On Sunday 13th November a group of Y6 pupils will be laying a wreath on the memorial at Leyton Orient football ground followed by a service. This commemorates the lives of footballers who fought in WW1. Y6 pupils have developed a community link with the club and Steve Jenkins will be visiting today to discuss the role of the Footballer’s Battalion.
Poppies These are on sale and are being taken around the classes each day. If your child would like to purchase one please send them in with some change. Thank you.
PAWS On line shopping As last year PAWS are promoting the following website for on line shopping www.easyfundraising.org.uk. Please have a look at this site, as if you order any items Glade will receive a donation. Thank you.
PAWS Forthcoming Events—Bags to School 2nd December and Christmas Disco 9th December. Further details to follow.
PAWS Tea Towels Have you seen your child’s self portrait on the Glade School tea towel? These make wonderful keepsakes. We will be selling these after school for £3.50 each or 3 tea towels for £10. Limited quantities available. All profits will go towards new school playground equipment.
Dissability Week This week we have had a number of visitors in school to discuss a range of disabilities and how those individuals cope with their disability. The children have been learning ways to support others and begin to appreciate the difficulties as disability is no barrier to success.
Anti– bullying next week All classes will explore the theme of bullying during PSHE lessons and ways to tackle this situation. Mrs Maryon will be organising an anti-bullying poster competition.
Eid Mubarak to our families who celebrated Eid last week.
Conversation Club This club will be running for anyone who has English as a second language. The club will start on Tuesday 8th November from 2.15-3.15pm. Speak to Mrs Allen for further details.
Free Access to online Maths material We have signed up to a free trial of an online maths games website. To access the website please go to:
http://www.numbergym.co.uk/ and click ’Online Access’ and then ’Free Trial Login’ and enter our username:trial48 and password:angel. The website has a wealth of great activities to develop your child’s learning in maths. If you find the website useful please let me know and we may be able to look into continuing use in the future. Thank you, Mr Merchant.
Sweatshirts/Coats As the weather is changing please ensure that your child comes to school with a coat/sweatshirt. It is not sufficient for them to be outside with just a polo shirt on. Thank you.
Reminder The school day ends at 3.30 pm and this is the time you should be collecting your child/children. An increasing number of parents are arriving after this time. The office closes at 3.45pm and are unable to care for children that are collected late.
Dinner Arrears The amount outstanding for school dinners is now at an unacceptable level. Please ensure you pay for dinners either in advance or on the day required.
Reminder Year 2 trip to Museum London 2nd December Parents remember to complete the consent slip and include £3 for a goody bag if you wish for your child to go on this exciting trip.
