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Belmont School 18th November 2022 Newsletter

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Global Goal 4 – Quality Education - Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

Dear Parents and Carers,

Hope you are well. We have had an amazing last two weeks with so much to give you feedback on! 

But before I start, can I remind parents and carers that the weather has turned, and it is important that you send your child to school wearing a coat and the correct uniform! Black trainers only, and PE Kits that have a plain white t shirt and plain black bottoms!

Our Reception pupils have started to go the theatre to watch the production of 'The Stickman'. Those who have gone have thoroughly enjoyed the experience and those who have not yet been cannot wait to go! 

First Aid Friends

Pupils across the school have taken part in First-Aids Friends workshops. The aim of these sessions has been to help pupils develop the key skills needed in the area of first response to better protect themselves and those around them.

They have a better understanding of First-Aid from the sessions held in school through their memorable and hands-on workshops, bringing the subject to life! We had lovely feedback from the session leader who was complimentary about how well the pupils behaved, but how much they wanted to learn! Well done all. 

Anti Bullying Week

As you are aware we have been taking part in a variety of Anti-Bullying week activities that have been based on the theme 'Reach Out'. 

It is important for you to know that we do not tolerate bullying and further information can be found below. 

I would like to thank Miss Richards and Miss Karagianni, who are the PSHE leads, for organising an amazing week of learning. 

Road Safety Week

Belmont School will be taking part in 'Road Safety Week' next week. 

The theme of Road Safety Week 2022 is 'SAFE ROADS FOR ALL', bringing together communities and professionals to shout out for everyone's right to make safe and healthy journeys on safe roads.

We will raise awareness of key areas of road safety which the Government supports, including safe roads, safe vehicles and speeds, the new hierarchy of road users, and the importance of inclusivity to keep us all safe on the roads, no matter who we are, or how we travel.

Please make sure that when you are crossing the roads that you check before you step out, and you are modelling this to your children. There have been many reports that some of our pupils are just walking into the road without looking, and we all know that Locket Road can be a very dangerous place! 

Cricket 20-20 World Cup

Well done to the England Cricket Team for winning the 20-20 Cricket World Cup in Australia! 

Alumni news

We wanted to share some fantastic news with you all, a past pupil, Jessica Gadirova became a World Champion on floor in Gymnastics at the weekend and her twin sister finished 6th in the floor final. They both won a Team Silver Medal and Jessica won a Bronze medal in the all round, she made history being the first British Gymnast to do this. They have only just turned 18, so hopefully more success to come.

Please check out the link below:

Gymnastics World Championships 2022: Jessica Gadirova wins floor gold - BBC Sport​

Well done to you both!

Year 6 Writing day

We had a group of Year 6 pupils who attended Marlborough Primary School (Harrow)’s A.I.M. High Writing Day and worked with the author Neal Zetter. 

The pupils were able to experience how Neal creates his poetry and supported them in creating their own! 

Upcoming Events and workshops

Many parents have requested that they have a list of upcoming events, so please find it in the blue box below. 

Our workshop slides are all available on our school website in the parent tab. If you are unable to find them, please speak to any member of staff who will be able to help. 

We have learning and achievement mornings planned where you will be able to come in and have your children to show you what they have learnt so far, identify their successes and to share their next steps. 

Finally, a big thank you to one of our parents Ms Thompson and her company, Kuehne + Nagel Ltd for the ongoing generous donations that recently included computing equipment. We thank you so much for your ongoing support for the school and our community!

We all hope that you have a lovely weekend! See you all on Monday! 

Yours sincerely,

Mrs P Aggarwall

Headteacher 

Anti-Bullying Week - Reach Out

What is Bullying?

Bullying in any form is always unacceptable. Staff and Governors at Belmont School accept the definition:

“Bullying is persistent behaviour by an individual or group which knowingly, deliberately and systematically causes/seeks to cause, or encourages others to cause, pain, distress, anxiety or fear to another individual or group whether physically, verbally or emotionally.” 

Please click the link to read the school's Anti-Bullying Policy: https://www.belmont.harrow.sch.uk/attachments/download.asp?file=6&type=pdf 

This link will take you to our Behaviour for Success Policy: https://www.belmont.harrow.sch.uk/attachments/download.asp?file=362&type=pdf

How can you or your child 'reach out' if you need help or support?

Parents can be assured that the school takes all reports of bullying very seriously.

Our priority will be to support those being bullied and to stop the bullying. It is the school’s responsibility to assess the seriousness of the allegation of bullying and to determine the appropriate next steps for all involved.

