Newsletter 19.12.25
Well that’s a WRAP!
The longest and often the hardest term of the year is complete. This term has been 15 weeks long and we have packed so much into the term. There have been Educational Visits, workshops to enhance the curriculum: WW2 and Ancient Greeks, a range of different assemblies and music concerts as well as some sporting events including cross country and football.
The children have built relationships with their teachers and there has been a productive atmosphere around the school.
Miss Abbott is in the process of analysing all of the children’s assessments from their recent assessment week. Their achievements will be shared with you early in January with our usual termly report cards.
Star of the Week: We have 2 weeks of awards to catch up on because school has been so busy with different assemblies and concerts happening. These two themes represent our diverse community and help children to understand different faiths and cultures and their different celebrations.
Week beginning 1st December-For someone who:
· Can talk to their class or teacher about what Advent is.
· Creates an Advent wreath.
· Creates a Kindness Advent calendar
Congratulations to the following children who were nominated for their contributions: Dema, Layton, Sofia, Zuri, Mihai, Lewis, Addi-May, Max, Dan and Hamed
Week beginning 8th December-For someone who:
For someone who:
· Can explain what the festival of Kwanzaa is
· Can make a Kwanzaa candle
· Can make a Kwanzaa factfile
Well-done to Aishpreet for his contribution.
Sports Personality and awards out of school: Congratulations go to Ceri, Raya-Skye and Leah. A mixture of gymnastics in school, out of school and a Brownies Award.
Housepoints:
Many children have been stacking up their house point totals and achieveing their next certificates. We have some new totals for the end fo this term:
Hawks (Green)- 1175 points
Falcons (Red)-1450 points
Kestrels (Blue)- 1550 points
Eagles (Yellow)- 1625 points
Congratulations to Eagles (yellow team) who are in the lead! The children have many opportunities to earn housepoints for their work and homework.
Dojo Points: Every week we look at the dojo points in assembly and see which class has the most each week. Today, we looked at the whole term. Both 2M and 5T were in the running to have the most dojo points, however 5T, managed to beat them to the top with a staggering 6513 points. Dojo points are awarded for demonstrating the effective characteristics of learning throughout the week and are built into our curriculum. 5T will be rewarded with a whole class treat in the Spring Term.
Christmas Regulation charts: The children have been very compeitive, attempting to gain as many stickers as possible. Everyone tried their best but the winners are 6R and 2M. We hope they enjoy their sweet treats!
Attendance:
Congratulations and well-done to 2M who have 95% and 6R who have 98.08% attendance for this week.
Termly attendance recognition: 2M with 95.27% and 3W with 95.56%
Remember:
‘PRESENT makes PROGRESS’
The more that children attend school the more progress they will make!
Many children have received certificated for ‘0’ days missed. It is lovely to see so many children with this award. Any discrepancies will be checked in January when we return to school.
Reminders of Dates:
Monday 5th January- Training Day for staff
Tuesday 6th January- Pupils return to school
Monday 12th January-Aberdovey Residential
Tuesday 27th January-Young Voices Concert
Friday 14th February- Break up for half term
Monday 23rd March-Pupils return to school
Friday 27th March-Break up for the Easter holiday (2 weeks)
We have concluded this term with our annual Christmas Service at St Mathews Church. As always the children were very sensible, calm and respectful, demonstrating excellent traits of good Glenmead citizens. Our Year Six pupils read parts of the Christmas story, some of our Year One children acted out the parts and built up the Christmas tableau and choir sang for us. Brother Martin was full of praise for our Glenmead family. It was lovely to see so many parents and grandparents attending too.
During our final assembly of the term, we thanked Mrs Balci for the time she has spent at Glenmead and wished her farewell and happy retirement!
May I take this opportunity to wish you a happy and healthy break from school. Enjoy spending time with your family, friends, and loved ones—making memories and having fun. And to those who are celebrating, have a very Merry Christmas.
