Greenvale Primary School Weekly Communication 11th October 2019

Dear Families,

FootballLast Friday, Greenvale played a match against Forestdale away. The team played brilliantly winning the match 6-0. On Monday, they played another match at home against Christchurch, winning the game 8-0. Well done to team who appear to be on a winning streak!

Forest School This week children from year 1 and year 2 visited forest school as part of their IPC topics. Thank you to the parent helpers who gave up their time each afternoon.

Cross Country On Wednesday, the cross country team took part in an event at Lloyd Park. There were approximately 180 children in each race and all of the children had amazing runs! A big thank you to those parents who went along to give them their support. A big thank you to Ellie and Jack’s mums who volunteered to be marshalls during the races.

#HellowYellow Day On Thursday, children wore yellow to join in with #HelloYellow on World Mental Health Day. Thank you to everybody who donated a £1 as we have helped to raise £189.00 for YoungMinds.

YR 3 Harvest AssemblyThis morning, year 3 performed their assembly for the whole school and also their parents who came to watch. The assembly was amazing - well done year 3!

Parent ConsultationsParent Consultations will take place on Tuesday 12th November (4-7pm) and Wednesday 13th November (5-8pm). Booking will open on Monday 14th October at 4pm. Please check your emails for the invitation to book an appointment. This year, parents are able to leave comments for teachers with regards to anything you may wish to discuss during the appointment. No teacher run clubs will run the week of the consultations with the exception of Year 6 morning maths. Year 1 - Please note that ONLY Mrs Neri should be selected when you book, however your consultation will be with both Mrs Neri and Mrs Chapman on the day.

PPGThe government currently allocates additional funding to schools in the form of ‘The Pupil Premium Grant’ for children whose parent/carer is in receipt of certain benefits. Pupil Premium is used by the school to support students and help them reach their full potential academically, through extra curricular and pastoral provision. If you feel that your child may be entitled please complete the online form here.

Week commencing Monday 14th October 2019 ***Lunch Menu Week 1 - Please see Menu here***

**CLUBS RUNNING THIS WEEK **

Mon14th School Photos (Photographer in school hall from 8:15am for preschool siblings) Parent Consultations - booking opens at 4pm

Tue 15th YR 4 Swimming 1:30pm

Wed 16th YR 4 Portals to the Past - Children to dress up - see letterYR 5 Primary Project Concert at Fairfield Halls

Thu 17th YR 4 SoundStart session 11am

Fri 18th Stationery shop open 8:30amReady Steady Read Usborne sponsorship form & money to be returned Break up for October half term - school closes at normal time 3:15/3:20pm

MOST COINS THIS WEEK

1st: James YR 52nd: Freya YR 43rd: Kyle YR 5

Stars of the Week

Stars of the week assembly will take place on Monday due to the year 3 assembly this morning. House points will also be confirmed on Monday.

Reading Winners - Year 6!Please find below the percentage of KS2 children who have read 5 times this week to an adult at home:

This weekYR 3 81%YR 4 81%YR 5 91%YR 6 94%

Which class can beat Year 6 next week?

CONGRATULATIONS

Contacting The Office

If you need to contact the office please email parents@greenvale.croydon.sch.uk

We understand that absence due to ill health can be unavoidable. If your child is going to be absent please contact the school office by 9.00am. This can be by email absence@greenvale.croydon.sch.uk or by telephone 020 8651 2833 where you can leave a message. Please call each day of your child’s absence. If we do not hear from you and your child does not arrive in school you will receive a phone call from the school office.

Harvest Donations

A big thank you for all of the food donations received this morning, they will be passed on to ‘The Selsdon Retired Centre’ this afternoon.

Just a reminder that the whole school sponsored read will finish on Friday 18th October. The project is being organised in conjunction with our local Usborne Organiser, Chloe Kerwood, mum to Isla in year 1.

All money raised will go towards brand new books for our school, for all children to benefit from.

Please return all sponsorship forms and money to your child’s class teacher/TA by Friday 18th October.

School Values: Kindness and Respect The values this term are ‘Kindness and Respect’. We have been talking to children about being respectful to each other, adults, equipment and school itself. We appreciate your ongoing support in reiterating this message to your child outside of school.