Issue: 20 Date: 10 Feb 2017 I hope that everybody appreciated the way the temperature dropped this week to help Foundation Stage as they investigated the North Pole; that's the sort of detail our teachers go to! Staff have all been working with staff at St John's N20 and Alma school to look at how we can improve writing for children across the school; you might have seen us all heading off for joint staff meetings at Alma. After identifying shared areas for development earlier in the term, staff have been examining how modelling writing can be used to help children with the creative process. Talking about the writing process is something you could do with your children at home, whether it's you or them doing the writing. Congratulations to Mary Ward House who won the house points total this half term! Medicine in school This is often the time of year when antibiotics get prescribed. Please think carefully before sending your child back to school while they are still on these drugs, as they can often have quite a strong effect. We will only administer prescribed medicines which need to be taken four times a day and only when an authorisation form has been completed. We have added this to the "policies" page of the website for you. Please don't send children in with the form and medicine without speaking to Mrs Meehan or one of the office staff in advance. Week commencing 20th February at Sacred Heart Monday 20 February CHILDREN RETURN TO SCHOOL Tuesday 21 February 1A Trip to Pizza Express Wednesday 22 February - Rewards assembly J Side
Thursday 23 February 6A Class assembly Parents invited Thursday 23 February Parent Consultation Evening 4pm 6pm Friday 24 February Y5 Trip to Science Museum Top Table Stars The A side top table stars on Wednesday 8 February were:zara, Louis, Orlagh, Erick, Niamh, Owen, Alexandra, Hannah, Callum, Thomas, Noemi, Alice, Patrick. Congratulations to all our Top Table Stars and thank you for keeping our Golden Rules and showing kindness to your friends. Reminders Friday 24 February - Year 5 visit to the Science Museum. Please ensure your child is in school ready to register at 8.50am. We will be leaving at 9.20am and aim to return to school at 2pm. Children should bring a healthy packed lunch in a disposable bag thanks. All after school clubs will resume as usual the week commencing 20 th February except Debating Club which will start on Monday 27 th February. Year 1 - Date For Your Diary There will be a meeting for Year 1 parents/carers on Weds 8 March at 2.30 regarding phonics and phonics testing. Easter Plays - Dates for your diary Wednesday 29 March Year 1 Easter Play, Parents invited Friday 31 March Year 3 Easter Play, Parents invited Sainsbury s Active Kids Vouchers
We are now collecting Sainsbury s vouchers in exchange for sports equipment. If you shop at Sainsbury s and have vouchers, then please donate them by 30 th June 2017. A voucher collection box is in the reception area. Thank you. Music Tuition Summer Term 2017 Bills have gone home via the children. Under borough guidelines we have to ask for payment one term in advance. Payments need to be made by Wednesday 3 March 2017 so that we can confirm our requirements with Barnet Education Arts Trust. We encourage you to pay via Wisepay or alternatively cash or cheque (payable to Sacred Heart School). Parents Forum Meetings We have held 2 Parent Forum meetings recently - on 19 December 2016 and 9 February 2017. Please click here to read about the items that were raised in these meetings. Parents' Association Sadly the PA AGM didn't take place last week however for all those wishing to attend there will be a new date confirmed when we return from half term. Please pencil in Sunday 2nd July for this year's SUMMER FAYRE - we appreciate any help we can get to organise the biggest event of the year and will be discussing this more at the next PA meeting so please come along. Sponsored Sums Your child will have brought home information about the Parents Association s next fundraising event the Sponsored Sums. This event has raised over 26,000 over the past six years and has made an enormous contribution to supporting the school. Your child will have a letter, a list of sums and a sponsorship sheet for them to collect sponsors. The
test will take place on Thursday 23rd February so they will have nearly two weeks to practice and get their sponsors. This year, the sums will be posted to the individual year groups pages along with the sponsorship form on the school website if your child is away or the sheets get mislaid! We re delighted to confirm that the money raised this year will go towards replacement of school windows. I hope you and your children will enjoy supporting this fundraising event. 200 Club Congratulations to the winners of the December and January draws, who are listed below: DECEMBER 1st Prize ( 125) - Angela Tougher 2nd Prize ( 50) - Sheila Maloney 3rd Prize ( 25) - Pinar Aydemir JANUARY 1st Prize ( 125) - Nicola Griffin 2nd Prize ( 50) - John & Paul Shanahan 3rd Prize ( 25) - Karen Nimmo (Cummins) All cheques will be available to pick up from the office after half term. Year 5 Football On Wednesday the Yr5 football team represented Sacred Heart in the 'Barnet Primary Schools Central Tournament'. The team played against some stiff opposition narrowly missing out on getting to the quarter finals. New Lunch Menus
Barnet Catering have introduced a new three week menu cycle which will be offered to children after half term. To view our new Menu click here. Parking! Unfortunately we ve received further complaints from the residents of Kendal Court that parents are continuing to use their private car park. They have passed us photos of cars with registrations: BK11 WOM KF16 ZKJ Pupil Progress Meeting Pupil progress meetings have been underway since Tuesday 10th January and will continue until 30 March. Each teacher will hold three 10 minute appointments, once a week (see details below). They will also offer evening appointments on Thursday 23 February between 4.00 and 6.00 pm for those parents unable to attend during the day. We will send home the children s books for the weekend before each meeting so that you will have had a chance to look at them thoroughly. Week Day Class Teacher Appt time Slots Monday 5A Miss Sikorska 8.30, 8.45, 3.00 Monday 5J Mr Fowler 8.30, 8.45, 3.00 Monday 6J Miss Brophy 8.30, 8.45, Tuesday FSA Miss Allan 8.30, 8.45, 9.00 Tuesday FSJ Miss Vassiliou 8.30, 8.45, 9.00 Wednesday 1A Mrs Kyriacou 8.30, 8.45, 9.00 Wednesday 2J Miss Ridley 8.30, 8.45, 3.00
Thursday 3A Miss Lemon 8.30, 8.45, 3.00 Thursday 3J Mr Florez 8.30, 8.45, 3.00 Thursday 4A Miss Byrne 8.30, 8.45, 3.00 Thursday 4J Mrs Vyas 8.30, 8.45, 3.00 The following class/teachers will have Afternoon Appointments only. Week Day Class Teacher Appt time Slots Tuesday 6J Miss Brophy 3.00 Tuesday 6A Mrs Harrington/Mrs White 2.30, 2.45, 3.00 Wednesday 1J Mrs Durkin/Mrs Furey 2.30, 2.45, 3.00 Wednesday 2A Mrs Boulton/Mrs Scuderi 2.30, 2.45, 3.00 To book your appointment visit https://www.parents-booking.co.uk/sacredheart PLEASE NOTE: You need to type this address into your website browser s address bar. Do not try to Google this website address, or use a Search Engine, as that will not work. This is a common mistake on phones and tablets. Login to see which appointments are available and select one that is convenient for you. You will need: Your child s legal first name and legal surname Your child s date of birth Your title and surname
The system has been live since Monday 19 December so you can book your appointment. Troubleshooting Tips - Please read before booking! To login you need to enter the details we have on record for you and your child. If you have recently changed your title or surname, for example, and not informed us, we will be expecting you to login with the details we have on record. We strongly recommend that you enter your email address when signing in so that you receive an email confirmation of your appointment. The email address you enter is only used to send a confirmation. If the system gives you an error when you login, it will not be the email address that is the proble m. If you have several children to make bookings for, use the Change Child button on the blue bar (above the school s name) in the blue bar at the top of the Parent s Booking Page to swap between your children. Please make a note of your appointment date and time.