Kingsholm C of E Primary School and Nursery. Newsletter 15
7 June 2024
Our Kingsholm Family, diverse, curious and kind, supporting and inspiring each other to reach our goals and shine.
This term’s value is Friendship.
" Encourage one another and build each each other up " Thessalonians 5.11
In This Issue
- Attendance News
- Latest News
- School Experiences
- Any Other Business
- Key dates for your diary
- Term Dates
Attendance News
Whole school overall attendance is 92% , which is below our school target of 95%.
YEAR GROUP ATTENDANCE
Reception – 92%
Year 1 – 89 %
Year 2 –94%
Year 3 – 92%
Year 4 – 96%
Year 5 – 90%
Year 6 – 90%
Well done Year 4
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
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
- Sports Day - Friday 28th June - EYFS ( Nursery & Reception) Year 1 and 2 Timings- 9:15 - 10:45am. KS2 - Years, 3,4,5 and 6 Timings 1:15pm-2:50pm - A SchoolPing will be sent out later today with information regarding the day and tickets etc.
- End of Term 6 - Thursday 19th July, School finishes at 1:15pm. Cool Kids closes at 2:30pm
- Contact Details As part of our ongoing attempt to ensure communication between home and school remains clear and consistent please ensure that we have your correct, up to date details. If you have moved house since your child started at school, your family situation has changed, your email / mobile or landline telephone / work numbers have changed, please notify the school office and we can update your child / children's records.
- 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 21st June.
School Experiences / Trips
Family Picnic
The Family picnic on the last day of term was a great success and it was lovely to see so many of our families in attendance. With the introduction of zones, and the new ticket format we beleive it worked well, kept everyone safe and as you will see from the photos taken a great afternoon was had.
Kingsholm Star Afternoon Tea
Our Kingsholm Star winners for Term 5 enjoyed their afternoon tea as you can see from the photos. We were lucky to be able to have the tea outside and there wasn't much left over! Well done once again to all the children who thoroughly deserved their treat.
Class 3U - Pizza Express Visit
On Wednesday 8th May, as part of their Kingsholm Community project, class 3M visited a local restaurant at the Quays - Pizza Express. The children discussed how they could be part of our local community and what this brings to the local community. The children got to experience the restaurant, learnt about food hygiene, where food comes from and how to prepare delicious pizzas and the best part......... tasting!
Year 1 Visit to Weston
Thank you to all our parents/ carers and volunteers who gave up their time to come and help our Year 1 children on their day trip to Weston yesterday.
The children thoroughly enjoyed their time, playing together, making volcanoes, building sandcastles, making mermaid tails, burying themselves in the sand, enjoying an ice lolly and trying their best to avoid the sea gulls during their lunch.
Any Other Business
School Uniform
We are noticing a number of children who are coming into school not wearing the correct school uniform, including appropriate footwear.
The Governors and staff believe that the wearing of school uniform:
- · Promotes equal opportunities
- · Makes an important contribution to raising standards
- · Is a social leveller
- · Creates a strong and recognisable school identity
- · Provides protection from peer pressure
- · Aids child safety on school visits
The following is the standard school uniform which can be bought at the Monkhouse School Shop in Northgate Street, Gloucester, GL1 2AA - Telephone: 01452 413339 (All sweatshirts/cardigans/fleece jackets and polo shirts are embroidered with the school logo). Non logo uniform is also available from Tesco and other leading supermarket brands.
- White polo shirt
- School sweatshirt/cardigan *royal blue/grey*
- Grey/black trousers or shorts
- Grey pinafore dress/skirt
- Blue or yellow gingham dress or playsuit/culottes
- Black or grey socks/tights
- Black/grey/white socks** (** With no more than a 3cm frill)
- Sensible black/navy shoes or Sensible black/navy ankle boots or Black/navy/white sandals
- Fleece jackets (black with logo*)
Second-hand uniform may be available from the school, please contact the School office for further details.
Indoor PE/Games: Plain black shorts (without pockets) and white T-shirt, Plimsolls/daps or barefoot.
Outdoor PE/Games: As indoor but black/navy blue jogging bottoms and sweatshirt may be worn in the winter months. Appropriate footwear includes plimsolls/daps, trainers, football boots. KS1 children will only need PE footwear in the summer term.
Long hair must be tied up in a band. Children should not wear jewellery for P.E. Earrings must be either removed or micropore tape must be provided from home to cover them during P.E lessons.
Children who do not bring PE kit to school will be provided with clean second hand clothing to wear instead.
We ask you that you clearly mark items of clothing with your child’s full name. Many items of clothing are identical and it is impossible to trace their owners without clear identification. Children should not wear jewellery to school.
The parents/carers of children wearing incorrect uniform will be contacted. Please do let us know if you are experiencing any difficulties. We will always try to help.
Parental Support Programme
Everyone is welcome to attend our Parental Support Programme, but we will also be intouch with any families who have asked for our help with these matters.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Inclusion Team
Summer Term 2024
1. Generic
- Event 2 Friday 21st June 0900/1000 - Online Focus
- Event 3 Friday 12th July 0900/1000 - Finance/HAF/Holiday Activities
(Consultation with parents/carers regarding a programme for 24/25 Academic Year)
2. Parents / carers of children with additional needs
At these events we are delighted to be supported by one of our parents, Tania Charlton, who has valuable knowledge and experience in this area.
- Event 1 Wednesday 8th May 0900/1000 - How can we support you? Advice re how the Graduated Pathway process works.
Open consultation with parents/carers about what they would like the next two events to focus on, and topics for 24/25 Academic Year
- Event 2 Wednesday 19th June 0900/1000
- Event 3 Wednesday 10th July 0900/1000
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 6: Mon 3rd June – Thursday 18th July 2024 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.
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
Monday 3rd June - Term 6 begins
Monday 3rd June - Kingsholm Star Assembly for Term 5
Wednesday 5th June - Class photos and Leavers photos.
Wednesday 5th June - PTFA Friends Meeting
Wednesday 5th June - Kingsholm Star Afternoon Tea
Thursday 6th June - Year 1 trip to Weston
Thursday 6th June - Class 3N / S - Trip to Skillzone
Friday 7th June - Summer Fete - Information to follow.
Wednesday 12th Y6 Leavers ( Chidren only) Service to Gloucester Cathedral.
Friday 21st June - Year 4 - In the Net visit
Wednesday 26th June - 3N visit to Pizza Express
Wednesday 26th June - Year 5 Costwold Wildlife Park Trip
Friday 28th June - Sports Day - EYFS and Years 1,2 Morning
Friday 28th June - Sports Day - KS2 - Years 3,4,5,6 Afternoon
Thursday 18th July - Last day of term - School finishes at 1:15pm
Monday 8th July - Kingsholm Star Assembly for Term 6
Wedensday 10th July - Kingsholm Star Afternoon Tea
Monday 15th July - Year 4 - Last swim
Thursday 18th July - END OF TERM - School finishes at 1:15pm
Thursday 18th July - Cool Kids closes at 2:30pm
Friday 19th July - School Closed - INSET DAY
Monday 22nd July - School Closed - INSET Day
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