Kingsholm C of E Primary School and Nursery. Newsletter 11
22nd March 2024
Our Kingsholm Family, diverse, curious and kind, supporting and inspiring each other to reach our goals and shine.
This term’s value is Trust.
“ My God is my strength in whom I trust.’ Psalm 18.2 "
In This Issue
- Attendance News
- Latest News
- School Experiences
- Any Other Business
- Key dates for your diary
- Term Dates
Attendance News
Please remember to contact the office EVERY DAY BY 9AM that your child is absent by calling: 01452 530777 or you can email: attendance@kingsholm.gloucs.sch.uk
Whole school overall attendance is 92.1%, which is below our school target of 95%.
Class attendance this term:
Blue Class – 90.6%
Red Class – 90.4%
Yellow Class – 87.2%
1E – 94.1%
1JG – 87.7%
1M – 91.2%
2K – 93.9%
2T – 94.9%
2B – 93.3%
3M – 89.3%
3U – 92.6%
3N – 88.8%
4FB – 90.2%
4P – 90.9%
4L – 95.4%
5B – 93.1%
5Y – 92.1%
5G – 89.4%
6C – 90.3%
6A – 90.4%
6LE – 91%
WELL DONE TO CLASS 4L
Reminder that pupils should be in school by 8.50am. All children who are late need to be brought into school by a parent/carer to sign them in using a late slip with a reason for lateness. If you know they will be late due to an appointment, please ring to pre-order lunch if they have a hot lunch at school.
Latest News
- Up to Date Contact Details
A reminder to all parents / carers to update the school office of any changes to your contact details e.g house move, new mobile or work place number and any changes to a child's medical or dietary needs.
- Reminder - School Office Hours
The school office opening times are 8am -4pm. Parents / Carers, please remain outside the white doors prior to dropping the children at Breakfast Club which is open from 7:45 - 8:15.
- Next newsletter
The next edition of the newsletter will be available on Friday 19th April.
We hope that you all have a happy and safe Easter holiday and look forward to seeing you back in school on Monday 8th April.
School Experiences / Trips
DIY SOS
DIY SOS Saturday 16th March. Wow! What an incredible day, absolutely wonderful to see so many areas being painted, cleaned, and organised. A huge thank you to absolutely everyone who came along and helped and to all those who donated financially or who provided resources for the day. There was a wonderful energy and so much was achieved, it felt as if we had a completely new school on Monday, much lighter and brighter. Special thanks to Tania and Matt from the Cotswold Caterer, who put on a wonderful breakfast and lunch. To Dani and everyone at Creed, for their generous donations. To Beau's Bakehouse for the delicious cakes, and Gloucestershire Gateway Trust for helping to pay for the food. Same time next year?!
We hope you enjoy seeing the before and after photos.
Easter Services at St Catharine's Church
The children from Reception through to Year 6 walked to St Catharine's Church on Tuesday in their house groups to take part in an Easter service.
As you will see from the photos, it was a lovely event. The children sang very well and those children who read, did so, brilliantly.
It was great to see Parents and Carers in attendance too.
Hobgolblin Theatre Production
Reception and Year 1 enjoyed a performance of Goldilocks which was performed by Hobgoblin. It was a great show and very interactive workshops. The children were thoroughly entertained.
Special thanks to our generous benefactor and past pupil, Hilary Murray Hill for funding this experience.
Any Other Business
Summer Menu
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Health Matters
Please see the link below regarding advice for parents and carers – common winter bugs and advice on measles.
Are you / your child protected from Measles? How to check your family's vaccination status. Please see the link below.
Term Dates 2023/2024
- Term 4: Mon 19th Feb – Friday 22nd March 2024 On the last day of term school ends at 1:15pm
- Term 5: Mon 8th April – Friday 24th May 2024 On the last day of term school ends at 3:15pm /3:20pm
- Term 6: Mon 3rd June – Mon 22nd July 2024 On the last day of term school ends at 1:15pm
Term Dates 2024/2025
- Term 1: Mon 2nd Sept 2024 – Friday 25th Oct 2024 On the last day of term school ends at 3:15pm /3:20pm
- Term 2: Mon 4th Nov 2023 – Friday 20th Dec 2024 On the last day of term school ends at 1:15pm
- Term 3: 6th January 2025 – Friday 14th February 2025 On the last day of term school ends at 3:15pm /3:20pm
- Term 4: Mon 24th Feb 2025– Friday 11th April 2025 On the last day of term school ends at 1:15pm
- Term 5: Mon 28th April 2025 – Friday 23rd May 2025 On the last day of term school ends at 3:15pm /3:20pm
- Term 6: Mon 2nd June 2025 – Mon 21st July 2025 On the last day of term school ends at 1:15pm
Please note there are INSET days which need to be taken into account - please refer to the main calendar on the left.
Kingsholm School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A copy of our Safeguarding Policy is available to view via the school office.
Key dates for your diary
Friday 22nd March - END OF TERM - School closes at 1:15pm and 2:30pm for Cool Kids
Monday 8th April - Term 5 begins
Monday 8th April - Kingsholm Star Assembly for Term 4 - 9am Oak Hall
Monday 8th April - Year 4 Swimming begins at GL1
Monday 8th April - Y5 Bikeabilty starts and runs through until Thursday 11th April
Wednesday 10th April - Kingsholm Star Afternoon tea for those children awarded a Kingsholm Star from Term 4.
Wednesday 10th April - Y5 Explorer Dome here at school.
Wednesday 24th April - PTFA times to be confirmed.
Monday 29th April - Yellow Class visit to Hartpury University Farm (morning visit)
Tuesday 30th April - School Council Meeting starts 08:15am.
Tuesday 30th April - Red Class visit to Hartpury University Farm (morning visit)
Wednesday 1st May - Book Fair in School
Monday 6th May Bank Holiday - School Is Closed
Tuesday 7th May - Blue Class visit to Hartpury University Farm (morning visit)
Friday 10th May - Nursery visit to Hartpury University Farm AM and PM visit
Friday 17th May - Non Uniform Day - For the Summer Fete
Friday 24th May - Kingsholm Family Picnic - 1pm - 2:30pm
Friday 24th May - Half term starts at 3:15
Monday 3rd June - Term 6 begins
Sometimes date changes are unavoidable but we will give you as much notice as possible.
Contact Details
Please feel free to contact the School Office on the means below:
Guinea Street
Gloucester
GL1 3BN
01452 530 777
virtualoffice@kingsholm.gloucs.sch.uk
Visit us on the web at www.kingsholmprimary.co.uk