Waterfield Primary School

Community News Update

19th June 2020

Dear Families,

We have been very busy at school trying to accommodate increased key workers and our children in year groups EYFS,1 & 6 who have requested to return for our provision. It has been lovely to hear the school ring out again with the sound of children busy learning.

As part of our endeavour to get the children back to school a number of exciting developments have been happening:

Year 5 – Next week we will be starting our Year 5 Tutorials – these short in school sessions will enable our Year 5 children to re-connect and get ready for the demands of future Year 6. Please note that these Tutorials are only for 2 hours over 2 days and will be used to support Home Learning.

While we would have liked to have bring more children back – the start of these Tutorials has now maximised both our staff and facilities to capacity.

I appreciate there has been some anxiety regarding the children returning to school in September, whilst we do not yet know what this will look like I am hopeful ALL children will be back with us in September. In order to prepare for this we will be closing our Key Worker, Early Years, Year 1 & 6 provisions on Friday 10th July. The next academic week (our final one before the Summer Holi-days) W/C July 13th we will be offering the chance for ALL children to attend a session with their NEW class teacher and will be making personal calls to ALL families from the NEW class teacher. As you can imagine this will be quite feat of logistics (to keep everyone safe) and therefore that is why, unfortunately, we are unable to offer Key Worker care that week. I am also hopeful we will be able to offer some provision for Year 6 in order that they can say goodbye and reconnect before their next adventure to secondary school. Please note I am already in discussion with the PTA with regard a Year 6 reunion next academic year when situations have hopefully improved. More information regarding all of these developments will come over the next 3 weeks, rest assured we will be providing plenty of notice, reviewing safety requirements and trying our best to add transition for the next academic year.

Finally a quick reminder, the school gates to the car park are now opened for an extended time – PLEASE if you arrive at the front of the school stay on the path – we have a lot of traffic accessing school and I urgently remind everyone to stay on the pavements and not cut across where the traffic is pulling up.

Please keep happy, safe and #stayconnected on our Twitter.

Dr Hope

Principal

Summer Holiday Free School Meal Vouchers

The Government announced this week that they will provide FSM vouchers throughout the six week summer holiday for eligible families.

If you think your family could be eligible for Free School Meals/Pupil Premium then DO NOT DELAY apply TODAY

Pupil Premium funding allows your child to access FREE SCHOOL MEALS throughout their time in primary school. Currently this means that families are receiving supermarket e-vouchers – a very welcome boost through these difficult times.

PLEASE apply now by following this link to see if you qualify for this wonderful extra source of income.

https://www.westsussex.gov.uk/education-children-and-families/schools-and-colleges/free-school-meals/#how-to-apply

Safe Driving And Parking around the school

Unfortunately, we had a complaint about parent parking and driving on Hawkesmoor Road this week. We would like to ask you to please be mindful when you are dropping off or col-

lecting your child from school. Waterfield prides itself on supporting and working with the community and it is important to our school that positive relations with our local community

remain in place and do not diminish due to inconsiderate, dangerous parking or driving.

Thank you for your cooperation on this matter.

Sports Day 2020 This year Sports Day has to look a little different, but it won’t stop us all taking part and having fun!

Complete the following 4 challenges between Friday 19th June and Friday 26th June then enter your scores into the online document.

https://tinyurl.com/waterfieldsportsday

or

https://forms.gle/7QmE8n7Qz84bjvCi6

Anyone in your family can represent your house so get everyone involved!

Prizes will be awarded to the winning house and individuals in every year group.

Good luck!

Challenge 1: Shuttle Run - How many in 60seconds?

Set out 2 markers 3 metres apart.

Count how many times you can run between them in

60 seconds.

Remember: you must put your foot on or

over the marker for it to count.

Challenge 2: Target Throw - How many in 60seconds?

Place a piece of A4 paper (anything about that size will do) on the floor. Put a marker down 2metres

away from it.

Using a ball (a pair of rolled up socks will do) count how many times you can hit the paper in 60 seconds. It cannot

bounce first.

Remember: you are only allowed one ball so you must collect it after every throw and you cannot get someone to

help you.

Challenge 4: Racket Bounce - How many in total?

You will need a ball and a racket. It can be any type of ball and any type of racket. If you

have neither you can improvise with a book/frying pan/baking tray and a rolled up pair of

socks/toilet roll.

Count how many times you can bounce the ball on the racket before it hits the

floor.

Remember: all other surfaces (wall or ceiling) count as the floor.

Challenge 3: Star Jumps - How many in 30seconds?

Stand with your legs together and your arms by your

side.

When your timer says ‘Go’ jump so your arms extend out and your legs

come off the floor into a star shape.

Count how many times your feet touch the floor after every star jump.

Remember: you must extend both your arms and legs for it to be a star

jump!

Remember to follow us on TWITTER @WATERFIELD_TCT

This will enable us to share happy examples of home learning, share school developments and allow us all to #STAYCONNECTED. This week the BUSY BEE Challenges have really taken off—check the PTA Facebook (run by Mrs Scuito) for the

challenge and then post to TWITTER. GET INVOLVED NOW!

CREATE A HAPPY HOME

ontheedge

Ontheedge is a new range of educational resources that teach young curious minds about EDGE animals. Learn about nature, discover why animals are under threat and understand how to help save endangered species with a new set of engaging and in-formative activities released every two weeks.

https://www.ontheedge.org/animaledgeucation

Keep children busy with some great ideas from Rainbow Trust!

They have fantastic ideas for crafty children and families!

https://www.rainbowtrust.org.uk/support-for-families/activities

Theater In Place is an online, interactive theatre for children of all ages,

and those who love adventure – featuring actors and circus performers from

around the world.

Theater In Place is performing original skits based on classic and timeless

stories, such as Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, and Sherlock Holmes

Children and adults can watch, solve puzzles and riddles, participate (if they choose) in challenges, and have multiple chances to win valuable prizes.

https://www.theaterinplace.com/main/

If you are thinking of getting ready for the next school year don’t forget that you can order the school uni-form from Taylor Made Uniforms online.

https://www.taylormadeuniforms.co.uk/uniforms/waterfield-primary-school/

Telephone: 01293 640154

Year 6 Leavers will be able to order the ‘Leavers

hoodies’ online until Friday 26th July.