Message from Exec. Headteacher
The academic year is running away with us quickly. The children are settled in well and much learning has already taken place. It has been lovely to go into classes and see the children enjoying their learning and focussed, they are all working extremely hard.
It is Parents’ Evening on 23rd and 24th October and this is a chance for you to hear all about the great work your children have achieved. The teachers would really like to see every parent of children in their classes as it is a chance to share success but also how you and we can work together to support them even further. It would be amazing to have 100% parent attendance for Parents’ Evening this year and I am sure that you will all gain much from it. It is your time to ask questions, whether you are concerned about any aspect or unsure about the way your children are learning a particular concept. If you want to come with questions already written down, then the teachers will be only too happy to help, no question is a silly question and can only support your children. Parental engagement is a high priority for us at Forster Park and we very much look forward to seeing you all. To book your time slot follow the instructions further down the newsletter. Mrs Fenniche
Message from Head of School
The weather is certainly starting to feel a little chillier this week, but I must say I’m thankful to see the sunshine today!
I have really enjoyed looking through the children’s books this week, myself and Ms Lesiecka spent time looking at a range of books across the school and were thoroughly impressed with all that we saw and read.
The children are really showing how much they’re enjoying their learning to date.
Parent teacher meetings: I am sure this is something you will echo when you have a chance to see their books in the upcoming Parent teacher meetings. As we have put within the letter these meetings are an opportunity for parents and carers to talk about how your child has settled into their new year group with a focus on their current achievements and next steps in reading, writing and maths. Please ensure that you book an appointment via the online booking platform.
On the week of the meetings, we will be sending out a Parental Questionnaire, please could I ask that these are filled. It is important that we understand how families are feeling about the school and ways in which we can work together to continue to make our provision even better.
Pupil Homework: One thing that has been brought up before from parents is the homework choices the children are given. More information around what to expect for homework within each of our year groups will be going out at the end of this week. I do hope that the clarity and expectations shared within this will continue to support our children’s learning and engagement whilst at home.
Pupil achievements: Please do continue to send in photos and information about any particular achievements your child gains, outside school. It is such a highlight of my week when the children are able to share their successes with me and in celebration assembly. It is important to all the staff that we learn more about what they achieve outside of school.
Finally, I wish you all a wonderful weekend, hoping you are able to spend some special time as a family.
Mr Bond
Dates for your Diaries
Click on the calendar icon to the right to view all upcoming events and dates at Forster Park. Dates to remember for the next few weeks are as follows:
11 10 24 – Hello Yellow Day @ FP for Mental Health Awareness
14 10 24 – Great Fire of London & Stoneage Workshops (YRs 1,2,3&4)
16 10 24 – Maths Workshops for Parents
22 10 24 – Spooky discos
23/24 10 24 – Parents’ Evenings
25 10 24 – Reading for Pleasure Parent Session
25 10 24 – Last day of Half Term
11 11 24 – Children return to school
13 11 24 – Year 4/5 Barbican trip
15 11 24 – Children in Need
25 11 24 – PGL School Journey
05 12 24 – NHS Flu immunisations
18 12 24 – Sleeping Beauty @ Catford Theatre
20 12 24 – Last day of Term
Achievements
Callum Anderson in Year 6 Eagle Class was awarded ‘Player of the Match’ in the U11s for South East Falcons.
Well done from all of us on your great acheivement.
How to Book Parents’ Evening
Firstly make sure we have your correct email address, you can check this via the ScholarPack App (INSTRUCTIONS).
You will receive an email from ‘Juniper Education – Primarysite’ inviting you to choose a date and time to meet your child’s class teacher. Simply select the date you wish to attend and a time that suits you best.
A reminder letter will be sent home to parents and carers by the end of the week. If you haven’t received an email and you have checked your junk/spam folders please contact the school office.
Harvest Festival
Thank you to everyone who has donated towards our harvest festival. We can still collect donations on Monday morning so please do send them in with your child if you haven’t already done so. Thank you in advance. We have contacted two local foodbanks and will be delivering our donations with the student council next week!
Forster Park Lifesavers Bank
Our school bank is BACK. We look forward to welcoming savers to come and deposit their money on Friday 25th October 2024, 8.30am – 8.45am. We will keep you updated with the bank’s new location and you will able to meet our newly appointed cashiers. If you want to read more about Lifesavers Bank or sign up, following this link: LIFESAVERS
Teaching Assistant Vacancy
Rangefield School is looking for a teaching assistant to join their school team.
Your main responsibility will be to assist teachers in delivering high-quality education and supporting the children in their learning journey. You will need to be creative in your approach to supporting children, be caring, a good communicator and have the ability to meet the needs of all children.
To find out more and make an application, visit Rangefield’s website and click on ‘vacancies’ or through this link: Teaching Assistant Advert
School Photos
The school photographer was in on Monday to take individual and sibling photos of the children. As soon as we receive the proofs back, we will send them home to parents. Photos can be ordered online via the the Braiswick Photography website: https://www.braiswickdirect.co.uk/Schools.aspx . Instructions as to how to do this will be on the proof envelope or you can read them here:
https://www.braiswickdirect.co.uk/help.aspx
If you do not have the ability to order online, you can give the correct cash in at the office with your proof.
Thank you
Skeletons
In Year 3 and 4 we have been learning all about the human skeleton in Science. The children studied the skeleton and then we decided to become skeletons ourselves! We worked in pairs to feel where our bones were and covered our uniforms with masking tape to mark where they were in the body! We had lots of fun and were able to label all of the bones afterwards.
Lost Property
Please remember to label your children’s clothes, we can then easily return them to you. All un-labelled items will next be on display in the school playground on Friday, 18th October.
🌈✨ Colourful Adventures in Nursery! ✨🌈 Our nursery class has been diving into “The Colour Monster” by Anna Llenas! 🐉📚 We’ve been exploring different feelings and the colours that represent them. 💛💙💚❤ From happy yellow smiles 😊 to calm green
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