Global Goal 4 – Quality Education - Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.
Dear Parents and Carers,
We are very nearly at the end of this half-term.
Please ensure that your child has a coat/jacket, is wearing black school shoes or trainers. It is getting colder, and we have noticed that some children are coming to school without the appropriate clothings. Boots are not part of the school uniform policy and must not be worn. A reminder to label all bits of clothing including water bottles, hats, gloves and scarves.
We are delighted to see so many pupils bringing in exciting home learning. Do not forget that all tasks must be completed by Friday 21st October. We are excited to see your creative flair and how you have collaborated with your child!
6 Pluto's Class Assembly
Today 6 Pluto performed their class assembly that was based on Black History Month. The assembly was thought-provoking, and the pupils were able to deliver a message of peace, unity and reflection on how we can all be better people. Well done 6 Pluto!
Review of Morning Routines
Thank you to all of you completed the online form and have given us feedback on reviewing the morning routine.
I am excited to announce that after the half-term holidays we will be starting at the new the start time for Reception to Year 6 of 8.40am to 8.50am. Nursery will still start at 8.50am. This will hopefully help with getting your children in to school quicker and would mean that all children must be in class by 8.50am when the register is completed.
We will be keeping the queueing system at the end of the day, but will be moving Year 6 to 3.05pm collection.
A letter will be sent out next week with the visuals of the new routine to help you know where your child will need to be dropped.
Expected Behaviours and Characteristics of Effective Learning
Below you will find a picture of the expected Belmont School behaviour and the characteristics of effective learning that we have developed in conjunction with your pupils. They outline what we expect to see and learning strategies we use to support your child's learning journey with us. The characteristics of effective learning have been adapted from the early years curriculum, and we really would like you to refer to them at home to support your child. We really promote having a growth mindset and encourage you to come and find out more about this during next week's meetings with your child's class teacher.
Reminder - Parent's Evening
A reminder that Parent's Evening is next week on the following days:
Monday 17th October - In Person
Wednesday 19th October - Virtually via My Teams.
If you are having trouble booking, please contact the school office or one of our Parent Ambassadors, and they will be able to help you book.
Scholastics Book Fair
Reading for pleasure is transformative for pupils’ academic success and personal wellbeing. To support this, we are excited to announce that the Scholastics book fair will return next week and will be located in the main office area where you will be able to buy books after school if you wish.
Show Racism The Red Card - Non-Uniform Day Friday 21st October
Show Racism the Red Card (SRtRC) is the UK’s leading anti-racism educational charity. It was established in January 1996, by Newcastle United goalkeeper Shaka Hislop.
To show solidarity, we will be having on non-uniform day on Friday 21st October and would like for all pupils and staff to wear an item that is red. Parents and carers, we would also love to see you coming to drop off or pick up children wearing red too!
Individual Class Photos
On Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th October a professional photographer will be in school to take individual and family photographs of all the children in school. All children will be photographed individually, and you may request to have brothers and sisters photographed together. Siblings picture will be taken on Tuesday 18th October.
Only children at school will be photographed. No pre-school children or parents will be included in family groups.
Please complete the form below by Monday 17th October if you would like a family photograph. This is really important as if you do not complete the form, your children will not be photographed together:
https://forms.office.com/r/hD1K34zUfJ
All children should wear school uniform on both days, even if they have PE.
All children will be photographed individually unless you opt put by emailing the school office.
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 that 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
Have a lovely weekend!
Yours sincerely,
Mrs P Aggarwall
Headteacher
