Kingsholm C of E Primary School and Nursery. Newsletter 8
2 February 2024
Our Kingsholm Family, diverse, curious and kind, supporting and inspiring each other to reach our goals and shine.
This term’s value is Forgiveness.
“ Just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you must also forgive others’ Colossians 3.13 "
In This Issue
- Attendance News
- Latest News
- Any Other Business
- Key dates for your diary
- Term Dates
Attendance News
Whole school overall attendance is 92.3%, which is below the national expectation of 97%.
Please remember to contact the office EVERY DAY that your child is absent by calling: 01452 530777 or email: attendance@kingsholm.gloucs.sch.uk
Managing appointments reminder:
Parents/carers are asked to not make medical or dental appointments during school time if possible. Medical appointments taken in school time affect attendance figures for individual pupils as well class groups and the school as a whole. If the appointment is in school time please do not take a whole morning, afternoon or day off.
Latest News
- Year 6 and Reception - Height / Weight and (Vision - Reception only) Screening will take place on Monday 6,7,8th February. This has been communicated via a letter and SchoolPing as well as reminders.
- Kingsholm Star Assembly - The next Kingsholm Star Assembly for term 3 will be on the first Monday back after half term - Monday 22nd February.
- After School Clubs - These will resume the week beginning the 19th February.
- Young Voices Concert for Parents / Carers - If your child is taking part in the Young Voices After School Club concert on Monday 26th February you are very welcome to come along and watch at 3.30. There will be refreshments available.
- 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.
- School Food Bank Donation Requests - We have our own foodbank here in school and can respond quickly to those most in need. We are always grateful for any of the following items : tea and coffee, biscuits, tinned fruit, tinned custard, tinned rice pudding, shampoo, washing powder, jars of pasta sauce and rice, tinned veg. Thank you in advance, any donation is really appreciated.
- Help With School Trips. We recently sent out a SchoolPing to everyone requesting the help of volunteers who may be available to come and help on school trips. We have lots of different trips with all year groups during the academic year, and any extra adult help is always appreciated. Please get in touch with the school office if you are able to help.
- Next newsletter - The next edition of the newsletter will be available on Friday 26 February.
Any Other Business
Join Us For An Internet Safety Presentation. -Thursday 8th February in the Oak Hall 3.30- 4:30pm
We are inviting ALL parents / carers to join us as. An external facilitator will present a live online safety presentation in school, which will help you help your children to keep themselves safe online.
The digital world changes constantly and rapidly. It is really important to understand the risks this presents to your children.
We would love to see everyone and refreshments will be available. Staff will run an activity for your child / children whilst you are attending the session.
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E-safety letter | [pdf 158KB] |
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Kingsholm DIY SOS - CAN YOU HELP?
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Kingsholm DIY SOS Poster | [pdf 257KB] |
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Spring Dinner Menu 2024
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Spring Menu 2024 | [pdf 164KB] |
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WORLD BOOK DAY
With World Book Day not too far away, please see below which may be of interest.
Term Dates 2023/2024
- Term 3: 8th January 2024 – Friday 9th February 2024 On the last day of term school ends at 3:15pm /3:20pm
- 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
Monday 5th February - Reception & Y6 Height, Weight and Vision ( For reception only) Screening
Tuesday 6th February - Reception & Y6 Height, Weight and Vision ( For reception only) Screening
Thursday 8th February - E Safety sessions - Parents / Carers invited 3:30pm
Friday 9th February - House public speaking competition.
Friday 9th February - END of Term - School finishes at 3:15
Monday 12th - Sunday 18th February - HALF TERM
Monday 19th February - Term 4 - School Starts and All After School Clubs resume
Monday 19th February - Kingsholm Star Assembly for Term 3 at 9am Parents / Carers Invited.
Monday 19th February- Kingsholm Star Lunch for Years 1,2,3
Tuesday 20th February- School Council Meeting resumes 08:15
Tuesday 20th February- Kingsholm Star Lunch for Years 4,5,6
Wednesday 21st Febraury - Kingsholm Star Afternoon Tea for Reception and Nursery
Thursday 22nd February - Young Voices Concert - (Birmingham)
Monday 26th February - Young Voices Performance for Parents / Carers & guests (3.30PM)
Monday 4th March - Y6 Police Visit
Monday 4th March - Really Wild Reading Festival - All Week
Wednesday 7th March - World Book Day
Monday 11th March - Last week of After School Clubs and School Council Meeting
Monday 11th March - My Plan review week
Monday 11th March - Whole School curriculum project ( Details to follow)
Wednesday 13th March - PTFA Meeting - 2-3PM
Saturday 16th March - Kingsholm DIY SOS
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