Dear Parents and Carers,

This week in school

Odd Socks Day

We celebrated Anti-Bullying Week in school this week by wearing odd socks.  The brightly coloured and mismatching socks were a visual reminder that we are all unique and should feel proud of our differences.  The theme of Anti-Bullying Week this year was ‘Choose Respect’ and in assembly on Tuesday Mrs Compton explored how children should show respect to one another in words and actions.  Mrs Compton also reminded children that they can speak to any trusted adult in school if they have any worries.  Children can also access the Online Worry Box, which is available on the class pages of the school website.

Positive Noticing Day

Continuing Anti-Bullying Week, Wednesday was ‘Positive Noticing Day’.  Staff and children spotted children carrying out kind acts and gave each other luggage labels to show that their actions had been noticed.  Positive Noticing is a behaviour strategy that you may be interested in trying at home.  For more information visit https://www.positivenoticingday.com/homeadults

Movie Night

The Movie Night was a great success yesterday.  Thank you to Y6 parents for organising and also to the Y6 children for being fantastic volunteer helpers on the night. 

Sports Update from Mr Sagar and Mrs Knowles

It has been a busy week of sport at St Elizabeth's! Last Friday after school, two teams of Y5 and Y6 children took part in Richmond Rugby Club's tag tournament, playing six games against other local primary schools. The teams scored some great tries and enjoyed the opportunity to represent the school with their friends. They were able to stay on to watch Richmond men's 1st XV beat Birmingham Moseley. Many thanks to Richmond Rugby, who organise our after-school tag rugby club, for inviting our school to take part!

On Monday afternoon, our Y6 tag rugby team played a fixture against St Stephen's. The team worked really hard against a well organised opposition team and showed some excellent defending skills and good perseverance. 

On Wednesday, it was the turn of the Y5 and Y6 girls’ football team to take part in the borough tournament. The girls played seven games throughout the day, with some good passing and tackling skills on show, and enjoyed having a day out in the sunshine! Audrey in Y5 said, "It was great fun. I can't wait to do it again!" Well done, girls!

Next week in school

Vocal Concert – Wednesday 20^th November

On Wednesday 20th November, Junior Choir, Infant Choir, Soloists and Schola will be performing a Vocal Concert at 6pm at school.  For children in Infant Choir, Junior Choir and Schola, please complete the form to confirm that your child will take part in the concert: https://forms.gle/gnzkv6hmCoT2Sm8j7

All parents, carers and family members are welcome to attend and we look forward to a lovely evening of singing.

Mufti Day for Christmas Hampers – Friday 22^nd November

On Friday 22^nd November the children are invited to wear their own clothes to school in return for bringing in an item of food for the Hamper Tombola at the Christmas Morning.   This could be any food item that would be appealing in a hamper, such as biscuits, wine, mince pies, etc.

Month of November - ‘Friends in Heaven’

During the month of November the Church encourages us to pray for those who have died.  In school we invite children to bring in a photograph of a loved one who has died and this is placed on our special November table until the end of the month. The children are asked to say a few words about their loved one in assembly and then we all pray the Eternal Rest.  We always find this to be a very positive way to show the children that we cherish the memories of our loved ones and we continue to pray for them in Heaven.

Christmas Jumper Donations needed

Do you have an old Christmas jumper at home that your child has grown out of?  Perhaps you have an adult Christmas jumper that would suit a new owner?

The PTA are looking for donations of pre-loved Christmas jumpers to sell at the Christmas Morning on November 29^th.  Please bring your jumpers into the school office and come along to the Christmas Morning to find a new one!  Thank you very much.

Information for Parents

Christmas card design

There is still time to order Christmas cards featuring your child’s Christmas card design.  The designs were sent home in the reading packets last week and you can find all the information about how to order your cards with the design. 

Message from NSSport

Jenny from NSSport has asked us to remind parents to book a place for their child by 2pm on the day that your child will be attending.  It may not be possible for children to attend if bookings are made after this time. Thank you.

Upcoming dates – please do check these each week as new dates are added

November

Friday 22^nd Mufti Day for Christmas Hampers

Tuesday 26^th Y5 Local Walk

Wednesday 27^th Richmond Borough Boys’ Football Tournament

Thursday 28^th Y4 Roman Day

Friday 29^th Christmas Morning, including carol singing by all classes

December

Tuesday 3^rd Advent Reconciliation Service – children only

Thursday 5^th KS1 Nativity Dress Rehearsal

Friday 6^th 2-3pm KS1 Disco

Friday 6^th KS2 Disco

Tuesday 10^th Y4 to Y6 visit to the Rose Theatre

Wednesday 11^th 9:30 am Reception carols around the tree

Wednesday 11^th Theatre performance in the school hall for Reception to Y3

Thursday 12^th 7pm KS2 Advent Service

Friday 13^th 9:30am KS1 Nativity

Values Awards

Congratulations to the following children for receiving a Values Award this week.

Reception: Amalia

Y1: Corwyn

Y2: Raielle

Y3: Emma

Y4: Yoma

Y5: Beatrice

Y6: Noah

Attendance this week

Whole school attendance this week is 97%.  Congratulations to Y1 for having the highest attendance this week at 100%!  This is closely followed by Y6 with 99.3%.

Wishing you a lovely weekend,

Jane Hines and the staff of St Elizabeth’s