Global Goal 4 – Quality Education - Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
Dear Parents and Carers,
What a wonderful start to the new academic year, I cannot believe that it is half-term already!
All of our new starters, namely reception and nursery pupils, have settled into the Belmont learning community and are showing a great deal of creativity, well done!
We are well and truly into Autumn, with Winter following fiercely behind. Please can I remind all of you to ensure that your children come into school wearing coats and the correct school uniform (see information below), note - no boots. Please do make sure that your put your child's name on ALL of their clothing.
We hosted successful virtual parent consultations this week. For those who were unable to book, please email the office, and we will arrange for the class teacher to call you after the break.
As the number of COVID-19 cases continually rise, it is important that you take the time to read the updated links below on how you can keep you, your family and others safe by taking part in regular rapid testing and taking a PCR when you become symptomatic, wearing a face covering whilst in crowded spaces, including when you come to pick up and drop off your children to school and ensuring that we continue to follow good hygiene practices. Do not send your child into school with a bag unless they are changing books.
Pupils have been really enjoying the Exploration, 'Once upon a me...'. Staff and pupils have really enjoyed learning more about 'Black History Month'. They took part in virtual assemblies delivered by the author Kandace Chimbir.
Today is ‘Show Racism the Red Card’ Day. This is an important day for us to develop knowledge on how discrimination will not be tolerated and how we celebrate inclusion. We have decided to acknowledge and celebrate this day on Tuesday 2nd November, which is the first day back for pupils, with a non-uniform ‘wear Red Day’. Staff and pupils can wear anything red on that day to show solidarity. Further information can be found by clicking the link below:
https://www.theredcard.org/ourstory
Thank you to those parents who have completed our online questionnaire. Your thoughts and views are important to us, so we have decided to extend the deadline so that those who have not completed can by clicking the link below :
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=_V8ndTzT4UCYwoCKGgyMk5sJyb9BHDhItD3pKR4K7ApUQkxaU1NLQlFXRFY0WjJKR1FFTTBTTVlRRyQlQCN0PWcu
Your role as parent and carer is important to assist us in developing the school's vision and values not just in school but outside of school. We would like to find out about what your experiences have been since 2nd September.
Please complete the form below by Friday 5th November 2021.
Once we have gathered the information, we will share our findings!
A final reminder to all Year 6 Parents that the high school application deadline date is 31st October 2021. Please check out our news section for help with submitting the online application form.
We have many exciting clubs starting after half-term and there are still spaces for pupils at Belmont to join in next week's Be Active Holiday Camp (see booking details below)!
Have a safe and restful half-term break, and we look forward to welcoming you all back on Tuesday 2nd November.
Yours sincerely,
Mrs P Aggarwall
Headteacher (Acting)
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