7th November Newsletter

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All children have these rights, no matter who they are, where they live, what their parents do, what language they speak, what their religion is, whether they are a boy or a girl, what their culture is, whether they have a disability, whether they are rich or poor. No child should be treated unfairly on any basis.

As part of our PE curriculum, all classes take part in a half termly competition based on the topic they have been focusing on. This challenges them to use their newly acquired knowledge and skills in a competitive situation, which contributes to their physical, cognitive, emotional, and social learning. The children showed enthusiasm and competed to the best of their ability. The lucky winners are as follows: 

Class 1JB – 1st - Thomas 

                 2nd - Amelia 

                 3rd - Joseph  

Class 1MC – 1st - James 

                   2nd - Elliott 

                   3rd - Chloe 

Competition: Locomotion: Running – Relay Race

Class 2JC – 1st Samuel S

                 2nd Abel C

                 3rd Isabella O

Class 2BW – 1st Sidney

                            Adam

                            Zara

                            Marni

                            Lizzie

                            Ray

Competition: Battleships (throwing underarm at cones)

Class 3/4JC – 1st Jess and Harry S

                2nd Maddy and Sam

                3rd Violet and Joseph

Class 3/4MJ – 1st Ava and Haroop

                2nd Jenson and Olvia 

                3rd Eden and Dylan 

Competition: Chest Pass Challenge

Class 3/4MC – 1st Kaci

                     2nd Celina

                     3rd Rose

Competition: Dance

Class 5/6AR – 1st Henry M, Dana Henry C, Luke, Autumn

                         2nd Harvie , Thomas , Aurora , Louis, Zara

                               Kavinu, Jack, Maisie, Francesca

                               Lola DW, Lily, Lewis D, Connor

                         3rd Sienna, Holly, Henry W, Harry J, Lennon

Class 5/6MB – 1st Liam H, Liam T, Demi F

Class 5/6HO – 1st Jack J

                2nd Layla-Rose T

Competition: Football Passing, shooting and defending 

Thank you from Black Country Foodbank

To all at Blanford Mere Primary School,

Thank you so much for supporting Black Country Foodbank with your Harvest Collection.

We are so pleased that you have chosen to support us again this year. The food donated will continue to help local families and individuals in crisis. You collected and donated 175kgs of food and 19kgs of non-food which is an amazing achievement!

Your certificate is attached.

Well done and thank you everyone.

The Team at BCFB

Attendance Winners October

Well done Y 2JC class, who won the attendance award for October with an amazing 99.03% attendance! They wore their own clothes to school last week!

Remembrance Day

On Friday 11th November we will remember those who fought for us and those that lost their lives in the war.  We will hold a minute’s silence.  Thank you to everyone that has already supported this year’s Poppy Appeal – poppies and other related goods such as bracelets, key rings, rulers, pencils etc are still on sale in school.  Mrs Needle brings the goods around to classes for the children to purchase.

We will let you know how much was raised when we have been notified. 

Children who are members of local Brownies, Rainbows and Cubs etc. can wear their uniform in school on this day.

Samaritan’s Purse Shoebox appeal 2022

This year we will be supporting this appeal and would like your help please.  Please follow the instructions below and return your filled shoebox by Monday 21st November 2022.

How to Pack a Shoebox

Each year thousands of people like you generously pack shoebox gifts to bless children in need around the world. Find out all you need to know about how to pack your shoebox gift below, or if you are tight for time you can select your gifts online and we’ll pack and send one for you through Shoebox Online.

  • Find a Shoebox

Get an empty medium sized shoebox, and wrap the box and lid separately in colourful wrapping paper or order preprinted shoeboxes online. Attach the appropriate boy/girl label, marking if your gift is for a boy or a girl. Select an age category 2-4, 5-9 or 10-14 and attach the label to the top of your shoebox.

  • Fill with gifts

Fill your shoebox with a selection of fun toys, hygiene items and school supplies. If possible, include one or two extra special items you know a child will love such as a doll, cuddly toy or deflated football with pump. See our Gift Suggestions below for more ideas

  • Make your project donation

A suggested donation of £5 is essential to cover project costs, including shipping, to enable a local church or group overseas to lead a safe, well-organised children's event where your shoebox will be given to a child in need. More detail on what your donation covers here.

Give online at Follow Your Box and you can print out a barcode and place it inside your shoebox on top of the contents. This will enable us to tell you which country your shoebox gets sent to.
DONATE ONLINE AND FOLLOW YOUR BOX
Or you can post your donation to Victoria House, Victoria Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex, IG9 5EX using the prepaid envelope on our leaflet. Cheques should be payable to ‘Samaritan's Purse’ and signed and dated with your address on the back. If you are packing multiple shoeboxes you can write a cheque for one combined donation.

Note: Follow Your Box is only available when you donate online.

