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Term dates 2019/2020

Fri 24 May 2019

Updated information for term dates for 2019/2020 is now on our website. Click here.

Please note that school reopens to pupils on the 3rd September 2019.

NSPCC assembly - Speak out, stay safe

Mon 20 May 2019

Dear Parent/Carer,

NSPCC visited our school today and delivered their Speak out. Stay safe. assembly to share information with your child about how they can keep themselves safe from harm and get help if they have any worries.

It was a very worthwhile and empowering session for both pupils and teachers. They spoke to the children and staff about the valuable work they do across the country, and talked about how important it is for everyone in our school community to join them in their ‘fight for every childhood’.

As a charity, they can only provide these vital resources thanks to the financial support and generosity of their supporters.

That’s why we’re raising money to help the NSPCC’s work in schools

I am delighted to say that our school has chosen to support the valuable work of the NSPCC

this term by taking part in a fundraising event, and I would really value your support and encouragement.

How your children can have fun – and make a massive difference

Children will be doing a 'Sponsored Big Buddy skills' event in the next few weeks which will not only be exciting for our pupils but will also mean they’re raising money for the NSPCC’s vital work and helping keep even more children safe.

Participation is purely voluntary but if you would like to support the NSPCC’s work, it would be fantastic if you could give your child permission to take part by signing the sponsor form and return the sponsored event form and money raised to school by 20th June 2019 . If you have more than one child in school simply put all your children’s names at the top of one form.

To say thank you, every child that attended the assembly today will receive a Speak out. Stay safe. Buddy sticker. And every child who takes part in the activity later will receive a special Buddy badge.

But more than that, they can also be proud that every penny raised will make a significant difference for children. By supporting the NSPCC we can work together to end child abuse.

Talking PANTS with your children

The NSPCC’s work in schools will help encourage conversations about staying safe – and they have a number of child-friendly materials to help you carry on the conversation afterwards. That includes ‘Talk PANTS’, a simple way for parents to help keep children safe from sexual abuse – without using scary words or even mentioning sex.

The guide uses the rules of PANTS to teach children that their body belongs to them and them alone.

You can find out more and download the free resources at nspcc.org.uk/pants

If you’d like to know more about the NSPCC’s work, or take a look at the wide range of information and advice which is available for parents and carers, please visit their website nspcc.org.uk/parents

Many thanks, Mrs Stephanie Astle

Updated vacancies page

Sat 18 May 2019

What's new? - updated information on our vacancies page

We currently have a vacancy for a Site manager for our school - interested? Click here.

For more information on vacanices and volunteering at High Oakham Primary School, go to the vacancies page of our website.
https://www.highoakham.co.uk/vacancies/

Year 6 SATs

Fri 17 May 2019

SATs tests - Well done Y6

We would like to congratulate all of our Year 6 pupils on all their hard work during this week’s assessments. We are really proud in the manner with which they have approached this week, in spite of the media attention and concerns in relation to the pressure that they could possibly be put under. Our Governors who came to oversee the process commented on how relaxed and positive our children were are they came into our breakfast club each morning and throughout the week. This was a resounding success and one which will be repeated next year.

Thank you to all the parents who have given such positive support to the children, school and staff for the SATs tests. I am sure that you will appreciate how hard everyone has worked, not only to prepare children for the tests but to ensure that a balance has been maintained with the other subjects in the curriculum.

Thank you to all the adults who have been involved in supporting and preparing the children for this week. I am sure you will agree with me when I say that Mr Leonard and Miss Watt are great assets to our school as reflected in their hard work and support leading up to and during this week.

Whilst important, the tests can only be a measure of your children’s attainment on the day, in only reading, maths and spelling, grammar and punctuation. Your end of year report will give a wider overview of your child’s achievements and successes across the year.

Year 6, we are super proud of you! Well done! Enjoy your dress down day of fun activities!

Tree House - summer half term planner May 2019

Sun 12 May 2019

Here is the May term planner for Tree House 2019.

Update from Conkers - the best time ever!!!!

Fri 03 May 2019

Everyone has had the most amazing time at Conkers over the last few days - bravery, resilience, positivity and enjoyment have been the highlights - we have been noted publicly as being the most well behaved and engaged group that the rangers and staff have met.

Evenings were filled with laughing and fun and despite one or two wobbles, children were tucked up and settled ready for the next day! To say they have done us proud, is an understatement!

We will share more photos and news later when we return. Keep an eye on parentmail for more news of our arrival back at school.