SIR JOHN CASS’S FOUNDATION

PRIMARY SCHOOL

A voluntary aided Church of England primary school in the heart of the City of London Headteacher: Mr T Wilson

Friday 16th October, 2015

Our amazing adventures We had an amazing time at the Hampshire Cass Foundation Centre in the Brecon Beacons, Wales. We've had an estab-

lished trip in Class 6 for many years to Aberdovey in Wales. This year we thought we'd try something different.

Sir John Cass's Foundation have entered into a five year partnership, whereby students from any of the Cass Institutions can participate in outdoor activities at the Centre.

The quality of teaching and learning is outstanding. I accompanied a group for the day. In the morning we went po-

ny trekking and in the afternoon we went on a waterfall adventure. Our children were bursting with excitement about their achievements over the last few days and some incredible experiences they've had too! This is no ordinary Centre

where you get a sanitised version of outdoor education. It offers safe, yet truly challenging and exceptionally rewarding outdoor education. Read more about our adventures on the Head’s Blog.

Mr T Wilson | Headteacher

A new public square for Aldgate For one day only, the children at the School and Children’s Centre took over the new public square in Aldgate. The de-

velopment of the square reached a milestone on Monday—the traffic started to go two ways down Aldgate High Street

and an open square was created! Councillors, representatives from the project team and local residents marked the occa-

sion with a special breakfast and excitingly, the children from our school got to play in the new space. This was the one

and only chance to do this until September 2016 when the main part of the square is due to open. We’re very excited

that our new location– surrounded by open spaces will not only reduce the amount of traffic noise but also the pollu-

tants.

Harvest Festival

Thank you for your generosity this year

at Harvest time. We enjoyed our Harvest

Festival this week. The children were in

particularly strong voice as they sung our

Harvest hymns. We also thought about

the history of Harvest in the UK and the

work of the Whitechapel Mission– our

Harvest Charity.

All your donations of foods, dry good

clothes and toiletries will be collected

shortly.

TOY LIBRARY

Borrow amazing toys

for free from the

Children’s Centre.

Our Toy Library is

open from 3.00pm

every Tuesday and

Friday

Come and learn about what we will be doing in Inventors and Investiga-tors this year to help with develop-ing language and communication

on

Tuesday 10th November at 9.15am Learn tips and fun activities you can

do to help your child’s language!

LAUNCHPAD

This year ‘Launchpad For Language’ is taking off in Inventors and Investigators! Launchpad for Language is a universal project designed to support the development of language and communication skills in children in the Early Years and Foundation Stage. Launchpad For Language will be run by teachers and support staff with support from Jenny Marcall, Speech and Language Therapist. This year, your child will take part in a variety of exciting, fun activities that will aim to support their communication and language development in school. If you have any questions please speak to your child’s key worker, Ella Burns or Jenny Marcall, Speech and Language Therapist.

We will be holding an introduction and information session for parents Tuesday 10th November beginning at 9:15 in the new Art Room. We hope to see you there!

Dates for your diary

Parent Conferences

Parent Conferences will be held on the following days:

Class 1 and 2: Tuesday 20th October, 2015

Class 3 and 4: Wednesday 21st October, 2015

Class 5 and 6: Thursday 22nd October, 2015

Inventors and Investigators will be

holding their Parent Conferences after half term

Investigators: Thursday 5th November, 2015.

Inventors: Friday 6th November, 2015.

Holiday Childcare The Children’s Centre and

Play Centre are open through the half term holidays and have an exciting programme of events. Please ensure you book your child’s place by Wednesday 21st October,

2015.

Internet

Safety

Class’s will be learning about in-

ternet safety on Friday 23rd Oc-

tober, 2015 as part of our special

internet safety day.

SECONDARY SCHOOL ADMISSIONS.

The deadline for applications for a second-ary school place is 31st October, 2015. If you need any help with your application,

please get in touch with Tanya in the school office who will be happy to assist you.

Family Learning We have lots of workshops and activities to support parents and

carers to get the most out of home learning in different areas of

the curriculum. Our Family Maths workshop will shortly be re-

commencing on a Friday afternoon and will help you to brush up

on your mathematical skills. In the Early Years we have a number

of workshops coming up. Please come along!