EDITION 31, 11 MAY 2018

Article 28: You have the right to a good quality education.

You should be encouraged to go to school to the highest level you can.

Here at Marlborough School we enjoy a good relationship with our parents. We work closely with parents to get the best education for the pupils who attend our school. Because of this we have to enforce the laws surrounding taking children out of school for a holiday or to extend the school holiday, as we feel every minute matters.

Last academic year Marlborough Pupils lost 622 school days from term time holidays.

This year our pupils have lost 346 days already.

On average 15 pupils do not return on the first day back to school (after a break) and even more don’t stay until the last day of the school year.

It is very important for your child to experience every minute of school life for their academic levels and for their social experience.

Please support the school by not taking time off before and after breaks or booking holidays in term time.

HOW YOUR CHILD’S ATTENDANCE AT SCHOOL IS CATEGORISED

100% Outstanding

98% - 99.9% Good

96% - 97.9% Satisfactory Our school’s minimum expectation

95% - 95.9% Unsatisfactory 2 weeks of absence 50 lessons missed

91% - 94.9% Cause for Concern Up to 4 weeks absence 100 lessons missed

Under 90% Persistently Absent More than 4 weeks of absence Over 100 lessons missed

On Saturday 19 May the country will be celebrating the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Here at Marlborough we will be holding our own celebration on Friday 18 May. There will be a range of both fun and educational activities for children to participate in, including dressing up, learning about the monarchy and writing a letter to Buckingham Palace. These lessons will reinforce and promote the British values of mutual respect and tolerance which are embedded within the school. Children may come to school in either the wedding attire of any culture or in the British colours of red, white and blue. There will be a special ‘Royal Wedding’ menu served on Friday for those children requesting a hot lunch. The charge for this will be £1.87 as usual, payable through ParentPay. Details of the menu will be sent home on Monday. In the afternoon there will be class parties where children are asked to bring in party food to share with the class. (Please remember however that we are a nut free school.) School Royal Bake Off Challenge Competition There will also be a Royal Baking Competition where children can bake and decorate a cupcake based on the Royal Wedding. If your child would like to enter they should bring one decorated cupcake masterpiece into school on Thursday 17 May, clearly labelled with their name and class. Entries should be handed to the class teacher. Once again please remember that we are a nut free school. We do hope that everyone will join in with the fun.

Article 29:

Your education should help you learn to live peacefully, protect the

environment and respect other people.

Our plants have begun to grow!

Some of the plants have got too big for the

greenhouse so we have started to plant

them into our garden beds.

Miss Kangas showed us how we needed to

plant them so they would grow up the

bamboo tepees we made.

We will be continuing to water them everyday so they grow big and

strong and ready for us to eat!

We then dug holes around the tepee sticks, planted the bean plants

and covered them with dirt.

AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS DURING 14—18 MAY Just a reminder that during SATS week teacher led after school clubs will not be running, this also includes the Re:generation Club.

If your children normally attend these clubs, please ensure that they are collected at 3.25pm. After school clubs will resume the following week.

Please note that Year 2 booster groups, gym club and k-kwondo will run as usual.

Year 6 booster groups finish on 11 May.

SEND COFFEE MORNING

Our SEND coffee morning was a huge success with a great turnout of parents both with SEND children and non-SEND children. We were joined by two outside agencies that work in Harrow – SENDIAS and HP4DC (Harrow Parents 4 Disabled Children). They gave our parents lots of information and leaflets about the facilities within Harrow regarding SEND children. Parents were able to seek advice from the agency representatives and school staff present. In addition they were also able to try out resources currently used within the school which support the children with their learning and social skills. We look forward to our next coffee morning where we would like to see even more of our SEND parents, so we can work together at Marlborough to help get the best out of our children.

Mrs Fadairo, SENCO

“It was unique.” Agency representative

Article 23: You have the right to special education and care if you have a disability, as well as all the rights in the Convention, so that you can live a full life.

“We all had great fun participating in Mrs Fadairo’s ice breaker games – especially doing the self-portraits”.

Mrs Angela Leung, parent

SCHOOL HALL FOR HIRE

The Governing Body has approved a 'hire of school premises policy' and agreed charges which means that parents/carers are able to hire out either of the school's halls at weekends for children's parties/social gatherings provided sufficient notice is given.

If you are interested in finding out more please speak to the School Business Manager.

