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Barlaston First School
Weekly Newsletter
5 February 2024
Let your light shine through family, friendship and faith
“Enabling our whole school community to flourish and let their light shine, preparing them for their role as gentle and humble agents for change in the world we share.”
Building Work outside Squirrel and Badger Classrooms
This week we are having a canopy installed along the full length of the area outside of the Squirrel and Badger classrooms. This work is expected to complete on Monday 12th February (the Monday of half term).
Neighbours
A polite reminder to make sure we are always thoughtful of and respectful to our neighbours. Thank you for your co-operation.
Wraparound Care
We had some days last week where the numbers booked on to after-school club in particular varied greatly to the numbers actually stopping, including one day when we expected 4 to be stopping for tea, but had 14. Obviously this causes great difficulties in the planning and the catering. Please book on if you know you need this provision. There is now a dedicated phone number and email should you need to make last minute changes.
Parents’ Evening
Parents evening letters were sent home on Friday. Please try to get these back to us as soon as possible to secure your preferred appointment.
Clubs
I will outline all teacher-led clubs for next half term in Friday’s newsletter. Booking will open on the first Monday back (19th February), for clubs to start the following week.
Children’s Mental Health Week
Throughout this week the children will take part in various mental wellbeing activities in recognition of Children’s Mental Health Week.
Safer Internet Day
Tuesday is Safer Internet Day. Mrs Broome will deliver a worship after lunch and in the afternoon all of the children will discuss and take part in activities in their classrooms related to staying safe online.
Head Lice
We have been made aware of a case of head lice in school. Please check whether you have been paid a visit.
Thank you very much for your continued co-operation in all of the above. It is very much appreciated.
Regards,
Mr J Gordon
Dates for the Diary
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Monday 5th February |
Children’s Mental Health Week |
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Monday 5th February |
Building Work – Squirrels and Badgers |
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Tuesday 6th February |
Safer Internet Day |
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Friday 9th February |
Break for Half Term |
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Monday 19th February |
Return to School 8.45am |
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Tuesday 20th February |
Parents Evening |
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Wednesday 21st February |
Parents Evening |
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Monday 26th February |
Teacher led clubs recommence |
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Thursday 7th March |
World Book Day- Details to follow |
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Monday March 11th |
Science Week – Details to follow |
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Monday March 11th |
Early Years Disco – Details to follow |
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Tuesday March 12th |
Key Stage 1 Disco – Details to follow |
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Wednesday 13th |
Key Stage 2 Disco – Details to follow |
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Friday 22nd March |
Easter Service in Church 9am |
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Friday 22nd March |
Records of Achievement Morning |
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Friday 22nd March |
Break for Easter |
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Monday 8th April |
Return to School for Summer Term 8.45am |
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2024/25 School Term and Holiday Dates |
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Staff Development Days (School Closed to Children) |
2nd and 3rd September |
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School Opens to Children |
Wednesday 4th September |
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Half Term |
28th October – 1st November |
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Staff Development Day School Closed to Children |
Monday 4th November |
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Christmas Break |
23rd December – 3rd January |
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Spring 2025 |
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School Opens |
Monday 6th January 2025 |
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Half Term |
17th- 21st February 2025 |
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Easter Break |
14th – 25th April 2025 |
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Summer 2025 |
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School Opens |
Monday 28th April 2025 |
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Staff Development Day (School Closed to Children) |
Friday 2nd May 2025 |
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May Bank Holiday |
Monday 5th May 2025 |
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Half Term |
26th – 30th May 2025 |
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Last Day of Summer Term |
Friday 17th July 2025 |