Cardinal Newman Catholic Primary School Parent Portal

20th January, 2023

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Please find below news, upcoming events etc.

Have a lovely weekend.

Governors Fund Donation

We would be grateful for any donations to help us with our next project: the development of the school playgrounds (Early Years and KS1).

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

Notes/Reminders

SEND Coffee Afternoon

All parents are welcome to a Coffee Afternoon with the SEND Team.

Date : Wed 25^th January

Time : 2.30pm

Focus : Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs at Cardinal Newman School.

Please confirm with the School Office if you would like to attend.

Thank you, The SEND Team

Tissues donations

Can Reception children please bring in boxes of tissues if possible for the office. Please send them in with your child or drop off at the office. Thank you.

Update to TT Rockstars

I have had an email from TT rockstars to say that some of our students at Cardinal Newman School have played on very out-of-date versions of Times Tables Rock Stars in the last 7 days. It's important that they use the latest versions of the app and the website to ensure they receive the most secure, feature-rich and enjoyable experience of Times Tables Rock Stars. Some of the versions are so far behind that they're missing out on key updates.

Our school version has been updated, but If using the website at home, please visit //play.ttrockstars.com/reset to load the latest version in their device's browser. If you use the app then please update the Times Tables Rock Stars app from the app store.

Many thanks, Mrs Simpkin

Lost Property

If any of these items belong to your child, please collect them from the lost property box in the KS1 playground. The watch can be collected from the school office. Please label everything clearly so it can be returned to the owner. Please note it can take some time for items to reach the lost property box depending on where they were lost.

Items not claimed from the lost property box will be disposed of periodically as it quickly builds up. Thank you.

School Dinners

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

Allergies

If your child has an allergy please make sure the school office is informed. Please check the menu carefully before booking lunch for your child.

20 Jan 2023

Opal Class - Chinese New Year

Opal Class learned about Chinese New Year from Oscar, who used to live in Singapore. The Lunar New Year falls on Sunday and it is the Year of the rabbit. Oscar brought in lucky red envelopes to celebrate! Gong xi fa cai!

20 Jan 2023

Ruby Class - Mission Week

The children in Ruby class celebrated their Mission Week by reflecting on the life of St Francis of Assisi. The children extended their love to the birds, who during the winter months at times find it hard to find food, by making bird feeders to place in their gardens. Inspired by Giotto...

20 Jan 2023

Green Class - Drama Workshop

Green Class explored the story of the Magic Paintbrush by Julia Donaldson on Tuesday afternoon. They created rivers, and other objects with their bodies and dragons with their art! Well done Green Class! For more photos click here.

20 Jan 2023

TTRockstars - 20.01.23

Amazing work this week - well done!

20 Jan 2023

Orange Class

Orange Class have been enjoying the outdoor area this week and building 'Legoland' in the classroom. For more photos click here.

20 Jan 2023

Coral Class - Blue Monday letters

Coral Class wrote letters to their grandparents as part of our work on Blue Monday, we wrote about saying thank you for all their help, and the love and encouragement they give us.

20 Jan 2023

Opal Class - Blue Monday letters

Monday 16th January is known as Blue Monday when many people feel down. Inspired by the Believe Foundation, Opal Class chose an important person in their family to write to let them know how special they were and how grateful the children feel to have them in their lives. Here are a few ex...

19 Jan 2023

Year 2 Reading meeting 19th January 2023

Please click here for the Year 2 reading meeting presentation.

19 Jan 2023

Father Ruslan visits Year 4

Fr Ruslan visited Year 4 today and answered some of their questions. The children were surprised that he decided to become a Priest when he was 18, and that it took 8 years before he was ordained. It was interesting to hear about his journey and that he has worked in five parishes...

19 Jan 2023

Year 4 - Science

In science Year 4 investigated how sound travels and made telephones to help answer their questions. For more photos click here.

Parents Association Notes

To contact the PA, please email: PA@cardinalnewmanschool.co.uk

Cake Sale: Thank you for your support with the cake sale today. We raised £242

Spring term 2023 Clubs

All School Run Clubs Spring Term 2023

Please see details of teacher-led clubs here.

External Run Clubs Spring Term 2023

Please see details of external clubs here.

French Club - Please find flyer here

iRock - Please find flyer here

Engineering club - Please see leaflet here

Italian Club - For more information, click here

Spanish club - Please find flyer here

Ukulele club - Please click here for information

Code Camp - Please find flyer here and more information here

Planet Soccer Clubs- Please click here to book

Footbellas Girls Football Club - Please find flyer here.

Judo classes - Please contact Diane Capon on 07960 699 077 or email diane.capon@sky.com

Ballet - https://www.missninaballet.com/

Irish Dancing - Please email lgsoid@hotmail.co.uk

Dance Club - https://www.minidanceperformers.com/book-online

Homework Club (Y3-Y6)

Homework Club runs 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 via Scopay.

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 Independent 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.

Y6 Mobile Phones

If Y6 children wish to bring their mobile phone to school, they just need to drop the phone at the school office before school and collect it after school. Phones should be switched off please.

No need to complete any form or 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.

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).