  • Personalise & Pray

Personalise your shoebox by including a hand-written note and a photograph of yourself, your group or your family. You may also like to pray for the child that will receive your gift.

  • Drop Off Your Shoebox

Place a rubber band around each closed shoebox and bring it to school by Monday 14th November 2022.
National Collection Week for our 2022 campaign will be 14-21 November.

Dates to remember

  • All children from Years 1 -6 to wear winter uniform. White shirt/tie, jumper/cardigan, grey trousers/skirt/pinafore (NOT BLACK). Black/plain/not patterned or fashion boots or shoes.  NOT trainers.
  • Mon 7th November – Flu vaccinations
  • Tues 8th November – 3.25pm 0r 5.30pm Yr 6 Parent SATs Meeting – sign up on the school website – Forms tab
  • Friday 11th November - Children who are members of local Brownies, Rainbows and Cubs etc. can wear their uniform in school on 11th November.
  • W/C Mon 14th November – Anti-bullying week.

Odd Socks Day. What is it?

Most importantly, Odd Socks Day is designed to be fun! It’s an opportunity for children to express themselves and celebrate their individuality and what makes us all unique!

There is no pressure on the children to wear the latest fashion or for parents to buy expensive costumes.  All they have to do to take part is wear odd socks to school, it couldn’t be simpler!  Odd Socks day will take place on the first day of Anti Bullying Week each year to help raise awareness around anti-bullying. This will be on Monday 14th November 2022.

I am sure that you have read in our planners the definition of bullying. We refer to this in school with the children as STOP - Several Times On Purpose.

For more information you can visit the following websites:

https://www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/anti-bullying-week/odd-socks-day

Thinkuknow

https://www.thinkuknow.co.uk/

Childline

https://www.childline.org.uk/

Anti-bullying Alliance

https://www.anti-bullyingalliance.org.uk/Odd socks day

Friday 18th November – Children in Need.  Children can come dressed in their own clothes/spotty theme should they wish and make a minimum £1 donation via ‘School Money’ online (please do not send in cash).  If you would prefer your child not to take part, they can wear their own clothes.

Christmas ActivitiesPlease see the emails that have been sent you.

Please complete the online forms using the school website ‘Forms’ – Christmas activities 2022 for the activities you wish your child to participate in and pay using the online payment system’School Money’ by FRIDAY 25th NOVEMBER 2022 deadline to avoid disappointment. Any activities that have not been booked and paid for after this date will no longer be accepted, as all orders need to placed.

Thursday 1st December 2022 – St Mary’s Church carol service rehearsal Yr 1 – Yr 6. Please send children from Year 3 – Year 6 with a piece of fruit. KS1 children have fruit provided. All children should bring a drink and wear a coat.

Thursday 1st December 2022 – Film Night 3.15pm – 5.15pm – collect from your child’s usual gate (for those children who have paid).

Wednesday 7th December 2022 – St Mary’s Church Carol Service Yr 1 – Yr 6

All children to wear winter uniform – including ties, jumpers and cardigans. Please send children from Year 3 – Year 6 with a piece of fruit. KS1 children have fruit provided. All children should bring a drink.

Thursday 8th December 2022Nursery and Reception Christmas workshop and sing-along.  Children to wear traditional Christmas costumes e.g. donkey, Mary, joseph, Star, tree, angel etc.

Friday 9th December 2022 – Save the Children Christmas Jumper Day.  Children to wear a Christmas Jumper with jeans, joggers, leggings, skirt etc and donate £1.  If children do not wish to take part they can wear their uniform. This should be paid on School Money.

Monday 12th December 2022 – Yr Rec – Yr 6 Pantomime.  Please pay a £2 donation via School Money.

Tuesday 13th December 2022 – Christmas Lunch Day – please pre-order using School Grid app

Thursday 15th December 2022 - Santa’s Grotto (for those children who have paid)

Friday 16th December 2022 – School closes for the Christmas Break.

TT Rockstar Dress up Day

On Friday 16th December 2022, there will be a ‘TT Rock Star Dress Up Day’. When children can answer questions up to x12 in the 'studio' game and achieve Rock Star status, Rock Legend status, or Rock Hero status for the 1st time, they will be able to dress up. Any child who remains on Rock Hero status will always be able to dress up on TTRS days – check your child’s planner to see if they are able to. 

Please encourage your children to go on TT Rock Stars.  TT Rock Stars helps children improve their times tables when used regularly – it is recommended that children use it for at least 3 minutes per day.  All children who are able to dress up will have a sticker in their planner. 

There is no download needed and it works on PC and Mac, but there are free APPs available for Android, Apple and Amazon phones and tablets. 

Please remember to use Mathletics too, as homework will continue to be set weekly on this. Thank you for your support. 

Tuesday 3rd January 2023– School reopens for the spring term.

Thank you for your continued support.

Mrs Crook and Miss Stanton

Headteacher and Deputy Head

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