Newsletter September 2023

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25th September - Leggan open class for parents 2.30pm 2nd October - Harvest Celebration followed by FOSKS Apple Fair and Apple Themed Bake Off. Parents and family welcome. 2.30pm start. 3rd October - Year 3/4 visit to Penlee House Art Gallery (email has been sent) 5th October - Mullion comprehensive school open evening 5.30-7.30pm 11th October - Nasal flu vaccination (details and consent form to follow) 13th October - Tempest individual and group photographer visit Week beginning 16th October - parent evenings 23-27 October - Half term 11th December - Whole school trip Hall for Cornwall - Peter Pan 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.

Carleon class has got off to a flying start with our new starters already making good progress and our fabulous Year ones showing them the ropes.&nbsp; We have made a start with phonics (look out for their sound books in bag!) and have even had a visit from our very brave Florence. We were all so pleased to see her!&nbsp;

Well done to our Stars of the Week Carleon - All reception children Godrevy - Joe for handwriting practise Leggan - Toby for hard work and great learning This week attendance: Leggan 100% Godrevy 93.1% Carleon 94.8% Well done Leggan!

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Book Fair (available after school until 3.45pm Monday-Friday). Lots of book to browse through. A reminder that Mr Mitchell is on paternity leave, Mrs Briggs will be covering his class. Tuesday 19th September - After school football club (KS1) and Laser tag club (KS2). Unfortunately the KS2 laser tag club is now fully subscribed. If your child no longer needs a place can you let Sylvia know so we can offer it to someone on the reserve list. Thank you. Wednesday - Drum lessons Below is a link for the Academic Year 2023-2024 term dates.

term-dates-2023-24.pdf

Dear Parents/Carers Welcome back to our pupils and a big 'hello' to the new families joining us.&nbsp;Firstly, thank you to our parents &amp; carers for ensuring that your child is prepared for the start of school.&nbsp;The children are a credit to you, looking smart and school ready.&nbsp;&nbsp; We have lots to look forward to this academic year.&nbsp;We will endeavour to keep you posted as regularly as we can. We hope you found the class meetings useful but please don't hesitate to email via email hello@stkeverne@org.uk if you need further information.&nbsp;&nbsp;Mr Mitchell's class meeting will be Monday 25th September so do come along if your child is in year 5 and 6. We welcome Ed Timmons from DT Coaching who is our PE provider for this academic year.&nbsp;He has started his teaching this week and the feedback is extremely positive.&nbsp; Information regarding the after-school club, which commences next week, has been sent out and places on the KS2 is now fully subscribed.

School Dinners We hope everyone who came along on Monday afternoon enjoyed trying out the school dinner menu. A link for the menu is below. If anyone is having problems pre-ordering their child's school dinner, do let Sylvia know. <a href="https://www.stkeverne.org.uk/web/school_dinners/626336">https://www.stkeverne.org.uk/web/school_dinners/626336</a> Late morning drop offs If you need to drop your child off during the day after the main school gate is closed. please ring the school buzzer for access. Please accompany your child to the school office so a member of the school staff can take them into their class. School consents for photos and visits Please use the Arbor app to make sure we have the correct details and consents for your child (ie photos, trips etc). Again any problems using the app just let Sylvia know.

Arbor App Intro letter 29-6-23.pdf

Book Fair next week

We will be running a Book Fair in school next week. Books will be available to buy after school each day so do come and take a look.

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.

Congratuations to Mr Mitchell who has become our new senior teacher. Thank you to Mrs Harman for the nine years of service that she has given to the role previously. Mr Mitchell will benefit from the support &amp; experience that Mrs Harman will provide.&nbsp; The beginning of the year is always a hectic one with lots of information, letters, dates etc coming your way.&nbsp; Please can we ask that you keep a close eye on your emails. Many thanks as always &amp; here's to another fantastic school year where our children 'dream it, believe it &amp; achieve it'.

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.

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