We will work to help and support those responsible for the bullying to understand the impact of bullying and to change their behaviour.

If you or child has any concerns, please make sure that you speak to any member of the Extended Leadership, we are always out in the morning and after school. Your child's wellbeing is our priority.

What do we do as a school to prevent bullying?

In school, we work hard to prevent bullying taking place. Some of the ways we do this are:

  • Using assemblies to talk about bullying and give out key messages.
  • Taking part in Anti-Bullying Week.
  • Daily whole class check-in sessions where children have the chance to discuss how they feel.
  • Constantly reviewing all behaviour incidents this includes bullying type behaviours, which is analysed by daily/weekly CPOMS reports, termly behaviour and safeguarding reports and the Headteacher’s report which is shared with the governing body.
  • Ensuring that they are clear links between personal, social and health education, citizenship, religious education and other curriculum areas. So, all pupils are able to extend and apply their learning in all subjects.
  • Lessons, as part of our curriculum, discussing bullying – referring to the PSHE curriculum.
  • School, classroom and playground rules make clear the behaviour we expect, and our use of rewards and sanctions.
  • Recognised the importance of the physical organisation of our school and the organisation of break times and lunchtimes. This includes staggered lunchtimes, additional staff on the playground, “nurture lunches” and SLT and pastoral staff available to all children during these times.
  • Supervision by staff in classrooms and outside at breaks and lunchtimes.  Providing staff with anti-bullying training.
  • Awarding pupils in Reception to Year 6 with awards demonstrating good learning behaviours.
  • Adults modelling language and behaviours for children to follow and learn from.
  • Adults challenging inappropriate and/ or abusive language.
  • Drop-ins for vulnerable children from the Inclusion Team to ensure all children feel safe in school.

We have had a great week of learning, but the learning does not stop here! It is our job as duty bearers to ensure that we are all 'Stronger Together' in preventing bullying from taking place in and out of school. 

A special thank you to Mrs Radu for sharing a wonderful picture of her and her children celebrating 'Odd socks week' with us. 

 

Upcoming events happening in school for parents/carers to add to your diaries:

Monday 21st November to Friday 25th November

Road Safety Week

Monday 21st November

Wear Blue, Non – Uniform Day – Celebrating the rights of a child.

Wednesday 23rd November

SEND Support Plans – Parent Workshop

Thursday 24th November

MHST Coffee Morning

Friday 25th November

5M Class Assembly

Monday 28th November

1 Moon Parent Meeting – In Person

Monday 28th November

Learning and Achievement Morning - Year 6 and 5 from 9am to 10am

Tuesday 29th November

Learning and Achievement Morning - Year 3 from 9am to 10am

Wednesday 30th November

Learning and Achievement Morning - Year 1 and 2 from 9am to 10am

Thursday 1st December

Learning and Achievement Morning - Year 4 from 9am to 10am

Friday 2nd December

Learning and Achievement Afternoon - Reception from 2pm to 3pm

Monday 5th December

Nursery am Christmas Performance – 9.30am to 10.30am, booking details to be emailed out

 

Nursery pm Christmas Performance – 2.00pm to 3.00pm

Tuesday 6th December

Reception Christmas Morning Performance - 9.15am to 10.15am

 

Reception Afternoon Christmas Performance - 2.15pm to 3.15pm

Wednesday 7th December

Year 1 Morning Christmas Performance - 9.15am to 10.15am

 

Year 1 Afternoon Christmas Performance - 2.15pm to 3.15pm

Wednesday 14th December

Learning and Achievement Afternoon – Stargazers 2.15pm to 3.00pm

 

EYFS/Key Stage 1 Disco - after school TBC

 

KS2 Disco - after school TBC

Thursday 15th December

Last day for Nursery

Friday 16th December

Early finish:

Key Stage 2 – 1.20pm

Reception and Key Stage 1 – 1.30pm

PE KIT days

Below are the year group PE days:

Reception - Friday

  • Y1 - Monday & Wednesday
  • Stargazers - Wednesday
  • Y2 - Monday & Thursday
  • Y3 - Tuesday & Friday
  • Y4 - Tuesday & Thursday?
  • Y5 - Monday & Thursday
  • Y6 - Wednesday (swimming) & Thursday

The PE kit worn into school must be as follows:

  • Black or white trainers with plain laces. (No brightly coloured trainers please)
  • Black/Grey PE shorts, jogging bottoms (when it gets colder) or skorts – with no logo.
  • Plain white T-shirt or polo shirt (with no logo)
  • Pupils wear their purple school sweatshirt.

Please note that children should not be wearing any branded clothing or jewellery. They must only wear what is stated above. 