Space Occupancy Occasional Hire

(Mininum 2 hours)

Regular Annual Hire

(Minimum 10 Weeks Block Booking)

Main School Hall 350 £70 per hour £50 per hour

Small Hall 60 £50 per hour £30 per hour

Studio 32 £25 per hour £15 per hour

Classrooms 32 £25 per hour £15 per hour

Playground 630 £15 per hour £10 per hour

LET'S GET CREATIVE - CELEBRATING CULTURAL DIVERSITY SUMMER EVENT Harrow Council in partnership with Greenhill Action Team (GreAT) and Asian Events Media

A six week course to work with parents to learn about cultural diversity and create a project to showcase at the procession and fete. Date of celebration: 7th July 2018 Course starts: 22nd May - 3rd July 2018 Time: 9:30am - 11:30am If interested, enrol by: 14th May 2018, by contacting your child's class teacher. You need to have been a resident of the UK for at least 3 Years, and have good English verbal and written skills. Theme: South Asia

OUTDOOR LEARNING

With the improving weather staff and children were keen to take their learning outside. Making the most of our new outdoor space every class has been finding creative new ways to learn. Outdoor learning proved to be extremely popular with all of the classes.

“We liked going outside and looking at plants with magnifying glasses. The weather wasn’t great but it was nice to get outside to learn.”

Isabel, Banksy Class

“I liked that we got to go outside and plant seeds. The weather was beautiful and I liked the sun on my face.”

Hanish, Gaudi Class

“I liked that we got to go outside and plant and do gardening.”

Kashvi, Hockney Class

I” liked when we got to plant and add soil to pots. It was cold but the sun was out and it was so much fun.”

Vatsal, Gaudi Class

“I like that we got to plant flowers outside. Our time got cut short because it started to rain. I wish we could learn outside more. “

Zachary, Hockney Class

“I liked that we got to go outside in the garden and do our work because it was very fun. We got to learn outside and hear the birds screeching, dogs barking and people shouting. It was nice!”

Dhruv, Dali Class

I” liked that we learnt new things about plants and geography. We planted seeds into pots for science and we learnt about the world using the outdoor maps. It’s great to get outside because we get lots of fresh air! “

Luckshi, Dali Class

“We got to go outside and draw flowers in the garden. We got to be creative and actually see what we were drawing in real life.”

Sara, King Class

“I liked that we got to go outside and draw patterns of plants. We did really good work because we had lots of fresh air and we could actually see the plants.”

Dhanya, Churchill Class

“I really liked it because we got to go

outside instead of being stuck inside and

we got to learn about nature in real life.”

Juwayriyah, Gandhi Class

“I liked that we did Art outside and got to write about the garden while being in the garden. “

Srijan, Pankhurst Class

“I liked that we got to do a race on space hoppers in the playground. Then we had to calculate how long it would take to do a marathon on the space hopper. It was fun! “

Anurita, Lama Class

“I liked when we jumped a marathon on the space hoppers and I liked doing art outside.”

Prisha, Pankhurst Class

“I liked that we got to enjoy nature while writing.”

Lasya, Lincoln Class

“We did art outside. We looked through a picture frame that we cut out of paper to look closely at the patterns on plants. It was a lot of fun, especially because the flowers are all starting to grow bigger.”

Sophie, Austen Class

SPORT

Article 29: Your education should help you use and develop your talents and abilities.

Event Year Date Time Location

Gymnastics 1 & 2 24 May 10am—12:30pm Norbury Primary School

Borough Sports Heats 5 & 6 6 June After school Bannisters Stadium

Cricket 5 & 6 7 June All day Lohanna & St Mary’s

Mini Olympics 1 & 2 19 June All day Bannisters Stadium

Borough Sports Final 5 & 6 27 June All day Bannisters Stadium

Gymnastics 3 & 4 28 June 10am—12:30pm Norbury Primary School

Gymnastics 5 & 6 28 June 1:00—3:30pm Norbury Primary School

“I like outdoor learning because we get to learn surrounded by the trees and plants.”

Lilly, Mandela Class

“I liked that we did art outside and got to touch and see the art up close. I would love to go outside more and learn.”

Kavya, Blyton Class

“I enjoyed it because we got to learn outside with fresh air and with the garden.”

Noor, Rosen Class “I liked the fact that we got to get inspiration from outside and we worked better in the fresh air. “

Hamza, Zephaniah Class

“I liked being outside because we are always stuck inside so it was a good change of scenery.”

