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Friday 21st October 2022                                                

Messages from the Principal, Mrs Pelazza

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We have reached the end of our first half-term. And what an exciting time it's been!

All children have enjoyed boosting their courage and creativity during last week's International Dot Day! Year 2 have met the fastest animal on the planet, and Year 1 have enjoyed welcoming a Reception parent to talk all about Harvest. Amongst other things!

I must thank those of you who were able to attend our many parent events, too. From the Phonics workshop to the Reception and Inclusion team welcome sessions, we are so thankful for your enthusiasm and commitment. Please do keep it up!

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We are now ending our focus on our HEROIC value of HONESTY. Whilst this will continue to be interwoven in all we do, next half-term will focus on EMPATHY. Please do speak to your child about what they've learnt this term: what does being honest mean to them? We'd love to hear what they say!

I would like to end by wishing you all a happy and safe half-term. We look forward to welcoming the children back on Tuesday 1st November.

Mrs Pelazza

SAFEGUARDING

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.

If you have any concerns about a child over half-term, please contact one of the following:

  • Slough Children First:  01753 875362 (9am to 5pm) or 01344 351999 (outside of these hours.)

  • NSPCC:  0808 800 5000

  • Police:  999 (where you believe a child is at immediate risk of harm.)
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ONLINE SAFETY TIPS:

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Faith in Our Community

Thank you to Genesis's mum who delivered a talk to our Year 1 children all about Harvest. It was incredibly informative.

All classes have made lovely 'thank you' cards.

If you would like to share information about your faith, please contact your child's teacher. We'd love to hear from you!

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Hanukkah Workshop

Thank you to Judaism for Schools for bringing Hanukkah to life for our Key Stage One children this morning. They had the opportunity to handle authentic Jewish artefacts and taste traditional food, and we all found it incredibly informative.

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Please visit this webpage with your children to learn more about Hanukkah. 

Please visit this webpage for Hanukkah book ideas to read with your child.

From all at Phoenix Infant Academy, we would like to wish those of you who are celebrating, a very happy Diwali!

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ATTENDANCE

Well done to all parents/carers who have ensured their children have attended school regularly. You are supporting them to 'soar'!

This week Year 1 has the highest attendance of any year group across the school again. We are so proud of you!!  

The class winners in each year group can be seen below.

All attendance expectations can be found on our website.

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RECEPTION CLASS WINNER

Well done to Blackbird class who won the attendance trophy again this week with 94%.

Keep it up!

YEAR 1 CLASS WINNER

Well done to Kingfisher class who won the attendance trophy this week with 99%.

Keep it up!

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YEAR 2 CLASS WINNER

Well done to Buzzard class who won the attendance trophy again this week with 98%.

Keep it up!

ATTENDANCE PRIZE DRAW!!

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And the winner of the £40 Clarks gift voucher is NUZLA from Falcon class!

Well done for an attendance of 100% this half-term!

Most Improved Attendance Award!

On Friday 16th December, we will be holding a prize draw for the MOST IMPROVED attendance.

For your child to be entered, please ensure they attend school regularly. 

If you need any support, please do not hesitate to contact your child's class teacher or Principal Mrs Pelazza (the school's Senior Champion for Attendance.)

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New School Menu

This has been updated for after half-term and can be found on our website.

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Please click HERE for our new Autumn/Winter menus, including for those children with allergies.

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Thank you to everyone who was able to donate to this very worthwhile appeal. I am very pleased to announce that we raised £70.

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To help us make sure we’re providing the best standard of education for our children, we like to find out how our parents feel about our school.

This helps us to:
*Find out what we’re doing well and where we could do better
*Make sure we’re meeting the needs of you and your child/ children

Please complete this year's survey by Friday, 4th  November: https://forms.office.com/r/mATY3JJckJ 

Last year you told us:

You said: You would like more homework offline

We did: This year KS1 children will receive optional half termly paper based home learning for spelling, handwriting and curriculum based learning. This is in addition to the online learning platforms we will continue to use. 

