Executive Headteacher: Miss Caroline King

Head of School: Ms Heather Smith

Email: admin@thomasfairchild.hackney.sch.uk

Tel: 020-7253-9469 www.thomasfairchild.hackney.sch.uk

PE/Dance Please can all children bring their PE kit in every Monday morning so that it is in school for their PE or Dance session that

week.

Required Kit; White T-Shirt

Blue Shorts/Jogging bottoms Black Trainers

School Lunches

You should have received a copy of our menu for this term if you haven’t please

collect one at the school office. Meals should be paid for in advance on the Monday and cost £8 for the week. If

you prefer to provide a packed lunch please inform the school office.

Children in Reception, Year1 and Year 2 are entitled to a universal free school

meal. All other year groups are expected to pay for meals. If you think

you may be entitled to a free school meal and have not yet applied please

enquire at the school office.

UNIFORM Please be reminded below of our required

school uniform colours;

School Lunches Please be reminded that school meals

should be paid for in advance. Meals are charged at £1.60 per day and £8 per week. If you are experiencing difficulties keeping

up with payments please speak to the school office.

Dates for your Diary Half term

Monday 13th – Friday 17th Feb Parents Consultation February 6th 6-8pm

Year 4 trip to Science Museum February 24th 2017

Parents Evening Wednesday 1st March (2-7pm)

(School will finish at 1.45pm)

Easter Break Monday 3rd April – Monday 17th April

(Children return on Tuesday 18th April)

Coffee Mornings/Afternoons – Parent Workshops

Please be aware a failure to make a payment will result in your child losing

their place at their chosen club/s. Please speak to the school office if you

have any queries.

Parent consultation on the proposed Federation of Thomas Fairchild with

Colvestone As part of this consultation the Governing Boards invite you to attend drop in sessions where you can discuss and ask further questions about the proposal. Our next drop in session will be on Monday 6th February when you can drop by between 6-8pm. They also encourage you to share your views by completing the feedback forms which can be found in the Heartspace or if you prefer you can complete the form online at www.learningtrust.co.uk/consultations

Dates for your Diary Parents Consultation February 6th 6-8pm

Half term Monday 13th – Friday 17th Feb

Year 4 trip to Science Museum February 24th 2017

Parents Evening Wednesday 1st March (2-7pm)

(School will finish at 1.45pm)

Easter Break Monday 3rd April – Monday 17th April

(Children return on Tuesday 18th April)

Parent consultation on the proposed Federation of Thomas Fairchild with

Colvestone As part of this consultation the Governing Boards invite you to attend drop in sessions where you can discuss and ask further questions about the proposal. Our next drop in session will be

on Monday 6th February when you can drop by between 6-8pm. They also encourage you to share your views by completing the feedback forms which can be found in the Heartspace or if you

prefer you can complete the form online at www.learningtrust.co.uk/consultations

We are collecting Sainsbury's Active Kids Vouchers

Please help us by picking up vouchers when you

shop at Sainsbury's. You will find our collection box at

the school office.

Coffee Mornings/Afternoons Parent Workshops

EYFS Literacy workshop with Miss Haidar Tuesday 7th February 9.30am

SEND coffee afternoon with Robert Raby Feb 9th at

2pm

Old Uniform We are appealing for any old uniform

you may have, especially trousers, tights, skirts and socks. We usually have a good

stock of spare uniform for pupils but unfortunately our stocks are running

very low and we have not been able to provide spare clothing for any children that have wet/messy accidents. Please can we also ask that if you have any of

our spare uniform at home that you return it to the school office. Thank you.

Please be aware that failure to make a payment will result in your child losing

their place at their chosen club/s. Please speak to the school office if you

have any queries.

A round of applause for our Star Writers

A big clap for our latest PAC Stars

A huge cheer for our Star Mathematicians

Please be reminded below of our required school uniform colours;

Uniform creates an identity for the Thomas Fairchild community. We do have a policy and it is our expectation that ALL children wear school uniform.

Please ensure your child’s shoes/trainers are BLACK. If it is a rainy start to the day and children are wearing wellies/boots please ensure your child brings school shoes to

change into.

Please be reminded that payment for After School clubs is due today. Failure to make a payment will result in your child losing their place as we have waiting lists to fulfil. Please

speak t o the school office if you have any queries.

Unfortunately our school attendance fell below the Hackney and National averages last year. We need to all work together to ensure good attendance in school and acknowledge that good attendance is an integral part of your child’s process here at Thomas Fairchild. Holidays in term time cannot and will not be authorised. Not only do you risk receiving a fine but your child’s place at Thomas Fairchild could also be at risk. If you take an extended holiday during term time you may lose the place and will need to reapply for a place in school upon your return. Automatic return is not guaranteed as we do have a waiting list for most classes.

School Attendance w/e 27.1.17 %

Lions Seals

Lynx Narwhals

Tigers Sea Lions

Leopards Walruses

Panthers Orcas

Cheetahs Grizzly Bears

Belugas Polar Bears

School Attendance w/e 27.1.17 95%

Lions 98% Seals 97%

Lynx 95% Narwhals 98%

Tigers 95% Sea Lions 97%

Leopards 90% Walruses 97%

Panthers 95% Orcas 94%

Cheetahs 95% Grizzly Bears 92%

Belugas 94% Polar Bears 86%

A big clap for our latest PAC Stars

A round of applause for our Star Writers