emails we receive in relation to this daily.  

If your child has a stomach bug, they should not return to school until 48 hours after the last episode of illness.

Absence Request

If you require a school absence for your child for some reason, please email the school office with the details. 


Parents Association Notes

Glow disco 14th October 

 

 

 

Thank you for all your support for this today.


Club News

Autumn term 2022 Clubs

All External Clubs Autumn Term 2022

Please find the list of external clubs for Autumn Term here. 

All School Run Clubs Autumn Term 2022

Please see details of teacher-led clubs here.

Homework Club (Y3-Y6)

Homework club is from 3.15 pm - 4.15 pm Monday - Friday, cost is £5 (free if your child attend's Whizz Kids after-school club). Please book and pay for it via Scopay.


Wellbeing

Support for Parents & Carers of children with ASD and ADD/ADHD

Stepping Up For Autism Course Information 2022 click here.

Request for Support Form click here.

NAS - OOH poster PDF click here.

Support groups and workshops for parents and carers

A virtual support group for parents and carers facilitated by the Hope Service and currently offered via Microsoft Teams. A safe space to share experiences, encourage and support each other. Help for the Helper and Care for the Carer. Click here for more information. 

Parent Support 

Parent Wellbeing Service

For more information on the Parent Wellbeing Service, please click here. 

 

 

Parent Wellbeing Service, Barnardo's Referral Form

This form here is to be used by anyone referring a parent/carer to the Barnardo’s Parent Wellbeing Service outside of the CAMHS SPA referral pathway.

 

Healthy weight for children

Do you need help to achieve a healthy weight for your child? Please click here for more information.

 

Invite to ASD parent support group 2022

Support group for parents whose child is awaiting ASD assessment or just had a diagnosis. For more information and future dates please click the flyer here.

 

Sibling rivalry, healthy gaming habits, dealing with meltdowns and anxiety

Parents may find this useful. It has a very comprehensive range of information including sibling rivalry, healthy gaming habits, dealing with meltdowns and anxiety. Please click here

Wellbeing resources recommended by Dr Alison D'Amario, Educational Psychologist for the Xavier trust can be found here 

'Supporting your Child's Wellbeing' Workshop - Please find presentation here from the workshop.


eSafety and Safeguarding

Reminder: Keeping children safe online and in the real world

At Cardinal Newman School we are always reminding the children how they can keep themselves safe whether in the real world or in the virtual world. Class teachers regularly use the Zones of Regulation to assess how the children in their classes are feeling. Children are encouraged to share their worries using the ‘What I want my teacher to know boxes’ which are in each Key Stage 2 classrooms and the Worry Monsters which can be found in the Keys Stage 1 Classrooms.

Information to support parents can be found on the school website here.

Please continue to report any safeguarding concerns to Mr Flower (Designated Safeguarding Lead) or Mrs Burnham (Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead).


Year 6 bikeability - Garnet
All Day
From 17 Oct until 21 Oct
17
October
Parents Evening (times tbc)
All Day
18
October
Parents Evening (times tbc)
All Day
20
October
Half Term
All Day
From 24 Oct until 28 Oct
24
October
Sapphire Class Mission Week
All Day
From 31 Oct until 04 Nov
31
October
Nasal Flu immunisations
All Day
02
November
School Photographer
All Day
03
November
Sapphire Class assembly
8:50am – 9:30am
04
November
Open morning
10:30am – 11:30am
04
November
Emerald Class Mission Week
All Day
From 07 Nov until 11 Nov
07
November
Emerald Class Assembly
8:50am – 9:30am
11
November
Yellow Class Mission Week
All Day
From 14 Nov until 18 Nov
14
November
Yellow Class Assembly
8:50am – 9:30am
18
November
Open morning
10:30am – 11:30am
18
November
Topaz Class Mission Week
All Day
From 21 Nov until 25 Nov
21
November

To see the full Calender of Events, click here.


School Day: 8.40 am - 3.15 pm     Office opening hours: 8.00 am  - 4.00 pm Mon - Fri

Arch Road, Hersham, KT12 4QT    T: 01932 222536   E: office@cardinalnewmanschool.co.uk