Well done to everyone who received awards or shout outs today. We are very proud of you.

• Class R – Oliver B for showcasing super learning behaviours and great focus. 
• Class 1 – Oliver for improved effort in all lessons. You are working really hard and are so proud of yourself, well done, keep it up!
• Class 2 – George for excellent participation in class discussions and always being ready to learn and try his best.
• Class 3 – Alissi for fantastic maths regrouping and sharing work.
• Class 4 – Georgina for great effort in maths and English, sharing great ideas through class discussions.
• Class 5 – Milly H  for being hardworking, polite and well mannered. A delight to have in class, well done.
• Class 6 – Jasper for his huge progress in confidence! Well done for showing determination in all lessons, great work.
• KS1 Headteachers award – Megan in class 2 for being a super star! Always trying hard and giving her best.
• KS2 Headteachers award – Kiaan & Kyaara for confidently delivering their excellent informative assembly about celebrating Diwali.
• Raffle ticket – Eva in class 5.
• Lunchtime award – Hattie in class 1 for showcasing super manners.

A reminder to book your parents evening slot using schools cloud. Please follow the link below.

https://hodnetschool.schoolcloud.co.uk/

Your login details are the same as your Parent Pay account.

If you are having any problems with booking, please see your child’s class teacher or Mrs Lyall who are both able to book you in.

I led our assembly this week about bonfire night talking about both the historical and the safety side of the event. Our children are well informed and very sensible, particularly about firework safety, wearing appropriate clothing to be seen and keeping animals safe.

A few safety pointers for our event on 8th November:

• The event is sold out – tickets are not available on the gate. Entry via pre-booked tickets only.
• Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Please remind your child that although we are on the playground, running games are not permitted due to the large number of people expected to attend.
• Please be aware that sparklers are not permitted.
• Please take care when parking at the event, ensuring that driveways are not blocked as access to family homes is needed at all times.
• Please do not block our school car park – emergency access is required at all times.
• Smoking or vaping is not permitted on our school site. Unfortunately each year at our previous bonfire events I have needed to remind people about not smoking on our premises. Please could families politely inform extended family members that our school is a non-smoking site at all times and to kindly respect these safety rules. Thank you for your cooperation.
• Please do not leave animals in cars outside the event. We have been informed that this occurred last year, with an apparently highly distressed dog left in a family car and parked outside a residents house on Shrewsbury Street.

We look forward to the event and hope to see you there.

Mrs Lyall

Children can come in non-uniform on Friday 15th November to mark Children in Need day. A payment item has been created and is on your child’s Parent Pay account, no cash please. A minimum donation of £1 has been set. Thank you in advance for supporting this charity.

Unfortunately we have been informed that some local residents on Shrewsbury Street are having difficulty with accessing their driveways during drop off and pick up times. Please can families be mindful of the disruption that can be caused by parking in front of houses. Please park respectfully and within the law. We advise families who are unable to walk to school, to use the WMC to park where possible at drop off and pick up times.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Ticket sales are open for this event. ENTRANCE WITH A TICKET ONLY, NO SALES ON THE GATE.

Please follow the link below to purchase your ticket. The tickets are limited and we always sell out, so act fast to secure your place!

Bonfire night ticket sales via ticket source

This popular annual community event raises much needed funds for school and is always a spectacle. Come to join us on Friday 8th November. Gates open at 6pm, Bonfire lit at 6.30pm, Fireworks at 7pm. There will be stalls and food on sale. Tickets from £3.50 – £7.50.

Upcoming dates:

• Wednesday 23rd October – school finishes for October half term.
• Monday 4th November – PD day, school closed. Staff attending the Trust Conference.
• Tuesday 5th November – School reopens for the second half of the Autumn term.
• Friday 8th November – Diabetic screening – opt in. DEAR 3pm. Bonfire night from 6pm.
• Wednesday 13th & Thursday 14th November – Parents evening.

Parents evenings:

• Bookings will open for this next week using Schools Cloud, families book their own times using this app. More information to follow next week.

Upcoming trips or events:

• Monday 11th November – Swimming starts for Y5&6
• Friday 15th November – Children in Need day – non uniform £1 donation.
• Wednesday 20th November – Class 5 assembly 9am
• Thursday 21st November – Y1 trip to Blists Hill
• Friday 22nd November – Y5&6 Starry Night sleep over.
• Wednesday 27th November – Class 2 assembly 9am, Kwick Cricket for KS2.
• Thursday 28th November – Tag Rugby Y5

Weekly house point totals are:

Owls = 129

Badgers = 116

Squirrels = 148

Foxes = 120

Well done to the Squirrels team.