SEPTEMBER 2014
NEWSLETTER
SEPTEMBER 2014 NEWSLETTER
Welcome back, we hope everyone had a lovely summer break.
Term Dates
Fri 24 Oct 2014 School closes
Tue 4 Nov 2014School re-opens
Fri 19 Dec 2014School closes
Tue 6 Jan 2015School re-opens
Please note that where it says school closes this means that the school will close that day at the normal time of 3.15pm
If you are unsure about any of these dates please ring the office on 01604 633894.
Events
Fri 3 OctAutumn Fair
Fri 10 OctHarvest Festival
Tue 21 OctParent’s Evening
Fri 24 OctMufty Day – wear bright colours
Tue 18 NovSchool photographs – please ensure your child has full school uniform
Free School Milk
Free School Milk is provided to all children until their 5th birthday and to those children who are eligible for Premium Free School Meals (not Universal FSM). If you would like your child to have milk please register and pay on-line at
We are looking for an after school cleaner, if you are interested please telephone the school .
Attendance
Regular attendance at school is essential. Keeping your child off school with minor ailments such as a headache or slight cold is not acceptable. If your child is away from school for any reason we need to know why. Please telephone the school before 9.00 am and send a brief note when they return to school. Telephone: 01604 633894
We will have no hesitation in ‘coming to get you’ if we have concerns over your attendance.
EVERY MINUTE COUNTS …
Missing one day a week of school from Reception to Year 10 means missing two years and one term of schooling.
Remember if your child is ill you must phone the school on the first day of illness. A note must then be sent in to the Teacher when your child returns to school.
Holidays
Term Time holidays will NOT be authorised. If there are extenuating circumstances please come in and speak to Mrs. Lapsa.
A fine may be charged by the local authority for failure to comply.
Helping your child succeed at school
Please read with your child EVERY day.
Support your child with their homework.
Help your child learn their times tables.
Encourage your child to do some writing at home
Parking
Parents are reminded NOT to park or wait on the yellow hatching
outside the school gates, these need to be clear at all times for access by emergency vehicles should the need arise – DO NOT PUT THE CHILDRENS HEALTH AND SAFETY AT RISK.
Please also be courteous to the local residents and do not park in their reserved parking areas.
P.E Kit reminder
Please make sure that you find out when your child has P.E. and then make sure that you provide them with, and remind them to bring in, their kit on the appropriate day/s. Children need a white T-shirt, shorts (black or blue) and plimsolls/trainers. In the Winter children need a suitable tracksuit for outdoor games.
SCHOOL DINNERS
PLEASE NOTE – ALL DINNER ORDERS, PREFERABLY MADE ON LINE, MUST BE RECEIVED ON THEMONDAY MORNING FORTHE NEXTWEEK.
Universal Free School Meals
Children in Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 are entitled to Universal Free School Meals. You MUST register and ORDER your child’s meal at
Premium Free School Meals
You may be entitled to FSM because you receive certain benefits, please pop into school to complete a form if you believe you are eligible. If you are eligible the school will offer you a VernonTerraceSchool fleece for your child.
Vernon Vipers……Are Back!!!
Vernon vipers football team started on Tuesday 9 September open to both boys and girls. They will meet at the school office at 3.15pm and walk to the local PDC Sports. Further information is available from School Reception.
Breakfast Club
This is held every morning from 8.00 to 8.45am. A place where your child can enjoy a healthy breakfast and some fun activities all for just £1.00 per day!
CHILDREN WILL NOT BE ADMITTED BEFORE 8AM AND ANYONE ARRIVING AFTER 8.15 AM WILL NOT BE FED BUT WILL BE EXPECTED TO PAY. THE SCHOOL INSURANCE WILL NOT COVER CHILDREN ON SITE BEFORE 8.00 AM
School Uniform
Thank you to all those parents who send their children to school dressed in their school uniform.
It is important that all the children wear the school uniform, THIS INCLUDES SHOES NOT TRAINERS, if you are in doubt as to what this is please come to the Main Reception and ask for a uniform leaflet.
ALL ITEMS OF SCHOOL UNIFORM SHOULD BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH YOUR CHILD’S FULL NAME.
Please also note HAIR – no shaved patterns, no hair dye, no Mohicans (gelled or not).
“New Free School Proposal”
EMLC, the leadership and school improvement charity and academy sponsor in Northampton, is delighted to propose the development of an all-through academy on the former Royal Mail site, off Barrack Road.It is keen to hear from parents of primary school students currently in Year 4 and 5, as they will be of secondary school age within the first two years of the school opening in September 2016.
If parents are interested in learning more about the proposed new free school, please contact Rebecca Pinney th any questions, or look on the EMLC website ( This is an exciting opportunity to create an educational institution in the centre of Northampton and EMLC Academy Trust is keen for local community involvement.
Class Names
As the new curriculum is focusing on outdoor learning the classes have adopted and following names :-
NurseryBees
ReceptionMeerkats
Year 1/2Caterpillars
Year 1/2Ladybirds
Year 3Hedgehogs
Year 4Dragonflies
Year 5Otters
Year 6Owls