Welcome to our last newsletter for the autumn term. It has been a challenging time, but the resilience of our staff and children has shone through.
As always, thank you to all parents, children and staff for making Chesterfield the exceptional place it is. We all play a part in the jigsaw that makes the school a whole picture.
We will be saying farewell to Charlotte Yeates our teaching assistant this week. We wish her the very best with her future, and thank her for the wonderful contribution to Chesterfield.
We wish you all a safe and restful break. More than ever, we wish you a happy and healthy new year!
See you all again on Tuesday 5th January 2021 for the start of our spring term.
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.
Christmas lunch
All children and staff enjoyed a wonderful Christmas lunch last week. It was lovely to hear happy voices and laughter of enjoyment in the school. There was a buzzing atmosphere with all staff and children as they enjoyed their lunch.
Festive singing
The children had a magnificent time with their Christmas performance. Thank you to our music teacher Magda for organising it. Magda has also put all this together for parents to view. Please follow the link that has been sent to you via a SMS text, or click on the links below to view the performances.
You are in for a treat!
May we please remind you to keep these to yourselves and not to share on social media.
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.
Thank you for all the parents who have joined our information presentations and coffee afternoons via zoom, this term. We hope they have been helpful. Please click here to see the presentations.
Following the parent survey sent out this week, we have arranged and opportunity for parents to talk to the food company who supply the children's meals at school. This is your chance to ask questions directly to the chef !
07/01/2021 zoom meeting for parents to talk to our food company who supply the children's school lunches (Pantry). Information to join the meeting will be sent via SMS text message on the day.
Get caught reading!
Our teachers not only read in unusual places but also read a book to anyone who will listen. Here are some more pictures of us sharing a book and having a jolly good time. Who do you like reading to?
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!
Click here to see information on how to support your child with reading.
Attendance
Our school target is 96%
We aim for all children to reach the school target and above (all self isolating COVID absences are not included in attendance figures. It does not count as an absence)
Class attendance is celebrated in assembly every week.
Week of 30th November to 4th December, classes with 96% and over were:
Year 4 Turmeric class 97%
Year 5 Blueberry class 96% Cranberry class 97% and Mulberry class 96%
Year 6 Spruce class 96%
Well done children!
If your child is not able to attend school, may we please remind you to call or email the school and give the reason why. The school will call all parents of children who are absent every day if we do not have reasons for absence.
Thank you for your co-operation
Gross motor challenge for the first week back after Christmas break
At Chesterfield we are working on strengthening our core body. Some of our muscles need to be strong to help us to sit up straight and make our handwriting nice and neat.
From January we will have a skill for you to master each week. You can practise during playtimes, lunchtimes and PE lessons. Look out for your weekly gross motor challenge here.
For our first week back our ‘gross motor challenge’ will be skipping, so get practising!
Bringing history to life
YR3 Lilac class Lavender class and Violet class, had a visitor from The History museum.
Lilac class were engaged and had lots of questions. They asked asked Julie all about pre-history, she animated the class, adding understanding and new knowledge and interest to their learning.
Year one news
Year 1 had a virtual visit to St Paul and St Peter Church. They listened all about the birth of Jesus as part of their RE learning on Christianity.
They asked lots of questions to further their understanding of Christmas.
Donations for the food bank
Thank you to all the staff and children for the donations to our local foodbank.
PE timetable for spring term 2021
Please find the PE days for this half term. Children will need to come to school wearing activewear on their PE day.
Monday
Yr 6 Spruce
Yr 6 Rowan
Yr 4Thyme
Yr 1 Amazon
Everest
Tuesday
Yr 5 Cranberry
Yr 4 Cinnamon
Yr 2 Starling
Yr 1 Thames
Yr R Daffodil
Wednesday
Yr 6 Birch
Yr 5 Mulberry
Yr 4 Saffron
Yr 2 Kingfisher
Yr 1 Nile
Yr R Crocus
Thursday
Yr 4 Tumeric
Yr 3 Lavender
Yr 3 Violet
Yr 2 Robin
Yr R Tulip
Friday
Yr 6 Hazel
Yr 5 Blueberry
Yr 3 Lilac
Olympus
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.
