Newsletter 18 January 2019

HERRINGTHORPE JUNIOR SCHOOL, CHATTERTON DRIVE, ROTHERHAM S65 2JW Tel: 01709 828168 Fax/Tel: 01709 828998 Executive Headteacher: Mrs. J. Fearnley (B.Ed. Hons) Chair of Governors: Mr A Trueman www.herringthorpejuniors.com

Dear Parent/Carer

Welcome back and Happy New Year everyone! We hope you all had a wonderful Christmas break.

Young Voices The Young Voices children had an amazing afternoon and evening on Tuesday, 8th January, 2019. The afternoon was spent rehearsing along with 4500 other children from school across the country, and in the evening we performed in a sold out arena. Well done to all of the children we hope you enjoyed the singing and dancing.

Reminder for Parents - Our Dress Code Uniform We are a uniformed school.

Correct Uniform is: - White polo shirt or cotton shirt - Royal blue sweatshirt or cardigan with or without the school logo - Black/grey trousers/skirts/pinafore dress - Blue gingham dress - Grey/black tights (no bright colours) - Black trainers with no coloured markings/sturdy shoes (no sandals or heels) Boots may be worn in winter - no Ugg style boots.

Please ensure that your child wears the correct uniform to school. Incorrect uniform will result in negative dojos.

PE Kit PE kit should be available in school from a Monday to a Friday.

- White t-shirt - Black shorts/tracksuit bottoms for outdoor PE - Pumps/trainers - a separate pair for PE - Girls long hair must be tied back for PE - Earrings must be removed for health and safety reasons.

Hair colour and styles We ask that children do not come to school with “extreme� hairstyles.

This includes: Mohican styles, hair extensions, shaved patterns or anything other than naturally coloured hair. Any patterns etc should be kept for the holidays so that they can grow out before returning to school.

Novelty headbands are also not permitted. This includes the large bows (jo-jo bows) as they can be a distraction during lessons and are also a safety risk.

Nails Children are not allowed to wear false nails/nail extensions in school due to health and safety. We ask that painted nails are kept for a treat in the holidays.

Jewellery The only jewellery permitted in school is a small pair of ear studs and a wrist watch. Fitness monitors are not allowed. We ask children to remove these during PE sessions for health and safety reasons. They must be able to do this themselves. If your child wants to have their ears pierced please wait until the 6 weeks holidays so that they can be healed before returning to school. School accepts no responsibility for loss or damage to earrings or watches.

Absence Holidays in Term Time We do not authorise holidays in term time. These absences will be recorded as unauthorised and you may face a fine from the local authority. You do, however, have a safeguarding obligation to inform school if you are taking your child out of school.

Illness You must inform school of your child’s illness on the first day’s absence and any subsequent days.

Attendance School’s attendance target is 96%. We monitor attendance using the SOL attendance procedures and will make contact with you if your child’s attendance drops below 97% in the first instance. If it continues to drop then medical evidence will be required to authorise any future absence by way of an appointment card from the GP for every absence.

Dogs on Premises Reminder: dogs are not permitted within the school grounds, even if carried.

Thank you for your understanding.

Safeguarding Door Opening Times Staff will be on the playground to Meet and Greet from 8.40am.The whistle is blown at 8.50am and the children come into school. All children should be on the playground by the time the whistle is blown. They should not be on school grounds before 8.40 a.m unless accompanied by their adult.

Registration is opened at 8.50am. Between 8.50 a.m and 9.10 a.m children should enter school via the junction. Children arriving after 9.10 a.m must enter school via Reception to receive their mark and dinner option. Help your child to get into good habits at an early age and always get here before 8.50 a.m.

Bikes/Scooters We have a bike shelter for children to leave their bikes/scooters during the school day. Children must walk their bike/scooter to the shelter each morning and back to the school gate at home time: they must not be ridden in school grounds. Riding in the school grounds will result in a warning in the first instance and then a ban from bringing them into school if it happens again. Bikes and scooters are left at your own risk.

Picking up at Hometime The school day ends at 3.20p.m. All children in Years 3 and 4 should be collected by a responsible adult over 16. However, if you would like an older sibling to collect please agree with school beforehand. Parents/Carers should wait on the playground by their classroom numbers. Staff will bring Year 3 & 4 children down to be collected. Please wait for their teacher to dismiss them.

