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My Maths

We have been reviewing our homework policy and have decided not to renew the MyMaths subscription. This has now expired so you will not be able to access your child's acount if they use MyMaths. Once we have concluded our review we will update parents, likely to be in January. In the meantime TTRS (Times Table Rock Stars) and Freckle (Y56) are still available. 

Photographs 

The Infant school photographs are now online and ready to order from the Churchbury website. For free delivery via the school, please order by Thursday 4th December, this date is also the new deadline for the junior school photos. 

Reminders 

It's a busy time of year so here are a few reminders for what's coming up and action needed 

• Book Winter Music Concert Tickets 

• Christmas Lunch on Friday 5th December, prebook or book on the day. 

• NO MORE CRACKERS NEEDED THANK YOU

• Donation of Item for Luxury Item for Hampers (Friday 5th)

• Jumper Day is also on Friday 5th Dec  

• Book Tickets for Nursery, Reception, Year 2 and Year 4 Christmas peformances - see events page

Next Week

Community Update

Our community news page has been updated including:

• Local arts and drama opportunities

• Parent online course and support

• Enfield Grammar Christmas Concert invite for Year 5 and their parents/carers

• Early Years free provision

Visit the Community News page for more details 

PDW

Our personal, development and wellbeing lessons take place weekly and Year 1 and Year 3 are doing units on Different Families, which reflects our school community. The lesson slides are shared online as the lessons may prompt some discussions at home. The slides cover the lessons and vocabulary used. 

Parenting Support and Online Courses 

There are a number of courses to support parents including facilitated course over a number of weeks. Some new groups are starting in the next few weeks then likely again in Spring. 

RSA Update

Forms for the Secret Present Room were sent home last week. The deadline for returning completed forms and payment is Friday 21st November. If you didn’t receive a form or have misplaced it, replacements are available from the school office.

If you would like to pay by card, this will be available outside the school office on Friday morning at drop-off. Please remember to bring your completed forms with you. 

Christmas hamper raffle tickets will also be on sale at this time.

A big thank you once again to all our local businesses for their continued support and generous prize donations. Your kindness makes a huge difference to our school community, and we’re delighted to share that even more fantastic prizes have recently been added.

Parent Governor Election Result 

Congratulations to Marcus Watson who has been elected as the new parent governor. A big thank you to all those who put themselves forward and to the parents who took the time to vote. Turnout was 22.3%. You can see the full results here. 

Lost Property

This will be on display in both schools during the Meet the Teacher evenings. The children will also be taking a look during the days. Please name or label your school uniform so we can return it when found. 

Bikes, Scooters and Dogs

Just a few reminders for everyone's safety on the school site:

• Please do not let your children ride or scoot around the school, our site is far too busy and accidents are happening. 

• No dogs are allowed on the premises unless they are a guide or support dog which has been agreed with the Headteacher. This includes dogs being carried. 

Dates for your Diary

Further details and tickets will be sent by the end of the month, but please note the following dates 

December 

• 2/3/4th - Winter Music Concerts 

• 3/4th - RSA Secret Present Room 

• 5th - Christmas Jumper Day and Lunch, including donations to the luxury hampers 

• 9th (2pm) - R1/3 present The Sleepy Shepherd

• 10th - RSA Discos for Year 3 (3.20pm) & Year 5 (4.20pm) 

• 10/11th (2pm) - Year 2 present Fleece Force 

• 12th (2pm) - R2/4 present The Sleepy Shepherd

• 15/16th - Year 4 present  Chr.i.i.i.stmas! (Matinee 1.45pm & Evening 6pm)

• 17th - Christmas Assembly @ St Stephen's

• 18th - School closes at 1.30pm

January 2026

• The school reopens on Monday 5th January (click here for all term dates)

Parent Governor Election 

A reminder to cast your vote in the election which is online. You should now have received a letter including your security code to enable you to vote online. Please contact us if you have not received this. 

The vote closes on Thursday 13th November at 12 noon. 

Anti-Bullying Week - Odd Sock Day

Anti-bullying work happens across the year, but we do have a sharper focus on it next week for the national anti-bullying week. On Monday 10th November, children are encouraged to wear odd socks, with their normal uniform to celebrate what makes us all unique. During the week, pupils will be learning about differences and how to respect others. 

Remembrance 

Next week, we will be supporting Remembrance by selling poppies, badges and wristbands during the school day. Children are welcome to bring in a donation of up to £1 if they would like to purchase an item. All proceeds will go towards supporting the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal. 

Meet the Teacher & Progress Reports

If you haven't booked an appointment to meet your class teacher, please do so via the Arbor Parent App/Portal. If you are having difficulties booking, please get in touch. If no appointments are showing, please contact with your class teacher. The meetings are on 12th and 19th of November for most classes. 

Look out for your child's progress report that will be sent by email on Monday 10th ahead of the meetings. 

Parent Governor Election - VOTE NOW

Voting has now opened in the election. Each parent will receive a letter via their child which will include instructions on how to vote online. This includes a security code that you will need to validate your vote. If you do not live with your child, please contact the school if you need your letter to be sent to a different place.

Details of the candidates are now online, which include a personal statement (where provided) as to why they wish to be a parent governor. You can read more by clicking here

Charity fundraising

We support Children In Need every other year so that we can support other good causes. So this year, we will not be having a fundraising day on Friday 14th November. You may wish to support CiN as a family and there are many ways to do that, so take a look at their website

Meet the Teacher 

There are two evenings this term on Wednesday 12th and 19th November from 15:30 to 18:30. You can book a 10-minute appointment via the Arbor Parent App/Portal. The appointments will go live at 18:00 on Monday 3rd November. Please take care when booking the appointment which will automatically show both parents. The system will allow one booking per child. If parents are separated and require a separate booking, please contact the office. 

Please note that Mrs Kaur (3SK) is not available on the 12th November and a separate date of Monday 24th November has been set up for this class. She is available on the 19th November as planned.

If you have issues booking online please call into the office at drop-off when staff will be on hand to help.  

Photographs 

The infant photographs will take place this Wednesday 5th November. If this is a PE Day, please send your child in their school uniform with their PE kit in a bag. 

Sibling/Family photos will be taken from 8am in the Infant Hall. Please allow time for this as the session can get very busy. 

The Junior photographs are now available to order using your code https://churchbury.gotphoto.co.uk/login To avoid any delivery charges please order by 19th November. These photos will be delivered via the school. After this date you will have to pay for postage etc. 

Parent Governor Election 

Voting opens on Thursday 6th November. Each parent will receive a letter via their child which will include instructions on how to vote online. This includes a security code that you will need to validate your vote. If you do not live with your child, please contact the school if you need your letter to be sent to a different place. 

Details of the candidates are now online which includes a personal statement (where provided) as to why they wish to be a parent governor. You can read more by clicking here