HIGH VIEW SCHOOL
NEWSLETTER
18th March 2016
HEAD LICE
It is that time of year again, when
children across all schools seem to be
contracting nits/head lice. Some of our
parents are understandably frustrated
about recurrence of head lice in their
children, despite paying out for
expensive treatments. I only wish we
could go back to the days of the Nit
Nurse, who would go through each child's
hair to check. However, these services
have been subject to the usual budget
cuts and have not been available for
some time now. Please can I ask all
parents to treat their children's hair
over the Easter Break, so that we can
start afresh? Meanwhile, I am advised
that combing through a child's hair using
hair conditioner and a nit comb is a cheap
and effective way to treat nits. A few
drops of tea tree oil on the hair also
helps. If you do receive a letter home, it
means that children in your child's class
have head lice or eggs, in this case please
can you treat your child's hair THAT
EVENING? If you don't all agree to this,
even if it is just one person, it starts the
cycle over again. Having head lice is
nothing to do with having dirty hair; in
fact lice like clean hair. I know it is a
nuisance and we will do all we can to help
and support. I would like to thank one
of our parents for bringing this issue to
my attention, along with some useful
suggestions.
PUBLIC HEALTH ENGLAND
We have received information from the
Public Health Authority in respect of
Scarlet Fever and suspected outbreaks
of respiratory/flu like illness going
around within the South West Schools.
If you have any concerns,
please do not hesitate contact us.
AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS
All after school clubs have finished
today, but Year 6 SATS Booster club will
still be running on
Monday 21st March 2016.
YEAR 5/6 ASSEMBLY
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Last week, Year 5/6 performed their
Ancient Greece assembly to parents and
carers. Despite a very busy week with
limited rehearsal time, the children
spoke, danced and sang like
professionals! Everyone in the audience
learnt lots of new facts and thoroughly
enjoyed the play. Well done Year 5/6
team!
FS2 ASSEMBLY
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The children in FS2 performed their
assembly for their parents and carers
based on their theme learning of
Traditional Tales. The children had
great fun acting, singing and signing. The
parents were challenged to guess, after
three clues, which traditional tale the
children would perform next. The Wolf
was scary, the Troll was hungry and the
Gingerbread Man gave everyone the run
around! Everyone went home singing
“The Big Bad Wolf” song. Well done
children you were GREAT.
PSA NEWS
On Friday 15th April 2016 between 2.003.00pm, our PSA will be holding a Parent
Forum meeting. This is an opportunity
for parents/carers to come in and talk
about all aspects of school life. Our PSA
very much looks forward to seeing some
new faces.
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Notification of forthcoming events
Monday 21st March 2016
Achievement Assemblies
9.15am - FS2/KS1
11.15am - KS2
Thursday 24th March 2016
Last Day of Term
Friday 25th March 2016
Good Friday
Monday 28th March – 8th April
2016
Easter Holidays
Monday 11th April 2016
First Day of Term
Tuesday 12th April 2016
Year 6 Residential Trip Meeting in
SSA @ 3.15pm
Wednesday 20th April 2016
FS1A Trip – Trethorne Park
Friday 22nd April 2016
School Reports to Parents
Monday 25th April 2016
FS2 Trip – Trethorne Park
Tuesday 26th April 2016
Tempest Photography
Wednesday 27th April 2016
Parent Meetings 1/2, 3/4 & 5/6
Wednesday 27th April 2016
FS1P Trip – Trethorne Park
Monday 2nd May 2016
Bank Holiday
Monday 9th May 2016
SAT’s Week
LAST DAY OF TERM
THURSDAY 24TH MARCH 2016
On our last day of term, we will be having
a toy day for all the children. There will
be various exciting Easter themed
celebrations going on throughout the day.
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HOLIDAYS IN TERM TIME
EGGTASTIC …
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I would like to make it absolutely clear
that the school does not make the rules
for unauthorised absence; it is a
Government matter and is common to all
maintained schools and academies. We
are given a strict set of criteria to work
from and I have to treat every case
fairly and without favour. From time to
time this can cause ill feeling, which is a
terrible shame for all concerned. Please
pop in for a chat if you need any
clarification. Thank you for your
understanding in this matter and for
supporting our great attendance record.
