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Image of head teacher Mrs Creasy

Dear Parents and Carers,

As another busy term comes to an end I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued support. It was lovely to be able to invite you into school again to share our Christmas shows. The children were so excited about performing for you and their enthusiasm was matched by the quality of performance they gave - fabulous! Well done to our children for giving of their best and thanks to the staff who have worked so hard.

I wish you and your families a very safe and happy Christmas and New Year, and we look forward to the return of the children on Tuesday 3rd January.

Kindest regards

Mrs Creasey

17 Nov 2022

Year R visit from the Firefighters

Ask your child about our visit from the firefighters.................

The Mead and Auriol Festive Night

A great time was had by all at this lovely joint event with Auriol. A huge thanks to everyone involved but a special thanks to Kerry Winter and Bridget Pillay who led the organisation of the event

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Stoneleigh Library Winter Reading Challenge

To join in with the challenge this is what you need to know:

First, you sign up for the challenge in person at Stoneleigh Community Library
Remember to bring your library card with you*
Choose a paper character and put them on the starting board
Borrow any type of book to read
Collect a FREE Winter Gadgeteers Bookmark to record the names of the books you read

When you have read 3 books and moved your character to the end of the Progress Board, you get a special certificate and book reward!

You can also go online for more games and information about the Winter Reading Challenge at www.wintermini.org.uk

02 Dec 2022

The Great Fire of London

As part of our Great Fire of London topic, children made houses out of junk modelling which replicated what the houses would have looked like in September 1666.

Teaching and Learning / Student Attendance

Attendance

Whole School Attendance currently stands at 91.2 %.

Attendance is strongly linked to how well pupils achieve; for this reason, the attendance of all pupils is closely monitored. Further information about how we will be doing this will be communicated to parents next term.

Please remember that holidays are not authorised during term time, and you may be liable for a fine if the absence is 5 days or more with in a 3-month period.

The days do not need to be consecutive.

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Thank you

Our new library has now been installed and is looking fantastic. We think it looks amazing, and the children will love using it. A huge thanks to the PA for raising the funds and to all the people involved. A particular thanks to Mrs Farhall who is our Library lead and to those lovely parents who helped sort and pack all the books.

School Uniform

Please help us by making sure that you name all of your child’s clothing including coats, hats, gloves and scarves. Remember that hairbands should be school colours only please, and a simple style.

School Admissions Reminder

If you have a child who is due to start school next academic year in Reception or Year 3, the closing date for admission applications is the 15th January 2023. All applications are made to the Local Authority and you can apply online at https://www.surreycc.gov.uk/schools-and-learning/schools/school-admissions Nursery applications are made directly to the school. Please see our website under admissions for an application form or pop into the School Office.

05 Dec 2022

Nursery Astronaut Day

Nursery launched into space on Friday, just like Baby Bear in the book ‘Whatever Next?’

Parking

A reminder that parents and carers are asked to park safely and considerately on the roads surrounding the school. Parking, waiting in your car or dropping off from your car is not permitted on Cudas Close or Cuddington Avenue during drop off and pick times. Please help us keep the children safe.

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15 Dec 2022

Yr Two visit to Worcester Park Baptist Church

On Wednesday 7th December, Year 2 went to Worcester Park Baptist Church.

Emotional Wellbeing and Mental Health support in Surrey

Christmas can be a difficult time for some, below are local sources of support that will be available through the festive holidays for children, young people and their families in Surrey.

For children and young people in crisis

Mindworks
If you are worried about a child or young person aged 6 plus, please call Mindworks 24/7 mental health crisis line free on 0800 915 4644 to talk with a trained call handler who will provide advice, support and signposting to a range of community services. It’s open all day and all night, seven days a week. You can use the number whether or not you are already receiving mental health services. No formal request for support is needed.

In an emergency, please dial 999 or 112 from a mobile.

Advice and support for children and young people

Mindworks Surrey
Mindworks Surrey is the emotional wellbeing and mental health service for children, young people and families. It offers an extensive range of advice, support and treatment provided by an alliance of NHS and voluntary sector providers. Families can request support themselves or through their school or GP. Call the Access and Advice team on 0300 222 5755 or go to the Mindworks website.

Kooth
Kooth provides a welcoming space for digital mental health care, available to all.
You can access further advice and support through the Healthy Surrey website.

Every Mind Matters
The NHS’s Every Mind Matters has some very helpful videos aimed at young people, especially on self-care tips to help manage emotional well-being.

For an extensive list of local and national support through the festive holidays please visit Surrey Youth Voice.

For parents and carers
For parents and carers that may need support with their own mental health and emotional wellbeing please visit the Healthy Surrey website. The Wheel of Well-being is a tool which can help you improve your wellbeing in six different ways.

Newsletters

December 2022