School Newsletter October 2023

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Workshops with Roma: Please see below for more information regarding parent sessions with Roma Claudius - Educational Mental Health Practitioner. Please follow <a href="https://forms.office.com/e/MKRCd39xhR?fbclid=IwAR1jGEfXhdnisfsyreKoTJoe8AlgWyc0gFXEKC8sXvdFV_SdjD9kFSI18-M">https://forms.office.com/e/MKRCd39xhR</a> to select the sessions that you wish to attend.

8th November - FOSKS Bags 2School collection - bags to school by 9.00am 8th November - First of four weekly parent/carers workshop with Roma (our education mental health practitioner) 3.15-4.15pm 27th November - last day to order school packed lunch for the Peter Pan trip (please order through ParentPay as usual prior to this date) 2nd December - FOSKS Christmas Fair/Market and Christmas party 6th December - School Christmas dinner 11th December - Whole school trip Hall for Cornwall - Peter Pan 13th December - School carol service 2pm St Keverne Parish Church 14th December - Nativity play (Reception, year 1 and 2) - 2pm and 6pm 19th December - Last day of Autumn Term 4th January 2024 - First day of Spring Term More information on these dates will follow nearer the time.

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It's been a busy term for the children in Leggan Class.&nbsp;We have focused on space in science, we used the good weather earlier in the half term to investigate the rotation of the Earth and how we can use shadows to help support this.&nbsp;We have also looked at tectonics in geography and the artist Jen Aranyi.

In Y1 science, we have been exploring the senses - we had 'feely bags' to explore the sense of touch and a taste test to decide which things tasted sweet, sour, salty, or bitter.  Our reception children have been looking at patterns in maths. Today we found that patterns can be found in music too, so we got the instruments out!

This term, Year 3 and 4 have been learning about the Stone Age to Iron Age in History, Art and DT. We have visited Penlee House Gallery and Museum taking part in their pre-historic workshop. We have been using our sketch books to practice drawing accurately, using tone, shade and tints and experimenting with stone age art.&nbsp; &nbsp; This term, Year 2 have been learning about the school and the community in History, and changes that have occurred over time. In science, we have been learning about the body and using our senses in a range of experiments as part of animals (including humans) topic. In art, we have created a range of portraits, including collage and attempting our own Picasso-style art.&nbsp;

Well done to our Stars of the Week Carleon - Orla and Lexi for engaging with and being so kind to our younger children. Godrevy - Charlotte, for a positive attitude in class. Leggan - Alexandra for resilience and determination Attendance: Carleon - 93.8% Godrevy - 96% Leggan - 94.6%

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Week beginning Monday 30th October

Monday Tuesday Godrevy re-arranged parent consultations. NO after school sports clubs. FOSKS Hallowe'en non school uniform, decorated pumpkin competition (£1.00 for each) Wednesday Drum lessons Godrevy re-arranged parent consultations. Thursday Change of school dinner menu (bangers, vegetarian bangers, pasta or jacket potato). Please order through ParentPay as usual. Friday Guitar and ukulele lessons

We wish everyone a happy half term and we will see you back on Monday 30th October. Can we remind children to practice their times tables on TT Rockstars, ideally 10 minutes every day, in preparation for the new TT Rockstars Battle of the Bands after half term!

Tempest Photographs A reminder that the closing date for free delivery back to school is Sunday 29th October. Orders can be made through the Tempest website using your unique link or visits www.tempest-orders.co.uk. Thank you. Road Safety and Dark Evenings We will soon be setting the clocks back an hour and summer-time will end. The resources below will help remind children, about road safety and keeping safe in the dark.

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School Music Lessons If your chiild is interested in learning a musical instrument, please visit the Cornwall Music Service Trust website. Currently we have drum, guitar and ukulele lessons, all taught by their staff. <a href="https://cmst.co.uk/music-lessons">Cornwall Music Service Trust (cmst.co.uk)</a>

FOSKS EVENTS

Tuesday 31st October Hallowe'en non school uniform fancy dress day. Also pumpkin carving and colouring competition. £1 for the fancy dress and £1 for the pumpkin carving competition, colouring competition is free. (An entry form for the pumpkin carving competion has been sent home with your child). Please bring your pumpkins to school in the morning.

School lunches can be booked daily, weekly, monthly or termly on Parent Pay and cost £2.65 per child. If your child is in Year R, 1 or 2 they are entitled to Universal Free school Meals. If you think you may be entitled to Free School Meals click <a href="https://www.cornwall.gov.uk/schools-and-education/schools-and-colleges/school-meals/">HERE</a> to check your eligibility and make an application. For more information on school dinners, visit our website <a href="https://www.stkeverne.org.uk/web/school_dinners/626336">HERE</a> or alternatively a link is below for the new menu.

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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 private or incognito tab when browsing as this 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 ‘ANI’ ( Say, “I’m asking for Annie”) or ask to access their ‘Safe Spaces’ 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 tell us of 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.