Newsletter

Headteacher: Mrs L Robinson Issue: 14

Redfield Edge Primary School

‘Striving to be the best version of ourselves’

Photo of the week – Our Head Mental Health Ambassadors for T3 and T4.

Born in a Barn I was incredibly impressed with the children in KS1 on both Monday

and Wednesday following their Nativity performances. The production was well organised, well-rehearsed and superbly executed. The

children spoke with confidence and sang beautifully.

The children told the story of the birth of Jesus from the point of view of the animals in the stable in Bethlehem. There were some very

funny moments as well as some very touching ones.

I would like to thank Miss Kelly, Miss Smith and Miss Andrews for their

hard work in facilitating this wonderful experience for the children. Also, a huge thanks goes to all of the support staff who have created

costumes, prepared props, photocopied lines/song words and supported the children during the performance.

A great team effort!

Follow us on Twitter @HollyClass_RE @HazelClass_RE

@PineClass_RE @WillowClass_RE @BeechClass_RE

@MapleClass_RE @OakClass_RE

Elf Wrapping Room We would like to say a huge thankyou to the members of the Friends who gave up their time to run the Elf wrapping room.

All of the children across the school had the opportunity to visit the elf’s workshop, choose a gift for a loved one and have it

wrapped. It is a lovely way for the children to be able to give their parents/siblings/grandparents a gift they have chosen

themselves. The Elf Wrapping room this year, raised an incredible

£250.00 Thank you to all who participated.

KS2 Christmas Parties

For the KS2 Christmas parties, Willow and Beech teamed up to play party games, enjoy some part food and generally have a good time! Maple and Oak Class did the same. It is a lovely

opportunity for the classes to mix and for the children to let their hair down in this very busy run up to Christmas.

Word of the Week (1st week back) Hazel Class old

Pine Class continent

Willow Class ancient

Beech Class particle

Maple Class democracy

Oak Class whimper

Congratulations!

Thought of the week

‘If you see someone without a smile this

Christmas, give them one of yours.’

Story Telling at SBL Pupils from Maple and Oak Class were invited to Sir Bernard

Lovell secondary school this week for their story telling session. The children had a treasure hunt around the school to find

Santa’s reindeers, listened to Christmas stories told by Year 11 pupils and finished off with a concert, where many of our past

pupils performed.

It was great!

We are working hard to continue to strengthen our links with SBL and

are hopeful for many more opportunities in the coming months.

For your Information

Outstanding Payments Please speak to the office if you are having difficulties accessing the School Money app to pay. Please can all outstanding payments be made before the end of term. If your situation means that you are

experiencing difficulties meeting payments please contact the School Office for a confidential meeting with School Business Manager.

Parent Council In order to work closely with parents and ensure parental view is taken into account when making changes or considering school

improvement priorities, we are keen to set up a parent council with representatives from each class throughout the school. The council

will meet termly to discuss all things Redfield Edge. If you are interested in joining, please register your interest with the school

office. Dates provisionally booked for this termly meeting are:

Term 3 - 23/01/20 3pm Term 4 - 05/03/20 3pm Term 5 - 30/04/20 3pm Term 6 - 18/06/20 3pm

Training Mental Health First Aid – part 2 – Miss Roberts

Topics for Term 3 For more detail, you can find curriculum maps and knowledge

organisers on our school website. www.redfieldedgeprimary.co.uk

Holly Class People who Help us??

Hazel Class What Toys did children Play with in the Past?

Pine Class Where in the World would you go?

Willow Class What have archaeologists taught us about the Ancient Egyptians?

Beech Class Who were the Romans?

Maple Class Power of Parliament - How have people change democracy from

1800 to the current day?

Oak Class What would it have like to be Henry the VIII?

If you are interested in coming into school to offer your support, either linked to one of our topics or to help out in the class with reading / preparing resources, please register your

interest at the school office.

We would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and

a Happy New Year!

From all at Redfield Edge

Mental Health Ambassadors The Mental Health team launched our Mental Health

Ambassadors this week during a whole school assembly. The role was open to pupils from Year 5 and Year 6. Those

interested needed to apply and take part in a short interview to share why they wanted to be an ambassador in school and what skills they thought they possessed in order to support

and guide their peers. Miss Roberts and Mrs Williams were so impressed with all of the children, it was agreed that all 36 applicants would have a

chance to fulfil the role over the next 4 terms on a rota system. Five children however, have been selected to be Head

ambassadors for terms 3 and 4. Congratulations and well done to those pupils from Maple and

Oak Class – super role models!

Date Event Details Monday 6th Jan School reopens for Term 3 Welcome back to Term 3

Friday 10th Jan Beat Bus in Holly Class South Glos Music Hub come into school to clap and sing along with Holly Class

Monday 13th Jan School Nurse visiting Holly Class

School Nurse coming into Holly Class to talk about what it is like to be a Nurse.

Monday 13th Jan Governor Finance meeting 1 Governors meet with Senior School Management to discuss and approve the School Finances.

Tuesday 14th Jan Maple Class visit to Houses of Parliament

Please remember to return your child’s permission slip and the payment is available online.

Tuesday 14th Jan Beech Class Ukulele lessons Ukulele lessons continue this term.

Thursday 16th Jan

Edgelets 09:30 – 11.00 am Edgelets is the Redfield Edge pre-school session. Parents/Carers with pre-school children are welcome to attend.

Thursday 16th Jan

Hazel class visit to Edgemont House

Hazel class are visiting the residents of Edgemont House and singing songs. Please remember to return your child’s permission slip

Friday 17th Jan Beat Bus in Holly Class South Glos Music Hub come into school to clap and sing along with Holly Class.

Friday 17th Jan Oak Class visit to Bristol Aerospace

Please remember to return your child’s permission slip.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Let it Snow! We would like to say a big thank you to Mrs Williams

(parent), who entered a competition with Party Peeps and won us a snow machine for the end of school last Friday. The children had a great time – it was a lovely surprise! Carols by Candlelight

In KS2 the children performed a short Carol service for their friends and family after school on Thursday. Due to the relentless rain, the performance took place in the school hall, which had been decorated in sparkly fairy lights. The children sang a range of

traditional carols along with a few modern ones!

Well done to all of the children who stayed behind after school to join in. You all sang beautifully!

We would like to thank the Friends who provided refreshments for our audience on Thursday – that was a nice touch!

Christmas Cards – Friends project

The Friends have asked me to send their apologies to any families who have not received their complete order before the end of the term. Mrs Woodruff will ensure that those parents who have not received their Christmas gifts will receive a full refund.

We would like to say a huge thankyou to all of you who ordered Christmas cards.

The project this year raised a fantastic £120.00 for the school.