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Following the death of Her Majesty The Queen, Holway Park School will follow a period of Royal Mourning to be observed from now until the Queen's funeral (the funeral date to be confirmed). School will remain open with normal attendance. Some activities, assemblies and lessons may be adapted to reflect the period of mourning, we will be celebrating her life and achievements. Books of condolence and thoughts will be open at school for parents/carers and families to sign. We will be creating a special book of condolence from the pupils and staff.
Sue Brewrer
Dear Parents/Carers
I have been made aware of concerns about not always being able to speak directly with your child's teacher first thing in the morning.
Could I please encourage you after dropping your child at the gate to approach either Angie Bristow (Home School Liaison Worker) or Conor Devlin (PFSA) if you have a concern or wish to give the teacher a heads up about something. Part of their role is to alert teachers to any issues and check your child has settled well. Both Angie & Conor are in the car park every morning, if they are speaking with another parent and you are unable to wait, the office team are also very good at passing messages onto classes.
There are several reasons for asking parents to leave their child at the gate, in addition to trying to develop children's independence which is so important for them to become successful learners it is also around punctual start to learning each day; when parents dropped off their children at the classroom doors it was really difficult to ensure all parents were off site and learning starting punctually. We noticed a significant difference in the ability for teachers to start learning punctually and without distractions during Covid times, when reviewed by SLT it was acknowledged that actually this was a massive improvement for the children's learning. In addition to this we have introduced early morning teaching from 8.45am this year, teachers are supporting the early learning activities in the classrooms from 8.45am, which is why teachers are not out on the gate every day. We are able to cover teachers with support staff once or twice a week to enable them to go onto the gates.
We are actively looking for new members to join Friends of Holway now.
Please click on this link for more information - Friends of Holway
Holway Park School
Entrance Gates for morning Drop Off
PARENTS TO DROP AND LEAVE CHILDREN AT GATE- TEACHERS ON DUTY TO RECEIVE THEM. THE GATES OPEN AT 8.45AM AND CLOSE AT 8.58AM
The Playground Gate Broughton Close side of Car Park next to KS1 Playground –
The following classes use:
Avon Class, Dart Class, Tweed Class, Tamar Class and Medway Class
The Playground Gate Shakespeare Avenue side of Car Park next to KS2 Playground –
The following classes use:
Derwent Class, Tyne Class, Wye Class, Severn Class, Thames Class & Mersey Class
The EYFS Gate (shared with Playgroup) Broughton Close side of Car Park
The following classes use:
Eden Class and Dove Class
ASC Base children & Parents please use the gate at Shakespeare Road end of car-park.
PARENTS COLLECT CHILDREN AT THE END OF THE DAY FROM THE FOLLOWING AREAS- GATES ARE UNLOCKED AT 3.10PM
KS1 Playground outside Classrooms
Tweed Class. Tamar Class, Medway Class
At top of KS1 Playground- Wye (Miss Tugwell) will come through double doors at the top of the playground and Severn (Miss Rumsby) will exit from external door.
KS2 Playground outside classrooms.
Thames Class, Mersey Class, Derwent Class & Tyne Class
Avon Class & Dart Class- parents/carers wait at the top of the playground. Teachers will bring the children around to the top of the steps by the field.
ASC Base- Parents wait outside classroom
PARKING
I would like to thank all the parents/carers who are considerate and polite to local residents and take into consideration where they park.
DO YOU NEED TO DRIVE TO SCHOOL? If you live within walking distance please walk to school and avoid driving.
When parking to drop off your children or collect them at the end of the day please remember you have an obligation to seriously consider the impact of where and how you park on local residents. Please keep clear of driveways, private garage spaces and refrain from being offensive to local residents.
Regards
Sue Brewer
The new academic year starts on Monday 5th September. Gates open at 8.45am.
Dear Parents & Carers,
We will be celebrating the Queen's Platinum Jubilee on Friday 27th May.
The children will be taking part in lots of activities during the school day and there will be a special party lunch of burgers and hot dogs.
Each class will be performing a song from a decade over the last 70 years and we would like the children to come to school dressed to reflect that decade on the day:
| Springlets | 2010 to date |
| Tweed | 2000s |
| Medway & Tamar | 1990s |
| Derwent & Tyne | 1980s |
| Severn & Wye | 1970s |
| Avon & Dart | 1960s |
| Mersey & Thames | 1950s |
If you need any support with outfits, please speak to you child's class teacher.
We are delighted to be able to invite parents and carers to watch the children perform in the afternoon – weather permitting! – and ask that you arrive at 2.30pm if you would like to attend.
Please complete the slip below indicating lunch choice (please complete whether packed lunch or school dinner) and also indicate if you consent to photos.
Please return the completed slip to school with any money by Wednesday 18th May.
" …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
I wish my child to have the party lunch for the Jubilee celebrations on Friday 27th May:
YES NO
Please highlight one option below to indicate lunch and payment type as appropriate.
Please state if you are happy for your child’s photo to be taken on the day and displayed on the school website:
YES NO
Name of child……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Class……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Dear Parents/Carers
NEW TIMES FOR START AND FINISH OF SCHOOL DAYS FROM MONDAY 25TH APRIL
After the Easter Holidays we will be removing the staggered start and finish times and we will be returning to our pre Covid-19 start and finish times with all pupils starting learning at 9.00am and finishing learning at 3.15pm.
Children will still go in on their own through the KS2 and KS1 gates in the morning and staff will be on duty at the gate. The gates will be unlocked at 8.45am and locked promptly at 8.57am so all children will be in class ready to learn by 9.00am. Any child arriving after 8.57am will need to enter via the office and be marked as late.
Entry Gates:
KS2 Gate- Shakespeare Avenue side- Thames, Mersey, Avon, Dart, Tyne, Derwent classes and the Base
KS1 Gate- Broughton Close side- Eden, Dove, Tweed, Medway, Tamar, Severn and Wye Classes
There is no need for a sibling entry as all the children will be starting at the same time.
Any special entry arrangements organised with Mrs Brewer or Mrs Martin will still be able to use the office door.
Parents will still collect from playground as you do now. The gates will be unlocked at 3.10pm.
Unfortunately due to staff illness and no one available to cover Severn Class is closed today.
CHRISTMAS HAMPERS
Please find your raffle tickets in your child's book bag, please sell as many as you can and return to school by
THURSDAY 9th DECEMBER
If you need more tickets to sell then please ask in the office.
Thank you