Newsletter 2 February 

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Our focus value for the next 4 weeks is 'Gratitude' The children will be learning this value in all lessons. If you have any examples from home of your child showing Gratitude we would love for you to share this with us on Tapestry.

For showing gratitude to those around her, setting a good example to her peers.

For using please and thank you with his friends in the classroom, especially at tidy up time.

For showing gratitude towards his friends at lunch time.&#160;

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gates will close at 8.45am&#160; Please ensure that your child is in before this!&#160;

If your child is late it has a negative impact on their learning and how they settle into the school day.&#160;

school gates open at 8.35am, giving you a 10 minute window to get your child into school on time&#160;

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Welcome to our newsletter Friday 2nd February

Dear Parents and Carers, This week in Literacy the children have continued to talk about their journey around the school and have been writing about what they can see in the school grounds. In Maths the children have been looking at the numbers 6, 7 and 8 and have been looking at counting accurately and the composition of these numbers. In PE the children have continued to enjoy practising their dances and are looking forward to performing these to the whole school!&nbsp; This week Year 1 have enjoyed their second local walk to the park. They have done some fantastic map work in Geography and in Maths they have been learning all about addition and subtraction to 20, using their bonds to 10 to help them. In Art the children have created their own landscapes in the style of the Cornish artist John Dyer. They children have continued to learn their class dances in preparation for our dance extravaganza next week!&nbsp; Year 2 have been exploring multiplication and division. They have been using counters to demonstrate their understanding. They have been using oil pastels to draw fruits that grow in England. Next week there will be tropical fruit to draw. The children were delighted to welcome Mrs Fatima into school to talk about her faith. Everyone asked super questions and showed great respect. It has been wonderful to learn about our diverse community. Thank you to everyone that made a kind donation for NSPCC Number Day. We raised £98.36. Miss K Bullock Head of School

This week the Nursery children have enjoyed bug hunting in the garden. They have used a range of tools appropriately to support them with finding their creatures. In Healthy Movers the children have been busy practising their dance ready for next weeks performance to the school. The highlight of the week has been the visit to see the rabbits at Biscovey Academy. The children compared the rabbits to the hare in their new focus story 'The Tortoise and the Hare'. They spoke about how well they think the rabbits would do in the race.

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We are so proud of the children who have reached the sunshine for exceptional kindness, behaviour or friendliness to others. You are an exceptional role model.

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School lunches can be booked daily, weekly, monthly. Your child is entitled to Universal Free school Meals whilst they are at the Infant school. For more information on school dinners, visit our website <a href="https://www.biscoveyinfants.org.uk/web/school_dinners/307280">HERE</a>.

Autumn_Winter 23_24 Menu.pdf

Please click the link to see the school lunch menu&#160;

Aspens food pictures.pdf

Please click the link to see pictures of our school lunches&#160;

If you are concerned about the physical or mental welfare of a child or young person and you wish to speak to someone about it, you can contact the MARU (Multi-agency Referral Unit) on the following numbers: Monday to Friday, 9am - 6pm: 0300 123 1116 Evenings &amp; weekends: 01208 251300 Police (Non-emergency): 101 Internet Safety If you are searching for support and are worried about this being tracked by an abuser in the home, please use a&nbsp;private or incognito tab&nbsp;when browsing as this&nbsp;will not save on your search history. Domestic Abuse advise - First Light: 0300 777 4777 Support in your area You can walk into a local BOOTS pharmacy and ask for&nbsp;‘ANI’&nbsp;( Say, “I’m asking for Annie”) or ask to access their&nbsp;‘Safe Spaces’&nbsp;where you will get support with domestic abuse. There will be a trained member of staff. You can also download and access the Bright Sky app safely. This will give you access to a directory of support agencies and help lines.

Notifying change of circumstances Please contact the school office if there are any changes to you or your child's personal details (i.e name, address, telephone numbers, emergency contact&nbsp;details, medical&nbsp;details, email address or relationship change). Certain changes may be updated directly via the Arbor Parent Portal, however if you have any difficulty please email the school office at: hello@biscoveyinfants.org.uk or call (01726) 812006.

