Heartsease Primary Academy Newsletter - 3rd September 2024

joanne.rowley • September 3, 2024

Welcome



Dear Parents and Carers, 


Welcome back to a new academic year at Heartsease Primary Academy. 


There have been some improvements and changes undertaken over the Summer break which I am excited to share with you:-



  • At the rear of the school the Specialist Resource Base (Ruby Class) had their outdoor area installed which will be a great resource for the children.


  • Our new Attitudes to Learning policy has been written to replace the existing behaviour policy which incorporates and builds on the work that was undertaken last year introducing the Steps to Success.


  • Our Core Values are at the heart of all we do and we feel that this will keep the children on TRAK for success this academic year.
  • Teamwork
  • Respect
  • Achievement
  • Kindness


  • We are reintroducing reading records and would ask that you listen to your child read at least three times per week.



I am so pleased to welcome you back tomorrow and look forward to seeing you all at drop off!


Kind regards


Mr N Campbell

Office update

Aspens Select - Lunch ordering system

If you wish to order your child a school meal please note that the orders have to be placed before 9am on the day. If you have not set up your account and need some assistance please visit the school office so we can provide you with your log in details and help with setting up your account. To find the link to access Aspens Select, go onto MCAS, select 'announcements' and the link can be found in this section.

Free School Meals

A reminder that if your child is in Yr2 (Amber and Aqua), they will no longer be entitled to a universal free school meal when they move into Yr3 (Coral/Crystal). You may still be entitled to free school meals and you can check if you are at www.norfolk.gov.uk/neo You could save up to £400 a year.


Diarrhoea/Vomiting

Please be reminded that if you child has an episode of diarrhoea / vomiting they need to be at least 48 hours clear from the last episode before returning to school.

First day back - Wednesday 4th September 2024


 The school gates will open at 08:30am and the school day finishes at 3:20pm


Nursery

Parents / Carers are to take children round to the Nursery gate signposted when entering the school grounds, a member of staff will be on the gate to meet and greet.


Reception children (Jade/Jasper Classes)

Children will enter their classrooms via the gate to the side of the play area. Teachers / TA's will be on the door to greet the children as they arrive.


Year 1 (Opal/Onyx classes) / Year 2 (Amber/Aqua Classes) 

 Children will enter via the top gate situated outside the main school office and will be collected at the end of the day from their classroom.


Year 3 (Coral/Crystal Classes) / Year 4 (Garnet / Topaz Classes)

Children will enter via the door to the right of the main school office and will be brought down to the bottom playground for collection at the end of the day.


 Year 5 (Emerald / Sapphire Classes) / Year 6 (Quartz / Diamond Classes)

 Children will enter via the top gate situated outside the main school office and enter via the door to the side of the building. Children will  be brought down to the bottom playground for collection at the end of the day.


Staff will be on hand outside the school building on Wednesday 4th September to assist with directing Parents/Carers/Children.

Reception - Jade / Jasper Class transition times/dates


Wednesday 4th September / Thursday 5th September / Friday 6th September

Jasper Class - 08:30 - 10:00

Jade Class - 10:30 - 12:00


Monday 9th September / Tuesday 10th September

Jade/Jasper Classes - 08:30 - 11:40



Wednesday 11th September / Thursday 12th September / Friday 13th September

Jade/Jasper Classes - 08:30 - 13:00 (includes lunch)


Monday 16th September

Jade / Jasper Classes - Full day (08:30 - 15:20)

After School Activity Clubs

New after school activity clubs will commence the week of Monday 9th September. The clubs will go live on MCAS on Wednesday 4th September at 9am. Please note that spaces are limited. We do have a waitlist once the clubs become full. If a child misses 2 consecutive sessions you will be contacted to advise that your child has been removed from the club and the space will be offered to the next child from the waiting list.


Please note that the running club which will take place on a Monday will continue throughout the Winter and where possible it will be held outside (weather permitting). Please do keep this in mind when enrolling your child.

Uniform orders

Any uniform orders placed during the school holiday are now ready to collect from the school office, orders can be collected up until 3:30pm on Tuesday 3rd September or alternatively can be collected at the end of the school day on Wednesday 4th September.


We also have a pre loved rail in the office foyer full of uniform which has been donated.


Uniform requirements

We ask that all children wear uniform as follows:-

Reception / Year 1

  • Purple sweatshirt/cardigan embroidered with school logo
  • Yellow polo shirt
  • Girls: Black skirt or black trousers – Purple and white check or striped dress in summer
  • Boys: Black trousers – black short trousers in summer (not football shorts or logos please)
  • Black shoes, no trainers, joggers, leggings or jeans please


Year 2 - Year 6

  • Purple sweatshirt/cardigan embroidered with school logo
  • White shirts (short or long sleeve)
  • Purple and Gold striped tie
  • Girls: Black skirt or black trousers – Purple and white check or striped dress in Summer
  • Boys: Black trousers – black short trousers in summer
  • Black shoes, no trainers, joggers, leggings or jeans please
  • Coats, jackets, hoodies and hats may not be worn inside the building – these should be for outdoor use only.


PE Kit

All children will require a PE kit as follows:

  • Yellow polo shirt
  • Black shorts
  • Plimsolls (indoor only) and trainers (outdoor only)
  • A dark track suit may be worn in winter for outdoor games


Jewellery

Stud earrings or a watch may be worn to school. For health and safety reasons, no other jewellery is permitted. Earrings must be removed for PE/Games/Swimming.


Ordering school uniform

Sweatshirts, cardigans, polo shirts and ties are all available to purchase on MCAS for collection from the School Office.

All clothing should be clearly marked with your child's name.

Reading Records

This academic year, all children in KS1 and KS2 will have a Reading Record Book. Every child should read at home as well as in school. 


In KS1 the expectation is that an adult at home listens to the child read every day (2 pages). They will then sign the Reading Record Book. Also the child will be listened to by an adult everyday at school. Reading Record Books will be regularly checked in school. 


In KS2 the expectation is that an adult at home will listen to the child read at least 3 times a week. They will then sign the Reading Record Book. Within school, the child will be listened to once a week by an adult. Reading Record Books will be checked once a week.


Thank you for your continued support with this.

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