Activity Centre for Excellence (ACE) Breakfast Club and After school Club

Activity Centres of Excellence provide our wraparound provision for pupils in Reception to Year 6.

Breakfast club will open at 7.45am till school opens.

After school club run from the end of the school day to 6pm.

If you would like to make regular bookings, please contact Mr Floyd Bennett by phone or email — 07947 682787 or info@activitycentresofexcellence.co.uk. 

Attendance

School attendance is mandatory for all pupils.

If your child is ill, please notify the school office on 0208 427 0903. You can now leave a voicemail to report your child's absence.

Punctuality

All pupils must in school and collected at their designated time:

Key Stage 

Start of School time

End of School time 

Reception 

8.40am

3.15pm

Key Stage 1

8.40am

3.15pm

Key Stage 2

8.40am

3.05pm

Nursery am

8.50am

11.50am

Nursery pm 

12.15am

3.15pm

It is important that your child starts school with their peers as this will help them to get ready for the amazing learning planned. It is your responsibility to ensure that your child is in school at their designated times. Repeated lateness means that your child is losing out on valuable learning, therefore the school’s safeguarding procedures will be followed and referrals will be made to external agencies where necessary.

Attendance and Punctuality Updates 

Parents, it is important that you drop your children at the correct time and pick them up at their designated collection times, Year 3, 4, 5 and 6 at 3.05pm and Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and 2 at 3.15pm. A reminder that any child/ren not collected at their designated time will be escorted to the after-school club (ACE), which will result in a charge for this service. If you are interested with signing your children up to after-school club, do contact Mr Bennett on 07947 682787 or info@activitycentresofexcellence.co.uk, who will provide you with the price and other information. 

Pupils who are not collected at the designated times at the end of the day will be escorted to the afterschool club (ACE) which will result in a charge for this service for parents.

 

Online Learning Expectations and Support 

We continue to set online weekly home learning online via 'Microsoft My Teams'. Staff will review what has been completed and leave feedback on the pupil’s page.

We are digitising the way the school operates, this means you will have access to all of the pupils daily learning so that pupils can review what they have learnt during the school day at home.

Please focus on reading with your child every day for at least 20 minutes, help them to learn their times tables and spellings and talk to them about their learning in school.

If you need help or support with online home learning, Mr Baig, our Computing Technician will be available to support you every morning from 8.30am to 9am. You will need to complete the following form to let us know what you need help with:

https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/ComputingSupport@belmont.harrow.sch.uk/bookings/ 

 

Uniform Reminders

As mentioned in the final letter before the summer break, we have decided to keep the rules on wearing PE kit on PE days and wearing trainers the same. However, please read the changes below very carefully as we want to maintain the high standards that Belmont has:

1. All children will be allowed to wear black shoes or black trainers. The black trainers must have no

White/coloured soles or laces. If there are logos, these must be black (see pictures below):

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2. The PE kit worn into school must be as follows:

  • Black or white trainers with plain laces. (No brightly coloured trainers please)
  • Black/Grey PE shorts, jogging bottoms (when it gets colder) or skorts – with no logo.
  • Plain white T-shirt or polo shirt (with no logo)
  • Pupils wear their purple school sweatshirt.

Please note that children should not be wearing any branded clothing and must only wear what is stated above.

Children in Year 6 will be expected to wear a school tie that can be bought from Teeny Wear in Harrow Weald. They must come to school wearing it on the first day back.

Long hair must be tied up. Hair accessories are not allowed and hijabs worn must be white.

We will be monitoring pupils’ presentation and expect all children to be wearing the correct uniform from the first day of school.

Ordering Hot School Lunches

All hot lunch bookings must be made online. 

Please order your child's hot meals for next week via the ParentPay website - www.parentpay.com.  This is for ALL pupils including Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 pupils. 

All meals will need to be ordered in advance and the menu can be found on the website. 

If you need any help, please contact the school office on 0208 427 0903.

Health & Safety and general reminders - 18/11/22

To ensure that we are following safeguarding measures, we ask you to continue to help us by:

  • Please all follow the 1 way system to help you move around the site safely.
  • Ensuring that you are joining the queueing system and not pushing in.
  • Wash your hands regularly.

Safeguarding remains ‘EVERYONE’S BUSINESS AT BELMONT SCHOOL.’

Harrow Children Services’ Golden Number is available to everyone, and gives people one number to call for information or advice on services for children, young people and their families.

Golden Number: 020 8901 2690.

A person points to themselves within a circle of black dots.

UNCRC Article 19
I have the right to be protected from being hurt or badly treated

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