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Co-Headteachers
Congratulations to Jo Stonehouse and Rachel Smith on their appointment as Co-Headteachers. They will take over when I leave at the end of this term. The school is incredibly lucky to have both Jo and Rachel as Co-Headteachers to lead the school into the future.
There will be a meeting for families on Friday 29th November (This is a change of date to the one I originally shared in my email on Wednesday).
This is an opportunity for you to find out more about what their Co-Headship will look like at Morningside and for you to ask any questions. We will be running two sessions; 9.00am and 9.15am
PSHE – Anti Racism lessons
In PSHE during Autumn 2, we will be following a set of lessons based around tackling racism. The anti-racism lessons are based around the idea that children should be an ‘upstander’ not a ‘bystander’ to racism. Through discussing the issue of racism in depth each week, we are educating the children on this topic and ensuring each child feels safe and supported at school.
Anti-Bullying Week
We are excited to take part in Anti-Bullying Week 2024, running from Monday, 11 November to Friday, 15 November. This year’s theme is Choose Respect, and we’re looking forward to a week of activities that encourage empathy, unity, and kindness across our school community.
Here’s what’s happening:
- Special Assembly (Monday, 11th November): We’ll start the week with a school assembly focused on making a difference in our community and standing together against bullying. The assembly will share messages of kindness and respect.
- Odd Socks Day (Tuesday, 12 November): We’re inviting children (and staff!) to wear odd socks to school. Odd Socks Day is a fun way to celebrate each person’s unique identity and show that our differences make us special.
- Kindness Challenges (Wednesday, 13th November): Wednesday is World Kindness Day and the children will be encouraged to complete a small “kindness challenge,” such as sharing a compliment, helping a friend, or including someone new at playtime. These small acts can make a big difference in fostering a supportive school environment.
- Classroom Workshops: All classes will participate in a workshop designed to build empathy and understanding, with an emphasis on the impact of bullying and how we can all play a role in creating a positive school community. Children will learn about kindness, inclusivity, and what it means to be an “upstander” – someone who helps to stop bullying by supporting others.
Odd Sock Day Tuesday 12th November
Odd Socks Day is a national event all about celebrating what makes someone unique. On Tuesday, come to school wearing odd socks, as this is a fun way to highlight that we’re all different and that’s something to celebrate.
Children in Need
Next Friday, 15th November is Children in Need. We are asking children to come to school dressed in their pyjamas in exchange for a coin donation. All money raised will be donated to BBC Children in Need.
PTA news
A huge thank you to everyone who took part in Break the Rules Day and to all those who donated or bought cakes! Thanks to your enthusiasm and generosity, the PTA raised an impressive £527 through these events.
We’d also like to extend a special thank you to the parents who helped sell the cakes—we truly appreciate your support and dedication.
Keep an eye out for details about the PTA’s next event!
School Streets
School streets is in operation from 8.30am – 9.30am and 3.00 – 4.00pm weekdays, term time only. This means you should not be driving down Chatham Place during these times. This is to protect our children.
Play update
The children have really enjoyed playing in our newly updated mud kitchen area. It’s had new bark and is looking great thanks to the donations from families this week. Thank you to everyone who has donated something. We are always looking for donations for the mud kitchen of old pans, spoons, pots, broken appliances, anything which is not made from ceramic or glass for health and safety reasons. Next week we are asking for donations of toys. Remember to bring your bingo card to get a stamp for the prize draw. Your donations really do make a difference to children’s playtime experience.
Parents’ Evening
Important changes to the upcoming Parents’ Evening. This year, Parents’ Evening will begin earlier, starting at 2:00pm and finishing at 6:30pm.
What this means for you:
- All children will need to be collected from school at 2:00pm on the day of Parents’ Evening, Thursday 21st November 2024.
- If your child is enrolled in a club or attending the play centre, they can remain at school and be collected at the usual time.
Bookings are now open through the Arbor app as usual. If you need any assistance please contact the office. Bookings will close at 5pm on Friday 15th November.
Reception admissions 2025 – 2026
If your child is aged between 3 and 4 (born between 1 September 2020 and 31 August 2021), they will be starting reception class at primary school in September 2025.
All parents need to apply by 15 January 2025, even if your child is already at Morningside nursery.
You will need to apply online. If you would like any support to do so, please call the school office.
Attendance Class of The Week
This week, we want to celebrate 1S who have 98.6%. A HUGE congratulations and keep up the excellent work, it has a great impact on learning and progress. You can help your child’s class win the weekly fruit platter by making sure they are at school everyday.
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Dates to Note
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Y6 London Fields Trip – 11th November 9.00am – 11.00am
Anti-Bully Week – 11th – 15th November
Odd Sock Day – 12th November
Y6 Kayaking – 12th November 11.00am – 12.30pm
Y6 Ministry of Stories – 13th November 10.30am – 12.00pm
Children in Need – 15th November
Y5 Debate mate workshop – 18th November 9.15am – 3.00pm
Y1 Toy Museum school visit workshop – 18th November
Parents Evening – 21st November 2.00pm – 6.30pm
No Family Friday – 22nd November
Year 3 National Portrait Gallery – 25th November
Non Uniform day, Tombola prizes – 29th November
Co-Headteacher parent information session – 29th November at 9.00am and 9.15am
Jack & the Beanstalk Panto – 3rd December
Christmas Bazaar – 6th December 3.30pm – 4.30pm
No clubs or playcentre – 6th December 3.30pm – 6.00pm
Y2 trip LSO – 9th December
KS2 M classes Christmas performance – 9th December 9.15am
Nursery & Reception Christmas performance – 11th December 9.30am
Christmas Jumper day – 12th December
Christmas lunch – 12th December
KS2 S classes Christmas performances – 13th December 9.15am
KS1 M classes Christmas performance – 16th December 9.15am
Ks1 S classes Christmas performance – 17th December 9.15am
Spelling Bee – 18th December
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Useful Links
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Current Pre School Menu
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