Children in Years 5 & 6 will be dismissed from their classrooms

Parent Governor The school is looking for a new parent Governor for more information please contact the School Office on 01709 828168. Thank you.

Welcome back – I hope have all had a lovely Christmas and New Year’s break spent with family and friends.

I am now back from my maternity leave and have already begun catching up on the exciting events and changes that happened during my time off (wow there were a lot!) and am looking forward to the terms ahead. Our school diary is so full with exciting learning opportunities for your child/ren which I hope they will all engage in with enthusiasm and make the most of the experiences we are providing. Each topic is carefully planned to offer a vibrant, hands on and real life learning opportunities for each individual child and with your continued support we can ensure that every child in our school accesses these.

Please remember that if you have any questions or concerns that you speak to a member of staff.

Mrs. Adams – Head of School

Dates for your Diary Dates for your Diary Half Term - Last Day at school – Friday, 15th February, 2019 Back in School Monday, 25th February, 2019

Yours sincerely,

J. K. Fearnley Executive Head Teacher

Whole School Attendance target = 95% Attendance last week = 96.25% In School Attendance Champion (ISAC) week ending 11th January is: Class 6S = 98.67% Class 6E = 98.67%

School Dinners If you would like your child to have school dinners (£2.20 per day) £11.00 per week.

Payment should be made on-line via Sims Agora or you can ask for a barcode to pay at any Post Office/PayPoint.

ALL MEALS MUST BE PAID UPTODATE IN LINE WITH THE NEW DINNER MONEY POLICY

Menu for Week beginning Monday, 21st January, 2019

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Lasagne

Burger in a Bun

Meat & Potato Pie

Roast Chicken with Sage & Onion Stuffing

Fish Fingers

Quorn Sausage & Bean Plait (V)

Salmon Fishcake (V)

Cheese & Tomato Pizza (V)

Quorn Tortilla Stack (V)

Quorn Bolognaise (V)

Jacket Potato with Tuna & Sweetcorn Sliced Potatoes

Jacket Potato with Cheese

Jacket Potato with Coronation Chicken Diced Potatoes

Jacket Potato with Cheese & Beans Roast Potatoes

Jacket Potato with Tuna Mayo Chips

Seasonal Vegetables

Seasonal Vegetables

Seasonal Vegetables

Seasonal Vegetables

Seasonal Vegetables

Australian Crunch

Lemon Shortcake & Custard

Fruit Crumble & Custard

Chocolate & Orange Sponge & Chocolate Sauce

Sticky Ginger Slice

Chocolate Mousse

Bun & Juice

Cupcake

Rice Pudding

Cookie & Milk

Potato Wedges

Salad, Fresh Fruit, Yoghurt and Milk are all available daily

Menu for Week Beginning Monday, 28th January, 2019

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Sausage & Yorkshire Pudding

Chicken Enchilada

Savoury Mince & Dumplings

Roast Chicken with Sage & Onion Stuffing

Fish Fingers

Quorn Taco (V)

Macaroni Cheese (V)

Cheese & Tomato Pizza (V)

Quorn Slice (V)

Vegetable Lasagne (V)

Jacket Potato with Tuna Mayo

Jacket Potato with Cheese

Jacket Potato with Chicken Mayo

Jacket Potato with Cheese & Beans

Jacket Potato with Tuna & Sweetcorn

Mash Potatoes

Diced Potatoes Garlic Bread

Potato Wedges

Roast Potatoes

Chips

Seasonal Vegetables

Seasonal Vegetables

Seasonal Vegetables

Seasonal Vegetables

Seasonal Vegetables

Treacle Sponge & Custard

Lemon Drizzle Cake

Chocolate Crunch

Roly Poly & Custard

Iced Sponge & Custard

Ice Cream & Fruit

Fruit Jelly

Strawberry Mousse

Bun & Juice

Cookie & Milk

Salad, Fresh Fruit, Yoghurt and Milk are all available daily V – Vegetarian • All food oven baked (including potato products) wherever possible.

• All desserts are made on the premises.

• Bread available daily without spread. • Menus may be subject to alteration at short notice.

Any chicken meal on the menu your child will be able to request Halal or Non Halal chicken.