Livingstone Primary & Nursery School WK1 OCT 2022

Parent Consultation Meetings

Parent Consultation Meetings are coming up. The children will have been in school for half a term and the teachers can use their evaluations to feedback to parents/carers on their progress so far as well as any areas for improvement. It is also an opportunity for parents/carers to ask questions, especially for our parents/carers of children in Reception class or children new to the school.

Next week, we will be sending a text message to Reception Class and Years 1 - 5 with a link for parents/carers to book a consultation with their child's teacher. Nursery parents/carers will receive a letter to make their appointments. Please check the dates and times below that will be available for your child's class. Please note, Year 6 consultations will take place after half term and the Year 6 link to make bookings will also be sent after half term.

Nursery

Tuesday 18th October 3:30 pm - 5:30pm

Wednesday 19th October 9:00am - 11:00am

Reception

Tuesday 18th October 4:00 pm - 6:30pm

Thursday 20th October 1:00 pm - 3:00pm

Years 1 and 2

Tuesday 18th October 4:00 pm - 6:30pm

Wednesday 19th October 9:00 am - 11:00am

Years 3 , 4 and 5

Tuesday 18th October 4:00 pm - 6:30pm

Wednesday 19th October 1:30 pm - 3:30pm

Year 6

Wednesday 9th November 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Thursday 10th November 4:00pm - 6:30pm

Livingstone had our first sporting event of the year on Wednesday. Cross Country! Despite the rain, the children were full of smiles and enjoyed the experience. Cross country running can be tricky but the children were prepared and we are extremely proud of their efforts and how they represented our school. We even had some children placing in the top 3! Well done to Anastasia, Elia, Ryan, Ravi, Brychan, Muhammad, Arbel, Chloe, Zach, Qamazarda, Lois and Hattie.

The term of office of another Parent Governor ended last year. It is therefore necessary to hold an election for a new representative.

The following might help you decide if this role would interest you:

• Becoming a governor is a very rewarding and worthwhile experience. Effective Governors do not need educational expertise but do need to be committed to the school, willing to ask questions and offer appropriate challenge and support.
• Governors are elected for a four-year term. They attend four Governing Body meetings a year, which are held in the evening, as well as termly committee meetings. The Governing Body makes decisions collectively.
• The prime focus of the Governing Body is to develop the strategic direction of the school, be accountable to stakeholders and ensure that financial resources are spent appropriately. Governors need to work as an enthusiastic member of the team with the aim of raising and maintaining high educational standards for all children. Governors are asked to act always with integrity, honesty and objectivity in the best interests of the School.
• All Governors are expected to read and understand straight forward budget reports and data information.
• Training is available to develop and enhance knowledge and skills.
• It is important to note that once elected, Parent Governors are a representative parent but not a delegate. This means they are not expected to report back to parents on any matters relating to the School or Governing Body without prior consent from the Governing Body.
• If you would like to seek nomination as an elected Parent Governor, please collect nomination forms will be available from the School Office. This form should be completed, with the accompanying personal statement of no more than 150 words, and returned to the Headteacher no later than 12 NOON on WEDNESDAY 2nd NOVEMBER . The personal statement will only be used if more than one parent wishes to be considered for nomination; in which case, a ballot will be held.

Again, this week only four classes achieved over 96% attendance. Our overall whole school attendance this week is again 94%, below the expected minimum.

Don’t underestimate the importance of good attendance. Even one day missed can have an effect on learning.

We must all work together to ensure that our children have the best education possible.

Reminder- pupils taken out of school for holidays will be subject to a local authority fine!