Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.

• Great Ormond Street Fun Run - 22nd October

  Thu 15 Oct 2020

  This weekend is the global RACE for the KIDS annual fundraising fun run. This is to raise money for the Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity.

  HERE at Athelney, we are going to do our own fun run to support this great cause.

   

  On Thursday 22^nd October, wear any sport clothing and PLEASE DONATE a MINIMUM of £1.

   

  Each class will be participating in their daily mile slot. They will choose how they want to pass the finish line- walk, skip, run, jump, sprint, dance?
  Please give a minimum of £1 to your child. There will be collection buckets on the gates.
  Thank you for your support

  READY STEADY GO!

• Rearranged Black History Month meeting

  Tue 13 Oct 2020

  Unfortunately we were not able to run our meeting last week due to the phone lines and internet at school not working.

   

  We are keen to hear your views please attend.

   

  We will now be holding the Zoom meeting on Wednesday 21st of October at 16:00. Click the link below to join.

   

  https://us04web.zoom.us/j/72155516533?pwd=NHVzc0Z4eUExRlVuVllsUXNDVGozdz09

  Meeting ID: 721 5551 6533
  Passcode: Athelney

• Festival of the Girl

  Fri 09 Oct 2020

  Festival of The Girl is a not-for-profit initiative that aims to inspire and educate girls aged 7 - 11 years and support adults to raise girls in a less stereotyped way.

   

  https://www.festivalofthegirl.com/

• Parentzone Cyberbullying livestream Monday 12th to Thursday 15th October

  Fri 09 Oct 2020

  Next week Parent zone are holding a livestream on Cyberbullying from 4:30pm Monday 12th to Thursday 15th October. Each session is only 30 minutes and is accessible via You tube.

   

  If you are concerned about cyberbullying you will be informed about practical strategies to use. You can also learn more by taking part in their activities and games.

   

  To attend go to 

   

  https://parentzone.org.uk/parentsessions?utm_source=Be+Internet+Legends&utm_campaign=cf2fc1db63-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2020_0710bulletin&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fd54b6d657-cf2fc1db63-179600441, scroll to the bottom to find the link .

• Return to school support poster

  Tue 06 Oct 2020
  

• Lewisham Parent and Carer's Forum Newsletter

  Tue 06 Oct 2020

  Please find attached the link for the Lewisham Parent and Carer's forum newsletter.

   

  https://mailchi.mp/c6263dfb72cf/lpcf-newsletter-october-2020

• BEHAVIOUR EXPECTATIONS

  Wed 30 Sep 2020

  PLEASE PAY PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO THE NOTES ON THE REVERSE OF THIS LETTER…
  As you know we are proud to have established a reputation for being one of the most Inclusive schools in the country and it is because of the passion that we have for the wellbeing of every single child at our school that I feel the need to write this letter to you. Today we have taken the time to talk to the children about their future at Athelney Primary School so that they are ready for the next step in their educational careers and their future lives. Please read this letter carefully and discuss the changes with your child over the weekend.
  
  BEHAVIOUR FOR LEARNING                    
  At Athelney Primary School we believe everyone has the right to feel safe, secure, happy and healthy within a positive learning environment. Everyone should be respected as an individual and feel able to contribute to life in the school community.  The implementation of our behaviour management policy is the responsibility of the staff, children, parents/carers, governors and the wider community.
  
  When you chose to accept the place at Athelney, whether that was eight years or eight weeks ago, you signed up to our values and culture and we have endeavoured to ensure that all stakeholders adhere to this wherever possible.
  
  REWARDS
  When our children follow our rules and values, they will be complimented and rewarded through their class agreed systems.  Children will also receive praise and positive comments from the adults in school for good behaviour, manners, learning and for acts of kindness/caring.
  Each half-term, achievements will be celebrated during Celebration Assembly. Celebration certificates will be awarded for good learning, following the values and for achieving a personal target. Speak Out rewards will
  All children are rewarded for achieving 10, 25, 50 and 100 green card days.
  
  SANCTIONS
  We have identified a need to more stringently enforce our behaviour expectations this term so that all pupils in Key Stage Two and our wider community have the opportunity to succeed. Those who maintain good behaviour need not fear this change, they should embrace the fact that we will not tolerate the behaviour and nonsensical acts that have caused them to be distracted in recent days.
  AMENDMENTS TO RED CARDS
  
  A RED CARD is given for on-going disruptive behaviour (following a verbal warning and a yellow card).
  
