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Langenhoe Community Primary School fully complies with information legislation For the full details on how we use your personal information please go to the website and look at our Privacy Notice http://langenhoeprimaryschool.com/privacy/or call 01206 735267 if you are unable to access the internet.

Our Wildlife Area has been dedicated to Jean Howell, a former school Governor who sadly passed away in 2017. Being a former teacher Jean had a passion for Science and Outdoor Learning. After supporting a class in the Wildlife Area Jean was keen to get this fantastic learning resource here at Langenhoe school accessible again. Therefore with the support of Mrs Stevenson we have been keen to make outdoor learning a part of our curriculum and have put one day aside each year to ensure we keep this learning resource available to the children. To make this day successful we need as many volunteers as possible. We invite parents to our Wildlife Area to support us in its upkeep, cutting back plants and giving it a general tidy. Each class is given a slot (please see page 2) to come down and help too, meaning you can enjoy this time with your children. Parents are more than welcome to join us the time their child is in the Wildlife Area or for the whole day. If you are joining us for the day you are welcome to have a school dinner or bring your own lunch and please do not forget your gardening tools! This will be a non-uniform day for all children so send them in appropriate clothing and footwear please. Last year was a real success, we had a fantastic response from both the children and parents. It really had the Wildlife Area ready for the year! Thanks for your support. Mrs Barker - Outdoor Learning Lead

Langenhoe School and Preschool, Bracken Way,

Abberton, Colchester, Essex CO5 7PG

Tel: 01206 735267 E-Mail: admin@langenhoe.essex.sch.uk

www.langenhoeprimaryschool.com Headteacher: Mrs Sarah Stevenson

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Letters sent home this week: All school letters are on our school website along with many forms & school policies

Class 2 Lunch Invitation

Phonics at Langenhoe School

Parent Governor Election letter/form

Flu vaccination spray letter/consent form

Homework

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Continued from front page 9.30-10.15 10.45-11.30 11.30-12.15 1.30-2.15 2.15-3.00 Pre-school and Class 1

Class 2 Class 3 Class 4 Class 5

Ellie Cummins, our preschool apprentice, has completed

her 3 year Level 3 nursery teacher course at the end of

September. Ellie has been exceptional, winning an

award at Essex University and is loved by all the

preschool children. She will be dearly missed by all the

staff here at Langenhoe School and as a former student

we are very proud of her. We wish her all the best with

her job at Little Doves Nursery. Ellie’s final day is Friday

27th September. We wish her well in the future!

Mrs Cutmore started Choir Club this

week where the children enjoyed

learning vocal warm ups and songs

such as ‘Happy’. There are currently 4

spaces remaining, so if you would like

your child to join, please speak to the

school office.

All homework has been e-mailed to parents and uploaded onto school website. Reception children do not have homework this half term.

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The winner of the Langenhoe School Firework Poster Competition was Lily-Mae Wicks

parent. Many congratulations and their winning design advertising our first firework

extravaganza is below.

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There is a vacancy for a Parent Governor at Langenhoe School. If you are interested in

this position please complete the necessary forms which were e-mailed out to you

yesterday. If you have any questions please come and talk to Mrs Stevenson or Mrs

Lauwery’s. Many thanks.

Year 6 to 7 secondary admission round for September 2020 The new secondary school admission round opens on Thursday, 12 September 2019, for parents of current Year 6 children to apply for a secondary school (Year 7) place for September 2020. The statutory national closing date for applications is 31st October 2019. Applications can be made online via www.essex.gov.uk/admissions. 98% of parents in Essex applied online last year. As with last year, Essex County Council are not sending letters to parents about making an application. All of the application information is available on the website above. The website also has a copy of the Secondary Education in Essex 2020-21 booklet which contains details of all secondary school admission policies.

This year we are collecting food donations for harvest to

donate to Colchester Food Bank.

Many thanks to those of you who have already donated

items. The last day for donations is Monday 23rd

September.

Langenhoe School has supported this worthy local charity

which helps people in crisis for many years and they are so grateful for our donations.

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Reception Parents Only: Many of you have already paid your Cinderella money prior to September. The school cash office system does not allow this to be recorded because of Year End not being completed until August and your child does not appear on the school system until they start school in September. Therefore please IGNORE the

Cinderella payment on your SCO Pay Tucasi account IF YOU HAVE ALREADY PAID. The school office has added a note to the system but cannot add your payment as all Cinderella Reception money was banked back in July. This is the first time our school is attending the pantomime, so we have not encountered this problem before. Many thanks for your understanding.

At Langenhoe Primary School and Pre-school we are lucky enough to have fantastic grounds and wildlife area. Therefore each class is able to partake in outdoor learning once a week. This means that we will need children to bring in clothing that will make it possible to access the areas regardless of weather conditions. Unfortunately we do not have the storage space to keep these items in school permanently. We have therefore created a timetable for each class from this week as follows:

Class 2: Friday

Class 3: Wednesday

Class 4: Thursday

Class 5: Tuesday

PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEND IN WITH YOUR CHILD BECAUSE OFFICE STAFF DO NOT HAVE THE TIME TO PHONE PARENTS WHO FORGET ITEMS.

Early years already have suitable clothing in school to use. Items to bring will include: • Waterproof jacket • Boots or old trainers • Old clothing (tracksuit bottoms and a long-sleeved top • Hat (appropriate for the weather) Please feel free to talk to any of the teaching staff if you have any questions.

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Mrs Stevenson enjoyed ‘Hot Chocolate Friday’ with the following children: Sophia T, Stanley, Alivia, Sienna and Paige This is awarded to children who always make the right choices.

This week’s award went to Orlaith, Class 4 and Jessica, Class 3 for their exceptional presentation skills used in class. Well done!