As a result, your children are thriving.
YEAR 3/4 ASSEMBLY
Parents and carers enjoyed a fantastic
performance by the Year 3/4 team
yesterday. Focusing on their theme
”The Ancient Egyptians”, the children
performed a variety of songs, dances,
drama pieces and shared their animation.
Well done Year 3/4 team, we are very
proud of you.
PARENT CRAFT SESSION
EASTER THEME
The Nursery children had a wonderful
time celebrating Easter with their
parents and carers this week. They had
lots of fun making bunny ears, icing
homemade Easter biscuits, decorating an
Easter picture frame of the children
with the Easter bunny and even going on
an Easter egg hunt! Thank you to
everyone who attended the event. The
children were delighted to share this
experience with their loved ones.
6TH Plymouth Company of The Girls
Brigade, invites you
you to a special Holy Week event at St
Paul’s Church, Efford on Monday 21st
March from 6.00-7.00pm. Enjoy some
craft, games, singing and refreshments.
Take part in the Great Big Egg Hunt. All
welcome including parents.
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CONGRATULATIONS
A special congratulations to Luke Benney
for receiving an award for football over
the weekend in a tournament. He plays
for Friary Mill and they received the
Silver Final Runners Up for the
Under 10’s.
Also a special congratulations to Jack
Westlake who competed in the Devon
Sports Hall League on Sunday and came
away with two 1st place medals in
Soft Javelin and U11 Boys High Jump.
Congratulations to you both.
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GOLDEN MOMENTS
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In the Early Years Team, we give stickers,
presented by myself to children who have
achieved something special at home.
I will also mention these children in this
newsletter. We depend on parents to jot
down a note and post it in the Golden Moments
Boxes, located in the Nursery and Reception
classes.
Lani U – For – going into school every
day for one week with no fuss. Mummy
and Daddy are so proud of you.
Chaos A – For – learning to ride his bike
without stabilisers. Mummy, Daddy and
Jaydan are so proud of you.
Isabella Mc – For – working so hard on
your first reading book. Mummy and
Daddy are so proud of you.
Lucas B – For – helping Mummy everyday
e.g. Cooking, laundry, tidying up and
looking after his little sister Lara.
Kara C – For – helping Mummy with your
sisters and the painting.
ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
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Aaron B 1/2HS For – his incredible
reading this week. Aaron is always so
interested in the story and has
wonderful discussions about his books!
Leonie H 1/2HS For – always being so
enthusiastic about all her learning.
Leonie really does persevere and try her
hardest in everything she does!
Adam S 1/2SM For – being very
resourceful this week in Maths when
learning about fractions and making a
whole.
Lola G 1/2SM For – being totally
absorbed in our boat making challenge
this week and for collaborating
brilliantly.
Eva R 1/2JA For – sharing her
knowledge of space so enthusiastically
with the rest of the class.
Toby A 1/2JA For – persevering with
his writing this week even though he
found it tricky.
Connor T 3/4CR For – a fantastic
performance in our team assembly,
speaking with expression and dancing
with enthusiasm.
Archie A 3/4CR For – showing
resilience when writing a detailed
information text, which included many
features.
Harry H 3/4EJ For – using fabulous
expression in our assembly, even learning
an extra line at the last minute.
Derrick B 3/4EJ For – an enthusiastic
performance in our assembly, especially
during the dance.
Florence M 3/4BL For – being so
absorbed during her Art learning this
week; producing a wonderful Paul Klee
inspired piece.
Tianne-May H 3/4BL For –
independently learning her line, and for
speaking so clearly and confidently in our
assembly.
Jack W 5/6ST For – writing a super
introduction to our balanced argument
with amazing vocabulary.
Kinga B 5/6ST For – her amazing
attitude towards learning – she is a
great learner!
Charlie M 5/6MM For – fully absorbing
herself in her learning this week. She
has been focusing on her spellings and
they are improving.
Luke B 5/6MM For – showing incredible
enthusiasm during Maths this week and
for always aiming to achieve high quality
standards.
Adam W 5/6CS For – sharing his ideas
willingly during English while writing a
balanced argument.
Paige S 5/6CS For – applying her
understanding of data handling to solve
problems.
Very best wishes,
Kim Dorian-Kemp
Headteacher