Henderson Green Primary Academy Newsletter - 7th June 2024

emma.andrewes • June 7, 2024

Attendance this week

93.1%

Ms Andrewes

Interim Headteacher

Mr Harding

Deputy Headteacher

Every Moment Counts!

We are delighted to share that pupils have returned from the half-term break with calm, positive behaviours, and attitudes. It's heartening to see how ready and eager they are to engage with their learning once again.

Our classrooms are buzzing with energy as students dive back into their studies with enthusiasm and a renewed sense of purpose. Teachers have noted the remarkable focus and dedication students are showing in their lessons, and it's clear that the break has provided them with the perfect opportunity to recharge and come back refreshed.

We are proud of how our students have embraced the return to school, demonstrating respect, kindness, and a strong commitment to their education. This positive start sets a great tone for the rest of the term, and we are excited to see all the wonderful achievements that lie ahead.

Thank you for your continued support in fostering such a positive school environment. Together, we can ensure that the children continue to thrive both academically and personally.

Let's Celebrate Attendance

Our whole school attendance this week was 93.1%. This is a drop from last week, which we strive to increase next week.

In first place this week is Year 1 with 95.8%, second place is Year 4 with 94.4% and in third place was Year 3 with 93.6%.

Star Pupils!

Our Star Pupils this week are:

Rocket Noah - For completing all of the classroom activities independently. Well done Noah

Reception Harlianne - for amazing attendance and trying her best in her classes.

Year 1 Sophie - Sophie has been getting much better at being ready for the lesson, showing good listening and sitting. In Maths we have been counting numbers to 100. She has been working really hard and did not give up when it got tricky. Well done Sophie.

Year 2 Josh B - For following instructions and competing all his work! Harrison - For completing all his work and following the class rules and teacher instructions.

Year 3 Gabriel - Improving his attitude to work through the week.

Year 4 Arnas - He is always friendly and helpful to everyone and has shown great responsibility this week. Every morning he comes in early and sharpens all the pencils to help everyone to Be Ready!

Year 5 Willow - For writing a creative verse in English using puns, alliteration and collective nouns AND for showing kindness and consideration to others.

Year 6 Munashe - for joining our class with a respectful, calm and positive demeanour. I have been very impressed with your attitude to how you have picked up the work we have been doing.

Pastoral - Kyla - has tried really hard this week with her learning. She has listened well and followed instructions. We are really proud of her.

All the playground pals - for volunteering their time and putting themselves forward in helping with games on the playground.

Well done everyone! We are extremely proud of you.

Parent cafe

Every Thursday morning we will be holding a parent cafe which will support you with a variety of issues such as any questions you have about school life, helping you complete forms, asking about key challenges you are facing at home and needing support with or you have something specific you need help with.

A member of our pastoral team, senior leadership team and office staff will be available to support you in any way we can.

This will be a weekly event, starting on the 13th June, so we look forward to seeing you every Thursday in the school hall - 8.30am - 9.30am

Tiny Happy People

This website is full of fun activities for young child and families to engage with. They have ideas for adults to do with babies and young children to support language development, social and emotional skills in children. Click here to find out more.

In England, 1 in 4 children starting primary school are behind with their level of literacy development (language, communication and literacy skills), rising to more than 1 in 3 (42%) in some areas (Department for Education, 2019).

Tiny Happy People can help you develop your child’s language and communication skills, so they get the best start in life.

Please slow down!

We are fortunate enough to have two areas to park your car if you choose to drive to school. The main car park at the front of the school and the smaller car park via the alternate entrance.

Please make sure you drive slowly as there are children who are walking to and from school. To ensure their safety cards should go 5 mph when on the school grounds.

Thank you for your support on this matter.

Future dates

Every Thursday 2.45pm - EYFS/KS1 Reading Sessions
Every Thursday 8.30am - 9.30am - Parent Cafe
26th June - 28th June 2024 - YR6 Residential -
4th July (morning and lunchtime) - Sports day and family picnic - details to follow