If families&nbsp;are struggling to access food, there is community support available for them.&nbsp;&nbsp;Cornwall Council&nbsp;Help with Food map links below to see what support is available in Cornwall. <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fletstalk.cornwall.gov.uk%2Fhelp-with-food&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ckatie.bullock%40biscoveyinfants.org.uk%7C47dfba86faf243ec0dc708dad90c002b%7C199653adc1564a05bad3084c1a30b618%7C0%7C0%7C638060942798909022%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=1XTO47qmyif63JvhTcD%2FZ1CMvgUz%2B8YJQuZAV5Oe2tM%3D&amp;reserved=0">View the Food map on Lets Talk Cornwall</a> You can also find your nearest foodbank and information about opening times and donation points on the Transformation Cornwall Website <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftransformation-cornwall.org.uk%2Fresources%2Fupdate-on-cornish-foodbanks&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ckatie.bullock%40biscoveyinfants.org.uk%7C47dfba86faf243ec0dc708dad90c002b%7C199653adc1564a05bad3084c1a30b618%7C0%7C0%7C638060942798909022%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=EKfWOyxV4wbddDKMgXgT32eOWBmcgiJ4y2Rp6MMC%2B%2FA%3D&amp;reserved=0">Visit Transformation Cornwall Website</a> Families might be eligible for Crisis &amp; Care Award <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cornwall.gov.uk%2Fbenefits-and-support%2Fcrisis-and-care-awards%2F&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ckatie.bullock%40biscoveyinfants.org.uk%7C47dfba86faf243ec0dc708dad90c002b%7C199653adc1564a05bad3084c1a30b618%7C0%7C0%7C638060942798909022%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=GmKCdlmNNuFKRI%2B0APewpqDKcQAaiTsZcjPI7Thq%2BEw%3D&amp;reserved=0">View the Crisis &amp; Care Award page</a> If you would like to speak to someone, please contact Cornwall Council by calling&nbsp;0300 1234 121&nbsp;(choose option 2 for benefits and support).

Reporting Absences If your child is going to be absent from school due to illness, then please inform the office before 9am in the morning, and let us know why your child is going to be absent, and when you expect them to return. You may either phone the office on (01726) 812006 and leave a message or alternatively send an email to hello@biscoveyinfants.org.uk Please make sure that you child is getting to school on time. The gates will shut at 8.45am prompt.

School gates are open between 8.35 - 8.45am After 8.45 when gates are closed your child will be marked by the office as late (L) 8.50am onwards your child will be marked as late after register closes (U)

By working in harmony together, we create a positive learning experience for all. We are fortunate to&nbsp;have a dedicated and supportive community who recognise that at the heart of each and every school's success, is a valued and trusted home/school partnership.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Aspire Parent Code of Conduct supports your child(ren) during their time in an Aspire academy/school and sits on every website under the&nbsp;PARENTS&nbsp;heading.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Parent Code of Conduct can also be obtained by visiting&nbsp;<a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.aspireacademytrust.org%2Fpolicies&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ckatie.bullock%40biscoveyinfants.org.uk%7Ccc4c4eb1ef1148bec47508daf3f0ec82%7C199653adc1564a05bad3084c1a30b618%7C0%7C0%7C638090513332446040%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=v%2BnRiGlGUewzppiGYDv4fdVfoDu3mPWcrZ4oStNN1es%3D&amp;reserved=0">www.aspireacademytrust.org/policies</a>&nbsp;and a copy will be emailed to all parents/carers. Thank you for your continued support.&nbsp; <a href="https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/ap/b-59584e83/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftcat.sharepoint.com%2F%3Ab%3A%2Fs%2FHub%2FEfLIbR6BKA1FqqHphNVtHtQBwIoNaOW0c8QdJH6QIkrPYg%3Fe%3D2WLIRU&amp;data=05%7C01%7Ckatie.bullock%40biscoveyinfants.org.uk%7Ccc4c4eb1ef1148bec47508daf3f0ec82%7C199653adc1564a05bad3084c1a30b618%7C0%7C0%7C638090513332446040%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=L%2BNvwLDIvD2bubwoO4Je%2BIiqTGSomBTaxyOwVz32cbE%3D&amp;reserved=0">Aspire Code of Conduct for parents - final.pdf</a>

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