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Belmont School 26th January 2024 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,

We cannot believe that we are halfway through this term already! It has been such an exciting start to 2024, not just with the weather, but with the amazing learning that your children showcase on a day-to-day basis! 

We extend our apologies for the mix-up with our extracurricular activities. We have tried to make it a fair process for all of our 660 pupils to have access to a school-run club. We have taken your feedback on board and will be working with Arbor to ensure that the Summer Term club selection will be easier. If you would like to discuss this further, please speak to any member of the Senior Leadership Team. We will be more than happy to help. We will be hosting more clubs. Do please watch this space!

Parent and Carer Consultation Evenings

We will be sending out booking notifications to parents and carers for the upcoming Parent/Carer Consultation evenings below:

  • Monday 5th February from 3.20pm to 6.20pm - In Person
  • Wednesday 7th February 3.20pm to 6.20pm - Virtually via My Teams (links to be sent out on Tuesday 6th February)

All meetings must be booked online through the Arbor system for the time slots that you are able to attend in person or virtually. Please book your appointment by Friday 2nd February through Arbor. You will need to do this for each of your children.

Once you have booked, you find a booking confirmation on Arbor, which you must keep with individual bookings for all your children.

We will be emailing you with a generic link to the virtual meeting on Tuesday 6th February, if you are attending the virtual meeting on Wednesday. Please ensure that you click the link a minute before your allocated time. Your child’s class teacher will only admit you when it is your allocated time.

Thank you

We would like to extend our gratitude to 3i Plc an Investment Company in Central London have kindly donated £2,000 to the school to allow us to introduce Legos STEM Kits into our curriculum offer. We are very grateful to 3i for their generous donation and happy to say we now have kits in school which classes will use to supplement learning using Legos.

Microsoft Showcase Award

It's official, we finally have been awarded our 'Microsoft Showcase School Plaque' for our innovation and implementation of Microsoft technologies across the school! Thank you to all the pupils, parents and staff, especially to Mr Baig and Mr Simpson for all their hard work in securing this for us:

Assemblies

What an amazing class assembly by 4 Neptune who highlighted the importance of what we can do to combat climate change! Pupils spoke and recited poetry confidently, sharing wonderful energy-saving tips and sang a wonderful song. You all should be super proud of yourselves. We had an amazing turnout from parents too. 

A Big Thank you

We want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to the incredible companies that generously contributed to the success of our recent Christmas Fair.

This year’s fair was not only a joyous celebration of the festive season but also a testament to the power of our community's collaboration.

The generous donations we received from:

  • Anca Teodora Stoica at STAND Engraved Art
  • Nina McQueen from Merry People
  • James Kinsella & Vijesh from Vue cinema in Harrow
  • John Gordon-Reid at Britannica
  • The Hare, Old Redding
  • Cineworld
  • Casa Mia Restaurant
  • Nando’s
  • Prezzo
  • Phoenix karate
  • Merry People
  • Mega Fancy Dress

Thank you to all the parents who supported the event; from helping to set up and run stalls, you made the day one to remember. These funds will directly enhance the educational experience of our students.

National Story Telling Week 

Next week, we will be celebrating National Story Telling Week. We have organised some exciting activities for all of our pupils. Nursery would love to have some parents come to read to the children. If you are interested, please speak to Miss Muscillo.

 

Number Day, Friday 2nd February - Non-Uniform Day

NSPCC Number Day, celebrated annually in February, is a special day dedicated to raising funds for the NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) while having fun with numbers. It encourages us all to get involved in mathematical and numerical activities to support the NSPCC’s vital work in protecting children. 

We will be participating in a 'number' of activities throughout the day, and we would like everyone to come into school to dress up in attire related to numbers, such as clothing with mathematical symbols or patterns.

We will be collecting money for NSPCC, and welcome any amount that you wish to donate. So think of how you can dress up next week! 

Reading log 

Last term, we had many of our pupils who found 'Golden Tickets' in their reading books. We have loads more dotted around the school and in virtual books, so please do ensure that you log your child's reading on the App. 

Well done to all of our regular readers who have been reading non-stop at home since the beginning of term:

1 Earth

Raja Zayyan (761 pages)

1 Moon

Filip (1434 pages)

1 Sun

Zainab (1445 pages)

2 River

Shreya (230 pages)

2 Sea

Safiya (1305 pages)

2 Sky

Kimiya (1671 pages)

3 Galaxy

Lois (1105 pages)

3 Mercury

Erika-Ami (1470 pages)

3 Planet

Zahid (1852 pages)

4 Mars

Raja Ayaan (851 pages)

4 Neptune

Andy (6992 pages)

4 Venus

Mayur (290 pages)

5 Asteroid

Sarvesh (1076 pages)

5 Eclipse

Muhammad (2054 pages)

6 Pluto

Hibah (3738 pages)

