Attendance - our current attendance as a school is 97.7% - the national average is 94.8% and the LA average 94.9% - we are above average, well done!

Online Safety Webinars for Parents - please see the website here for details of online safety events throughout the year.  They are free to attend.  We will be marking Safer Internet Day in school on 11th February, reminding children about things to look out for and the importance of following our acceptable use policy to stay safe online.  Remind yourself about these by locating them on the policy page.

Uniform Reminders - as per the uniform policy found on the website here, please note, if your child wears earrings, they must be plain studs and removed for PE or swimming.  Other styles of earrings are not allowed on health and safety grounds.  A new uniform order will be available on next week's newsletter.

Packed Lunch Policy - we are looking for parents who would like to form part of a working party looking into the creation of a packed lunch policy.  If you would like to be involved, please contact the office.

Assessments - please see this link containing information for parents from the government about statutory and optional assessments.  This is relevant for Year 6 families.

IPSSA Cross Country - if any children in years 4, 5 or 6 would be interested in running the annual cross country event at the Royal Hospital School, they need to let us know.  However, participation is dependant on parental support.  The event is to be held on Wednesday 2nd April, parents need to arrange transport for their child to and from the event - arrival at 1pm, estimated completion time is 3:30pm - pupils are expected to stay for the duration of the event to support their teammates.  Year 4s will need to be able to run 1500m, Foxes need to be able to run 2200m - at a sustainable pace for the race distance.  Please take all of this into consideration before putting your name forward.  Please let the office know by Friday 31st.

Seeds - seeds will continue to be available for purchase @ 50p per pack after school next week.  Please pop your money in the honesty box.  If the weather is wet, they will be available just inside the door to the office.

PTA Events - please see the attached posters for upcoming PTA events.  In summary, there will be a Friendship Disco held on Friday 7th February 3:45-4:45pm at the Village Hall.  Those attending the disco can come into school in their disco clothing as long as it is appropriate for school - especially footwear for walking to the hall.  If your child is attending the disco, you MUST let the office know by Thursday 6th that they need to be walked up after school - this is to ensure we have the correct ratios for taking the children there.  Join us for lots of fun, games and dancing with friends.  Tickets are just £3.50 each including a snack and unlimited drinks!  Please speak to a PTA member to purchase your tickets.  Looking further ahead, there will be a dress down day for all on Friday 14th February with the theme of Wear What You Love - in exchange for donations towards the Easter Chocolate Hamper or Mother's Day Hamper - more details next week.