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Trackit certificate winners

Well done to all of our Trackit winners this week. You’ve worked hard to earn your points this term. Keep up the good work!

Snow procedures

As the weather is due to get colder, we will be sending home our snow procedures. We will do all that we can to remain open during periods of snow. A message to parents will be sent by 8:15am to notify you if the school will be open. This will also appear as a pop up on the website.

Remembrance Day 2024

On Monday 11th November, our PLT represented the school at The Knightswick Centre. I was very proud of our pupils, who demonstrated so much respect and then after the service, asked some thought-provoking questions. Meanwhile, back at school, Mr White, our Humanities leader, led the Remembrance assembly. This is always a time for reflection and appreciation for those who have fought in previous wars and those that continue to do so..

Goodbye to Mrs Payne

Next week, we will be saying goodbye to Mrs Payne. She is pursuing her career in the special educational needs sector at Glenwood and would like to thank her for all her hard work, dedication and support for our pupils during her time at the school.

Parent code of conduct

Please refrain from using mobile phones on site. The school grounds are a phone free zone, due to safeguarding reasons. Please respect this.

When talking to staff, please ensure you are kind and respectful. We promote these values with our pupils in school and ask that parents model these too. Staff are always willing to discuss any concerns, but please be aware that meetings should be booked in advance.

Dogs are not permitted on school site for health and safety reasons. Guide dogs are an exception. Thank you for your co-operation.

Attendance

Attendance matters: please ensure your child is in school every day. If you are unsure whether to keep your child off school, please refer to the NHS guidance. As a school we are aiming for 96%!

Dates to remember:

Upcoming trips

Please note that the Year 3 trip to the Tower of London and the Year 5 trip to The Globe are on the 21st November. Children will need to be dropped and collected at Benfleet station.

Children in Need- wear what makes you happy

The children loved wearing what makes them happy to school. Here’s some photos of them. If you haven’t donated yet, please donate directly to Children in Need.

School Tours

If your child is due to start school in September, please do call the office to book your place on a school tour. 01268 697181. Winterfest is our open evening.

Winterfest- save the date

Wednesday 11th December 3:30-5:00pm. Open to all families! Only £4.00 per family. Lots of fun for the whole family. Book your place via the office.

In the spotlight this week…EYFS

The Harbour really is an exciting place to be as a child (or adult). From construction, to making cakes out of sand, riding a bike, reading a book, drawing and mark making, creating works of art, playing in the beach hut, climbing, den building, the EYFS team make this a special and inviting place for our children to thrive. Our Year 4 play buddies have been supporting our EYFS children at lunchtime with their language development and communication skills! I see some teachers in the making…

Reading volunteers

Reading volunteers! If you would like to become a reading volunteer, please drop into the school office. We will need you to either have a current DBS or be willing for the school to apply for one. Subject to a clear DBS, you will need to complete safeguarding training and reading training. We look forward to having you on board.

TT Rockstars and Accelerated Reader workshop

We will be running a workshop on the 27th November at 9am-10am. Please call the office to book your space.

Anti-bullying week

This week, our pupils took part in Anti-bullying week. Anti-bullying week focuses our attention on the process of identifying and combating bullying. It helps our children to identify signs of bullying behaviour and how to report this. Every pupil can identify 5 trusted adults and many shared these in assembly. In assembly, we spoke about how we should speak to each other in a polite manner and the impact shouting has on someone. We spoke about our silent cues and how they help to keep a calm, respectful environment. Our pupils stated that shouting makes them feel sad, embarrassed, upset, nervous and appreciate our silent cues and no shouting approach. Our pupils understand that you earn respect by showing respect.

Anti-bulling ambassadors (ABSs)

Each class have now voted for their anti-bullying ambassadors. They are very excited to take on their new, important role. Photos of the children will be on next week’s edition.

Odd sock day 2024

On Monday, our pupils came to school wearing odd socks. We spoke about the significance of wearing odd socks, promoting difference and celebrating that we are all unique and that is something to be proud of.

Our Anti-Bullying policy is available on our website. We teach our children that bullying is when the same hurtful thing, by the same child, or group, happens Several Times On Purpose.

We insist that our children, who feel that they may be being bullied: Start Telling Other People. We remind them by the acronym STOP. We take bullying very seriously at LPPA. If you ever feel that your child is being bullied, please do not hesitate to contact the school. Please download the parent and carer pack to support your child at home.

The Two Johns- online safety advice

The two Johns are back! On Monday 18th November at 9-10:30am the two Johns will be delivering a live workshop for parents to attend. They will be answering questions, offering advice around online safety and sharing their top tips on how to keep your children safe. They are truly amazing. This is one workshop you just have to attend this year- you won’t regret it! Please ensure you have returned the reply slip by Monday morning. Thank you.

Year 2 visit the Sealife Centre and Westcliff Synagogue

The children had a brilliant time visiting the Sealife centre, Southend and Westcliff Synagogue. The children travelled by train, an important life skill that we develop during the children’s time at LPPA. The children loved learning about the sea creatures and Judaism. Here’s some photos of them on their visit.

School uniform reminders

School uniform is very important. It unites us as a team. Please ensure that your child is wearing correct uniform. Ties from KS1 are a statutory part of the uniform. Plain black shoes only. Hair accessories should be blue or yellow. Full school PE kit should be worn on PE days. Jewellery should not be worn on PE days. Only studs should be worn to school on non PE days. No hooped earrings or bracelets please.

Let’s deck the school hall!

Volunteers needed…

Calling all volunteers! On the 5th December, help us to decorate the school hall. Come armed with gold and blue decorations and turn the hall into a winter wonderland. If you’d like to volunteer, please let the school office know.

Donate a Christmas jumper

If you have any Christmas jumpers at home that no longer fit, please do bring these in. We will then donate them to children who need them. Please bring them in by the end of next week.

Neasden Temple visit 2.0

Due to this trip being hugely popular and successful, we have added another date. The trip will be on the 26th June. Please book your child’s space via School Comms.

Have a wonderful weekend with your families.