Dear Parents and Carers,
Well done to our Year 1 children for their excellent ukulele performances to parents and carers. It was a wonderful moment to see the children play as a class team, with such confidence and great ability. They will be great when they learn to play in a Samba band in Year 2. We have also seen some fabulous Capoeira displays this week.
We have had transition week where Year 2 children have spent time at George White, meeting their new teachers and spending time in their new classes. At Mousehold we have had transition across the week, where our Year 1 and Reception children have spent time meeting their new teachers in their new classrooms. Next year’s Reception children have also joined us for stay and play sessions recently.
The Friends of Mousehold School
The Friends of Mousehold would like to say a huge thank you to everyone that came to the Summer Fayre last week. We are pleased to announce that we raised an amazing £1,030.47 which will be a great help in improving facilities at the school.
Special mentions to all of those that gave up their time to help run stalls.
Finally, The Friends of Mousehold are always looking for new members. Please contact admin@thefriendsofmousehold.org if you are interested in finding out more.
Change to PE kit for next year
From September, we would like to see a return to a slightly more formal PE kit, as some children are arriving on PE days in clothes and shoes that are not appropriate or safe.
The PE Kit will be as follows:
A plain white T-shirt
Shorts, leggings or jogging bottoms in either plain dark blue, plain dark grey or plain black
Jumper or hoodie in either plain dark blue, plain dark grey or plain black OR they can just wear their red school jumper or cardigan
Trainers or plimsolls – sandals are not suitable footwear for a PE session
On allocated PE days (to be confirmed for the next academic year), children can come to school in their PE kit for the day, but the above criteria needs to be followed. Thanks for your co-operation.
New Classes
You should now have received confirmation of classes for the next academic year. Here is a reminder if the finalised class names and structure:
| Nursery | Kingfisher | Miss Wood |
| Reception | Chaffinch | Mrs Jenkins |
| Reception | Goldfinch | Mrs Jennings and Ms Brown |
| Reception | Greenfinch | Mrs Graham and Ms Brown |
| Year 1 | Swift | Mrs Allen and Mrs Breakenridge |
| Year 1 | Sparrow | Mrs Ahmed |
| Year 1/2 | Robin | Mrs Coathup and Mr Smith |
| Year2 | Raven | Miss Barkshire |
| Year 2 | Barn Owl | Mrs Parke |
Opening Times
Reception
Opening times:
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Key Stage 1 (Years 1 &2)
| Opening times: Morning session: 8:40 – 12:15am Afternoon session: 1:15 – 3:10pm There is 15 minute break in the morning |
The gates will close from 8.50am when registration closes. If arriving after this time, you will need to register your child’s attendance at the school office. Your child will be marked as late for the session.
Safeguarding
Please see our website for all of our policies and more information about safeguarding
https://www.mouseholdinfants.com/safeguarding/
Please see our website for all of our policies and more information about safeguarding
| Designated Safeguarding Leads
Mr Tolson, Mr Smith, Miss Balachandre, Mrs Greenwood and Miss Wood. These members of staff monitor and manage all safeguarding practices and ensure staff are supported and have the training they need. Please ask to see one of these adults if you are worried about the safety of a child at school. |
| If you have a safeguarding concern about a child out of school hours then the number to ring is:
CADS – Children’s Advice and Duty Service – 0344 800 8020. |
Diary Dates
Friday 19th July – 09:00 – 10:00 am – Year 2 Leavers Assembly
Friday 19th July – Last day of Summer Term.
Thank you for your continued support
Yours faithfully
Mr Ian Tolson
Head of School