6 Saturn

Shayanii (2163 pages)

NAM

Alexandru Gheorghita (110 pages)

NPM

Ismaeel (522 pages)

R Star 1

Wellington (637 pages)

R Star 2

Jasmin Maria (264 pages)

R Star 3

Haadi (210 pages)

 

Communication

A reminder to all parents/carers, that if you have any issues or concerns, please do not hesitate to speak to any member of staff on duty or email the school office via office@belmont.harrow.sch.uk or by submitting your query on our virtual form found on our website (https://www.belmont.harrow.sch.uk/contact-us-form). We aim to respond to queries within 10 working days as outlined in our Positive Communication Policy, which can be found in the policy section on our website, where you will also find:

  • Community Behaviour Policy 
  • Complaints Policy and Procedure 
  • Managing Serial and Unreasonable Complaints Policy

We are looking forward to yet another exciting term of learning and working in partnership with you.

We hope you have a lovely weekend! 

Yours sincerely,

Mrs P Aggarwall

Headteacher 

Internet Safety Parent Support 

Be Active Half Term Sports Camp

The Be Active Team are delighted to announce that Be Active Sports and Clubs will be running another Multi-Sport club at our partner schools during the FEBRUARY HALF TERM! We will be running 5 DAYS of fun-filled activities for a range of sports. Dates vary at each school, so please find attached the flyer with all the details. We are running February Half Term Camps at the following partner schools:

Belmont Primary School, Hibbert Road, HA3 7JT

Monday 12th February 2024 -Friday 16th February 2024 

Securing your child’s place 

If you would like your child/children to be part of this fantastic opportunity this half-term, then please visit our website: www.beactivesportsandclubs.co.uk/book-online, where you can secure your child’s space through our online booking system. We have updated our booking system where you can book for each individual day you would like your child to attend and only pay one booking fee. If you have any queries or need help with booking, please email- info@beactivesports.co.uk or call 07715847132,  where a member of staff would be happy to assist. 

Discounts 

We offer a 10% sibling discount for parents looking to book for additional siblings. Use Code 'SIB10' when checking out on our website. 

We only have limited availability so places are based on FIRST come FIRST served. Our website is NOW LIVE, parents can book online via our website http://www.beactivesportsandclubs.co.uk/book-online 

If you do have any questions or require any further information then please do not hesitate to contact our booking line at 07715847132/ 07702545621 or email beactiveclubs@gmail.com'.

We look forward to seeing your child/children at our Be Active February Camps!

Young Harrow Foundation

Young Harrow Foundation have developed a new hub for cost of living support on their website: www.youngharrowfoundation.org/cost-of-living-support

This hub aims to signpost people to local services from the voluntary sector and local authority - and is particularly aimed at families or carers that have children and young people in their household.

The online hub, developed by Young Harrow Foundation, lists services that can help with things like, mental health and wellbeing, warm hubs in the borough, help with accessing food, housing support and low cost furniture providers.

Early Support in Harrow 

For all Harrow residents, Harrow Early Support Services provide families with strategies and advice groups to help you with your children, wellbeing and health. Please click the links for the timetables and further information:

https://www.facebook.com/harrowcc/?locale=en_GB

https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/download/12765/childrens-centres-timetables

https://www.harrow.gov.uk/childrenscentres

PE KIT days

Below are the days that pupils will be coming into school wearing their PE Kit:

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

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. 

Be Active Breakfast and After school Club

Dear Parent/Carer,

As you may have seen Be Active are our new provider for Breakfast and After school clubs, if you would like your child to attend any these then you MUST book online prior to attendance at https://www.beactivesportsandclubs.co.uk/book-online otherwise your child will not be able to attend, this MUST be done to attend.

Please book directly on the Be Active website:

 https://www.beactivesportsandclubs.co.uk/book-online?category=63a1cf71-22a1-490d-b7c9-234b714c799b

Our new provider is ‘Be Active’. They will initially be running the breakfast club from 7.30am to start of the school day and from end of school day, until either 4.30pm or 6.00pm. Please find booking information below:

Please note that any children who are not collected at the designated end times of the session will be escorted to the after school club (Be Active) which will result in a charge for this service for parents.

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 

8.35am

3.15pm

Key Stage 1

8.35am

3.15pm

Key Stage 2

8.35am

3.05pm

Nursery am

8.35am

11.35am

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 would like your child to attend any these then you MUST book online prior to attendance at https://www.beactivesportsandclubs.co.uk/book-online, 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 (Be Active) 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

Children must come into school wearing the correct uniform listed below. on PE days, pupils should come into school wearing the correct PE kit:

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 5 and 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.

Health & Safety and general reminders - 24/11/23

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

  • Ensure that you come to school at the allocated time
  • 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 with soap.
  • Cover your face when coughing and sneezing, dispose of any tissues immediately. 

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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