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Newsletter 82 (18.12.2023) 

Swavesey Primary School Newsletter

Issue 82

 

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Updates from Mrs Norden

The end of term is in sight, as is Christmas itself.   We hope you enjoyed the Christmas events you have attended in the last few weeks from our Early Years' Nativity to our Carol concert, and we thank everyone for their support with these. If you won prizes in the PTA raffle, I hope you are enjoying the goodies or managing to save them for Christmas itself if that was your plan.

There are still a few festivities in school to go, which hopefully will be enjoyed despite tiredness creeping in.  Below are some updates to support you generally, and with planning for our last few days, as well as some community news for festive events and new year opportunities.

Anna-Claire Norden 

Headteacher

14 Dec 2023
Year 1 and 2 perform 'Tidings and Traditions'
During the week beginning 4th December Year 1 and 2 showcased 3 fantastic performances of 'Tidings and Traditions'.
Read more
13 Dec 2023
Yr5/6 Duxford trip
On Monday 20th November, Year 5/6 went on a trip to Duxford.
Read more
05 Dec 2023
Wimpole Cross-Country 2023 (Updated)
On Wednesday 29th November, 48 children from Years 3-6, represented the school at the annual Wimpole Cross Country Competition. 
Read more

Click here to access previous News Articles

Final Autumn Term Organisation Updates from our December Useful List

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Yr 5/6 Christmas Party (PM)
All Day
18
December
Christmas Lunch
All Day
19
December
Christmas Jumper Day
All Day
20
December
Children’s last day of the Autumn Term
All Day
20
December
Pantomime
9:30am
20
December
Christmas Holiday
All Day
From 21 Dec until 03 Jan
21
December
Staff Training Day
All Day
04
January

No PE days next week (18th to 20th Dec) - there will be no PE sessions for the rest of term, so children should come in normal uniform tomorrow.  On Wednesday it is our Christmas jumper day, so children can come in non-uniform with a Christmas themed top.  

 

Autumn Term Admin

Midday Supervisor Vacancies - We have several vacant hours for midday supervisors.  The advert for this role can be found here.

Admin General Information

Office hours - 8.30am to 4pm except Wednesday which is 8.45am to 4pm

EY and P Payments - a reminder these are due at the start of the month and all balances should be paid on receipt of payment request.

Diary Dates - updated list can be found here. (15/9/2023)

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Community News

Message from Mr Cory who teaches guitar:

Looking for that special Christmas gift? I may now have some available 30min slots (£19.25 per session) and/or 15min slots (£9.62 per session). If your child is interested in learning the guitar, please contact me via email at jimmypagefans@hotmail.com. Please include:- pupils name, parent/guardian name, school name, class teachers name for 23/24 term, home address & mobile phone number. Please book early to avoid disappointment. Please note if you have already been added to my waiting list, you will be the first to be offered any spaces that become available.

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Read our School Council, Eco-Committee and Rights Respecting School Committee Blogs below:

08 Dec 2023
Eco Committee Tip 6
Help the environment this Christmas by using more sustainable wrapping options!
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04 Dec 2023
New Project chosen
After discussions in classes and within the council, we now have our next project finalised.
Read more
14 Nov 2023
Odd socks day
Article 2 (non-discrimination) The Convention applies to every child without discrimination, whatever their ethnicity, sex, religion, language, abilities or any other status, whatever they think or say, whatever their family background.
Read more

SEND, Safeguarding, Health and Wellbeing Links

SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) information can be accessed through our SEND website pages here

Safeguarding Information - please click here for our Safeguarding page especially should you have concerns relating to the safeguarding of our children and families.  Please click here to go directly to our Safeguarding policy.

Attendance Policy - please click here for the school's attendance policy. It is vitally important parents and carers are aware of their responsibilities and the formal processes for attendance matters.

SEMH (Social Emotional Mental Health) resources for parents - Please click here to access an overview sheet with signposted resources for you to use at home to support your children.  The overview sheet can also be found at the bottom of the SEND page on our website here.  

H.A.Y Cambridgeshire Community Wellbeing support -  How Are You South Cambs? | Home (haysouthcambs.co.uk)

NHS Mental Health Services - www.keep-your-head.com and SHOUT - a new Text service on 85258 which provides real-time support to people of all ages who are struggling with their mental health (text the word HEAR to 85258).

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To find out more about Pupil premium and Free school meals, please visit our Pupil Premium page by clicking here. 

Click here to find the MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS from Jane Rogers, our Education Inclusion Family Advisor, and team. 

 

 Click here to access the Cambridgeshire Young Peoples Safer School's Newsletter

 

   

School Lunches

 Click here for School Meal information

 

Click here to find information on Clubs and wider community events.  Use the right-hand tabs of the webpage to access different groups/events.

Links to each Phase page under the Curriculum tab on our website.

                                Reception    Yr1/2    Yr3/4    Yr5/6

Access SCOPay Parent Information here and EYandP Fees and Funding Page here

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