Roxwell C. of E. Primary School

The Street, Roxwell, Chelmsford, Essex CM1 4PE

Headteacher: Miss V Kendell

Telephone: 01245 248229, E-mail (office)

Website: www.roxwellschool.co.uk

‘Roxwell Primary is an inclusive school which provides a happy, safe and secure environment underpinned by our Christian ethos and British values; in partnership with parents, the church and the community, enabling children to develop academically, spiritually and socially to their full potential’.

Current Focus – Responsibility

Newsletter Friday 25th November 2016

Dear Parents,

We were very proud of the poppy display in our front garden and all the lovely comments we had about them. I am very pleased to say that we raised £123 for the BBC Children in Need Appeal. Great news! Apologies for any inconvenience caused with the phone lines this week. We appreciate you bearing with us and thank you for your cooperation and patience.

Head Lice

Unfortunately we have had cases of head lice reported again. The school helps support parents to try and eradicate this problem by offering to check children for head lice whilst at school. This, of course, will only be effective if we adopt a whole school approach so that everyone gives their consent and agrees to follow the Action Plan set out below.

Action Plan:

1.  Complete the slip giving school staff permission to examine your child’s hair on a regular weekly basis. (Attached for those who have not already returned a slip).

2.  Tell the school immediately if your child has head lice.

3.  Come into school to see Miss Kendell if you would like support to treat your child’s hair.

4.  Nit comb attached which can be used to check hair and also for removal of lice. We have more available from the School Office.

New Site Manager

We have successfully appointed a new Site Manager, Mr Glenn Harding, to take over from Mr Ed Murkin after Christmas who will be missed. I’d like to take this opportunity to officially welcome Mr Harding as well as wish Ed the very best of luck in his retirement too.

Mrs Nixon

Unfortunately, Mrs Nixon has been taken ill recently and is still in hospital. During this time, there’ll be no tuition but I am sure you are with all of us in wishing her better soon. Mrs Nixon, our thoughts are with you.

Milk Bottle Tops

Please continue to send in white, purple, yellow or orange bottle tops. Thanks.

Christmas Dinner – usual price, £2.20

Our Christmas dinner will be on Wednesday 14th December. We would like all the children to participate however please notify the office if your child will be bringing a packed lunch. There will be no jacket potatoes. This year’s menu is roast turkey or Quorn fillet; stuffing balls; chipolata sausage; roast potatoes; peas; Brussel sprouts; Yorkshire pudding; bread sauce; cranberry sauce; gravy and festive brownie.

Parent Survey Analysis

Take a look at the analysis of our latest parent survey. You’ll find it on the School Website. Just click on the Parent tab and then scroll down to Parent View and then click. Paper copy available on request.

Street Dance Inter Schools Champion

Congratulations to Nieve Dewey in Year 6 who won the Inter Schools Street Dance Competition at Margaretting School on 19/11/16. You did us proud, thank you!

Piano Assembly

We are holding a celebration of all the hard work our pianists have been putting into their practice. Come along and see your child play on 1st December, 10am for Years 1 and 2, 10.25am for Years 3 – 6.

Clubs - Just a reminder that our clubs, for this term, finish on the 2nd December. The only exception is Dodgeball, which finishes on 5th December.

PhysicsFest 2016

King Edward VI in Broomfield Road, Chelmsford are holding a family fun day inspired by experiments on Sunday 4th December from 1 – 4pm. We are attaching a free ticket, just in case you’d like to attend. For further details, see the poster outside the School Office or visit www.essexphysicsfest.org

“The Sleepy Shepherd”

Parents, friends and family are invited to performances of the Christmas Play “The Sleepy Shepherd” by Class 1 & 2. These will be at 6pm on 6/12/16 and 2pm on 7/12/16. There will also be a dress rehearsal during the school day on 5/12/16 which Class 3 & 4 will watch. Tickets are not required.

Christmas Workshop at Chelmsford Cathedral

Class 3 and 4 are visiting Chelmsford Cathedral for an Advent and Christmas workshop. Class 4 will go on Monday 28 November and Class 3 on Tuesday 29 November. Please remember packed lunches.

Pink Headboard - If anyone would like a pink headboard for a single bed, let the School Office know.

Lost Coat

One of our children has had a blue Abercrombie and Fitch coat go missing. If your child has picked it up by mistake, please return to the School Office.

Dates, Dates, Dates…

28th November – Christmas Advent Workshop at Chelmsford Cathedral – Class 4

29th November – Christmas Advent Workshop at Chelmsford Cathedral – Class 3

1st December – Piano Assembly

6th December – Performance of “The Sleepy Shepherd” by Class 1 & 2 at 6pm

7th December – Performance of “The Sleepy Shepherd” by Class 1 & 2 at 2pm

8th December – Christmas Fete at 2:30pm

14th December – Christmas Dinner Day

15th December – Christmas Service in Church at 6pm

21st December – last day of term – Awards Assembly at 2:30pm

Kind regards,

Miss V Kendell

Headteacher

HEAD LICE November 2016

Dear Miss Kendell,

I give permission for Miss Kendell or a member of staff to check my child...... (Name) on a regular basis for head lice.

I agree to treat my child immediately upon notification of a head lice infestation.

I agree to come into school and ask for support to treat my child’s hair if needed.

Signed: ......