Today Mrs Allard joined the following children on the golden table at lunchtime. Congratulations to all the children.

Class 1: Scarlett and Teddie

Class 2: Jade and Katie

Class 3: Josh and Alfie R

Class 4: Haydyn and Finley

Class 5: Holly and Oliver

Well done to Madison, Max M, George B and Megan for exchanging 4 gold book awards for a reading book from Mrs Stevenson. Happy reading!

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This afternoon Class 3 enjoyed eating a delicious homemade cake from Mrs Youngs for being awarded 99.31% attendance for last week’s attendance.

Useful Dates for your Diary Subject to change – correct as of 20th September 2019

Tuesday 24th September 11am-Class 2 Class 2 Parents invited into Class then for Lunch

2pm Open day visits for reception children sept 2020 (by appointment only)

3.30pm-6.30pm Parents evening (by appointment – sign-up sheets in Entrance Hall from 16th Sept)

Thursday 26th September 2pm Open day visits for reception children sept 2020 (by appointment only)

4pm-7pm Parents evening (by appointment – sign-up sheets in Entrance Hall from 16th Sept)

Wednesday 2nd October 11am Open day visits for reception children sept 2020 (by appointment only)

Thursday 3rd October 10.30-12pm Abberton Manor visit for Yr 5 Group 1

Friday 4th October 9am – 3pm Outdoor Learning Day – see separate timetable

Monday 7th October – Friday 11th

Year 6 Kingswood residential trip

Tuesday 8th October 11am 11am – Class 3

Open day visits for reception children sept 2020 (by appointment only) Class 3 Parents invited into Class then for Lunch

Monday 14th October PM Flu Immunisation

Monday 21st October 9am Bags 2 School collection

9am-9.45am Class 1

Phonics session in Class 1 for reception parents

Wednesday 23rd October 9am-9.45am Class 1

Phonics session in Class 1 for reception parents

2.45pm – Class 5 Sharing Assembly for Class 5 parents

6pm-7pm Phonics meeting for reception parents

Thursday 24th October 2.15pm - Class 4 Parents invited into class to share Homework

Monday 28th October – Friday 1st November

HALF TERM

Friday 1st November 5pm Fireworks Display organised by Friends & Family

Monday 4th November NON-PUPIL DAY

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Thursday 7th November 10.30-12pm Abberton Manor visit for Yr 5 Group 1

Friday 15th November Children in Need

Monday 18th November 9.30am-11.45am KS2 Music workshop Rowhedge (St. Lawrence’s) school

Thursday 21st November INDIVIDUAL PHOTOS

Wednesday 27th November

2.45pm – Class 2 Sharing Assembly for Class 2 parents

Monday 9th December 10.30-12pm Abberton Manor Carol singing Yr 5’s

Thursday 12th December

9am-3pm (takes place during school day)

Cinderella pantomime trip (whole school) Mercury at Abbeyfields

Time tbc Class 2 & 3 Nativity

Friday 13th December Christmas dinner for the children (school lunch)

Monday 16th December Time tbc EYFS Nativity

Tuesday 17th December 2.15pm-Class 5 Parents invited into class to share Homework

Thursday 19th December Finish school at 1.15pm

Friday 20th December NON-PUPIL DAY

Monday 23rd December – Friday 3rd January 2020

CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS

Monday 6th January 2020 NON-PUPIL DAY

Tuesday 7th January TERM STARTS

Wednesday 5th February 2.45pm – Class 4 Sharing Assembly for Class 4 parents

Friday 14th February 2.15pm – Class 2 Parents invited into class to share Homework

Monday 17th – Friday 21st February

HALF TERM

Monday 24th February NON-PUPIL DAY

Tuesday 25th February 4pm-7pm Parents evening (by appointment)

Thursday 27th February 3.30pm-7pm Parents evening (by appointment)

Wednesday 11th March 2.45pm – Class 3 Sharing Assembly for Class 3 parents

Thursday 2nd April 2.15pm – Class 1 Parents invited into class to share Homework

Monday 6th April – Friday 17th April 2020

EASTER HOLIDAYS

Tuesday 28th April 11am – Class 4 Class 4 Parents invited into Class then for Lunch

Wednesday 6th May 2.45pm – Class 1 Sharing Assembly for Class 1 parents

Friday 8th May BANK HOLIDAY

Tuesday 19th May 11am – Class 1 Class 1 Parents invited into Class then for Lunch

Friday 22nd May 2.15pm – Class 3 Parents invited into class to share Homework

Monday 25th May – Friday 29th May

HALF TERM

Monday 22nd June 9.30-11.30am KS1 Music workshop Rowhedge (St. Lawrence’s) school

Tuesday 23rd June 11am – Class 5 Class 5 Parents invited into Class then for Lunch

Tuesday 21st July Finish school at 1.15pm

Wednesday 22nd July NON-PUPIL DAY

Thursday 23rd July -1st September

SUMMER HOLIDAYS

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School dates for your diary!

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Class 2 Parents Lunch invite

2pm: Open Day Visit for new 2020 parents (booking only)

3.30pm to 6.30pm: Parents’ Evening

25 26

2pm: Open Day Visit for new 2020 parents (booking only)

4pm to 7pm: Parents’ Evening

27

Year 6 TLA Taster Day

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SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT

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11am: Open Day Visit for new 2020 parents (booking only)

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10.30 – Abberton Manor Visit (Yr 5)

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6 7

KINGSWOOD

RESIDENTIAL FOR YEAR 6

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KINGSWOOD

11am: Open Day Visit for new 2020 parents (booking only)

Class 3 Parents Lunch invite

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KINGSWOOD

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KINGSWOOD

11

KINGSWOOD

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These events can be found on our upcoming events page on the school website