Dear Parents and Carers
Well, what a week!
Fireworks – What a Night!
Firstly, a huge thank you to everyone who helped out or came along to our annual fireworks fundraiser on Saturday. What a fantastic evening! We have now done our sums and think we have raised an amazing £7,700! What a result!
A very special thank you to Tamar, Rupert and Alex, who led the team so brilliantly, both in the lead-up to the event and on the night itself. There is an enormous amount of work involved in putting on something of this scale, and we are so grateful to them and to everyone who gave up their time to help.
It really is a fantastic community effort, and the money raised will make such a difference to our children. Thank you all!
This Week in School
We have had another busy week. Henry Adams came in to launch their Christmas Decoration Competition, so Christmas is definitely on its way!
It was lovely to welcome our Reception and Year 1 parents into school to find out a little more about how we teach phonics and maths. Thank you to everyone who came along. I hope you found it useful.
On Wednesday, we marked Armistice Day with a two-minute silence. The children were very respectful as we took time to remember those who have lost their lives in conflict.
Our Year 1 and 2 children also had a fabulous trip to Fort Nelson on Thursday, which they thoroughly enjoyed.
Next Week – Wear Purple for Tate
On Monday 16th November, we are inviting children to wear something purple in support of the Saving Tate campaign. This is replacing our usual Children in Need Day, which would have taken place today.
Tate is a little boy who has been diagnosed with Sanfilippo Syndrome, a rare and devastating genetic condition often referred to as childhood dementia. Over time, children with this condition lose skills they have already developed, including their ability to speak, walk and eventually care for themselves.
Tate's family are trying to raise money to access specialist treatment that could help slow the progression of this awful disease. They have an enormous fundraising target, and we would love to do our little bit to help.
If you would like to make a donation, however small, you can do so here:
Saving Tate – Fight Against Childhood Dementia – JustGiving
Please do share the link with friends and family too. Every little helps.
I am currently unable to access the school calendar, so I can't remind you of everything else happening next week, but we will send out any other reminders as needed!
Y5/6 Football Event
On Tuesday 24th November there is a Year 5/6 Football Tournament (7 a side) at Bohunt 3.45-5pm. So far we have 2 signed up and we can have up to 10 in a team. If your Y5/6 child would like to join the team, please email the office by Thursday 19th November.
Sad News – Mrs Repp Is Leaving Us
I am very sad to let you know that Mrs Repp will be leaving us at the end of November as she is relocating to Devon.
Mrs Repp has been with us for over three years, working as both a teacher and LSA in Kestrels class. She has been such a wonderful member of the Sheet family.
Anyone who has seen our end-of-year productions will know just how talented she is. The wonderful artwork, scenery, backdrops and all those little touches that make our plays so special have largely been down to her. She has an incredible creative eye and has put so much time and effort into making things look fantastic.
But more than that, she has been willing, flexible, hardworking and always ready to help with whatever needs doing. She really has been one of those people we have come to rely on, and we will miss her enormously.
We wish her all the very best with her move to Devon.
Mrs Ward will be taking over the morning in-school support for Kestrels, so there will be continuity for the children.
A Reminder About Being on Time
Can I please remind everyone of the importance of getting children into school on time.
Our doors open at 8.35am, and the children need time to come in, get organised and settle before lessons begin. Registers and lunch numbers need to be completed by 9.00am.
We are seeing a number of children arriving at five to nine or later, and this does disrupt the start of the day, both for them and for the rest of the class.
Please do try to get your children in a little earlier. Those first few minutes of the morning really do matter.
Winter Coats and Lost Property
It is definitely getting colder now, so please make sure children have a warm coat, hat and gloves in school.
And please, please name everything! We have a huge amount of unnamed uniform sitting in lost property. If you are missing anything, do come and have a look. It would be lovely to reunite some of it with its owners!
And Finally – Our Wonderful Staff
I want to finish this week by saying a very special thank you to our staff.
Following the departure of JC Sports, we have had to take on the running of wraparound care ourselves at very short notice. This has meant extra work, extra hours and a fair bit of juggling for everyone.
Our staff have been absolutely brilliant. Everyone has pulled together, offered to help and just got on with what needed doing. It hasn't been easy, particularly on top of everything else that goes on in a busy school, but they have been there when we needed them even when some staff have been ill too on top of everything!
It really does show what a fantastic team we have here at Sheet. I am very lucky to work with such a committed and supportive group of people.
What a team!
Have a lovely weekend, everyone, and thank you as always for your support.
Julie Robinson
