Newsletter
September Week 1
Friday 7th September
We look forward to another promising year at Livingstone and would like to extend a warm welcome to our new families and new members of staff; Ms Lax (Yr 1) and Miss Grant (Yr 2). Mr Madle is working at Monkfrith for 2 days a week whilst they recruit a new Deputy.
Over the next couple of weeks more children will be joining Nursery and Reception class from families who are new to the school. We welcome them into the Livingstone family and look forward to working in partnership on the path to educational success!
'Read with me’ sessions are starting next week in the library. This is an opportunity for parents / carers to come into the library to read with their child from 8:50am to 9:10am. We would like to reassure parents that children without a family member will be supported by a member of staff - Rec-Wed/ Yr 2-Thurs/ Yr 1-Fri
All children need to have a PE kit in school at all times
All children need to have a PE kit in school at all times. Year 1 and Year 2 should come dressed in their PE kit ready to do PE every Wednesday for Creative Curriculum.
Swimming takes place every Friday. Year 4 will be the first class to go swimming. Please make sure pupils have their costume, hat and towel.
Under the National Child Measurement Programme, levels of obesity across England are too high and levels of fitness too low. In response to this we are pleased to continue with Workout Wednesdays and Fitness Fridays. We are a Healthy Eating school and as such we need to make sure that our children have a healthy diet. This year we are asking that for your child’s birthday, you bring healthier options. Instead of chocolates, cakes and sweets you could bring stickers, balloons or pencils.
Health and Safety
It is extremely important that all parents provide us with any changes to contact details as soon as possible. Any changes to addresses and telephone numbers should be given to the office in case of an emergency. Please let us know if your child has any medical conditions and ensure that the appropriate medicines (e.g. asthma pumps) are sent into school. All medication should be given to the office named and with clear instructions. If your child has a severe medical condition please speak to the office staff.
Attendance and Punctuality
School begins at 8.50am and ends at 3.15pm. Please be punctual and please telephone if your child is away from school or write a note if you know in advance. It is most important to let the school know if another adult is collecting your child. Please remember that it is not permitted to take pupils out of school for holidays.
Extended Services
Breakfast Club starts at 8am and costs £2.50 per session
The Cabin Club is 3.15-5.45 at a cost of £7.00 per session
Activity Clubs start Monday 10th Sept. There is a £3.50 fee per session. There are no charges for the Challenge Club.
Dinner Money should be paid in advance.
£2.35 per day
£11.75 per week
£68.15 this half-term
Notice must be given to the office before children change between packed lunches and school dinners. Children in Reception and KS1 are entitled to a free meal. Reception have milk and fruit every day, KS1 get a fruit/raisins snack and older pupils have access to a tuck shop which sells healthy snacks at morning break for 20p.
Parent Teachers Association (PTA)
We have an active PTA which meets on a regular basis. We are always pleased to see new members. We also have Parent Representatives Meetings for every class. If you are interested in representing the parents’ view of your child’s class, come along to the CABIN at 9am on Friday 21st September.
Diary Dates
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Dates |
Event |
Year Group/s |
Comments & Approx. Cost |
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Monday 10th |
English Challenge Clubs begin for Autumn 1 |
2 - 6 |
3.15 – 4.15pm |
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Tuesday 11th |
Activity Clubs begin for Autumn 1 |
1 - 6 |
3.15 – 4.15pm |
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Parent/Carer Curriculum Meeting – 9am and 3.15pm |
2 - 6 |
Year 1 on Wednesday 12th |
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Thursday 13th |
Maths Challenge Clubs begin for Autumn 1 |
2 - 6 |
3.15 – 4.15pm |
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Thursday 20th |
School Council Elections |
Rec - 6 |
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Year 6 PGL School Journey Meeting for Parents/Carers – 3.15pm |
6 |
Held in Y6 Classroom |
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Oct Monday 1st |
INSET DAY – School Closed |
Nur - 6 |
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Tuesday 2nd |
Impact Meetings for Parents/Carers begin this week |
1 - 6 |
Times and Dates TBC |
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Monday 15th |
Black History Week |
Nur - 6 |
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Activity Club Bookings available online for Autumn 2 Term – 8am |
1 - 6 |
First come first served basis |
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Tuesday 16th |
Parent Consultation Meetings – 4.30 – 6.30pm |
1 - 6 |
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Wednesday 17th |
Parent Consultation Meetings – 9 – 11.30am |
1,2,3+6 |
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Parent Consultation Meetings – 1.30 – 3.30pm |
4 + 5 |
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Thursday 18th |
Kingfisher Coffee Morning for Parents – 9am |
KFN – KF2 |
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Shakespeare Workshop – 1 – 3pm |
6 |
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Friday 19th |
Year 4F Harvest Assembly – 9am Donations of Non-perishable Food |
4F |
Parents Welcome |
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HALF TERM - Monday 22nd – Friday 26th October |
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Pupils return on Monday 29th October |
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Monday 29th |
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Tuesday 30th |
Activity Clubs begin for Autumn 2 |
1 – 6 |
3.15 – 4.15pm |
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Monday 5th |
English Challenge Clubs begin for Autumn 2 |
2 - 6 |
3.15 – 4.15pm |
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Wednesday 7th |
Young Mathematician Competition at Explore Learning – 12 – 2pm |
6 |
x 4 Pupils |
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Thursday 8th |
Remembrance Assembly |
Nur - 6 |
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Monday 12th |
Friendship Week |
Nur - 6 |
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Tuesday 13th |
Impact Meeting for Reception Parents – 9.30am |
Rec |
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Impact Meeting for Reception Parents – 3.30pm |
Rec |
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Thursday 22nd |
Year 2 Class Assembly |
2 |
Year 2 Parents/Carers Welcome |
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Monday 26th |
INSET DAY – School Closed |
Nur - 6 |
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Dec Monday 10th |
Read With Me Assembly – 2.45pm |
Rec - 6 |
Parents/Carers Welcome |
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Tuesday 11th |
Songs from Nursery and Reception – Time to be confirmed |
Nur + Rec |
Parents/Carers Welcome |
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Friday 14th |
Activity Clubs finish for Autumn 2 |
1 - 6 |
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Monday 17th |
KS1 Christmas Show Dress Rehearsal to School |
1 - 3 |
Parents/Carers welcome with Babies/Small Children |
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Tuesday 18th |
Christmas Show Performance to Parents/Carers – 1.45pm |
1 - 3 |
Tickets Only |
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Thursday 20th |
Christmas Show Performance to Parents/Carers – 9am |
1 - 3 |
Tickets Only |
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Friday 21st |
End of Term Church Service |
Rec - 6 |
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END of TERM School finishes at 2pm – NO CABIN CLUB |
Nur – 6 |
Pupils return on Monday 7th January |