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FRIDAY FLYER

Friday 14th February 2020

DIARY DATES

Monday 24h February School reopens at 8.50 am Swimming Lessons at Arnos Pool - Year 5

Tuesday 25th February Year 1 - Local area walk in the afternoon Choir for Years 4/5/6 - rehearsal at Raglan

School Steel Pans Club (3.30 - 4.30) Maths Club - selected children from Year 6 (3.20 – 4.20) final session Photography Club for Years 5/6 (3.30-4.30)

Wednesday 26th February Mindfulness for Year 6 (8.00-8.40am) Choir for Years 4/5/6 (3.30 - 4.30) Football Club for Years 3/4/5 (3.15 – 4.30)

Thursday 27th February ESOL classes for parents AM Year 2 trip to Sunshine Garden Centre in the

morning Dance Club for Years 4/5/6 (3.30 - 4.30)

Friday 28th February Grasshopper Class trip to House of Illustration Choir for Years 2/3 (3.30 - 4.00) Dance Club for Years 1/2/3 (3.30 - 4.30) Homework Club-selected children (3.30 – 4.30) Netball for Years 3/4 (3.15 – 4.30)

FUTURE DATES

Monday 2nd March - Swimming Lessons at

Arnos Pool - Year 5 Wednesday 4th March - Year 6 trip to Science

Museum - Wonderlab Thursday 5th March - World Book Day Thursday 5th March—World Book Day Assembly

9.15am (all welcome) Monday 9th March - Swimming Lessons at

Arnos Pool - Year 5 Tuesday 10th March - Year 5 visiting Friern

Barnet School matinee of Sister Act (pm) Wednesday 11th March - INSET DAY Thursday 12th March - Year 4 to London

Sinfonietta Concert at Royal Festival Hall Friday 13th March - Sports Relief- Dance/Gym Assembly 9.15 am (all welcome) INSET Days (School will be closed on these days)

School closed on Wed 11th March 2020 Inset day

School closed on Fri 22nd May 2020 Inset day School closed on Mon 20th July 2020 Inset day School closed on Tue 21st July 2020 Inset day

School website: www.garfield.enfield.sch.uk

Headteacher’s Message It has been a busy and enjoyable Spring first half term. Our pupils have enjoyed a wide range of learning experiences and we continue to ensure they have a broad and stimulating curriculum. I would like to thank all the parents for your continued support and for upholding your responsibilities with our a home-school agreement. A copy is attached to this flyer. I would also like to thank all our Helping Hands group for the many ways you are supporting our school. Please remember all parents are automatically members of Helping Hands and there are many ways you can support your school. Mr Newson will be doing an article soon to remind you of all the ways you can help. I would like to wish all our staff, pupils and families a very happy half term. Karen Khwaja Headteacher

GREEK DAY

As a finale to our topic on ancient Greece, Year 4 had a lovely time going Greek last Thursday. We explored what life would be like if you were a wealthy Greek. We practised our Greek themed assemblies and to top it all we had a lovely Greek feast consisting of olives, hummus, tzatziki, grapes and pitta bread, all washed down with some pretend wine (blackcurrant juice).

σας ευχαριστώ Ms Siddique Fuchsia Class Teacher

Half-Term Dates

17th February-21st February

Year 1 Trip to Belmont Farm

On Tuesday 11th February, Year 1 children had an exciting visit to Belmont Farm. We travelled there by bus. They saw different types of farm animals and had an experience of petting and feeding them in small groups. We all had a wonderful day out and enjoyed learning about the animals. We were very proud of the children’s behaviour. Well done Year 1. Ms Shrestha Year 1 Teacher

LUNCH TIME MATHS CLUB

Every Tuesday and Thursday, as KS2 Maths Support Leader, I will be holding a lunch time club (invitation only) to further develop our times tables skills. Every week I will be giving you a maths puzzle to work out at home. See if you can solve the answer. This week’s riddle: When Omar was 6 years old his little sister, Sara, was half his age. If Omar is 40 years old today, how old is Sara today? (Check your answer on the next page.)

Ms Siddique KS2 Maths Support Leader

ATTENDANCE Week Ending 7/02/20

Robin = 96.32% Ruby = 87.5% Bluebell = 96% Carnelian = 91.33% Marigold = 92.14% Flamingo = 95.6% Fuchsia = 98.8% Hummingbird = 94.29% Lavender = 96.55% Emerald = 93.57% Grasshopper = 93.93% Hellebore = 95.86%

TOTAL = 94.98%

A disappointing week for attendance. I know there are a lot of illnesses going around. Please ensure your child is fully recovered before returning to school. Please urge your child to wash their hands regularly throughout the day. Well done to Fuchsia class who achieved the highest attendance. Keep it up. Attendance Officer - Mrs Matas

Flamingo Class Assembly Flamingo Class gave a 'howling' performance last Friday. The children started with a rendition of "Mad Moon" which they will be performing next month as part of the Sound Out Schools Concert organised by the London Sinfonietta. They concluded with a tongue-in-cheek song "It's all Greek to Me!". The assembly brought to life the Greek myth of Pandora's box and how hope came into the world. Thank you to parents and carers who helped the children with their lines and to Ms Siefert for her continuous support. Mrs Hinks Y4 Teacher

Vision and Value of the Month

Early Years Foundation Stage In EYFS (Nursery & Reception) we are continually developing children's fine motor skills which is the foundation for doing activities such as writing, drawing and tying shoe laces. You can help your children at home by taking part in different fun activities. Here are some websites which will give you ideas: https://www.inspiro.org.au/blog/improve-your-childs-fine-motor-skills https://theimaginationtree.com/40-fine-motor-skills-activities-for-kids/ https:/www.parents.com/toddlers-preschoolers/development/physical/child-developing-motor-skills/

You can also check your child's age related expectations here:http://www.growinghandsonkids.com Thank you for your continued support. EYFS Team

YEAR 3 TRIP TO BUDDHIST CENTRE On Thursday 6th February, Year 3 children visited the Bethnal Green Buddhist Centre. It was an enlightening and informative trip and the children learned more about Buddhism, Prince Siddhartha and meditation. Our instructor Hannah led us into a beautiful shrine room which contained an amazing, golden Buddha statue. We sat on cushions, listened to singing bowls and left feeling calm and serene. It was a very successful trip! Many thanks to the parents who accompanied our trip and helped to make the day so enjoyable. Mrs Walton Marigold Class Teacher

ENFIELD MUSIC SERVICE Parents are now able to purchase Enfield Music Service lessons and activities for the Summer term 2020 from the new online Music Store: https://traded.enfield.gov.uk/musicstore Enfield Music Service is no longer able to accept paper applications or payments by cash/cheque. All customers (including existing Music Service users) will need to create a new account on their first visit to the Music Store by clicking on the “New Customer” link at the top right hand corner of the screen. Further information and guidance can be found in our FAQs: https://traded.enfield.gov.uk/musicservice/faqs

The deadline for booking lessons for the Summer term 2020 is

1st March.