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Early Years or KS1 Teacher

Click here for more information on our vacancy for an Early Years or KS1 Teacher.

Learning Support Assistant vacancy

Click here for more information on our vacancy for a Learning Support Assistant. 

 

OPAL playtimes

As you know we are looking at our playtimes and thinking about how we can improve them by introducing the Outdoor Play and Learning (OPAL) Primary Programme. We really want to know what you think of playtimes now and would appreciate it if you could complete the following survey by Wednesday 17th January. There are 19 questions, and it shouldn't take more than 5 minutes to complete. Many thanks, The OPAL Play Team

https://forms.office.com/e/Xx8GZS44pf

 

Deadline for on-time Reception Applications

 

Reminder that the closing date for Reception applications for September 2024 entry is 15 January 2024.  

 

 

We encourage online applications via https://www.eadmissions.org.uk/eAdmissions/app, however parents can also request a paper application form or seek impartial help in completing an application via the Surrey Schools & Childcare Service (0300 200 1004, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm). Full information is available on Surrey's website at www.surreycc.gov.uk/primaryadmissions.  

Applications received after the closing date without good reason will be treated as late and will not be considered until all on time applications have been processed.  This may jeopardise the chance of a parent being offered one of their preferred schools for their child.   We will only consider an application as on-time even if it has been made late if there is a genuine reason why the application could not reasonably have been made before the closing date.  If the child lives in another local authority, they should make an on-time application which can include Surrey schools, to that local authority, even if they know they will be moving. 

More information on this is available on our website.  

Teach Southeast

Train to teach with outstanding ITT provider Xavier Teach Southeast. 

Take a moment to flick through XTSE's prospectus here or watch some of our 'success stories' here.Want to find out more before applying? Attend one of the following up-coming events:

Wednesday 17^th January 2024 9.30-11am : SCITT Open morning event @ Salesian school, Guildford Road, KT16 9LU. Register here

Tuesday 30^th January 11.00-11.30am: Online information event. Join using this link

NEW* Wednesday 7^th Feb  - School Experience Day at St John the Baptist school in Woking. For those looking for a chance to get into a secondary school and observe some lessons. Sign up here

Follow XTSE on social media to find out about more events, or just pick up the phone today to the Xavier Teach SouthEast team on 01932 578 682 or email j.crome@xaviercet.org.uk 

Parenting 123 Course

Open Classrooms

Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 Parents/Guardians

On Thursday 18^th January, we will be providing an opportunity for Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 children to celebrate their best work with family members. The Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 classrooms will be open from 2:45-3:15pm and children will have some of their favourite pieces open that they would like to share with you. If you would like to attend, please enter the school through the KS1 gate from 2:45pm and enter the classrooms through the external doors.

Year 3 and Year 5 Parents/Guardians

On Thursday 25^th January, we will be providing an opportunity for Year 3 and Year 5 children to celebrate their best work with family members. The Year 3 and Year 5 classrooms will be open from 2:45-3:15pm and children will have some of their favourite pieces open that they would like to share with you. If you would like to attend, please enter the school through the KS2 gate from 2:45pm and enter the classrooms through the external doors (families from Topaz class will be able to enter through Ruby class).

Year 4 and Year 6 Parents/Guardians

On Thursday 1^st February, we will be providing an opportunity for Year 4 and Year 6 children to celebrate their best work with family members. The Year 4 and Year 6 classrooms will be open from 2:45-3:15pm and children will have some of their favourite pieces open that they would like to share with you. If you would like to attend, please enter the school through the KS2 gate from 2:45pm and enter the classrooms through the external doors.

Brooklands Museum

We are pleased to let you know we have been gifted a school membership for Brooklands Museum and would like to offer all families the use of this at the weekends.

The membership allows two adults and up to three children aged 5 - 18 years old free entry to the museum. 

If this is something you would like to make use of, please contact the office to arrange collection of the membership card. When collecting and returning the card, a signature will be required.

We hope you make use of this opportunity. For more information about the museum please visit www.brooklandsmuseum.com 

RSE Parent Consultation meeting 12th January 2024

Please see below the questions raised at the meeting this morning:  

1.       Are we able to view the lesson materials? 

The parent portal gives an overview of the material covered which can be viewed at anytime. Class teachers will send out letters about the topics being covered each term; should a parent have any concerns, it can be arranged to show the materials being used.   

2.       How do we make sure parents know what is being covered and when? 

At the start of each term a letter is sent out with the topics in the order they are being covered. Parent portal information is also shared.   

3.       Is there any discussion about same-sex relationships? 

In line with Catholic teaching, we do not promote this type of relationship.  We talk about everyone made in the image and likeness of God and accepted for who they are. We acknowledge that same-sex relationships are part of our communities and wider society and we teach our children that we are all uniquely created and loved by God.  The emphasis is on love, respect and tolerance. Any more detailed questions raised by children related to this area are dealt with on an individual basis, involving parents.   

4.       Do you have any partnership with Salesian school about these issues – particularly when they move up and things my child might see on the train from older pupils and their use of smartphones?  

We have a good relationship with Salesian and their PSHE lead. A discussion followed about the use of smartphones and the risks these pose – the importance of locking settings right down was emphasized. Year 6 look at the topic of pornography with the intention that they are able to say no to looking at things that are inappropriate. The whole Life to the Full curriculum is designed to build esteem and confidence for our children to be strong to stand up to these things once they move on from us.   

5.       How do you deal with questions around science and religion of Creation? 

In simplest terms we talk about science is the ‘how’ and religion is the ‘why’.  We discuss how amazing creation is and how perfectly balanced it is for our survival which leads to its purpose coming from God. God placed us here for a purpose. In Y6 the new RE curriculum gives opportunities to explore the views of Catholic scientists on this topic. 

Online Parent Portal

As part of our subscription to “Life to the Full”, all parents are able to access the Online Parent Portal with the following login credentials:

Username

cardinal-newman-kt12

Password

swimming-pool

Parent Portal URL

www.tentenresources.co.uk/parent-portal