Timeea, Shakespeare Class

SPORT

The Summer Term is looking like a busy one for sports events. Below are a list of just some of the forthcoming competitions that we will be taking part in.

Under Mr Castro’s leadership we are looking forward to winning more trophies to add our collection.

Guidelines

The story will be written in school and you will be allowed to edit and redraft once.

Use some English time to research, plan and write your stories. It can be any type of story (adventure, action, myth etc.) Be as creative as

possible! Please attach the front cover sheet to your entry (teachers will have copies of

these). Fill in your name and year group/class. Please send all completed entries to Mr Briody by Friday 25th May 2018. There are three separate competitions – Key Stage 1 (Years 1 & 2), Lower Key

Stage 2 (Years 3 & 4), Upper Key Stage 2 (Years 5 & 6) Winners will receive the ‘Relentless Writer of the Year’ cup and will have their

names engraved on it for years to come! Winners will have their writing displayed for all to read!

Prizes to be won for the top 5 entries in each competition!

For this year’s competition, you must write a story that includes a famous landmark!

YEAR 1 TRIP TO KEW GARDENS

“I liked it when we went on the tree top because it was really high. I learnt about an oak tree.”

Shamla, Banksy Class

“When I went up to the tree tops I was scared but then when we got up there I looked down and I wasn’t scared. I felt happy and brave.”

Zaina, Banksy Class

“I liked going on the dragon hunt. It was really fun going on the tree top.”

Zara, Banksy Class

“I like Kew Gardens because it makes me excited and fun. I learned to find some dragons.”

Saliha, Banksy

Year 1 travelled to Kew Gardens to explore the wonderful world of plants.

The warm weather gave the children the ideal opportunity to roam around the massive gardens and greenhouses, including the recently restored Temperate House.

Perhaps most exciting of all was the Treetop Walkway, eighteen metres above the ground, giving the children a fantastic view of the forest canopy.

We would like to thank all of our parents who joined us on the trip; your help is appreciated.

“On Tuesday we were going on a trip. We were going to Kew Gardens. We got into our groups and got ready to go.

We went on a coach it was a bit big.

We went in and had lunch in a giant circle on the grass. After we went on a dragon hunt. We found a dragon as it had lots of patterns on it. Before all of that I was so excited!”

Mariam, Banksy Class

RECEPTION TRIP TO THE FOREST SCHOOL

“First we went on a coach. Then we saw the Friendship Tree. Next we made our stick men. Then we had hot chocolate. Finally we had a picture.”

Divyam, Lennon Class

Each of our Reception Classes have been lucky enough to pay two visits to the Forest School this term.

During the sessions the children explored the surrounding woodland as part of a nature walk and searched for twigs and leaves to make a collage. Children visited the Friendship Tree and made friendship bracelets as well as enjoying a drink of hot chocolate.

A big thank you to all of our parents who helped out on these trips. Without their help trips such as these would not be possible.

SCHOOL LUNCHES

Just a reminder that children’s lunch accounts should always be in credit. School lunches cost £1.87 per day.

Please ensure that you check your child’s ParentPay account regularly and top up as required.

Thank you for your support in this matter.

CLASS ATTENDANCE

Below are the winning classes for best attendance over the last two weeks.

Class 30 April—

4 May

7—11 May

Franklin 90.7 95.8

Jackson 88.7 96.7

Lennon 98.7

99.2

Warhol 97.3 100

Mitchell 92.1 92.7

Banksy 97.9 96.9

Hockney 97.6 96.6

Dali 97.9 99.1

Gaudi 98.7 99.2

Class 30 April—

4 May

7—11 May

Churchill 97.7 98.1

Gandhi 100 95.3

Mandela 98.9 95.1

King 100 98.8

Lama 99.0 99.2

Pankhurst 98.7 98.3

Lincoln 98.0 100

Austen 98.3 97.4

Potter 98.0 96.3

Blyton 97.7 97.5

Zephaniah 96.5 98.1

Dickens 100 100

Rosen 97.9 99.0

Shakespeare 97.8 98.1

Article 31: You have the right to play and rest.

NURSERY OUTDOOR SPACE

Work on our new EYFS outdoor space is progressing well. We are excited by the prospect of our new play areas and thought that we would share a few photographs of the work so far.

