27th January 2017
Dear Parents,
This week we have been learning about birds and how we can care for them as part of our focus on the RSPB
Big School Bird Watch. In our assemblies we have been talking about how to feed birds in the winter and how
to recognise common birds that we might be able to spot locally at school or at home. We have been having
some exciting outdoor learning sessions led by Hannah from Elmbridge Countryside Team. In these we have
been learning about local birds and how to recognise them as well as making bird feeders to attract birds to
our school grounds.
Thanks to our amazing school community, we have been able to focus on our normal learning activities
despite the flood that occurred in Rabbits Class on Sunday. It was a dismaying thing to discover a flooded
classroom and it was so uplifting that many staff, governors and parents came to the rescue on Sunday as well
as the Fire Brigade and an emergency plumber. We would like to say a really huge thank you to everyone who
came along to help – this meant that Mrs Selencky and her team were quickly set up in the Burrow room and
were ready for lessons as usual on Monday morning. Rabbits class team are remarkably resilient and are
taking it all in their stride, supported by the strong team around them.
At present we are meeting with the Insurance loss adjuster, buildings surveyor and works project manager to
ensure that the cause of the burst water pipe is quickly identified and that the classroom is properly dried and
repaired. We do not have a time scale yet but we expect it to be a few months in order to be done properly,
so the Burrow is Rabbits classroom for the present - and furniture, books and belongings have been moved to
ensure that it is properly set up for Rabbits Class. Otters are very happily sharing their outdoor canopy area
for outdoor learning.
Next week we will be having 5 PGCE students from Roehampton University visiting our school and observing
some of our lessons – giving them the opportunity for a great learning experience and professional dialogue
with our teaching staff. They will be part of the school for the week and will participate in our school activities
such as assembly and outdoor learning as well as observing lessons.
Our staff walking competition is off to a great, and now increasingly competitive, start. We are currently top
of the league of schools with our Star Troopers team at number one position, and all three of our teams are in
the first 50 schools. We are all doing our best to get out there and to walk those steps and miles for our team
– not all are keen however - my dog refused to go out with me this morning!
All classes started our ‘Daily Mile’ school walking on the common on Wednesday, wearing our wellies and
walking together for the last 15 minutes of lunchtime. It was a brilliant sight - seeing everyone walking
together in the fresh air. We returned invigorated for our afternoon of learning. Next week we will be walking
together on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and hopefully the weather will remain sunny and fresh. We will
be looking out for any birds that we recognise as we walk around – if we don’t scare them off that is.
Congratulations to Freya, Navid, Loki, Gracie, George, Harriet, Bethany, Louise and Michelle for finishing their
sticker charts.
Have a lovely weekend, Mrs Hutt
AWARDS OF THE WEEK
SUPERSTARS
Rabbits:
Otters:
Badgers:
Mylo for working so hard on his tricky words. You are a star!
Finley for drawing an amazing picture about his body.
Talulah for always taking such pride in the presentation of her work.
Austin A for always listening amazingly well; putting his hand up and trying his hardest. You
are a superstar Austin!
Enterprise Award
Environment Award
Spiritual & Moral Award
R – Bethany for persevering and never giving up when trying to zip up her coat. Sam for
orchestrating a class show.
O – Genevieve for working super hard on her number bonds to 10.
B – Lahna for working really hard in maths this week.
R – Bethany for picking up some rubbish that she found in our playground. Isaac for picking
up rubbish on the Common during outdoor learning.
O – Isabella for showing respect to the wildlife on the common in outdoor learning.
B – Giselle for looking after the book corner and always offering to tidy the book shelves.
Thank you Giselle.
R – Gracie and Harriet for working together in sharing an idea and solving a problem.
O – Bea for always sharing her thoughts and ideas when working in Talk Partners.
B – Theo for being such a kind and thoughtful member of Badger’s class.
Golden Ticket
DIARY DATES
GATE DUTY w/c 30th January 2017, Parents of:
Mon 30th Emily B, Tue 31st Daisy C, Wed 1st Freddy C, Thur 2nd Lahna CP, Fri 3rd Samuel E
Notices
UNIFORM
We have a number of jumpers and cardigans missing at the moment, along with a coat.
Most of them are labelled. Please can we ask all parents to double check their child’s
uniform this weekend just in case they have been picked up by mistake. The coat’s name
labels are often in the pockets. Please can you drop any items to me in the office and I will
distribute. Many thanks for your help with this. Sarah
SAINSBURYS VOUCHERS
It’s that time of year again! Sainsburys are giving out their ‘Active Kids Vouchers’. Please do
collect as many as you can as they really help with purchasing extra PE equipment, cooking
equipment etc . We have a collection box in the reception area. Thank you 
Badgers Cake Sale
Thank you everyone, the Badgers cake sale made nearly £60 last week!