May we take the opportunity to thank you for your understanding and co-operation concerning the two days the school had to close last week due to a gas leak. All is fixed and in perfect working order now! The children responded well with their 'see-saw' remote learning while at home.
Learning consultations
You will all receive your child's summary report today and a follow up telephone conversation with the class teacher next week. Please take time to read the report before the conversation. We hope this will be a helpful tool for you to understand where your child is with their learning and how to support their targets.
Zoe and Kelly
SAFETY
Thank you to all who are continuing to wear face masks in the playground when dropping off and picking up children. Please also continue to maintain social distancing when talking to other parents. If you need a conversation with your child's teacher, please call the school office, the teacher will contact you via telephone or email.
In classrooms
During this time with the pandemic, we are keeping the school well ventilated. Where possible, we have windows and doors open. Children may need to wear thermal vests, layers in order to keep warm.
Chesterfield will be taking part in 'odd socks day' to raise more awareness of our zero tolerance against bullying. All children are asked to wear odd socks on Monday 16th November. Odd Socks Day is designed to be fun! It’s an opportunity to encourage children to express themselves and celebrate their individuality and what makes us all unique!
Children will be learning all about road safety next week. Please remember that we are all role models and children learn by what they see and do.
Please do not stop your car outside the school gate to drop children off-this is un-safe as children are forced to cross in front of other cars, which may be moving. It is also illegal due to the fact that children are being put in danger.
Coldham Grove gate
We have noticed that the roads outside the Nursery and Reception entrance to our school are becoming increasingly crowded and dangerous with cars. This is especially evident at home times as children and parents are crossing the road whilst cars are squeezing past each other, mounting the kerb and reversing round corners. We would like to ask that, whenever possible, you leave your car on Standard Road rather than bring them to Coldham Grove for the safety of your children.
We appreciate your support in this matter.
Remember: All persons in a vehicle must wear a seat belt-it is the law.
Well done Rainbow class! practising how to cross the road safely.
Car seat regulations
Car park in Chesterfield Road
May we please remind you that, you are not permitted to park in the residents car park in Chesterfield Road. This is for residents only. Resident's cars may need to leave and they are often blocked in.
Please help our community by being considerate. Thank you
Parent engagement with school
During this unprecedented time of Coronavirus, sadly, we are unable to have parents in the school. Therefore, we are running workshops and coffee afternoons via zoom.
This week we had a very successful shared presentation from our Early years leads on 'How we do things in Reception'. Thank you to all the parents that joined us. Please click here to view the presentation.
A 'coffee afternoon' zoom meeting will take place on Thursday 19th November 13:30 to 14:00. A zoom invite will be sent to all parents via text on the day. Our Parent Advisor Lale and Deputy Headteacher Androulla are looking forward having a chat and answering any questions you may have.
For your diary-Future parent zoom meetings:
26/11/2020 'Reading at home with your child' (KS1 and KS2)
03/12/2020 'Coffee afternoon' (all parents)
10/12/2020 'All about phonics' (KS1)
17/12/2020 'Coffee afternoon' (all parents)
Get caught reading!
Our teachers have been caught reading in some unusual places. They love to read and take any opportunity they can to delve into a good book. Please feel free to share your photos of you reading in your favourite places. Pop a picture into Seesaw or bring in a photo for your teacher to share.
Let's get the whole of Chesterfield reading every day!
Chesterfield took part in supporting 'Children in Need' today.
We had a non-uniform day and children donated to this worthwhile charity.
Thank you so much for your donations.
Christmas cards
It's that time of year again! Classes will have post boxes for any children who would like to bring in Christmas cards for their friends. The cards will remain in the postbox the required quarantine time before we 'deliver' them out.
Class Attendance
Our school target is 96%
Class attendance is celebrated in assembly every week.
Week 2nd -6th November
Classes with 96% and over were:
Year 4 Cinnamon class 98%
Year 5 Blueberry class 97%
Year 6 Rowan class 97%
Well done!
EVERY DAY IN SCHOOL COUNTS!
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Nursery and Reception Admissions September 2021
Please remember if you have a child that you would like to start Nursery or Reception class in 2021 you must complete the online admission form: www.enfield.gov.uk/admissions The portal is now open.
For Reception class the application period deadline is January 15th 2021.
All children currently in our nursery will need to apply for Reception class.
Unfortunately, due to Covid-19 restrictions we are unable to host any tours of the school. We will be regularly updating the admissions page on the website with the latest information relating to the admissions process.
