Kingsholm C of E Primary School and Nursery. Newsletter 16
21 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 91.7 % , which is below our school target of 95%.
YEAR GROUP ATTENDANCE
Reception – 92%
Year 1 – 94 %
Year 2 –93%
Year 3 – 87%
Year 4 –92%
Year 5 –90 %
Year 6 – 89 %
Well done Year 1
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
- Sunny Weather Reminder - with our sunny weather and high temperatures , please remember to send in a named water bottle and sun hat to school each day, and to apply sun cream at home on sunny days too, before the children come in. Children are welcome to bring in a named bottle of sun cream with them to reapply for break / lunch times if they are able to apply it themselves. (Please note that teachers are unable to apply sun cream and children are unable to share their sun cream). We would ask that children's sunglasses are not brought in unless there is a medical reason for them. If your child brings a packed lunch to school, we ask that you add a freezer block / ice pack to keep their lunch as cool as possible.
- Sports Day - Friday 28th June - EYFS ( Nursery & Reception) Year 1/ 2 Timings 9:15 - 10:15 (amended finishing time). KS2 - Years, 3,4,5 and 6 Timings 1:15pm-2:50pm - Tickets should be coming home today.
- Forest School Volunteers - We are looking for volunteers to help run outdoor Forest School sessions with our children next academic year from September 24. Forest schools offer all people (Children, young adults, and adults) opportunities to develop confidence, social skills, communication adeptness and more, through interacting with nature. If you are interested and can offer 1.5 hours per week on a Mon, Tue, Wed, or Thur afternoon, please could you get in touch with the school office.
- End of Term 6 - Thursday 18th 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. We do need at least two contact details for every child.
- 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 5th July.
School Experiences / Trips
School Fete
We were thankfully blessed with dry weather for our School Fete. There was a lovely buzz around the school, and whilst tokens were being distrubed to the children in the afternoon, our PTFA, parents/ carers and staff, busily added the finishing touches. As you will see from the photos below, the families had a great time and our stalls were a huge success.
Thank you once again to all our amazing PTFA volunteers and staff who made the event possible, and particular thanks to the three PTFA Chairs, Sal Thomas, Laura Watson and Nic Knight, who worked tirelessly to ensure it was a huge success. You raised an AMAZING £1,985.24, WOW!
Huge thank you's too, to everyone who bought tokens. All of your children will benefit from the money made, which is being put towards creating a Sensory Room.
The PTFA need more volunteers for next year to make running any future events possible. Please let the school office know if you are able to help.
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!
Year 6 Leaver's Service at Gloucester Cathedral
Our annual Y6 Leaver's service at Gloucester Cathedral which took place during the school day was once again a lovely opportunity for this years cohort to enjoy their remiaing time at Kingsholm and it gave them the opportunity to reflect on how far they have come on their Kingsholm journey.
Any Other Business
Progressive Active Camps - here at Kingsholm C of E Primary School & Nursery
To book and for further information, please see the link below.
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
It has been wonderful to see some of our parents at the coffee mornings we have held during the Summer Term. We have two more dates available before the end of the term..
1. Wednesday 10th July 0900/1000 - for any parents who are concerned about their child's transition to their new class.
2. Friday 12th July 0900/1000 - for any parents wishing to have more information about HAF and what holiday activities are available during the Summer.
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.
REVISED Term Dates 2024/2025
Please note there are INSET days which need to be taken into account - please refer to the main calendar on the left.
- 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
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 21st June - Year 4 - In the Net visit
Week Commencing 24th June - LAST WEEK of After School Clubs
Monday 24th June - Year 5 Fundraising Movie afternoon 3:20-5pm - please see the SchoolPing sent 18.6.24
Tuesday 25th June - Last School Council Meeting
Tuesday 25th June - New Reception - Group A Stay and Play 2-3pm
Wednesday 26th June - 3N visit to Pizza Express
Wednesday 26th June - Year 5 Cotswold Wildlife Park Trip
Thursday 27th June - Year 4 Slimbridge Wetlands Centre Trip
Thursday 27th June - New Reception - Group B Stay and Play 2-3pm
Friday 28th June - Sports Day - EYFS and Years 1,2 Morning 09:15am - 10:15am (AMENDED FINISHING TIME)
Friday 28th June - Sports Day - KS2 - Years 3,4,5,6 Afternoon 1:15pm- 2:50pm
Tuesday 4th July - New September Reception Parent / Carer Information Meetings 9am or 4pm
Thursday 4th July - Tranisition Day
Tuesday 9th July - Kingsholm Star Assembly for Term 6 - 9am (AMENDED DATE)
Tuesday 9th July - Y6 Leavers Service St Catharines 4.30/5.30. All Year 6 children and their parents are invited to attend. (AMENDED DATE)
Tuesday 9th July - Cancelled coffee mornings at 9 and 4.
Wednesday 10th July - Parental Coffee Morning - Support for children's transition to their new classes in September. 9-10am
Thursday 11th July - Kingsholm Star Afternoon Tea at 2:15pm (AMENDED DATE)
Thursday 11th July - Drama Performance Robin Hood and The Sherwood Hoodies 9:30am (tickets required)
Thursday 11th July - Drama PerformanceRobin Hood and The Sherwood Hoodies 4pm - ( tickets required) (PTFA Sweets & refreshments being sold)
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
Monday 2nd September - School Closed - INSET Day
Tuesday 3rd September - School Closed - INSET Day (RECENTLY ADDED)
Wednesday 4th September - Term 1 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