Newsletter – 21-Jun-24

KS2 Performances

Years 3 and 4: Jill and Fred’s Most Hysterical Historical Adventure

Tuesday 9th July – Dress Rehearsal at 1.45pm (grandparents welcome, maximum 2 guests per child).

Wednesday 10th July – Main Performance @ 1.45pm (Maximum 2 guests per child due to the Hall’s capacity, plus siblings). 

Years 5 and 6: Aladdin

Monday 15th July – Dress Rehearsal at 1.45pm.

Monday 16th July – Two performances at 1.45pm and 6pm 

(Maximum 4 guests per child plus siblings, due to the Hall’s capacity. First come first served).

A google form will be sent out to parents next week.  Numbers will be capped for each performance, so tickets on a first come first served basis.

Non-school uniform – Friday 5th July

Pupils will be able to wear non-school uniform on Friday 5th July in exchange for a bottle donation towards the PTA Summer Fair bottle tombola. These donations will be collected by the PTA outside the school gate on the morning of Friday 5th July.

Dear Parents and Carers

Sports Day

Thank you to all of the parents who were able to attend Sports Day on Thursday, and to all of the parents who have given feedback about the event. It was a lovely event, and I am pleased that many parents and children appreciated the increased emphasis on teamwork and attitude. 

The glorious weather helped to give the day a warm community feel. Thanks again to Mrs Marzetti for organising a fab day of activity, competition, collaboration and enjoyment. More happy memories made!

The final scores were 

1st place = Hawk 155

2nd place = Kestrel 152

3rd place = Falcon 142

The Priory Oaks – Ofsted inspection

The inspection carried out was a full Early Years Register Inspection.

 Although we are judged using the Early Years Ofsted handbook, which is also used in school inspections- unlike school-we are graded by the following criteria:

• Met
• Not Met with actions
• Not Met with enforcement

 We are pleased to share that we achieved the grading Met, and to receive this means we are fully compliant, and that the club offers that expected of the Early Years inspection handbook and beyond. The Inspector gave no recommendations for the setting. A huge congratulations to Lewis, playleader, and the team- great team effort!

• The children enter happy and settled
• There is a keen interest in every individual who attends the club
• Children’s voice is very important in the club
• All the children have fun
• The staff have a genuine interest in every child, and want to ensure the children enjoy their time there
• The staff work well as a team and demonstrate excellent communication
• Positive support and feedback from parents, with no feedback of things to change
• Parents are happy with the provision, and how their children have settled into club, and share that they are never bored
• The Ofsted Inspector herself shared that she would be more than happy to send her own children to Priory Oaks!

Non-school uniform – Friday 5th July

Pupils will be able to wear non-school uniform on Friday 5th July in exchange for a bottle donation towards the PTA Summer Fair bottle tombola. These donations will be collected by the PTA outside the school gate on the morning of Friday 5th July.

Inspirational Sports Assembly Series

Our June Inspirational Sports Assembly Series began in style last Friday with an interesting and thoughtful look at the sporting endeavours and achievements of Verity Lemm, a member of our Priory community and auntie to Gracie (Y3) and Teddy (Y1). Beginning her sporting career as a competitive swimmer it was fascinating to learn how the grounding in competitive sport has shaped much of Verity’s life and led to a lifelong passion for sports. The children were captivated by her story and enjoyed learning about some new sports like water polo. Thank you Verity!

This Friday we are hosting Ronald Duncan, British Men’s Downhill Champion. Super G and combined champion. A family friend of the Hughes family (Y4), Ronald also competed in the Winter Olympics in 1988 and 1992. Check in next week for the low down on what is sure to be a fascinating and inspiring assembly.

Star of Wonder Awards

YEAR R: Arthur, Annie and Rosie

YEAR 1: Caleb, Freddie and Xanthe

YEAR 2: Harry, Joseph and Mathilda

YEAR 3: Nicholas, Olivia and Delilah

YEAR 4: Toby, Austin and Martin

YEAR 5: Fearne, Kyra and Joshua C

YEAR 6: Phoebe, Ella, Thulasi and Olive

Congratulations to…

One of our super talented Year 2 pupils, for receiving his yellow belt in Martial arts.

Safeguarding and Wellbeing

Highlighting Local Services and resources  in Hampshire

Hampshire County Council offers a wide range of support services, guidance and advice for families. In this week’s sections we highlight some of the resources available online and how you can access other services that are designed to support a range of issues and needs that families may experience.

BACK TO BASICS

Hampshire’s Back to Basics Website is designed to empower parents and carers to support their child’s emotional wellbeing within the home.

The aim is that the Back to Basics approach enables parents and carers to take control of the 5 Ways to Wellbeing

https://www.hants.gov.uk/socialcareandhealth/childrenandfamilies/back-to-basics

https://fish.hants.gov.uk/kb5/hampshire/directory/home.page

A wide range of services are accessible via the link above at Hampshire’s Family Information and Services Hub – each icon links to the resources and information about how they can be accessed…

Reporting concerns

Key actions to take if you have a concern that a child is in danger, may suffer harm and maltreatment…

MAKE A REPORT IF…

• If you fear that a child is in immediate danger CALL 999 and report the concern
• IF YOU HAVE CONCERNS AND YOU ARE NOT SURE WHAT YOU SHOULD DO – report your concerns to the DSL and team at school

Alternative options – as a member of the public you can report a concern to Hampshire’s Child Protection Services directly – information about the services is available here – this site provides useful information and learning about a range of abuse as well as what will happen when concerns are reported –

https://www.hants.gov.uk/socialcareandhealth/childrenandfamilies/safeguardingchildren/childprotection

If you are a member of the public and wish to report any welfare/safeguarding concerns DIRECTLY TO CHILDREN’S SERVICES:- you can complete Hampshire’s online form here: online enquiry form

You can report a concern over the telephone and via email –

Phone 0300 555 1384   
Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm
Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm

Email childrens.services@hants.gov.uk     Please note: Emails are dealt with during normal office hours Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. At other times phone our out of hours number.      

Out of hours – Out of hours contact telephone number for Children’s Services Phone 0300 555 1373 

REMEMBER – SAFEGUARDING IS  EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY

Summer Clubs

Please note that there will be two new summer camps running at The Priory this summer and The Oaks will continue to run their summer club at Mortimer St Mary’s.

• 22nd – 26th July:  Summer Camp with Mrs Enticknap

  (a Priory parent and qualified teacher) . Please click here for full details and then click here for the booking form and email to zoe@hillyardmail.com

• 29th July – 16th August: Curveball Summer Camp with Coach Zack

  Please click here for more information and click here to book

• 5th – 23rd August:  The Oaks at Mortimer St. Mary’s

  Please click here for details or email office@theoakschildcare.co.uk for more details.