  A RED CARD is given immediately for zero tolerance behaviour – there is no verbal warning or move through the card system. This can only be enforced by a member of the senior leadership team, but can be requested by any member of staff and an investigation may uphold this request.
  
  A RED CARD will be given immediately for ZERO TOLERANCE behaviours:
  
  Verbal abuse: Racist and homophobic language will not be tolerated
  Physical abuse: any unacceptable contact with another child (including PLAY FIGHTING) or any other member of the community eg punching, kicking, pinching, hitting, slapping, grabbing, stealing, destroying property etc
  Mental abuse: bullying – something that goes on day after day after day
  *NEW* Social media abuse-  where action on social media have a detrimental impact on the learning of any pupils including the instigator.

  The Behaviour Monitoring Log will be completed by the reporting adult and parents/carers will be informed verbally by the adult who investigated the incident or awarded the red card. We will need to follow up this red card with a discussion with parents, at present this will be virtually or on the telephone.
  
  If a child’s actions have caused damage to anyone’s property the child will be expected to tidy/clean/replace the damaged property.  Parents/carers will always be informed of these incidents and expectations.

  The children have been reminded of these expectations and consequences and are happy with the clear explanations around justice for all pupils and staff. Please do not hesitate to talk to your class team or contact me via the school office if you have any comments or questions.
  
  Mrs Dummer
  Head of School

• Black History Month - Listening to our community

  Tue 29 Sep 2020

  Dear Parents and Carers,

   

  As we approach Black History month we need your help. All the adults in the school are currently working really hard to update our curriculum so it reflects our community and society  and it also promotes a more equal and just society.

   

  We believe that all schools are key to tackling racism and other forms of discrimination. At Athelney Primary School we embrace our community, welcome all and strive to be inclusive in all that we do. Our School Values of Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Confidence, Collaboration and Community underpin all that we do. We are always here for you, regardless of your race, sexuality, gender, religion or anything else which makes you, you.

   

  However we know we can always do better and this is where you can help us. We are going to hold a Zoom meeting on Wednesday 7^th of October at 16:00 to open up the discussion to what you think as parents and carers should be included in what we teach the children and how we can better promote equal opportunities for all children.

   

  We know the change for a better world, needs to start at school and at home with children from a young age, help us with that change. Without our voices together that change will not be loud and clear.

   

  ‘Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.’ James Baldwin

   

  https://us04web.zoom.us/j/72306499369?pwd=SUVaN1BjQXVET001ZzNoT2RUMHdRQT09

  Meeting ID: 723 0649 9369
  Passcode: Athelney

   

  We are sorry we cannot meet in person but we look forward to hearing your thoughts.

   

  Yours sincerely,

   

  Nick Simms

  Deputy Headteacher

  Athelney Primary School

• Year 6 School Journey and Secondary Application Survey

  Tue 29 Sep 2020

  If you are a parent or carer of a year 6 child please complete the survey link.

   

  https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/PCVGWXC

   

   

• Road Traffic Incident

  Thu 24 Sep 2020

  Dear Parents and carers,

   

  ROAD TRAFFIC INCIDENT

   

  Unfortunately one of our pupils was hit by a car outside the school gates this morning and had to be taken to hospital in an ambulance. Thankfully the child is now at home, sore, bruised and in need of lots of TLC but otherwise not physically harmed and we are very aware and ridiculously grateful because this could’ve been much worse.

   

  In the last week I have personally witnessed parents and neighbours driving erratically, playing loud music (which will be an obvious distraction) and generally not being fully aware of their surroundings when driving past our school at peak times. This must stop!

   

  Today has been a real wake up call for our school, we have revised our road safety curriculum and we have asked the local police to support us with enforcing safer practices such as NOT parking on the yellow lines/zigzags or corners. We are in the process of becoming a pedestrianised road and we will continue to campaign for the sake of our children. If you or your family have been affected by the incident please get in touch with the school office.

   

  Thank you for your consideration and support in this matter.

   

  Yours sincerely

   

  Mrs Nathalie Dummer