You said: You would like to get parents involved in such party’s or like picnic towards the end of summer term.

We did: We have set up Phoenix Infant Parents! Watch this space for more information and do sign up here if you haven't already signed up and would like to: https://forms.office.com/r/iiHg8HMpL7  

You said: You would like more opportunities for to parents to see children in their classrooms to learn about what they are doing.

We did: Increased curriculum events taking place during the school year and parents' progress evenings back in school face to face!

Breakfast Club

Our school breakfast club is run by Get Sports Inspired.  It costs £3 per session and runs from 8am - 8.45am daily.  Entrance is near the school office. 

You are able to book in advance via their website (link below).  Alternatively you can attend daily as needed, and pay on arrival.  

Phoenix Infant School Autumn Term (Mon 5th Sep 2022 - Fri 16th Dec 2022) | Get Sports Inspired | Powered by ClassForKids (class4kids.co.uk) 

FENCING COMPETITION at ETON COLLEGE

This week, children from Year 1 and Year 2 attended a fencing competition at Eton College's sports' hall. They thoroughly enjoyed themselves and did amazingly. 

We still have spaces in our Monday lunchtime Fencing club. Please contact the school office if you would like your child to attend.

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Our HEROIC Winners THIS Week:

Star of the Week Teacher's Special Award Class
Yusra Abshir Kingfisher
Gabriela Sahla Heron
Chase Umar Swan
Almir Sanvy Buzzard
Gurjas Yahya Eagle
Enric Marwah Falcon

Our HEROIC Winners LAST Week:

Star of the Week Teacher's Special Award Class
Saira Ubaid Kingfisher
Meer Zara Heron
Riham Amanah Swan
Miracle Aminah Buzzard
Saba Natasha Eagle
Taha Subhan Falcon

Our HERO HOUSE Winners THIS Week:

Winner HERO House Class
Zayn NHS Kingfisher
Zara Fire Brigade Heron
Maria Fire Brigade Swan
Miracle NHS Buzzard
Sibella Teachers Eagle
Marta NHS Falcon

Our HERO HOUSE Winners LAST Week:

Winner HERO House Class
Josh NHS Kingfisher
Diya Police Heron
Umar Police Swan
Miracle NHS Buzzard
Sibella Teachers Eagle
Wahab Fire Falcon

Winning HERO House THIS Week

Winning HERO House LAST Week

TEACHERS

TEACHERS

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CALLING EX-PUPILS AND STAFF! Were you once a pupil of Phoenix Infant Academy (then called Godolphin Infant School)? Did you work at our school a long time ago? Would you like to share what you're currently doing for our Trust publication? If so, PLEASE GET IN TOUCH! https://t.co/RBJwSJDQHG
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Dates for your Diaries

Half Term
All Day
From 24 Oct until 28 Oct
24
October
INSET Day (Staff Only)
All Day
31
October
Children's First Day Back
All Day
01
November
Magpie and Robin Parents' Progress Meetings
3:30pm – 6:00pm
01
November
EYFS Diwali Stay and Play
9:00am – 9:30am
02
November
Magpie and Robin Parents' Progress Meetings
3:30pm – 6:00pm
02
November
Y2 Curriculum Celebration Event
9:00am – 9:30am
03
November

SCOOTER PRIZE DRAW

Well done to Eknoor P in Magpie and Maya D in Kingfisher for winning a scooter!

We look forward to seeing you both scoot to school!

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KIDS EAT FOR LESS THIS HALF-TERM!

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Some of the country's largest retailers are providing cheap meals for children this half-term.

These include:

-ASDA

-Toby Carvery

-Frankie and Benny's

-Tesco

-Harvester

 

Click HERE for the full list.

COMMUNITY NOTICES:

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We look forward to seeing you all again on Tuesday 1st November.

TOGETHER WE SOAR!