Relentless Writer Marvellous Mathematician

Nursery Terence & Abishaya Brian & Durra

Franklin Hareem & Bartosz Sabreen & Hamda

Lennon Chie Leng & Marwo Cruz & Asma

Jackson Shiv & Aryan Shayaan & Fatimah A

Mitchell Violet & Haider Arash & Rayyan

Warhol Abdul-Sami & Reza Lily & Liyana

Banksy Isabel & Mariam Yusuf & Sevit

Hockney Nathaniel & Amina Jarius & Marium

Dali Aaryan & Khanish Aaron & Scarlett

Gaudi Vatsal & Kanishka Blake & Acelina

Churchill

Levi & Krisha Aqsa & Luca

Mandela Elyas & Dhruv Pratham & Rana

Gandhi Hajara & Maryam Diana & Meekyle

King Mahi & Kalina Maryam & Grace

Pankhurst Lukas & Isobel Maahi & Akruth

Lincoln Leon & Leon Zohal & Fathi

Lama Riyaan & Riyaan Cassell & Geniel

Austen Elliott & Adis Sathusan & Pauline

Potter Ali & Ruwayda Tailan & Gayathnee

Blyton Zainab & Ibrahim Kowcer & Harshida

Dickens Ameer & Nawal (Evelyn) & (Angelique)

Zephaniah Abdur & Zaineb Fatima & Abdurr

Rosen Nadine & Vidhi Mohamed & Ana

Shakespeare Tyrell & Oliwier Husna & Ann Mariya

MARVELLOUS MATHEMATICIANS AND RELENTLESS WRITER AWARDS

30 April—11 May

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

SCHOOL DATES 2018—19

Autumn 2018

Monday 3rd September 2018 to Friday 21st December 2018

Staff Training: Monday 3rd September & Tuesday 4th September 2018

Half Term: Monday 22nd October to Friday 26th October 2018

Spring 2019

Monday 7th January 2019 to Friday 5th April 2019

Staff Training: Monday 7th January 2019

Half Term: Monday 18th—Friday 22nd February 2019

Summer 2019

Tuesday 23rd April 2019 to Tuesday 23rd July 2019

Staff Training: Tuesday 23rd April 2019 & Tuesday 23rd July 2019

Half Term: Monday 27th—Friday 31st May 2019

14th Key Stage 2 SATS Week

18th Royal Wedding Celebration

22nd Recorder Festival (selected children)

24th Nursery Mini-Beast Ball

24th Harrow Gymnastics Competition

24th Year 5 Trip to Kew Gardens (to be confirmed)

25th Nursery Festival Assembly (9—9:20am)

25th Nursery Festival Assembly (2:45—3:10pm)

28th May—1 June Half Term

June

5th Sibling & Year 6 Photographs

6th Greater Depth Writing Workshop (selected parents)

11th Phonics Testing Week

13th Junior Citizenship

13th Greater Depth Writing Workshop (selected parents)

15th Lincoln & Pankhurst Class Trip to Water Environment &

Education Centre

18th Science Week

19th Song Festival (Choir)

19th EYFS Transition to Year 1 Meeting (9—10am)

19th EYFS Transition to Year 1 Meeting (3:30—4:30pm)

20th Greater Depth Writing Workshop (selected parents)

21st Year 2 Trip to the Zoo

21st Health Fayre

22nd Lama Class Trip to Water Environment & Education

Centre

22nd Year 2 Topic Assembly

25th Sports Day

26th Year 3 Trip to the Synagogue (2 classes)

26th Lennon Class Trip to the Zoo

26th Year 6 Trip to the Natural History Museum

27th Year 2 Trip to Harrow Mosque

27th Franklin Class Trip to the Zoo

27th Year 3 & 4 Summer Trip

28th Jackson Class Trip to the Zoo

29th Roots to Food Assembly

July

2nd Sing Sing Sing—Year 3 (to be confirmed)

6th Reports sent home

6th Reserve Sports Day

6th Year 3 Topic Assembly

9-13

9th Nursery Coffee Morning

10th Year 3 Trip to the Synagogue (2 classes)

11th Year 6 Kip on a Ship (sleepover)

11th New EYFS Parents Meeting (5—6pm)

16th Nursery Graduation (9—9:45am)

16th Nursery Graduation (2:30—3:15pm)

16th Meet the Teacher (Children only)

16th Parent Celebration Evening (3:45—5pm)

17th Reception Graduation (9—9:45am)

18th Talent Show

19th Year 6 Prom

20th Police Workshop

24th Last Day of Summer Term - dismissal at 1.15pm