Weekly News Page 

Friday 10th November 2023

Headteacher's Welcome

The Year 1 and Year 2 children have been learning all about Remembrance Day as part of their learning in history this week. They have talked about the significance of poppies and also had a walk to the Fulwood War Memorial, laying Poppy Pebbles that they had painted. 

We were also very fortunate to have a live performance of 'The Last Post' in assembly today, performed on the trumpet by one of our parent governors.  

As you may be aware, Fulwood and Lodge Moor residents will have received a letter and map through the post from Sheffield City Council in consultation for a proposed 20mph speed limit through most of Fulwood and Lodge Moor. We anticipate that most parents will feel that this is a brilliant change for all sorts of reasons. The safety of our children and families has the greatest importance and as a school we also encourage active travel to school. We see this as a really positive change for the community. However, it has been brought to our attention by a number of parents that the proposed 20mph limit does not include Fulwood Road, Brookhouse Hill or Crimicar Lane which are some of the main routes to school for many of our children, and for those at the Nether Green Juniors. If you would like to respond to this proposal, including the proposed area that is covered, the council are inviting  comments by email to the following address: 20mphAreas@sheffield.gov.uk

You can see a map of the proposed area that will be covered by the 20mph zone by clicking this link

20mph Fulwood

BBC Children in Need

Next Friday 17th of November we will be having a Pyjama Fun Run in the playground. The School Council decided that this would be a good way to raise money for Children in Need. 

If your child would like  to take part they should:-

• Wear pyjamas
• Wear trainers

Please ensure your child has enough layers to be warm enough when outside at playtime and lunchtime. 

 Parents are invited to make a donation to BBC Children in Need via our Donations page:-

BBC Children in Need Donations Page

Notes from the Teachers 

Parents' Evening Next Week

Teachers are really looking forward to welcoming parents into school next week. Please enter school via the main entrance. Children's books will be in the hall for parents to look at.  

There are no clubs on Tuesday or Thursday due to school spaces being required for Parent meetings. After School Club will be running as usual and will be based in Turtles Classroom. 

Teachers will be able to talk to you about how your child has settled into their class and the progress they have made so far. Meetings are scheduled for 10 minutes so if there is anything specific you would like to discuss please email class teachers ahead of the meeting. 

Learning this half term...

Year 1 Curriculum Overview

Year 2 Curriculum Overview

Topic Vocabulary 

Foundation Stage

The topic for this half term in Reception will be Celebrations:

Reception Overview - Celebrations

The Weekly Newsletter is available on the school website by following this link: Reception Weekly Newsletter

Messages  for Teachers 

We know for parents there can be quick questions you want to ask teachers, or things you want to mention and that once children get into Year 1 & 2 there are fewer opportunities to do this. We are happy for you to email class teachers but know that sometimes a quick face to face conversation can be easier - teachers are more than happy to have a quick chat once they have handed children over safely to parents at the end of the school day. 

The class email is the name of the class as follows e.g. bears@nethergreen-inf.sheffield.sch.uk,  etc

Dates for the Diary

Please see attached the Parent Calendar for this year. Please take a few minutes to take note of dates including INSET and holiday dates, Parents' Evenings, Parent workshops to find out about learning in school and performances.  

Notes about the calendar: 'Fourth Friday' - every 4th Friday that the children are in school parents will be invited into classrooms from when they open at 8:40am until when the bell rings at 8:55am. Initially this will just be Y1 and Y2 classes whilst the new Reception children settle. 

Tues 14th Nov - 3:30pm - 6:30pm Parents Evening (no extra-curricular clubs)

Thurs 16th Nov - 3:30pm - 6:30pm Parents Evening (no extra-curricular clubs)

Fri 17th Nov - BBC Children in Need

Fri 24th Nov - 8:30am PTA Christmas Jumper Sale

Mon 27th Nov - Flu vaccinations in school

Fri 1st Dec - 5:00pm PTA Movie Night

Thurs 7th Dec - Sleeping Beauty Pantomime in school

Fri 8th Dec - Fourth Friday - parents invited into class until 9:00am

Wed 13th Dec - 9:15am Y1 Nativity

Thurs 14th Dec - 9:15am Y1 Nativity

Fri 15th Dec - Christmas Jumper Day

Fri 15th Dec - 2:00pm Rocksteady Concert

Tues 19th Dec - 6:30pm Choir Concert

Wed 20th Dec - PTA Santa's Grotto in school

Fri 22nd Dec - 1:45pm Christmas singing for parents outside 

Fri 22nd Dec - 4:00pm After School Club finishes

Fri 22nd Dec - Last day of school term

School Term Dates 2023-24

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