Huyton with Roby CE Primary School – Newsletter – 20.11.15
Christian Values
The Value for this Half Term is: Justice
'Jesus said: "So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you." '
Matthew 7:12
This half term's Christian Value is 'Justice'. We will be exploring what it means to 'play fair',
respecting others' rights and behaving responsibly with the people we meet each day. We will also be
thinking about what Justice means for others in our Community and for people across the world. Our
worship times will include Bible stories surrounding the issue of Justice too.
This week we are praying for families who have suffered bereavement or injury through war. We also
have in our minds those families who have recently suffered in Paris. If you would like us to pray for
anything in particular, please fill in the prayer slip at the bottom of the newsletter and send it to
school. It can be anonymous if you prefer.
Class
%
Attendance
6M
99
Well done 6M for having the best attendance for last week.
4M
98
1b
98
School are working with Knowsley school attendance service in order to raise
2A
97
attendance. We will be introducing Bronze, Silver and Gold medals for 100%
97
attendance achievements. This will be introduced shortly. There will also be a 30 5H
3HB
97
Day Challenge initiative were the children will have opportunities to win a prize.
5D
96
More information to follow.
At Huyton with Roby we have the highest aspirations for your child and know
that every lesson counts towards your child’s achievement. We also know that
you, as your child’s parent/carer, want your child to get on well in life. Children
only get one chance at school, and your child’s chances of a successful future
may be affected by not attending school every day on time. When children do
not attend or are late, they:
R2
3S
2C
R1
6O
1C
4P
96
94
94
94
93
90
89
struggle to keep up with school work
 miss out on the social side of school life – especially at primary school. Poor attendance can affect
children’s ability to make and keep friendships, a vital part of growing up.
There is a clear link between poor attendance at school and lower academic achievement. In primary
schools, less than 65% of children get good results in Maths and English in schools when they have an
average of 15 days absence, compared to around 90% in schools where the average is less than 8
days.
Of the children who miss more than 50 per cent of school, only 3% manage to achieve five or more
GCSEs at grades A* to C. 73% of children who have over 95% attendance achieve five or more
GCSEs at grades A* to C. While GCSEs may seem some time away, setting good attendance and
punctuality patterns from an early age, from nursery and Reception through to Year 6, will really
help.
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If you are experiencing any difficulty regarding attendance or any other issues please get in touch
with Linda Wade our Pastoral Care manager.
Christmas Production Dates
EYFS:
KS1
Wednesday 9th Dec 2pm
Wednesday 9th Dec 10.30am 1B & 2A
Friday 12th December 10.30am
Thursday 11th Dec 2pm
1C & 2C
KS2
Team A Tuesday 8th Dec 1.45pm and Thursday 10th Dec 9.30am
Team B Tuesday 8th Dec 9.30am and Friday 11th Dec 1.45pm
Team A: 6M, 5H, 4M, 3BH
Team B: 6O, 5D, 4P, 3S
St Andrew’s Day – Monday 30th November
Thank you
Remember as part of our learning about Britain
Thank you to all of you who came to Year 2 Sigh
and British Values, you are invited to wear
Language assembly and Y5H Greek Class
something / anything blue on St Andrew’s Day.
Assembly. The children really enjoy seeing you.
This is not compulsory – just for fun! (No football
Thank you for your support.
kits please)
Book Swop
Mrs Allerston is busy putting together a book swop in the main entrance. Please feel free to swop
your books from home. Can we ask you to only swop 1 book at a time as space is limited. There is an
adult and a children’s section. If you could take the time to fill in a book review on the books you are
swopping that would be lovely.
Uniform
Can I please remind parents and carers that the children need black shoes for school. Boots may be
worn coming to school but children will need to change into their school shoes. Trainers are not
allowed except as part of outdoor PE. Can children bring their PE kits into school and we suggest they
are left in school until we send them home.
Snack Money
Cross Country: Forms need to
Heaven Sent
th
A reminder for nursery and
be returned by Thursday 26
Year 5 are visiting Heaven Sent
reception’s parents to bring in
November.
on Friday 11th December.
snack money.
Permission forms need to be
sent back to school ASAP
Writing Club
Year 1
A reminder that writing club for Year 1 will start
Year 1 parents are invited to take part in DT
next Thursday 26th November. There are 10
lessons starting the week of 30th November. See
places available and the children will be notified
your child’s class teacher for details. Mrs Brown
who will be going to the club.
will be raffling a large bouquet of candy plus
runner up prizes over the next few weeks. Raffle
tickets will be on sale for 50p per ticket.
A Reminder: Year 3 Roman projects to be in by Thursday 26th November please. Roman Day for Year3
is on Wednesday 2nd December. Look out of a letter from you child’s teacher with more details.
Christmas Fair at St Bart’s on Saturday 28th November 11am to 3pm. Everyone is welcome.
Feedback
Please feedback any information or questions you wish to put forward to Mrs Stratford in school or
contact school through e-mail on huytonwithroby@knowsley.gov.uk or phone on 0151 477 8460
Prayer Requests
Please pray for:
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