Newsletter 10 - 13th March 2020

Coronavirus - Update

As you probably know, the Government have discussed measures with regard to the virus and have moved to Delay Phase in an effort to contain the spread of the  virus.  

We have sent you an email with various links and specific advice today.

We receive daily updates from the Department of Education and have not, as at today's date, been advised to close the school.    We can only take that action if Kent County Council advise us to do so. 

We also need to reiterate that we cannot authorise absence from school unless you have been advised by Public Health England to self isolate.

 

Parent Information Sessions

We are pleased to welcome you along to the following sessions; 

 

For parents of children in Years 2 and 6 - a reading comprehension session with Mrs Gibbs and Miss Hopkins at 2.45pm in the School Hall on Wednesday 18th March.

For parents of children in Year R, an early years maths session with Mrs Everett  on Thursday 26th March.at 2.30pm in Class 1 where you will be able to see a taught maths session. This will be followed by a short talk in the hall to explain the theory behind the practice and to give some top tips for helping your children.

For parents of children in Year 6, a session to inform parents of SATs arrangements and procedures will take place in Term 5 and more details to follow soon regarding a consultation on the new Sex and Relationships Education guidelines which will become statutory from September 2020.

For parents of children in Year 1, a session to inform parents about the Year 1 Phonics test which happens in June. This will take place with Mrs Gibbs on Monday 30th March at 3pm in the school hall.

For all sessions there is no need to book, please just arrive on the day. Thank you.

Premier Education will be running sports and dance based holiday activities this Easter at a nearby venue. Available for children of all abilities aged 4-12 with action packed days consisting of fun games and sports for your children. There will also be dance specific courses running at select venues. Venues are as follows:

The Weald Sports Centre, Cranbrook

Putlands Sports Centre, Paddock Wood

West Borough Primary School, Maidstone

Cage Green Primary School, Tonbridge

Standard days run from 9:00am-3:30pm and are £16 per child per day. Extended days run from 8:30am-5:00pm and are £20 per child per day. SAVE 25% off any Easter booking by using code EASTER/BT at checkout. To book your child’s space, visit www.premier-education.com

 

We have been offered the chance to host two workshops

Stepping up into Secondary and Stepping up into Primary. These workshops are run by Kent Adult Education and will consist of one 2 to 3 hour workshop for each. The date is yet to be decided but they will be 1 to 3pm . I am initially trying to gauge the interest in these, so please if you would like to participate please contact me on asalter@colliers-green.kent.sch.uk

Thanks,

Mrs A Salter

Sports Relief

Thank you for your support today, we raised £130! 

Thank you to the School Council and to Mrs Gibbs for organising games to help raise money.  We had a great action-packed lunch time!

Dates for your diary

 

18th Mar      Yr 2&6 Reading Comp Session in the Hall for Parents

19th Mar       Rewind to Easter - Yr 5

27th Mar        Wear a Hat Day

1st Apr         Last Day of Term 4

2nd Apr     to     15th Apr

Easter Holiday

16th Apr     Start of Term 5

20th Apr      Parent Consultations

21st Apr      School Photographer

22nd Apr    Class 2 Trip

23rd Apr      Parent Consultations

8th May       BANK HOLIDAY

22nd May    Last Day of Term 5

25th May to 29th May

Half Term Holiday

1st Jun          INSET

2nd Jun        Start of Term 6

Our value this term is Aspiration